The 2024 Association of International Conference Centers (AIPC) Asia Summit was successfully held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center

On March 5, the 2024 Association of International Conference Centers (AIPC) Asia Summit, an international industry summit that has attracted much attention and anticipation, was successfully held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center. This is the first time that AIPC’s international summit is held in a Chinese city. The summit was jointly organized by the Association of International Conference Centers (AIPC) and Shenzhen Zhaohua International Exhibition Operations Co., Ltd., attracting more than 100 managers, operators, key industry guests and event planning organizers from the global conference and event industry. Together, from multiple dimensions such as economy, commerce, and technology, combined with industry conditions in many places in Asia, we discuss the latest developments and development trends in the industry from an international perspective, and explore the future development direction and innovation paths of the industry.

Wonderful sharing collides with sparks of thinking

At the summit, three guests, Sven Bossu, Chairman of AIPC, Jin Qiao, General Manager of Shenzhen Zhaohua International Exhibition Operations Co., Ltd., and Panittha Buri, AIPC Board Member and CEO of Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center, delivered opening speeches respectively.

Sven Bossu said that this summit is the first summit held by AIPC in China. Currently, China's convention and exhibition industry is developing rapidly and the future is bright. AIPC hopes to bring good experience in the latest technology and sustainable development of the global convention and event industry. Go to China and have closer exchanges and cooperation with Chinese members.

Subsequently, top experts and opinion leaders from the field of conference activities brought exciting theme sharing. Sven Bossu gave wonderful speeches on topics such as "Global Outlook: Global Trends in the Conference and Event Industry and Conference Center Management" and "Business Development: How to Evaluate Business Development Strategies". Based on the current global economic development background and the judgment of global conference and event industry trends, he proposed that practitioners in the conference and event industry should pay more attention to the four major aspects of business development, leadership, new technology application and sustainable development. At the same time, he also shared in detail the work and exploration of AIPC in responding to these trends and challenges.

Long Yongtu, chief negotiator of China's accession to the WTO and former secretary-general of the Boao Forum for Asia, delivered a keynote speech on "Conferences and Economy: The Importance of Conference Activities to China's Economy". He elaborated on the important role played by the conference and event industry in connection, communication, communication, industrial chain reorganization, the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, and high-level reform and opening up. Practitioners in the conference and event industry should have a sense of honor and responsibility, continue to play a "booster" role in the industry and economy, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the industry and economy.

Next, Yao Wang, vice president of the European and American Alumni Association, consultant to the Boao Forum for Asia, and former vice president of the China Exhibition Economic Research Association, delivered a speech on "Dialogue with Boao: The Road to Success of High-end International Forum". Han Buxin, Secretary-General and Chairman of the International Association of Applied Psychology, and Yao Hong, Managing Director of Boyue Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd. jointly shared the topic "Voice of the Customer: How to Bring International Activities to China". Gevme co-founder Veemal Gungandin and Wemeet founder Gu Xuebin jointly gave a keynote speech on "Empowering with Technology: How Information Technology Empowers the Conference and Event Industry". Alex Alles, Chairman of the Joint Meeting Industry Committee (JMIC), talks about "The Road to Sustainability: How Conference Venues Can Achieve Sustainable Development".

Finally, the summit launched a CEO debate session with the theme of "The Impact of Business Development, Technology, Sustainability, Human Resources, etc. on the Convention Center". Many industry leaders brought everyone a wonderful feast of thinking collisions.

Continue to promote the introduction of international projects

Currently, the conference and event industry is at a critical stage of rapid development, facing new opportunities and challenges. Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center has always adhered to the values of "innovation, win-win, efficiency, and openness" and established closer and in-depth cooperative relationships with friends and partners in the conference and event industry.