Core Insights - Guangzhou's exhibition industry has evolved from a single prominent event to a diverse array of exhibitions, becoming a crucial engine for economic development and a platform for industrial upgrades [2][4][5] Industry Overview - Guangzhou is recognized as an international trade center and a national advanced manufacturing base, with a complete ecological chain formed by 35 industrial categories and six trillion-level advanced manufacturing clusters [2][4] - The exhibition industry in Guangzhou ranks second nationally and has maintained its competitive edge as the top among provincial capital cities for several years [5] Recent Developments - From January to August this year, Guangzhou's key exhibition venues hosted 195 exhibitions, attracting over 8.36 million participants [4][5] - The "Exhibition-Industry Integration and Global Synergy" event held on August 27 featured major domestic and foreign exhibition companies, fostering collaboration and innovation in the exhibition industry [4][6] Future Prospects - The Guangzhou government plans to enhance the exhibition industry's high-quality development by establishing legislative frameworks, improving logistics and customs services, and nurturing globally influential industry benchmark exhibitions [6][8] - The city aims to explore a new development path that promotes industrial growth through exhibitions, aligning with the "12218" modern industrial system [6][7] Strategic Initiatives - The establishment of a "one industry, one exhibition" brand system is intended to create a collaborative ecosystem involving government, partners, industry entities, and service organizations [4][6] - The integration of artificial intelligence into the exhibition sector is being pursued to develop "smart exhibitions" and support policies to boost the exhibition economy [8]