The upcoming annual China International Industry Fair (CIIF), which will run from September 17 to 21 in Shanghai, will be playing a greater role in connecting the city's industries with the global industrial chain, according to officials.

Organizers also said that one of the highlights of the fair will be robots by major companies such as Universal Robots, Fanuc, Kawasaki and Kuka.

Occupying 280,000 square meters, this year's fair will feature nine exhibition areas showcasing the latest technologies, products and services, said Wu Jincheng, chairman of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization.

According to Wu, 2,610 exhibitors from 27 nations and regions including the United States, Germany and France will attend the fair. Some 170,000 visitors are expected to attend the event.