The China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF) is co-hosted by Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Science and Technology, China National Intellectual Property Administration, and Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. Eight CSITF sessions have been held since 2013. The CSITF has become a key platform for showcasing advanced technologies, connecting innovation resources and deepening international exchange and cooperation in the field of technology trade.

The ninth CSITF will be held from June 15 to 17, 2023 in Shanghai. The theme of the ninth CSITF is “Openness Connects the World, Technology Empowers the Future”. Preparations are underway smoothly. This year’s CSITF session has the following features:

First, more optimized exhibition area layout. This year’s CSITF will highlight digitization and green development. Five sections will be set up, namely Thematic Pavilion, Energy and Low-carbon Technology, Digital Technology, Biomedicine, and Innovation Ecosystem and Services, with a total floor space of 35,000 square kilometers. A special area for Belt and Road technological cooperation will be added to demonstrate technological innovation and cooperation outcomes of Chinese provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. Nearly 1,000 businesses from home and abroad will participate in the CSITF.

Second, the exhibition will have a richer agenda. We will hold a Technology Trade Summit and release National Technology Trade Innovation Best Cases to show what Chinese enterprises and their trade partners have achieved in international cooperation, innovation and entrepreneurship, and poverty alleviation through science and technology. During the exhibition, nearly 30 supporting activities will be organized, including the city (province) of honor, theme days, special forums, industry conferences and promotion and matchmaking sessions.

Thirdly, professional services will be improved. This year, the innovation ecology and service zone will be expanded and upgraded. We will provided one-stop services for the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements, IPR protection and application, investment and financing, legal services and human resources. Interested agencies will also initiate the establishment of the Technology Trade Promotion Services Alliance to strengthen the ecological clustering of the industry and the industrial chains, and enable more projects to be signed at the exhibition.

We encourage businesses from home and abroad to join the 9th CSITF. Friends from the media are welcome to cover the event. Thank you.