The Promotion Conference of the 136th Canton Fair in Manchester

The Promotion Conference of ‘136th China Import and Export Fair’ will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 13:00 GMT in Manchester. We sincerely invite you to attend the exciting event.

The Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is the largest and one of the most prestigious trade fairs in China. Established in 1957, it is held biannually in Guangzhou, every spring and autumn, and is co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the Guangdong Provincial Government, and organized by the China Foreign Trade Centre. The fair spans over 1.1 million square meters, with over 60,000 exhibition booths and more than 25,000 exhibitors from all around the world. Attracting over 200,000 international buyers from more than 210 countries and regions, the Canton Fair is a critical hub for businesses seeking to access the Chinese market or to export goods internationally.

The promotion conference will be held at the Grand Ballroom of the Lowry Hotel Manchester,50 Dearmans Pl, Salford M3 5LH, UK. The event will provide you with latest updates and detailed introduction to the 136th Canton Fair, guidance on visa application procedure, and experience sharing by exhibitors and attendees of the fair. Last but not the least, you will also have a chance to get a free flight ticket to attend the canton fair during the lucky draw section.

Agenda:

- 13:00-13:30 Registration and Sign-in

- 13:30-14:25 Canton Fair Promotion

13:30-13:35 Moderator Introduces the agenda and VIP guests

13:35-13:45 Welcome Speech by Representative of Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United Kingdom (TBC)

13:45-13:55 Welcome Speech by Representative of UK or Local government (TBC)

13:55-14:00 Promotion Video of the 136th China Import and Export Fair

14:00-14:15 Introduction Speech by Representative of organizer of Canton Fair

14:15-14:25 Introduction of China Visa Application by Representative of Chinese visa application service center in Manchester

- 14:25-14:40 Experience sharing by attendee and exhibitor

14:25-14:32 Experience sharing by Rob Law, MBE, Founder of Trunki (TBC)

14:32-14:40 Experience sharing by Representative of WorldFirst

- 14:40-14:45 Lucky Draw by Representative of China Southern Airline

- 14:45-15:30 Networking and Refreshments

After the event, you are also invited to attend the ‘World First Global Business Event’, which provides in-depth insights into global procurement and payment solutions as well as future trends in international trade. This event is designed specifically for SMEs looking to expand or grow their business into the international market. More information, please click the link: https://www.worldfirst.com/uk/event/manchester-voyage-2024/

We look forward to your presence and the opportunity to explore the opportunities in international trade together! Please click the link below to register https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-promotion-conference-of-the-136th-canton-fair-in-manchester-tickets-1017455475717?aff=oddtdtcreator. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact us by email of [email protected], [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Salford, United Kingdom