From June 26 to 28, 2026, the 31st Shenzhen (China) Watch Week and the 2026 Wearable Innovation Expo will grandly kick off, providing a platform where every possibility related to time can be showcased and connected. The event is organized by Shenzhen Jingpin Exhibition & Culture Communication Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Shenzhen Watch Industry Association and the Shenzhen Smart Wearable Industry Federation. Centered on three key areas—watch brands, smart manufacturing, and AI-driven digital empowerment—the event will showcase the wearable industry’s innovative achievements and application scenarios. Through exhibitions, exchanges, and business matchmaking, it aims to foster industry collaboration and co-create value.

The WAERBLE PARK Wearable Innovation Park, created by the Shenzhen Smart Wearables Industry Association for this exhibition, will showcase a diverse range of products, including smart glasses, smartwatches, smart rings, smart earbuds, wearable health devices, new types of sensors, and AI-powered hardware solutions. Brands and buyers from more than 25 countries and regions around the world will gather here to pool industry resources, continuously expand international horizons and market opportunities for member companies, and enable innovations from diverse backgrounds to be showcased and connected on a single platform.

In fact, the Wearable Innovation Park has attracted intense attention from the industry both domestically and internationally since its launch. On the latest LinkedIn event page, interest has surged rapidly, with registrations exceeding 543 in a short period and a participation rate as high as 22.6%, demonstrating the event’s strong appeal and the high expectations it has generated within the industry. Here, you’ll not only be seen but also connected. The Wearable Innovation Park is not merely a stage for one-off exposure; it is a dynamic industrial hub where connections are forged and opportunities are realized. As AI and wearable technology drive a new wave of industry transformation, now is the perfect time to join us. The countdown has begun, and we look forward to witnessing the flourishing of the wearable industry alongside you this summer in Shenzhen!

As technology continues to evolve toward becoming “more human-centric,” wearable devices are quietly transforming the way people connect with the world. From their early days as simple step counters to today’s new generation of devices that integrate health management, information exchange, and AI capabilities, wearables are no longer merely auxiliary tools; they are gradually becoming a key form of the next-generation digital gateway. Behind this trend, Shenzhen is providing the most dynamic environment. And within this environment, a brand-new space dedicated to industrial convergence and an innovation ecosystem is gradually taking shape.

As a frontier of reform and opening-up and a hub of technology, Shenzhen has seen rapid growth in its emerging industries. As of early 2026, the number of listed companies in the city had reached 600, with a total market capitalization exceeding 19 trillion yuan. Manufacturing plays a vital role in Shenzhen’s economy, with R&D investment continuing to grow at a high rate; the city leads the nation in fields such as smart devices and the digital economy. Within this well-developed industrial ecosystem, the smart wearable industry has become a key component of the “20+8” strategic emerging industries. Industry data shows that the global wearable devices market was valued at approximately $179.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $995.2 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 18.9%, maintaining an overall trend of rapid growth.

In the Chinese market in particular, the industry generally expects continued expansion over the next five years, with the market size projected to double. At the same time, as public demand for health, efficiency, and personalization continues to rise, wearable devices are rapidly evolving from “pedometers” to “smart health assistants,” with an increasingly evident trend toward integration with AI. Given their close proximity to the human body and enhanced by AI capabilities, wearable devices are expected to replace smartphones and computers in certain future scenarios, becoming key platforms for the practical application of large language models.       

Currently, devices such as smart glasses and smart rings are emerging one after another. In Shenzhen, efforts to build “the world’s leading city for AI glasses” are continuing to gain momentum in Longgang. Judging by industry trends at CES 2026, the integration of AI and wearable technology has become the core of global tech competition. This trend is rapidly expanding into niche markets and specific use cases: International and domestic disruptors—such as Meta and Google—continue to invest in large language models; Shenzhen-based startup iQibla has shipped over 3.5 million units of its religious tech smart rings in just four years. At the same time, efforts to establish core technologies and industry standards are advancing in parallel. For example, the WAEA (World Artificial Intelligence Glasses Alliance) is promoting technical requirements and testing methods for smart glasses, laying a unified technical foundation for the sector.  

As the wave of smart technology sweeps across the globe, smart wearables have become an irreversible industry trend. Serving as a convergence platform for the time industry, the Shenzhen Smart Wearables Industry Association has created the “WAERBLE PARK” Wearables Innovation Park for this exhibition. With the June exhibition date approaching, more high-quality players representing China’s innovation ecosystem have already gathered here. The Wearable Innovation Park will showcase smart glasses, watches, rings, new types of sensors, and AI-powered hardware solutions. Through this concentrated display, a clearer trend is gradually emerging: competition in the wearable device sector is shifting from “rich functionality” to “depth of capability.” From consumer-level experiences to higher-precision data collection and analysis, and on to integration with professional scenarios such as healthcare and wellness, the industry as a whole is moving toward a new phase of development characterized by higher standards.

The WAEA (World Artificial Intelligence Eyewear Alliance) has joined forces with WINNOTIME to create the “Future Audio-Visual” exhibition area, which will comprehensively showcase innovative applications of AI eyewear across various fields. Visitors will be able to experience smart eyewear products in a variety of real-life scenarios on-site. By continuing to leverage its platform advantages, the alliance aims to foster in-depth collaboration among industry, academia, research institutions, and end-users, accelerate technological innovation and industrial implementation, and ensure that AI technology truly benefits the visual health of all humanity.