2026年CEFCO论坛在武汉开幕，探讨变革时代下的会展业大势

Group 1 - The 2026 China Exhibition Economy International Cooperation Forum (CEFCO Forum) opened in Wuhan, focusing on the theme "Transformative Era: Co-creating Links, Innovating the Future," with over 600 attendees from domestic and international exhibition organizations and industry associations [1] - The forum is co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), UFI, IAEE, SISO, and ICCA, with the Wuhan Municipal Government as the organizer [1] - The CCPIT Vice President Li Qingshuang emphasized the role of the exhibition industry in guiding industrial development and promoting economic cooperation, highlighting the importance of open collaboration and innovation in seizing opportunities presented by China's modernization [1] Group 2 - UFI President Paniisa Burey noted that China has the largest number of UFI members, and the CEFCO Forum provides a valuable opportunity for the global exhibition industry to understand China and exchange trends [2] - IAEE President and CEO Fay Vench praised the CEFCO Forum as a symbol of excellence, trust, and foresight in the global exhibition industry, commending Wuhan's ambition and comprehensive exhibition ecosystem [2] - SISO CEO Vincent Polito stressed the importance of open communication and mutual learning in facing global challenges, expressing a desire for collaboration with the Chinese exhibition sector in leadership exchange and talent development [2] Group 3 - During the results announcement, the CCPIT successfully renewed cooperation agreements with UFI, IAEE, SISO, and ICCA, and exchanged a memorandum of cooperation with the Singapore Tourism Board [3] - Wuhan signed 10 international and professional exhibition projects on-site, showcasing the vibrant development of the local exhibition industry and its acceleration in international expansion [3]