The China (Guangzhou) International Financial Expo, also known as the Financial Trading Expo (hereinafter referred to as "the Expo"), was established in 2012 and has successfully held 11 sessions. The Expo is one of China's annual financial events, aiming to promote financial transactions and cooperation, and to spur the development and innovation of the financial market. The 12th session is scheduled from June 9 to 11, 2023, at Pazhou, Guangzhou, with the theme "Gathering New Financial Forces, Empowering High-Quality Development."
The Expo is a significant platform for showcasing China's financial industry, attracting domestic and international financial institutions, fintech companies, investment firms, insurance companies, securities firms, banks, exchanges, fund companies, and other related organizations and enterprises to participate. Exhibitors typically display their latest financial products, services, and technologies, and organize forums, seminars, and summits to foster cooperation and exchange business opportunities.
The content of the Expo spans multiple financial fields including stocks, bonds, futures, forex, financial derivatives, insurance, investment management, and fintech. Exhibitors and participants can showcase and learn about the latest financial products and services, establish business connections, explore collaboration opportunities, and gain industry insights and trends from professional talks and lectures.
The Expo contributes to enhancing the international level and competitiveness of China's financial industry, attracting the attention of domestic and international financial institutions and investors, and promoting innovation and development in the finance sector. By displaying the latest financial products and technologies, the Expo provides an important platform and opportunity for market development and business cooperation.
The participating institutions of the Expo cover different sectors and levels within the finance industry, offering participants extensive opportunities for display and cooperation, while bringing abundant resources and communication platforms to attendees. The exhibiting institutions include the following common industries.
- Financial Institutions: Including banks, insurance companies, securities firms, futures companies, and fund companies. They showcase their financial products and services, establishing connections with potential clients and negotiating collaborations.
- Fintech Companies: Fintech represents the innovative frontier of the finance industry, attracting many fintech companies to the Expo to showcase their innovative technologies and solutions, including payment technologies, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics.
- Investment Institutions: Including private equity funds, venture capital firms, and asset management companies. These entities participate in the Expo to seek investment opportunities, and understand industry trends and developments.
- Exchanges: Domestic and international exchanges participate in the Expo to showcase their trading platforms, products, and services, establishing contacts and negotiating cooperation with traders and investors.
- Regulatory Agencies: The Expo attracts participation from regulatory agencies, who present industry policies and regulations, engaging in exchange and communication with financial institutions.
- Other Financial-Related Organizations and Enterprises: The Expo also draws related firms and institutions, including consulting companies, financial media, and educational training institutions.
Since its inception, the Expo has cumulatively hosted 81 high-end forums, over 220 special promotion events, project showcases, and roadshows, inviting approximately 600 top economic experts from home and abroad, and drawing over 10,000 people to participate in conferences and forums. Below are the dates and themes of past Expos.
- 2012 - Expo Theme: Transformation and Upgrade, Finance Takes the Lead
- 2013 - Expo Theme: Combination of Industry and Finance, Leapfrog Development
- 2014 - Expo Theme: Financial Reform, Prosperous Society
- 2015 - Expo Theme: New Normal, New Finance
- 2016 - Expo Theme: Financial Stability, Service Innovation
- 2017 - Expo Theme: New Financial Pattern, New Growth Momentum
- 2018 - Expo Theme: New Era of Finance, New Opening Pattern
- 2019 - Expo Theme: Innovative Bay Area Finance, Assisting Reform and Opening
- 2020 - Expo Theme: Stable Finance: Responding to Global Changes, Creating New Industrial Patterns
- 2021 - Expo Theme: Embarking on the 14th Five-Year Plan, New Journey of Finance
- 2022 - Expo Theme: New Era of Digital Economy, New Vitality of Lingnan Finance
