The 14th Aviation Power and Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition

The 14th Aviation Power and Gas Turbine Focus Conference and Exhibition (GTF Aviation Power and Gas Turbine Conference) will be held from April 27th to 29th, 2027 at the H1 Hall of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. The theme of this conference is "Coexistence and Progress, Building a More Resilient Global Dual Engine Industry Ecology". It is expected to gather professionals from more than 40 countries and regions, becoming an important window to observe the changes in the global aviation power and gas turbine industry pattern.

Currently, the two machine industry is in a critical window period of transition from technological breakthroughs to industrialization and marketization. The large-scale operation of domestic large aircraft, accelerated industrialization of domestic commercial engines, and continuous expansion of heavy-duty gas turbine applications, coupled with the rapid development of emerging scenarios such as AI data centers and low altitude economy, are reshaping the competitive landscape of the global two aircraft industry.

　　01 Industry enters a new stage: from technological breakthroughs to ecological collaboration

After years of development, the focus of attention in the aviation power and gas turbine industries is undergoing profound changes.

In the past, the industry's focus was on breakthroughs in core technology research and development - breakthroughs in key materials, core components, advanced manufacturing, reliability verification, and other fields were the main theme. Nowadays, the industry is paying more attention to the large-scale application of products, stable and reliable supply chains, improved post market systems, enhanced global delivery and service capabilities, and efficient collaboration mechanisms between upstream and downstream of the industrial chain.

Behind this transformation is a phased leap in China's two machine industry from following to running parallel. As domestic engines gradually enter the market and domestic gas turbines are implemented in more scenarios, the technological breakthroughs of a single enterprise are no longer sufficient to support the overall upgrading of the industry. Users OEM、MRO、 The deep collaboration among supply chain enterprises, universities, research institutes, investment institutions, and international partners has become a new proposition for industrial development.

This is exactly the platform value that GTF2027 hopes to build - to gather consensus through open communication and find answers in practical cooperation.

　　02 Conference Upgrade: Focusing on Real Industry Concerns

According to the organizers, the scale of GTF2027 will be further expanded, expected to attract more than 300 keynote speakers, over 4000 delegates, over 350 benchmark exhibitors, and over 20000 professional visitors. The exhibition area covers 25000 square meters, covering civil aviation, gas electric energy, aviation power, gas turbines MRO、 Multiple fields including advanced manufacturing and supply chain.

Compared with previous editions, this conference focuses more on the current real concerns of the industry and presents four major directions for upgrading:

　　Pay more attention to user needs——We will focus on inviting airlines, energy groups, power investment groups, gas-fired power plants, AIDC project parties, oil and gas companies, EPC and industrial users to attend and promote direct dialogue between supply and demand.

　　Pay more attention to global supply chain collaboration——Strengthen the participation of overseas users, OEMs, Tier1/Tier2 suppliers, procurement managers, and international delegations, and explore localized delivery and advanced manufacturing cooperation.

　　Pay more attention to industrialization——Focusing on core supply chain support, domestic engines, domestic gas turbines, aviation engine MRO, gas turbine operation and maintenance, asset management and other issues, we will promote the transformation of technological achievements into market applications.

　　Pay more attention to future growth points——Add advanced materials, AI data centers, low altitude economy and navigation power, hydrogen gas engines, AI and digitization, intelligent manufacturing and other cutting-edge directions.

Around these directions, this conference will focus on seven core issues:

How long is the industrialization window for domestic gas turbines? Will AIDC become the growth engine of the gas turbine industry in the next decade? Is the development of Chinese gas turbines forcing overseas OEMs and leading supply chain enterprises to truly expand production? Is the industrial chain ready for the crucial stage of airworthiness certification for domestic manufacturers? Where is the real opportunity for navigation power under the low altitude economic boom? Will the aftermarket become the next high point of value for the two machine industry? Are Chinese companies selling products or delivering long-term trust when going global?

These issues directly point to the most controversial and valuable issues in the current industry, reflecting the widespread confusion and exploration of the industry's transition from technological catch-up to market competition.

　　03 Four major sectors linkage: building a complete industrial exchange ecosystem

GTF2027 will showcase the technological progress, market opportunities, and cooperation paths of the global aviation power and gas turbine industry through four major sections: conference forums, exhibition displays, supply and demand docking, and research results release.

　　Conference Forum: From Strategic Judgment to Industrial Implementation

The conference includes high-level strategic meetings, industry themed forums, targeted closed door meetings, academic conferences, youth talent activities, and other multi-level content, covering civil aviation, gas electric energy, aviation engines, gas turbines MRO、 More than 30 special forums and closed door meetings were held in the fields of advanced materials, core components, low altitude power, AI and digitization, intelligent manufacturing, and experimental testing.

Unlike pure technology sharing, this forum emphasizes more on feasibility - the topic setting extends from basic research to industrial applications, business models, and international cooperation, promoting technology discussions to align with market demand.

　　Exhibition Display: Presenting a Global Panorama of Two Machine Innovation

The 2027GTF Aerodynamic Gas Turbine Exhibition will focus on showcasing the latest technologies, products, application scenarios, and service models in the global aviation power, gas turbine, and upstream and downstream industry chains. Eight themed areas are set up in the exhibition area:

Global whole machine, MRO and application scenario area, advanced materials area, core component area, control and auxiliary system area, manufacturing and equipment area, testing, simulation and verification area, AI and digitalization area, overseas exhibition group and international cooperation area.

From high-temperature alloys to five axis machining equipment, from blades to control systems, from MRO services to digital twins, visitors can systematically understand the entire industry chain, and exhibitors can more accurately connect with users, OEMs, and supply chain partners.

　　Supply and demand docking: truly meeting demand and supply

Supply and demand docking is an important upgrade direction for GTF2027. The conference helps enterprises efficiently connect with target customers through various forms such as global buyer invitation programs, one-on-one precise business matching, procurement demand release, buyer meeting rooms, supply chain themed closed door meetings, and international delegation docking.

The organizer stated that compared to simply meeting customers, GTF2027 emphasizes meeting the right people more. The conference will focus on user needs, OEM procurement, supply chain support, international markets, MRO aftermarket, AIDC application scenarios and other directions. It will sort out the needs of participating enterprises in advance, organize targeted invitations and appointment matching, and is expected to arrange more than 1000 one-on-one docking sessions.

Six supply and demand docking sessions were set up on site: a session on gas and electricity users and gas turbine solutions, a session on global aviation OEM and supply chain cooperation, a session on MRO and aviation material support for aviation engines, a session on core components and materials for gas turbines, a session on cooperation between Chinese enterprises going global and international projects, and a session on the transformation of industry university research achievements.

　　Research Results Release: Using Long term Research to Judge the Service Industry

GTF2027 will continue to release annual industry research results, providing systematic references for industry decision-making. This includes the White Paper on the Development of the Aircraft Engine/Gas Turbine Industry, the Atlas of the Aircraft Engine/Gas Turbine Industry, the Annual Global Excellent Supplier List, as well as the user, complete machine, and supplier lists and award releases for the two engines.

These research results will annually update industry data, key enterprises, technological trends, market changes, and development judgments, presenting enterprise landing, regional layout, industrial clusters, and supply chain distribution, helping upstream and downstream enterprises improve docking efficiency.

　　04 More than one conference: The annual industrial service platform takes shape

It is worth noting that GTF is evolving from an annual industry exhibition to a platform that continuously connects industry resources throughout the year.

GTF has established a year-round activity system centered around industry exchanges, enterprise visits, international inspections, industry research, and partner programs. Domestically, exchange meetings will be held in industrial cluster cities such as Wuxi, Chengdu, Xi'an, Changsha, Guiyang, and Shenyang, and multiple special events such as gas turbine user and operation and maintenance conferences, partner exchange meetings, and New Year's outlook meetings will be organized; Internationally, we will organize inspection teams to Dubai, Jakarta, Almaty, Paris, Calgary, Hong Kong and other places, covering key markets such as Middle East energy, Asia Pacific power, North American AIDC, and European aviation.

This conference+year-round service model reflects the growing demand for continuous docking and deep cooperation between the two industries. For enterprises, a single exhibition is no longer sufficient to support complex supply chain cooperation and international market expansion, and a normalized communication platform is becoming the industry infrastructure.

The global two machine industry pattern is undergoing profound adjustments. On the one hand, technological barriers remain high and the pursuit of core areas continues; On the other hand, the rapid growth of the Chinese market, explosive demand in emerging scenarios, and continuous improvement in supply chain capabilities are changing the balance of power in the global industry.

In this context, GTF2027 is not only an industry event, but also an important window to observe the industrialization process of China's two machine industry and the trend of global supply chain restructuring. As the industry enters a new stage of development, open cooperation, resource synergy, and long-term trust will be more important than ever.

In April 2027, the new cycle of the global two machine industry may leave its mark at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.