19th CISMEF to kick off in Guangzhou from November 15 to 18

The 19th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (19th CISMEF) is set to kick off from November 15 to 18 in Area C of the China Import and Export Fair Complex.

As an important platform for exchanges and cooperation among global small and medium corporations (SMEs), the 19th CISMEF will invite high-level international officials to participate. Malaysia and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will serve as guests of honor. The themed exhibitions of the event will include the international exhibition area, featuring displays from the guests of honor, as well as other countries and regions. Countries and areas along the Belt and Road Initiative will showcase their advantageous industries, enterprises, and specialty commodities.

There will also be areas dedicated to Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, promoting cooperation within the Greater Bay Area and strengthening ties across the Taiwan Straits, deepening international collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative.

In terms of Guangdong’s SMEs, the area for specialized, high-end, and innovation-driven SMEs will be displayed in four sections: traditional industries, advantageous industries, emerging industries, and future industries. The expo will invite leading companies from these SMEs and industrial clusters to present their latest products and services.

This year, the event will also present a further connection between the real economy and the digital economy. Specialized exhibitions will cover topics such as the digital transformation of manufacturing, smart wear, and modern watches. Notably, AI companies will showcase their advanced achievements, including robots, intelligent devices, virtual interaction, drones, and so on. At the same time, financial institutions will offer targeted financial services to support the digital transformation of SMEs.

In addition, a series of supporting activities will be held, focusing on policy introduction, international cooperation, industrial matching, display, promotion, and so on.

During the event, CISMEF will also set up online exhibitions, providing online services for SMEs to carry out business docking and negotiation.