Group 1 - The annual forum series by Deep Blue Think Tank focused on "Omni-channel Marketing Reshaping the New Landscape of Home Furnishing" and discussed how home furnishing companies can leverage omni-channel strategies and AI technology to achieve precise positioning and differentiated competition in the context of the "consumption grading" era [1] - The home furnishing industry is encouraged to utilize big data and AI technology to drive R&D innovation while ensuring consumer privacy protection, as highlighted by the chairman of Yuyun Home Furnishing [3] - Yuyun Home Furnishing identified three core demands of elderly consumers regarding smart home products: safety, convenience, and alignment with personal habits, emphasizing that smart systems should assist rather than burden elderly users [3]

Core Insights - Foshan is focusing on the "silver economy" as a new growth area, with a high-quality development conference scheduled to discuss strategies for enhancing the welfare of the elderly [1][2] - The elderly population in Foshan is projected to increase, with those aged 60 and above expected to reach 19.08% by 2025, indicating a growing demand for elder care services and products [1][2] - The silver economy has been included in government work reports for two consecutive years, with predictions that its scale will exceed 30 trillion yuan by 2035, accounting for over 10% of GDP [1][2] Industry Developments - Foshan has proactively laid the groundwork for the silver economy, having pioneered home-based elderly care models and established regulations to support elder care services [2] - The manufacturing sector in Foshan is well-positioned to support the silver economy, with the home furnishing industry accounting for 70% of the national market, and significant production capabilities in medical devices and rehabilitation aids [2] - There are over 1,000 companies in Foshan related to elderly products, with 84 main manufacturers concentrated in specific districts, indicating a robust industry presence [2] Upcoming Events - The upcoming high-quality development conference will feature the establishment of the Foshan Silver Economy Promotion Association and the awarding of five-star ratings to elder care institutions in Guangdong Province [3] - The conference aims to foster collaboration among government, market, and social forces to explore new pathways for developing the silver economy and enhancing the welfare of the elderly [3]