On the morning of September 2nd,hosted by China Convention and Exhibition Society (CCES) and Capital Exhibition Group, with China National Convention Center as the organizer, GL events France was invited to participate in the forum. The forum's theme was "Accumulating New Momentum for Exhibitions, Catalyzing Urban Development". Attendees included leaders from: Ministry of Commerce, Global Trade in Services Alliance, Municipal Commerce Bureaus, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. And representatives from international organizations including UFI and ICCA, who participated both online and offline. They held in-depth discussions on exhibition economy development, working to create a high-end, authoritative and forward-looking forum covering the entire exhibition industry chain. The forum provided an exchange platform for Chinese and international exhibition industry leaders, to jointly outline a new chapter for China's exhibition industry development.
Speech by Mr. Li Weidong
Secretary of the Party Committee & Chairman
Beijing North Star Group Co., Ltd. / Beijing North Star Company Limited
Mr. Li Weidong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Beijing North Star Group Co., Ltd. / Beijing North Star Company Limited, delivered the opening speech. Dr. Gu Xueming, President of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation (CAITEC) under the Ministry of Commerce, gave the keynote address. Mr. Chen Xianjin, Honorary President of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), presented a thematic speech. Ms. Li Weiwei, Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for Trade in Services, addressed the forum. Mr. Yuan Zaiqing, President of the China Convention and Exhibition Society (CCES), delivered remarks. The forum featured research findings and exploratory insights from industry associations. It included policy analyses and development forecasts from government agencies. As well as practical experiences and reflections from market entities. The discussions not only strengthened industry confidence, but also implemented the work directives from the central government and Beijing municipal authorities. The forum played an active role in revitalizing the exhibition industry and promoting high-quality development of trade in services.
Keynote Speech by Mr. Chen Xianjin
Honorary President
Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI)
Address by Ms. Li Weiwei
Secretary-General
Global Alliance for Trade in Services
Keynote Speech by Mr. Olivier Ferraton
Chief Executive Officer
GL events Group, France