Innovation-Driven Growth, Industrial Collaboration, Value Transformation | CISS 2026 Successfully Held in Shanghai

On June 12, the inaugural China Industrial Supplies Summit (CISS 2026) was successfully held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai).

Jointly initiated by leading industry associations, ecosystem partners, and ZKH, CISS 2026 brought together nearly 2,000 industry leaders, manufacturing executives, experts, and innovators under the theme “Innovation-Driven Growth, Industrial Collaboration, Value Transformation.” The summit served as a premier platform for discussing the future of industrial supplies, manufacturing transformation, and the role of digital and intelligent technologies in advancing industrial development.

Gathering Industry Leaders to Explore New Opportunities in Industrial Transformation

Against the backdrop of accelerated industrial upgrading and the rapid advancement of new industrialization, CISS 2026 featured keynote speeches from distinguished policymakers, industry leaders, and renowned scholars.

Discussions focused on key topics including the modernization of industrial and supply chains, the integration of advanced manufacturing and producer services, AI-enabled industrial innovation, and the development of resilient and sustainable industrial ecosystems.

Speakers highlighted the growing importance of industrial supply services as a critical component of modern industrial infrastructure and emphasized the need for greater collaboration across the manufacturing value chain to drive high-quality growth.

Major Industry Initiatives Unveiled

A key highlight of the summit was the launch of the Industrial Supplies Knowledge Sharing Platform, a dedicated community designed to connect industry experts, procurement professionals, engineers, manufacturers, and business leaders.

The platform aims to foster knowledge exchange, professional development, and industry collaboration while creating an open ecosystem for sharing best practices and innovation.

Another significant milestone was the official release of the 2026 China Industrial Supplies Manufacturing and Circulation Report, jointly developed by CISS and 36Kr Research.

The report provides comprehensive insights into China's industrial supplies manufacturing and distribution landscape, offering data-driven analysis on industry trends, challenges, digital transformation, and the evolving role of industrial B2B platforms in supporting manufacturing development.

Exploring the Future with Panel Discussion

The summit featured three dedicated forums covering:

Industrial Supply Chain Innovation

AI Reshaping Industrial Value Systems

Smart Manufacturing and Product Innovation

Industry experts and business leaders shared practical insights and successful case studies on supply chain resilience, digital transformation, AI adoption, product innovation, and sustainable growth.

One of the most anticipated topics throughout the event was the application of artificial intelligence in industrial scenarios. Discussions explored how AI is transforming procurement, sourcing, fulfillment, and operational decision-making, while enabling the development of intelligent industrial infrastructure.

Building the Future Together

As China's manufacturing sector enters a new stage of development, the industrial supplies industry is presented with unprecedented opportunities for innovation and transformation.

By bringing together stakeholders from across the industrial ecosystem, CISS 2026 fostered meaningful discussions on industry trends, technological innovation, AI applications, and collaborative development. Through knowledge sharing, industry research, and recognition of excellence, the summit helped strengthen industry consensus and create new momentum for sustainable growth.

Looking ahead, ZKH remains committed to working alongside partners across the ecosystem to advance industrial collaboration, accelerate innovation, and contribute to a more efficient, intelligent, and connected future for the industrial supplies industry.