Bei Jing Wan Bao·2025-12-26 08:24Core Insights - The 2026 China International Service Trade Fair (CIFTIS) is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 13, 2026, at Shougang Park, with participation from over 10 countries and international organizations, including Norway and the World Intellectual Property Organization [1][2] - The fair will feature nearly 100 Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders, such as AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, and Siemens, expressing intent to exhibit [1] - CIFTIS has successfully hosted 12 editions, attracting 1.47 million exhibitors and visitors from nearly 200 countries and regions [1] Group 1 - The 2026 CIFTIS will continue to host a high-profile Global Service Trade Summit, inviting foreign dignitaries, international organization leaders, and CEOs of multinational companies to speak [1] - The event will also include forums and meetings to facilitate discussions, consensus-building, and result announcements among various sectors [1] Group 2 - The fair will invite various parties to set up exhibitions and hold meetings, continuing to establish guest countries and provinces, and inviting international organizations and leading enterprises to showcase their strengths [2] - Specialized exhibitions will focus on key service trade areas such as financial services, cultural tourism, education, and sports, highlighting industry trends and showcasing new technologies and applications [2] - A new "Overseas Zone" and a small and medium-sized enterprise exhibition area will be introduced, showcasing China's foreign trade, particularly in service and technology exports [2]