Join Our Hosted Canton Fair & China Sourcing Trip

Explore the Canton Fair, visit trusted factories, and uncover sourcing opportunities in China, with expert on-the-ground support every step of the way.

23–27 Oct 2026

Canton Fair dates

Canton Fair

Global trade exhibition

5-10

Client Places

Factory Visit

Curated where possible

Hosted Support

On-the-ground guidance

Why this trip matters

Visiting the Canton Fair on your own can be overwhelming, time-consuming, and risky.

We remove the guesswork and help you make better sourcing decisions.

What's included

Guided Canton Fair visit

Navigate the fair with purpose and save valuable time.

Factory
Visit

Visit trusted factories and see production first-hand.

Supplier guidance

We help you qualify suppliers and arrange meaningful meetings

Manufacturing insight

Navigate the fair with purpose and save valuable time.

Hands-on Support

Local team support for transport, translation, and logistics

Local
experience

Experience Chinese business culture and local hospitality

Who It's For

Ideal for UK businesses exploring sourcing and manufacturing in China

Business owners

Looking to grow with reliable manufacturing partners

Procurement teams

Responsible for supplier selection and cost optimization

Product developers

Building products and needing manufacturing expertise

Supply chain managers

Focused on resilience, quality, and timely delivery

How It Works

Tell us about your business and sourcing goals

Discovery Call

We'll learn more about your needs and answer questions

Confirm dates & itinerary

We confirm trip details, schedule, and key activities

Prepare for China

Get pre-trip guidance and we handle the logistics

About connected sourcing

We help UK businesses source and manufacture in China with confidence.

Limited places.
big opportunities.

What you'll gain

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the trip take place?

The trip is planned for October 2026. Exact dates will be confirmed after reviewing client interest, availability and preferred Canton Fair phases.

How many places are available?

The trip will be limited to approximately 5 to 10 clients to keep the experience focused and manageable.

Are flights and hotels included?

No. Attendees will be responsible for booking and paying for their own flights and hotel accommodation.

Will Connected Sourcing arrange factory visits?

Connected Sourcing intends to arrange relevant factory visits where possible. Visits will depend on attendee requirements, factory availability, location and the final itinerary.

Do I need to know which products I want to source?

A clear product requirement will make the trip more valuable, but businesses that are still exploring product or manufacturing opportunities may also register their interest.

Can Connected Sourcing help after the Canton Fair?

Yes. Connected Sourcing can support supplier verification, quotations, negotiation, sampling, product development, quality control, production management, freight and delivery.

Is this a holiday package?

No. This is a hosted business exploration trip focused on the Canton Fair, sourcing, manufacturing and factory visits. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.

Does registering guarantee a place?

No. Registering your interest does not guarantee attendance. Connected Sourcing will contact suitable applicants once the dates, itinerary and participation details have been confirmed.

Join Our Hosted Canton Fair & China Sourcing Trip

Why this trip matters

What's included