As the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) draws near, organizers had basically wrapped up the six-day event's preparatory work by Saturday, with the construction of all exhibition booths completed.
Scheduled for Nov. 5-10 in Shanghai, the 7th CIIE features an exhibition area of over 420,000 square meters. Inside the venue, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), booth construction and exhibit arrangement have come to an end.
This year's expo will see participation of 77 countries and international organizations in national pavilions, along with nearly 3,500 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions in the business exhibition, both higher than the numbers of last year.
More than 400 state-of-the-art products, technologies, and services will be showcased in various exhibition areas, including those that will debut at the event. Over 400,000 professional visitors had signed up for the event by Saturday.
"The seventh CIIE has attracted a record 297 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders. China's super-large market is becoming increasingly attractive to foreign businesses. This year, we will further enhance on-site service support to offer exhibitors and participants high-level comprehensive services," said Wu Zhengping, deputy director of the China International Import Expo Bureau.
The exhibition also coincides with the Hongqiao International Economic Forum. More than 8,000 registered guests and over 260 speakers will attend the main forum and 19 sub-forums and other related events.
Launched in 2018, the CIIE is the world's first import-themed national-level expo.
Preparation work for 7th China International Import Expo completes
Preparation work for 7th China International Import Expo completes
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
