In an era marked by globalization and rapid technological advancement, economic processes are undergoing continuous transformation. Global supply chains have become increasingly complex, presenting significant challenges for businesses striving to maintain efficient collaboration. To address these challenges, the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) was established as the world’s first exhibition exclusively focused on supply chains. Its mission is to bring together stakeholders from industry, academia, research, and practical applications on one platform, fostering collaboration between Chinese and international enterprises.
CISCE’s Mission: Establishing a New Paradigm for Global Cooperation
CISCE fulfills four key functions:
1. Promoting Trade:
The exhibition provides a platform for participating companies to discover new business partners, showcase their products and services, and enter new markets.
2. Facilitating Investment Collaboration:
CISCE supports partnerships that encourage investments, enabling companies to build long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.
3. Fostering Innovation:
By highlighting technological advancements and research findings, the event drives industrial innovation while offering participants insights into the latest trends and solutions.
4. Encouraging Learning and Experience Sharing:
Through forums, seminars, and workshops, CISCE offers valuable knowledge-sharing opportunities, allowing participants to exchange experiences and insights.
CISCE 2023 Achievements
The previous year’s event demonstrated the CISCE’s significance as a global platform, achieving remarkable results:
• International Participation:
Exhibitors from 55 countries and regions represented 26% of all participants.
• Political and Business Representation:
The event welcomed representatives from over 90 countries and regions, including more than 1,100 political, business, academic, and research leaders, as well as 24 Chinese diplomatic envoys.
• Presence of Leading Enterprises:
A total of 515 exhibitors from 55 countries and regions attended, including 53 companies from the Fortune Global 500 and 57 from the China Top 500 list.
• Visitor Numbers:
The expo attracted over 150,000 attendees, including more than 80,000 industry professionals.
• Economic Impact:
Over 200 cooperation agreements were signed during the event, amounting to a total value exceeding 150 billion yuan.
The 2nd CISCE Exhibition: November 26–30, 2024, Beijing
The second China International Supply Chain Expo will be held from November 26–30, 2024, at the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Venue) in Beijing. Spanning over 100,000 square meters, the exhibition will feature six key industrial chains:
1. Smart Vehicle Chain
2. Digital Technology Chain
3. Healthy Lifestyle Chain
4. Green Agriculture Chain
5. Supply Chain Service Area
6. Vertical Industrial Chains
The event will showcase the most advanced concepts, products, and technologies within these industries while highlighting horizontal support services such as finance, insurance, logistics, business consulting, and legal services.
Why CISCE Matters
The global economy is undergoing profound changes, driven by a new wave of scientific and technological revolutions and industrial innovation. These shifts are reshaping industrial and supply chains while challenges to economic globalization intensify. These challenges are particularly evident in the field of supply chains, where strengthening cooperation is a priority for all stakeholders.
Organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), CISCE aims to provide a platform where business communities can reinforce global partnerships and collaboratively shape the future of supply chains.
A New Gateway to Openness and Development
CISCE is not merely an exhibition—it serves as a tool for building an open global economy. It offers a platform to promote openness, support global economic cooperation, and contribute to a more sustainable, innovation-driven future.
Conclusion
The China International Supply Chain Expo presents a unique opportunity for companies to actively participate in the transformation of global supply chains. Beyond fostering economic relationships, the event promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and sustainable development. The 2024 exhibition will serve as a meeting point where participants from around the world come together to shape the future of the global economy and industry.