# WRC 2026 Hosts Guangdong Robotics Procurement

The 11th World Robot Conference (WRC) was held August 19-23, 2026, at the Beiren Yichuang International Convention Center in Beijing, featuring a record number of exhibitors and introducing a dedicated procurement day to facilitate business transactions in robotics. Guangdong province showcased 34 companies representing a complete robot supply chain, highlighting the region's strategic focus on intelligent robotics as a key emerging industry. Central state-owned enterprises and industry alliances are actively promoting innovation and collaboration through initiatives like the central enterprise humanoid robot innovation alliance. Procurement professionals and contractors in robotics, AI, and manufacturing sectors should consider engaging with these developments to access new partnership and contract opportunities.

- The dedicated procurement day signals increased government and industry emphasis on facilitating robotics-related contracts and partnerships.
- Guangdong's strategic policies, including AI and robot-plus consumption measures, create a favorable environment for suppliers and contractors in intelligent robotics.
- Central enterprise alliances offer collaborative research and scenario development opportunities that may translate into procurement contracts.
- Companies should evaluate participation in future WRC events and engagement with Guangdong-based enterprises to leverage emerging procurement opportunities in China's robotics sector.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** August 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission

### Vendors
- EVE Energy (Battery supplier)
- ORBBEC (3D vision sensor provider)
- UBTECH (Full machine exhibitor)
- LimX Dynamics (Full machine exhibitor)
- AMD (International exhibitor)

### Key Quotes
> Guangdong listed intelligent robots as a strategic emerging industry cluster as early as 2020, followed by 2025 measures promoting AI plus consumption and a robot-plus action.
> — Zhang Yin

> whoever works reliably gets in.
> — Zhao Yunfeng

### Sources
- [WRC 2026 Opens: 34 Guangdong Companies March In, Showcasing a Complete Robot Supply Chain - Pandaily](https://pandaily.com/wrc-2026-opens-guangdong-34-companies-full-chain-robotics-supply-aug2026) - Pandaily