Group 1 - The 24th China Shanghai International Arts Festival International Performing Arts Conference commenced with a theme of "Linking, Consensus, Opportunities," attracting around 2,000 industry representatives from approximately 500 professional organizations globally [1] - Nine project cooperation agreements were signed on the first day of the conference, showcasing a dual-engine model of "exciting promotion" and "precise negotiation" to enhance the efficient linking of global performing arts resources [1] - David Bell, CEO of ISPA International Performing Arts Association, praised the event for its effectiveness in helping project parties quickly identify their market positioning [1] Group 2 - The Shanghai Ballet's performance department director, Li Jingshu, promoted the original ballet "Lily Flower," aiming to leverage the arts festival platform for broader exposure [2] - Zhao Chenxi, a business specialist from Xinjiang New Travel Performing Arts Culture Co., expressed that the arts festival serves as an effective platform for projects to "go global," highlighting the cultural significance of the dance drama "Kizil" [2] - Numerous international leading performing arts institutions, including the European Arts Festival Alliance, gathered at the conference, with events scheduled from October 18 to 20 for group exchanges, video promotions, and special showcases to present over a hundred distinctive projects to the international performing arts community [2]