IPB Shanghai | International Exhibition of powder technology and bulk powder technology

The International Powder & Bulk Solids Processing Conference & Exhibition, also known as IPB, is a renowned trade fair for powder, granulate, and bulk material technologies. It is held annually at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in China. Since its establishment in 2003, it has evolved into the leading exhibition of its kind in China. The acronym IPB stands for the English terms “International”, “Powder”, and “Bulk”, reflecting the international appeal and thematic focus of the fair.

The IPB is organized by NürnbergMesse China Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the NürnbergMesse Group, which ranks among the 15 largest exhibition companies worldwide. The fair serves both regional and international exhibitors as an ideal platform for networking with industry experts and potential business partners. The main focus of the fair is on technologies and applications for a wide range of industrial sectors. These include the chemical, pharmaceutical, food and mining industries, energy, as well as ceramics, glass and metallurgy, and the tobacco industry. Products and services from various fields are presented, including basic processing and synthesis, powder transport and storage, measurement and control, particle analysis and characterization, as well as safety and environmental technologies. The fair is distinguished by numerous highlights, including a series of specialist lectures and workshops in which current trends and challenges of the industry are discussed. The exhibitors at the fair come from a wide range of industries, from the chemical and pharmaceutical industries to the food and mining industries. The main visitors are usually professionals from these sectors, including engineers, buyers, researchers, and corporate leaders. In conclusion, the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, with its modern infrastructure and central location in Shanghai, is an excellent venue for the fair. The city is easily accessible by plane, train, and car, and in addition to the fair, offers a plethora of sightseeing attractions as well as dining and accommodation options.

The IPB takes place annually, and therefore for the 21st time previsibly in August 2024 in Shanghai.