Core Insights - The 2025 Shenzhen International Smart Elderly Care Industry Expo opened on September 12, showcasing over 2,000 smart elderly care products and solutions from more than 260 companies globally, under the theme "Empowering Technology, Activating New Dynamics in the Silver Economy" [1][3] - The expo features a 15,000 square meter exhibition space with seven themed areas, emphasizing experiential and interactive designs to demonstrate how technology enhances the quality of life for the elderly [3] Industry Developments - The expo includes the "Xingye Bank Cup" inaugural Shenzhen Elderly Care Robot Competition, attracting 98 companies with 195 innovative products, focusing on core elderly care scenarios [5] - A strategic cooperation was established between Shenzhen and Hong Kong to promote cross-border elderly care services, featuring a dedicated exhibition area for Hong Kong and Macau institutions [8] International Collaboration - The expo hosted an international cooperation signing ceremony, promoting overseas recruitment and collaboration in the elderly care sector, including partnerships with Finnish companies for remote medical services [7] Consumer Engagement - The second Shenzhen Silver Consumption Festival launched alongside the expo, featuring a 15,000 square meter elderly care product experience market, allowing seniors to interact with and purchase high-tech products with government subsidies available [11] Resource Integration - A one-stop resource integration platform was introduced, connecting capital and innovative enterprises, facilitating financing for smart elderly care projects, and enhancing procurement matching services [13] Knowledge Sharing - The main forum titled "Empowering Technology, Activating New Dynamics in the Silver Economy" gathered international experts to discuss technological solutions for aging challenges, alongside multiple specialized forums throughout the expo [15]