The 8th Annual Conference of the China Convention & Exhibition Society (CCES) and China (Qingdao) Convention & Exhibition Economy Development Forum were held in the Qingdao Huanghai Hotel from April 19 to 21, 2013. About 400 people were in attendance.

Themed “Scientific and practical development of the convention and exhibition industry,” the conference focused on the national and international economy, the latest news on the convention and exhibition industry in China, “mega convention and exhibition,” as well as the development of the convention and exhibition cities.

The annual CCES conference is the most powerful and respected event in China’s convention and exhibition industry.