Group 1 - The 2026 China Household Appliances and Consumer Electronics Expo (AWE2026) was launched on July 22, 2023, in Shanghai, with the theme "AI Technology, Enjoying the Future" [1] - AWE2026 will adopt a "one exhibition, two zones" model, taking place from March 12-15, 2026, with a planned exhibition area of 170,000 square meters [1] - The previous AWE2025 attracted over 1,000 global enterprises, covering 140,000 square meters, with total attendance exceeding 192,000, and a nearly 30% year-on-year increase in overseas visitors [1] Group 2 - The new exhibition zones will focus on different themes: the New International Expo Center will emphasize smart living across various fields, while the Shanghai Oriental Hub will showcase advanced consumer electronics technologies [1] - AI technology is driving the household appliance and consumer electronics industry towards smart and low-carbon upgrades, according to Xu Dongsheng, Vice President of the China Household Electrical Appliances Association [2] - AWE2026 will feature industry forums and international procurement activities, aiming to enhance international influence and promote consumption, with the previous "AWE Renewal Consumption Festival" achieving over 2 billion yuan in online sales in 2025 [2]