19th China International SME Fair to open in Guangzhou and boost global partnerships and digital growth

The 19th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) will take place in Guangzhou from November 15 to 18. With approximately 2,800 booths across eight halls, the event will host over 30 activities and welcome participants from 35 countries and international organizations.

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Nearly 600 booths will represent the international exhibitors, spanning six continents. Activities such as foreign business promotions, business matching of the China-ASEAN SME industry chain, and an Ireland-focused outbound exchange will encourage SMEs to expand their global connections and foster comprehensive industry and supply chain partnerships.

To guide SMEs toward specialized and innovative growth, CISMEF will feature a dedicated exhibition area with 1,177 enterprises across 1,363 booths, including 436 “Little Giant” enterprises, a national-level recognition of SMEs recognized for their specialized expertise, innovation, and market influence in niche sectors and advanced technologies, 858 provincial-level specialized SMEs, and 62 national-level manufacturing champions.

Digital transformation is a priority of the fair this year, with a specialized exhibit on manufacturing digitalization covering 7,500 square meters. Highlighting industries such as automotive, smart home technology, and textile, the event will showcase digitalization achievements across 15 sectors.

Since its inception in 2004, CISMEF has been held in Guangdong for 18 editions, attracting over 54,000 domestic and international exhibitors and over 3.92 million visitors.

(cnbayarea.org.cn & GDToday)