I. Event Background

Forty years of inheritance, welding brilliance for the world; passing on craftsmanship, empowering the future with intelligence. The Beijing‑Essen Welding & Cutting Exhibition is approaching its glorious 40‑year milestone. Since its debut edition in 1987, it has grown from a key exchange platform for China’s welding industry into one of the world’s two major professional welding exhibitions. Over four decades, the exhibition has witnessed and deeply participated in the modernization, intelligent transformation and internationalization of China’s welding technology and equipment manufacturing sector, embodying the wisdom, efforts and glory of generations of welding practitioners.

The 29th Beijing‑Essen Welding & Cutting Exhibition 2026 will be held in Shenzhen, a core city of the Guangdong‑Hong Kong‑Macao Greater Bay Area. To celebrate this grand industry event, GBA welding‑industry organizations have specially planned the “Tribute to Welding Masters” themed session as a key activity within the exhibition’s 40th‑anniversary series. It aims to honor industry pioneers, inherit the craftsmanship spirit and pool innovation forces, delivering a high‑level and human‑centered gathering for the global welding and cutting community.

II. Organizers

Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society, Zhuhai Welding Association, Guangdong Welding Industry Association, Welding Branch of Guangdong Mechanical Engineering Society

III. Event Arrangements

(I) The 3rd GBA Welding Innovation & Development Forum 2026 — Thick Plate Welding Process Innovation & Intelligent Manufacturing Technology Application (Forum Guidance)

• Time: June 26‑29, 2026
• Venue: Dehan Hotel Zhuhai, No.2 Jida Qinglv Middle Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province
• Activities:

1. Tribute speeches
2. Themed story‑sharing on craftsmanship inheritance by welding masters
3. Promotion of the spirit inheritance of welding masters

(II) The 29th Beijing‑Essen Welding & Cutting Exhibition (On‑site Exhibition Visit & Guidance)

• Exhibition Duration: June 29 ‑ July 2, 2026 (4 days in total)
• Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an New Hall)
• Activities:

1. Setting up the themed exhibition area “Glorious 40 Years · Masters’ Elegance” on‑site
2. Organizing welding masters and experts for exhibition‑hall tours, on‑site technical guidance and exchanges
3. Conducting observation and seminars on cutting‑edge technologies including intelligent manufacturing, laser welding and automation integration

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