To further implement the "Action Plan for Shanghai to Promote High-Quality Development of the Exhibition and Convention Industry and Build an International Exhibition City (2023-2025)", and to cultivate a number of international exhibition projects that are leaders in their respective sectors, the Shanghai Exhibition and Convention Industry Association launched the "2023 Shanghai Brand Exhibition and Outstanding Exhibition" selection process in early January 2024, and announced this selection event to the entire industry.
During this period, the Shanghai Exhibition Industry Association received applications from a total of 54 organizing companies for 99 exhibitions held within the city. The total exhibition area was 9.9 million square meters, representing more than 60% of the total area of exhibitions held in major venues in Shanghai in 2023. This includes 14 projects exceeding 20,000 square meters, 27 projects between 10,000 and 20,000 square meters, 25 projects between 5,000 and 10,000 square meters, and 33 projects with an area of less than 5,000 square meters.
The selection criteria for this event were developed by the Shanghai Exhibition Industry Association, incorporating feedback from industry experts. The criteria consider factors such as the scale and history of the exhibition, domestic and international exhibitors and attendees, innovative features, and industry rankings. Following a review of the 99 projects submitted for consideration by the expert panel, 20 exhibitions were selected to receive the "2023 Shanghai Brand Exhibition" award, and 55 exhibitions were selected to receive the "2023 Shanghai Outstanding Exhibition" award.
Subsequently, the Shanghai Exhibition Industry Association will publicly announce the selected projects on its official website. No objections were received during the announcement period. The following 20 projects have been officially announced as recipients of the "2023 Annual Shanghai Brand Exhibition" award, and the following 55 projects have been officially announced as recipients of the "2023 Annual Shanghai Outstanding Exhibition" award:
2023 Shanghai Brand Exhibition (in no particular order)
| Number | Exhibition Name | Reporting Organization |
| 1 | Sixth China International Import Expo | China Import and Export Fair Administration |
| 2 | Twenty-First Shanghai International Auto Industry Exhibition | Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd. |
| 3 | 2023 China International Beauty, Cosmetics, and Cleaning Products Exhibition | Shanghai Baiwen Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 4 | 87th China International Medical Devices (Spring) Exhibition | Guo Yao Li Zhan Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 5 | 2023 Shanghai International Food Exhibition | Beijing Ai Bo Xiya Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 6 | 2023 International Exhibition of Automotive Parts, Repair, Testing, Diagnostic Equipment and Service Supplies in Shanghai | Frankfurt Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 7 | 23rd China International Industrial Fair | Shanghai Industrial and Business Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 8 | China International Exhibition for Textile Fabrics and Accessories (Autumn) | China International Trade Promotion Commission, Textile Industry Division |
| 9 | SNEC 2023 (16th) International Solar Energy and Smart Energy (Shanghai) Exhibition | Shanghai Volle Me Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 10 | 2023 (28th China International Furniture Fair) | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 11 | 22nd International CBME Prenatal, Infant & Child Exhibition | Yibai Media Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 12 | 26th FHC Shanghai International Food Expo | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 13 | 2023 China (Shanghai) International Musical Instruments Exhibition | Shanghai National Exhibition Center Co., Ltd. |
| 14 | 2023 China International Maritime Technology and Academic Conference and Exhibition | Shanghai Society of Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering |
| 15 | 2023 China International Kitchen and Bathroom Facilities Exhibition (27th Edition) | Shanghai Global Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 16 | 2023 Asia International Exhibition on Power Transmission and Control Technology | Hannover Messe Milan Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 17 | 2023 China International Bicycle Exhibition | Shanghai Xiesheng Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 18 | 2023 China International Exhibition on Ground Materials and Flooring Technologies | Shanghai Wan Yao Qi Long Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 19 | 2023 30th Shanghai International Advertising Technology & Equipment Exhibition | Shanghai Modern International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 20 | 2023 Munich Shanghai Photonics Exhibition | Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
2023 Annual Shanghai Outstanding Exhibition(In no particular order)
| Number | Exhibition Name | Reporting Organization |
| 1 | 31st Shanghai International Hotel & Catering Industry Exhibition | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 2 | 24th Shanghai International Exhibition and Convention | China Trade Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 3 | China International Exhibition for Textile Fabrics and Accessories (Spring/Summer) | China International Trade Promotion Commission, Textile Industry Division |
| 4 | The 52nd China (Shanghai) International Furniture Fair | Shanghai Zhongmao Meikai Long Trade & Development Co., Ltd. |
| 5 | 2023 International Water Treatment Exhibition, Shanghai | Shanghai He Rui Exhibition Services (Group) Co., Ltd. |
| 6 | China International Exhibition for Home Textiles and Accessories (Autumn) | China International Trade Promotion Commission, Textile Industry Division |
| 7 | 2023 Asia International Logistics Technology and Transportation Systems Exhibition | Hannover Messe Milan Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 8 | 21st World Pharmaceutical Raw Materials China Exhibition | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 9 | 2023 China Home Appliance and Consumer Electronics Exhibition | China Household Electrical Appliances Association |
| 10 | 2023 International Food Ingredients Exhibition, Shanghai | Shanghai Ai Ge Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 11 | 2023 China International Digital Interactive Entertainment Exhibition | Shanghai Hanwei Xinheng Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 12 | 2023 China International Exhibition on Mold Technology and Equipment | Shanghai International Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 13 | 2023 International Cable and Wire Exhibition – Shanghai, China | Shanghai Cable Research & Development Co., Ltd. |
| 14 | 2023 Asia Pet Exhibition | Shanghai Wan Yao Ya Pet Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 15 | 2023 China International Exhibition on Agricultural Chemicals and Crop Protection | China International Trade Promotion Commission, Chemical Industry Division |
| 16 | 31st East China Import and Export Fair | Shanghai International Trade and Business Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 17 | Ninth China International Printing Technology and Equipment Exhibition | Beijing Ke Yin Media Culture Co., Ltd. |
| 18 | Fourth Yangtze River Delta International Cultural Industry Expo | Shanghai Trade and Exhibition Promotion & Display Co., Ltd. |
| 19 | 2023 China International Corrugated Cardboard Exhibition | Lide Exhibition (China) Investment Co., Ltd. |
| 20 | 2023 China International Elevator Exhibition | Langfang Conference and Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 21 | Twenty-Third China International Dental Equipment Exhibition | Shanghai Bo Xing Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 22 | 2023 International Compressor and Equipment Exhibition, Shanghai | Hannover Messe Milan Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 23 | Sixteenth China Exhibition for Pharmaceutical Machinery, Packaging Equipment and Materials | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 24 | 2023 International Exhibition on Electronic Circuits (Shanghai) | Shanghai Ying Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 25 | 2022 China International Textile Machinery Exhibition & ITMA Asia Exhibition | China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Textile Industry Division |
| 26 | China International Fashion and Apparel Expo 2023 (Spring) | China Fashion Association |
| 27 | 2023 International Hotel & Commercial Space Exhibition, Shanghai | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 28 | 2023 Shanghai Book Fair | Shanghai Trade and Exhibition Promotion & Display Co., Ltd. |
| 29 | Twenty-eighth Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Exhibition | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 30 | 2023 Shanghai Sensor Technology and Applications Exhibition | Shanghai Technology Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 31 | 2023 Asian Window Shading Exhibition | Shanghai Wan Yao Qi Long Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 32 | Ninth China (Shanghai) International Technology Exhibition and Trade Fair | Shanghai International Trade and Business Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 33 | 2023 TCE Apparel Customization Exhibition (Shanghai) | Shanghai Ao Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 34 | 2023 Munich Shanghai Electronics Exhibition | Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 35 | 2023 Shanghai International Horticultural Exhibition | Shanghai National Exhibition Center Co., Ltd. |
| 36 | 2023 Shanghai International Machine Tool Exhibition | Shanghai Huapin Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 37 | 2023 International Exhibition on Elder Care, Assistive Devices, and Rehabilitation Medical Products, Shanghai | Shanghai National Exhibition Center Co., Ltd. |
| 38 | 2023 China International Chemical Exhibition | China International Trade Promotion Commission, Chemical Industry Division |
| 39 | 2023 China International Exhibition on Dyes, Pigments, and Textile Chemicals | Shanghai International Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 40 | Twenty-Fourth Exhibition on Health and Natural Ingredients, Food Additives | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 41 | 2023 Bilibili Shanghai International Digital Entertainment Anime Culture Expo | Shanghai Chada Culture Communication Co., Ltd. |
| 42 | 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference | Shanghai Donghao Lan Sheng Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd. |
| 43 | 2023 World Packaging Shanghai Exhibition | Düsseldorf Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 44 | 2022 International Exhibition on Analytical, Biochemical Technologies, Diagnostics, and Laboratory Technologies (Shanghai) – (abbreviated: Munich Shanghai Analytical & Biochemical Exhibition) | Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 45 | SNEC 7th International Exhibition on Energy Storage Technology and Equipment and Applications (Shanghai) (2023) | Shanghai Volle Me Exhibition Services Co., Ltd. |
| 46 | 2023 Munich-Shanghai Exhibition for Electronic Production Equipment | Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 47 | 2023 International Photography Equipment and Digital Imaging Exhibition, Shanghai | Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd. |
| 48 | 2023 China International Pipe Material Exhibition | Düsseldorf Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |
| 49 | 2023 Shanghai International Consumer Electronics Technology Exhibition | Shanghai National Exhibition Center Co., Ltd. |
| 50 | 2023 China Brand Exhibition | Shanghai International Trade and Business Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 51 | 2023 International Carbon Neutral Technology, Products & Achievements Exhibition, Shanghai | Shanghai International Exhibition (Group) Co., Ltd. |
| 52 | Sixteenth iFresh Asia Fruit & Vegetable Industry Exhibition | Ya Guo Hui (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd. |
| 53 | 2023 International Exhibition on Clean Technologies and Equipment, Shanghai | Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. |
| 54 | China International Animation and Game Exhibition | Shanghai Xundong Hui Exhibition Culture Communication Co., Ltd. |
| 55 | 2023 Asian (Summer) Sports and Fashion Exhibition | Munich Exhibition (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. |