The 2018 China Convention and Exhibition Innovators Conference was held in Chongqing International Exhibition Center in Liangjiang New Area on Jan 24.

With a theme of "developing the conference and exhibition industry with innovation", the three-day event attracted hundreds of experts and companies to discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, the cross-industry mindset and innovation in the exhibition and conference industry.

The opening ceremony of the 2018 China Convention and Exhibition Innovators Conference in Chongqing [Photo/liangjiang.gov.cn]

Representatives from such institutions as the Mechanical Automobile Exhibition Association, the Federation of Consumer Products Trade Center of All China Cities, and the Guangdong Fairs Organizers Association were in attendance.

The highlights of the conference proved to be the forum where guests had heated discussions over how artificial intelligence and big data will influence the exhibition and conference industry.

Big exhibition centers are all building themselves into "digitized venues" and the Chongqing International Expo Center is no exception. In the future, it will join with network operators and well-known international enterprises to offer comprehensive digital service.

Digitization provides more convenience and diversification and makes exhibitions a better platform for promoting industrial integration and upgrading.