The fusion of music and technology has moved far beyond simple layering – it is redefining how we experience life itself.

These innovations are redefining how people perceive life, connect emotionally, and enjoy music, while bringing transformative and sustainable growth opportunities to the entire industry.

Ranging from intelligent musical instruments to music consumer electronics, from audio capture and arrangement to AI music creation, from smart cockpit sound fields to immersive music spaces—— these innovations are redefining how people perceive life, connect emotionally, and enjoy music, while bringing transformative and sustainable growth opportunities to the entire industry.

A new era of musiclifestyle technology is unfolding.

Music China officially launches:

Into the Music Tech Groove Annual Selection

This international platform aims to discover and honor products and solutions with exceptional performance in technical breakthroughs, experiential innovation, scenario integration, and ecosystem building.

² Why Participate？

This is an authoritative, international, and cross‑sector platform.

The candidates have the opportunity to engage with top innovators, engineers, brands, investors, and channel partners from around the world, and gain recognition across multiple dimensions in technology, design, brand, content, popularity, crossindustry integration, and global market reach.

² 9 Awards Categories

Technical Breakthrough Award ｜ Excellence Product Award ｜ Best Design Award

Brand Influence Award  |  Global Pioneer Award ｜ Rising Sound Award

Cross-border Trend Award ｜ Content Ecosystem Award  |  Popular Choice Award

² Who can apply

This selection is open to enterprises across the entire music technology industrial chain, covering areas including intelligent music hardware, music consumer electronics, music software/plugins, AI creation tools, smart cockpits, acoustic algorithms, interactive music solutions, and spatial solutions. Examples include:

l Music Technology Hardware: Smart musical instruments, MIDI devices, electronic music equipment, synthesizers, effects hardware;

l Music Consumer Electronics: Smart headphones, smart speakers, artistic Bluetooth speakers, smart wearable devices;

l Audio Software & Plugins: DAW workstations, sound libraries, effect plugins, AI music creation tools, vocal processing plugins, mixing and mastering tools, music education software, broadcasting and live streaming software;

l Professional Audio Equipment: Sound cards, microphones, recording devices, broadcast hardware, live audio equipment;

l Automotive Audio / Smart Cockpit: Car audio systems, sound effect algorithms, smart cockpit acoustic solutions;

l Smart Home / Audio-Visual Integration: Home theaters, multi-channel audio solutions, whole-home smart audio-visual systems, spatial audio systems, panoramic sound mixing systems;

l Immersive Spaces & Culture-Tourism: Spatial audio systems for concert halls, theaters and music venues, wellness pods, art spaces, innovative interactive music solutions.

² Winner Benefits

l Authoritative Endorsement: Receive the authoritative recognition jointly evaluated by global technical experts, media and investors. The winners will be granted the right to use of the award name and logo for global marketing and brand backing.

l Public Recognition: Be officially announced and honored during a high-profile ceremony at Music China. Certificates and trophies will be presented on-site in the presence of industry leaders and global media.

l Promotion Opportunity: A 5-minute dedicated presentation slot at Music China stage, allowing direct engagement with professional buyers and enthusiasts.

l Exhibition Space: The opportunity to be featured for free within showcase area, ensuring high-density traffic and product interaction.

l Global Exposure: Full-scale promotion through Music China official websites, international social media platforms, and dedicated electronic newsletters, reaching a global database of industry professionals and potential partners.

l Exclusive Media Interviews: Priority access to interviews and joint features by professional media partners across technology, consumer electronics, automotive, and music lifestyle sectors.

l High-Level Industry Networking: Invitation to exclusive networking events with the Expert Advisory Panel and industry titans.

l Priority Access to Investment Matchmaking: Specially for "Rising Sound Award" winners, the organizers will facilitate direct matchmaking with tech investors and venture capital firms to accelerate commercialization.

² Timeline (UTC+8)

· Applications Open: May 12, 2026, 00:00

· Applications Close: August 31, 2026, 23:59

· Expert Advisory Panel Review: September 1 – September 28, 2026

· Winners Announced: Third week of October 2026

· On-site Event & Exhibition: October 28 – 31, 2026 (At Music China, Shanghai)

² How to apply

Apply via the official link between May 12 and August 31, 2026.

· Official Registration Link:  http://yshz.cn/YD5PTM 

· Note: Submissions via email or paper will not be accepted.

Contact Us: wangzhuying@shanghai-intex.com

² Submission Rules

· Maximum of 3 products per enterprise.

· Must be released between Jan 2024 and Dec 2026, or scheduled for release in 2026.

· Concept models or prototypes can only apply for the "Rising Sound Award".

· One form per product; a single product can apply for up to 3 award categories.

· Must include 3-5 photos, patent/IP certificates, and technical/evaluation reports or demo videos.

· All costs incurred by enterprises related to exhibition, shipping, promotion, and other expenses shall be borne by the participants.

² Expert Advisory Panel

The panel consists of global authorities, including technology experts, acoustic engineers, university professors, channel heads, tech investors, and senior media editors. They evaluate products based on innovation, technical implementation, user experience, reliability, and market potential.