Hangzhou, Chinese mainland
— The Fourth Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) kicked off this Thursday, transforming the city into a buzzing hub for all things digital trade and AI. Under the theme "Witness the innovative future at the Global Digital Trade Expo," this national-level showcase brings fresh energy to the industry. 🚀
This year, organizers rolled out a new hybrid format that blends eye-catching exhibitions, power-packed conferences, thrilling competitions, real-time rankings, investment and financing opportunities, plus specialized committees discussing the next big thing in tech. Think of it as a festival where groundbreaking ideas meet serious deal-making! 🎉🤝
GDTE 2025 is the biggest expo yet: it drew participants from 154 countries and regions and 33 international organizations – a 50% jump from last year. With 1,812 exhibitors on the floor (381 of them international), it’s a global gathering designed to spark partnerships and reveal game-changing AI innovations. 🤖🌎
Buying power is off the charts, too: over 42,000 professional buyers are roaming the halls, including 11,000 international buyers (up 64% from 2024), ready to snap up the latest digital solutions and set the stage for tomorrow’s global trade landscape. 💼💡
For young professionals, students, and tech travelers alike, GDTE isn’t just an event – it’s a front-row seat to the future of commerce, where AI-driven breakthroughs and cross-border connections collide. Keep an eye on Hangzhou this week, because innovation here is just getting started! 👀✨
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Global Digital Trade Expo opens in Hangzhou, showcasing AI innovations
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