Inspired of its parent show IFAT, the global forerunner of environmental exhibitions in Germany for a half century, IE expo has been exploring China's environmental industries for already 18 years and has become the most influential and upscale platform for environmental technology solutions in Asia. Due to the growing environmental awareness and sustainable-business-orientated policies that are going to be implemented across China, IE expo，along with Guangdong Association of Environmental Protection Industry，launched the first "Guangzhou International Environmental Protection Exhibition and IE expo Innovation Conference 2015 ". In 2016 ，"Guangzhou International Environmental Protection Exhibition and IE expo Innovation Conference " was officially named as "IE expo Guangzhou " and became a member of IFAT global family.

The third edition of IE expo Guangzhou has closed successfully on September 22th, at China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) and set up new records. 418 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions showcased at the exhibition - an increase of 38 percent and 24,760 trade visitors participated, by 24 percent compared to 2016. It was highly valued by all attendees. IE expo Guangzhou with its high-quality Innovation Conference，is the leading trade fair for environmental technology solutions in South China

The great success of IE expo Guangzhou not only rests upon the huge potential of the environmental market in South China, but also on the extensive experience of IE expo in general. As a spin-off of IE expo China in Shanghai, the Guangzhou edition benefits from a strong brand name and the global resources of Messe München as a trade fair organizer.