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Core Insights - Hainan will support 38 provincial exhibition projects in 2026, including 10 professional exhibitions and 28 professional conferences [1][2] Group 1: Exhibition Projects - The 10 professional exhibitions include the 29th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Winter Trade Fair, the Hainan International Intellectual Property Trading Conference, the Tianxiang Guose Third International Agarwood and Huanghuali Trading Fair, and others [1][2] - The ADEX Asia Diving Expo, initiated by Singapore's Underwater 360 Group, will be the first foreign institution to co-host an economic and technical exhibition in Hainan [2] Group 2: Conference Projects - The 28 professional conferences include the 2026 World Life Sciences Conference, the 2026 Second Carbon Market and Sustainable Development Cooperation Forum, and the 2026 China Hainan International Elderly Care and Health Tourism Industry Conference, among others [2] Group 3: Financial Support - Hainan has allocated provincial funds to support the development of the exhibition industry, with financial rewards available for qualifying exhibition projects held in the province [3]

Core Insights - Hainan Province has approved the "2026 Provincial Exhibition Support Plan," which will support 38 provincial exhibition projects this year, including 10 professional exhibitions and 28 professional conferences [1] Group 1: Professional Exhibitions - The 10 professional exhibitions include the 29th China (Hainan) International Tropical Agricultural Winter Trade Fair, Hainan International Intellectual Property Trading Conference, and the ADEX Asia Diving Expo [1][2] - The exhibitions will take place in various locations including Haikou, Sanya, Qionghai, Danzhou, and Wenchang [1] Group 2: Professional Conferences - The 28 professional conferences include the 2026 World Life Sciences Conference, the 2026 Second Carbon Market and Sustainable Development Cooperation Forum, and the 2026 China Hainan International Elderly Care and Tourism Industry Conference [3] - These conferences aim to promote high-quality development in various sectors, including life sciences, carbon markets, and tourism [3] Group 3: Financial Support for Exhibition Industry - The provincial government has allocated funds to support the development of the exhibition industry, as outlined in the "Implementation Rules for Financial Rewards to Promote High-Quality Development of the Exhibition Industry" [3] - Eligible exhibition projects held in Hainan can receive financial rewards [3]

Core Insights - The 2025 Venue Talk World Venue Forum was held in Hangzhou from November 26 to 28, attracting global venue management representatives, industry leaders, experts, and business executives to share the latest ideas and experiences, promoting technological cooperation and resource integration [1][2] - Hangzhou showcased its strengths and practical experiences in the exhibition industry, highlighting its successful hosting of major international events and its robust venue infrastructure [1][2] Group 1 - Hangzhou has established itself as a significant player in the exhibition industry, hosting notable events such as the Global Digital Trade Expo and the World Data Forum, which have enhanced the reputation of local exhibitions [1] - The total exhibition area for Hangzhou's exhibition projects is expected to exceed 3.5 million square meters this year, indicating a positive growth trend [1] - The city is equipped with six professional exhibition venues and various conference hotel clusters, capable of hosting high-level international exhibitions and diplomatic activities [1][2] Group 2 - The second phase of the Hangzhou International Expo Center is set to open in the first half of next year, and the second phase of the Hangzhou Convention and Exhibition Center will have an indoor exhibition area of 300,000 square meters, ranking sixth in the country [2] - A strong talent pool, active market participants, and a favorable business environment are key factors supporting the development of Hangzhou's exhibition economy [2] - According to the ICCA's 2024 global conference destination ranking, Hangzhou is positioned 26th among cities in the Asia-Pacific region [2] Group 3 - The World Venue Forum featured various segments, including plenary sessions, sub-forums, closed-door meetings, project matchmaking, and immersive experiences, allowing global guests to experience Hangzhou's exhibition service capabilities [3] - Participants had the opportunity to visit the Hangzhou International Expo Center's energy management center and other innovative facilities, showcasing how technology drives efficient and green operations [3] - The XR immersive exhibition "Tide Reflection Fantasy: Tang Palace Night Banquet" demonstrated how cutting-edge technology can create limitless possibilities for exhibition activities [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint highlights that Guangzhou's exhibition industry has achieved record highs in the first half of the year, with 155 trade exhibitions held, covering an area of 6.3 million square meters and attracting 7.52 million visitors, ranking second nationally [1] - The exhibition industry in Guangzhou is supported by high-quality projects, forming a dual-driven development pattern of scale and specialization, with 26 exhibitions exceeding 50,000 square meters, accounting for 75% of the total area [1] - Leading exhibitions such as the Canton Fair and the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition continue to expand their domestic and international influence, contributing to the city's exhibition development [1] Group 2 - Guangzhou has cultivated a "one industry, one exhibition" brand system to promote deep integration of the exhibition industry with upstream and downstream industries, hosting 79 industry exhibitions with a total area of 5.51 million square meters and 6.75 million attendees in the first half of the year [2] - The Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce plans to continue leveraging the exhibition industry's joint meeting mechanism and specialized teams to implement brand exhibition recognition methods and measures to accelerate the development of the exhibition industry [2]