From November 5th to 10th, 2025, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. GL events, with the theme "Dynamic" presented its three core businesses in the Trade in Services section (Hall 7.2, Booth C1-01).
Strategic Alliances and Leadership Presence Mark CIIE Opening
On the morning of November 6th, the GL events booth opening ceremony was grandly held in a warm atmosphere. Ms. Inès Ginon, President of GL events Greater China, delivered a welcome address, highlighting the recent developmental achievements of the three business divisions from a global group perspective. Mr. Damien Timperio, CEO of the GL events Exhibitions, further elaborated on the segment's global business network. Mr. Romain Peiffert, CEO of GL events Greater China, shared regional development results and the latest strategic layout. Management teams from Group headquarters and Greater China, alongside key partners, gathered to mark the successful opening of GL events' presence at this year's CIIE.
During the exhibition period, GL events welcomed delegations from multiple government bodies and industry associations. Delegations from the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Heilongjiang Provincial Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Industry Association, Changchun Municipal Commerce Bureau, and various consulates visited successively. The booth also engaged in in-depth exchanges with government representatives from cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Changchun.
At this CIIE, GL events announced several strategic collaborations, further driving the continuous evolution of the "MICE+" model. The Group established a partnership with Hangzhou West Lake International Expo Management Co., Ltd. to develop a green industry park incorporating international sustainability standards. Simultaneously, the Group formally signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Minyoun Hospitality to jointly create innovative pathways for integrated exhibition-hotel complexes. Furthermore, GL events engaged in exploratory discussions with the Pudong New Area government and the Disney Resort Administration Committee regarding potential cultural-tourism entertainment projects.
Comprehensive Business Capabilities Showcased
During the business presentation sessions, senior representatives from across GL events' business units presented their specialized expertise and 2026 development plans. Representatives including Mr. Ji Qing, Deputy General Manager of GL events Greater China Venues & Executive General Manager of Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center; Mr. Roy Luo, Deputy General Manager of GL events Greater China Live; Mr. Wang Wei, Head of GL events Greater China International Office; Mr. Zhang Kai, General Manager of GL events CCI Guangzhou Development Co.,ltd; Dr. Lai Xiaoyun, Secretary-General and Founder of the East and West Small Animal Veterinary Conference; Ms. Karen Dai, General Manager of GL events Ruihe (Shanghai) Exhibition Co., Ltd.; Mr. Dong Chiming, General Manager of GL events (Beijing) International Exhibition Co., Ltd.; Ms. Stella Liu, General Manager of GL events Exhibitions (Harbin) Co., Ltd.; Mr. Gary Yang, Director and Deputy General Manager of GL events Pengcheng (Shenzhen) Exhibition Co., Ltd. & Chairman of Shenzhen Original Fashion Week; Mr. Ki Fan, General Manager of GL events Hong Kong; and Mr. Solar Xiao, Project Director of GL events Live (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., successively introduced business progress and planning layouts for the upcoming year in their respective professional fields.
Industry Insights: Global Expansion and Digital Transformation
Centering on hot industry topics such as "Global Expansion" and "AI & Digitalization," GL events hosted a full-day special event on the third day themed "Dual-Track Parallel: Empowering the Future." Notably, a specially arranged roundtable discussion at the booth brought together numerous industry leaders to explore solutions for enterprise global expansion. Dr. Lai Xiaoyun, Secretary-General and Founder of the East and West Small Animal Veterinary Conference; Ms. Karen Dai, General Manager of GL events Ruihe (Shanghai) Exhibition Co., Ltd.; Mr. Stanley Wang, Deputy General Manager of GL events (Beijing) International Exhibition Co., Ltd.; Mr. Wang Wei, Head of GL events Greater China International Office; Mr. Sky Hu, General Manager of Channel Business, LinkedIn China Marketing Solutions; and Ms. Niki He, Head of GL events Greater China Corporate Development – delved into the opportunities, challenges, and breakthrough paths for Chinese enterprises expanding globally. They provided insights from perspectives including global network layout, vertical market strategies, and brand globalization, presenting a rich intellectual feast for both online and offline audiences.
Concurrently, during the "AI & Digitalization" themed forum, experts including Mr. Jason Zhao, Chief Information Officer of GL events Greater China, and regional heads from Ernst & Young (China) Advisory Limited and Meta Vision (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd., were specially invited. The experts engaged in in-depth discussions on the implementation strategies and practical outcomes of AI technology in real business scenarios, exploring how technological innovation is reshaping the events experience.
Stepping Towards 2026: Advancing Global Layout and Local Cultivation
In 2026, the Group is poised to expand its global business operations with increased strength. As the temporary facilities services provider for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games., the Group will deliver professional services across 20 venues. Concurrently, the Group has announced its official role as a partner for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and Asian Para Games. The active involvement in these two major sporting events fully demonstrates the Group's efficiency, flexibility, agility, resilience, and professional capability within the realm of international top-tier sports event services.
In China, GL events celebrates significant milestones including the 20th anniversary of key business units and the fifth anniversary of Guangzhou Yuexiu International Conference Center (GYICC). These solid development footprints exemplify GL events' long-term commitment and steadfast confidence in the Chinese market.
Ms. Inès Ginon, President of GL events Greater China, stated that the Chinese market remains a core destination within the Group's global strategy. Looking ahead, the Group will continuously increase investment, actively promote more innovative projects to expand our presence across the Chinese and Asia-Pacific markets, build a more robust ecosystem, and bring enhanced value and services to this dynamic market.