The 2026 Shanghai Enterprise Overseas Expo opens on November 20th: Global layout is timely, one-stop docking of overseas full chain resources

The narrative of Chinese companies going global is shifting from 'whether or not to go' to 'how to go more steadily'. On July 1, 2026, the State Council's 'Regulations on Outward Investment' (Order No. 837) officially came into effect, and overseas investment management entered the full life cycle stage covering policy analysis, approval and filing, compliance of fund outflow, and post investment control. For enterprises, global layout is no longer a single decision-making problem, but a systematic project that requires collaborative support from professional institutions.

Against this backdrop, the '2026 Overseas Immigration, Study Abroad, Real Estate, Enterprise Going Global and Financial Services Expo' will be held from November 20th to 22nd at the Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center, lasting for three days. This year's expo has five major sections: enterprise going abroad, overseas immigration, studying abroad, overseas real estate, and financial services. Among them, the enterprise going abroad section will systematically integrate full chain resources such as overseas investment, cross-border trade, overseas market expansion, and localized operation. It is expected to attract about 8000 professional visitors in three days.

1、 Enterprises going global are undergoing three significant changes

Firstly, shift from opportunity driven to compliance driven. After the implementation of Order 837, the stages of ODI filing, overseas investment approval filing, and cross-border fund registration have become more advanced, and the operational space of 'landing first, filling in procedures later' has significantly narrowed. For enterprises that have conducted overseas business through trade or proxy holding in the past, compliance review of historical stock entities and pre-approval of new investments have become essential courses that cannot be avoided.

Secondly, shift from single point demand to full chain support. What enterprises need today is no longer just 'selling goods', but a complete set of localized capabilities covering overseas company establishment, local employment, tax and legal affairs, supply chain, channel establishment, and payment settlement. Any missing link may affect the actual effectiveness of the initial investment.

Thirdly, shift from being exclusive to large enterprises to being popularized by small and medium-sized enterprises. Cross border e-commerce sellers, manufacturing factories, and service-oriented enterprises are actively evaluating their overseas layout, and small and medium-sized enterprises have a particularly urgent need for low-cost, verifiable overseas information and docking channels. Asymmetric information often makes it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to take detours on the sea route than a shortage of funds.

2、 What can be seen on site in the overseas section of the Expo enterprise

The Expo site will gather diverse entities such as overseas investment service agencies, cross-border compliance service providers, overseas parks and project parties, cross-border logistics and payment service providers, etc. Viewers can compare the ODI filing schemes of different service agencies in the same venue, learn about the latest admission policies of popular investment destinations, connect with overseas factories, warehouses, and market expansion channels, and have face-to-face exchanges with enterprises and institutions with practical overseas experience. On site exchange activities will also be organized around topics such as overseas investment policies, cross-border fund compliance, and the business environment of popular markets, to help companies implement policy provisions into specific business actions.

For business decision-makers who are evaluating whether to go abroad, where to go, and how to do it, this is a rare opportunity to gather first-hand information.

3、 Which companies are suitable for on-site visits

The three main categories will benefit particularly. Firstly, for enterprises that already have overseas business and need to supplement compliance or optimize their layout, on-site docking of ODI filing and compliance services can be carried out to systematically sort out existing entities and new investment arrangements; Secondly, enterprises in the early stages of going global and selecting target markets can significantly shorten their market research cycle by comparing proposals from multiple countries and institutions; The third is cross-border e-commerce and manufacturing factories, which can connect with overseas warehousing, logistics, payment, and localized operation resources to fill the weak links in the business chain.

4、 What can exhibiting companies obtain

One is to directly reach precise customer groups. Among the approximately 8000 viewers in three days, there were both manufacturing and trading companies with plans to go abroad, as well as institutions and individuals interested in cross-border investment. Exhibitors can obtain real demand clues face-to-face, shortening the market development chain from contact to transaction.

Secondly, focus on showcasing professional abilities. Setting up exhibitions at themed expos can help service agencies present professional services such as ODI filing, cross-border compliance, and local operations to their target customer groups, establishing a brand impression that can be continuously searched and trusted.

Thirdly, linking upstream and downstream ecosystems. The exhibition will gather service providers from various links of overseas in the same space. While serving customers, exhibitors also have the opportunity to form long-term cooperation networks with upstream and downstream partners such as logistics, payment, legal, and taxation.

Fourthly, grasp the trend and direction of the industry. Three days of on-site communication and forums can help participating companies timely perceive the latest changes in policies and markets, providing first-hand reference for business direction adjustments.

5、 What can visitors gain from visiting

For enterprises with overseas plans, on-site comparison of solutions and quotations from multiple service agencies can be conducted at once to reduce selection costs; You can communicate one-on-one with professional institutions such as compliance, taxation, and legal affairs based on your own situation; You can also learn about the policy environment and practical points of popular markets through the forum. All aspects of the expo are centered around information exchange and professional docking, and visitors can freely choose the booths and activities they are interested in.

6、 Exhibition information and participation suggestions

This expo will last for three days, and the specific information is as follows:

Exhibition time: November 20-22, 2026

Exhibition location: Shanghai World Trade Exhibition Center

Expected crowd flow: about 8000 people in three days

Exhibition Hotline: 13681692751 (same as WeChat)

Official website: www.qs-expo.com

Interested companies can contact the organizing committee in advance through the official website or hotline to learn about booth types and supporting services, and prepare on-site materials based on the target audience. Visitors are advised to register on the official website in advance, obtain a list of exhibitors and event schedules, and bring company introductions to the venue for efficient communication. Going global for enterprises is a long-term management issue. Taking one more step, asking one more question, and comparing more companies can often make every subsequent step more relaxed.