China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

Shenzhen – November 05, 2026 -- More than 2,000 participants from government, business and media are expected at the 2026 APEC CEO Summit in Shenzhen on November 17-18, with companies from all 21 APEC economies confirming attendance, according to organizer CCPIT.

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), China's national trade promotion body, hosts the summit as a core event of the 2026 APEC China Year. The 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting follows later in November, also in Shenzhen. Several APEC economy leaders will attend in person to deliver speeches or join panel discussions with Asia-Pacific executives.