GTF 2027 | 14th Gas Turbine Focus Conference & Exhibition

Co-evolving for a More Connected and Resilient Global Industrial Ecosystem 27–29 April 2027 | Hall 1, Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center

Why International Industry Players Cannot Miss GTF 2027

As Asia’s premier dedicated platform for aero engine and gas turbine full value chain, GTF 2027 opens unrivalled access to the world’s fastest-growing Chinese market while linking you with decision-makers from over 40 countries and regions. Founded in 2014, this flagship event has grown year-on-year to become the core hub bridging global manufacturers, energy operators, aviation stakeholders, supply chain vendors and research institutions.

Unmatched Scale & High-Quality Global Networking

Projected key metrics for 2027:

• 300+ industry-leading speakers, 4,000+ registered senior delegates
• 350+ exhibiting enterprises covering full propulsion & gas power sectors
• 20,000 total trade visitors across aerospace, energy, manufacturing
• 25,000 sqm professional exhibition zone
• 30+ themed forums & exclusive closed-door roundtables
• 1,000+ pre-scheduled one-on-one business matching meetings

Our global visitor pool is well-balanced across regions: 60% China-based buyers, 12% Asia-Pacific, 15% Europe & Central Asia, 8% North America, plus delegations from the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. Attendees hold senior decision-making roles: 25% C-suite executives, 28% R&D & chief engineering leads, 33% tier 1/tier 2 procurement & supply chain managers, alongside airline operators, power utility owners, EPC contractors, MRO service heads and investment representatives.

What Opportunities Await International Attendees

1. Tap Into China’s High-Growth Market Frontiers

China’s aviation and gas turbine sectors are entering a brand-new expansion cycle, with massive untapped demand waiting for global partners:

• Commercial Aero Engine: COMAC C919, CJ1000 and upcoming civil aircraft programmes drive huge demand for core components, certification support, MRO aftermarket and localised supply cooperation
• Low-Altitude Economy & Advanced Air Mobility: eVTOL, UAV, general aviation propulsion systems are emerging as a billion-dollar new track with supportive national industrial policies
• AI Data Centre Power Supply: Reliable, flexible gas turbines are becoming the critical backbone for global digital infrastructure construction
• Energy Transition & Hydrogen Power: Hydrogen-fired gas turbines, distributed energy, offshore power and grid-resilient generation solutions see soaring investment nationwide
• Industrial & Oil & Gas Gas Turbine Applications: Heavy, medium, small and micro gas turbines for factories, mining and LNG projects present long-term procurement opportunities

2. Connect With China’s Top OEMs, End Users & Qualified Local Suppliers

You will meet the full roster of domestic industry leaders at one venue:

• Aero engine players: COMAC, AECC series institutes, Harbin Turbine, Shanghai Electric Gas Turbine, Dongfang Turbine
• Energy giants: China Huaneng, China Huadian, CNOOC, CGN, China Energy Engineering
• MRO, aviation operators: Major Chinese airlines, aircraft leasing firms, authorised maintenance bases
• Elite tier 1/2 component manufacturers: Superalloy, casting, forging, additive manufacturing, sensor and control system suppliers with mature mass-production capacity

Global industry heavyweights including GE Vernova, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, Kawasaki, Solar Turbines, Safran, Ansaldo Energia, Doosan and MTU Maintenance will also showcase cutting-edge tech onsite, enabling cross-border technical exchange and joint project dialogue.

3. Exclusive Closed-Door Sessions & Targeted Business Matching (Exclusive for International Buyers)

We have upgraded the Hosted Buyer Programme specially for overseas participants to maximise your deal-making efficiency:

• Pre-event demand release: Chinese end users and OEMs publish procurement, technical cooperation and joint R&D requirements in advance
• Customised one-on-one meeting arrangements: Our dedicated team matches you with precise suppliers, technology partners or investment counterparts before the show
• Invitation-only executive roundtables: Closed-door discussions covering supply chain resilience, aftermarket commercialisation, cross-border industrial localisation, civil aviation certification and hydrogen turbine industrialisation
• Global Buyers Reception & VIP networking lounges: Private relaxed sessions to build long-term trust with Chinese industry decision-makers without crowds

4. Authoritative Industry Insights & Academic Breakthrough Exchanges

30+ themed conferences deliver forward-looking analysis you cannot find elsewhere:

• Strategic forums on civil aviation market outlook, AI data centre gas power, global supply chain risk mitigation
• Technical deep dives into hydrogen gas turbines, advanced superalloy materials, digital twin & AI simulation, smart manufacturing, testing & validation standards
• Women Scientists Forum, Young Elites Scholars Forum and Industry-Academia Matchmaking, connecting you with top Chinese academicians, university labs and national key research institutes Official flagship industry reports will launch during the opening ceremony: 2027 Aero Engine & Gas Turbine Industry White Paper and Global Gas Turbine Industry Directory, delivering first-hand, verified market data to support your global business strategy.

5. Year-Round Global Industry Linkage Beyond the 3-Day Show

GTF is not only a single exhibition but a permanent year-round global industrial community:

• Pre-show global delegation tours: We lead industry missions to ADIPEC, Paris Air Show, ASME Turbo Expo, Middle East Energy and other international expos to maintain continuous cross-border dialogue
• Post-event domestic cluster visits: Arranged field trips to China’s aviation and gas turbine industrial bases in Shanghai, Chengdu, Wuxi, Shenyang and Xi’an
• Regular online & offline partner briefings, technical seminars and demand-matching activities held all year long
• GTF Innovation & Young Talent Program: Joint R&D, technology commercialisation and academic scholarship cooperation opportunities for global partners

Who Should Join Us?

• Global aero engine & gas turbine OEMs, component tier suppliers, advanced material & precision manufacturing enterprises
• Airlines, aircraft lessors, general aviation & eVTOL developers, MRO & aftermarket service providers
• Power utilities, data centre operators, oil & gas energy groups, EPC system integrators
• Testing equipment, digital twin, AI industrial software, additive manufacturing solution vendors
• Research institutes, university labs, investment institutions, cross-border industrial consulting firms

Key Event Schedule Highlights

• 26 April (Pre-Show): High-level closed-door supply chain & civil aviation roundtables, exclusive welcome dinner for international VIP delegates
• 27 April: Grand Opening Ceremony, white paper launch, civil aviation & AI data centre power strategic forums
• 28 April: Advanced materials, hydrogen turbine, global aviation supply chain & digital simulation themed conferences
• 29 April: Smart manufacturing & testing validation forums, closing ceremony + GTF 2028 global partnership launch

Secure Your Spot Now

Whether you aim to source reliable Chinese manufacturing partners, secure large energy/aviation procurement orders, license advanced propulsion technology or establish regional joint ventures, GTF 2027 is your definitive gateway to the Asia-Pacific gas turbine and aero engine market.

Official Website: http://en.gtf.org.cn/

Date: 27–29 April 2027

Venue: Hall 1, Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center