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Oct

On the morning of October 9, the 132nd China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) was held at the Canton Fair Complex. Xu Bing, spokesman for the Canton Fair and deputy director of the China Foreign Trade Center, said that the preparations for the 132nd Canton Fair are progressing smoothly and will open online on the morning of October 15. The export exhibition will set up 50 exhibition areas based on 16 categories of commodities, and the 6 categories of themed commodities in the import exhibition will be included in the corresponding exhibition areas. Enterprises upload exhibits enthusiastically. The uploading of exhibitors' exhibits information was launched on September 15. Up to now, more than 3.06 million exhibits have been uploaded, a record high. Among them, there are over 130,000 smart products, over 500,000 green and low-carbon exhibits, and over 260,000 products with independent intellectual property rights. This Canton Fair targeted buyers from more than 220 countries and regions around the world, and carried out 80 batches of email marketing. At the same time, focus on the market where the main buyers of the Canton Fair come from, combine with key industry themes such as electronics and home appliances, building materials, and home decorations, increase the application of professional tools, professional channels, and professional media, and carry out precise marketing activities for key markets to attract more High-quality professional buyers visit the exhibition. In addition, this Canton Fair will also hold a total of 10 conferences and forums on 6 major topics, including international economy and trade, digital empowerment, risk prevention and control, trade services, green development, and R&D innovation. Tools, home consumption, fashion life, health and leisure and other exhibition sections set release themes, select new products, new technologies, new brands, and new services to launch videos, and hold 200 online new product launches and debut events. It is worth mentioning that this Canton Fair will further optimize the functions of the online platform by focusing on improving the docking effect and user experience. Starting from the 132nd session, the online platform of each Canton Fair will break through the exhibition period limit, and the service time will be extended from 10 days to 5. Except for the exhibitor connection and appointment negotiation function, which is used for 10 days, all other functions will continue to be open.

08

Oct

The 2022 Frankfurt Lighting Fair will be held from October 2 to 6. As one of the most important exhibitions in the lighting industry, this exhibition focuses on the display of intelligent and interconnected solutions, innovative technologies and current design trends. More than 1,500 exhibitors from 46 countries gathered in 12 halls. The biggest thought brought to the lighting industry by the epidemic is how to provide intelligent and efficient solutions for future buildings. Lighting & Design, as one of the three major theme sections of the exhibition, especially emphasizes the aspects of Trend + Design; Health + Lighting and Lighting + Safety. The use of architectural lighting is largely dependent on the user and the purpose of the building. For example, if it is used for teaching, i.e. school or university, concentration is required, which is enhanced by higher levels of blue light. Similar lights are required in hospital treatment rooms. However, for recovering patients, warmer light is required for an optimal recovery period. Different target groups also have different expectations for lighting. For example, older people need more light than younger people. In addition, in the case of lighting in office buildings or factories, lighting planning needs to take into account relevant industrial standards, and on this basis, a purpose-oriented design concept is developed to create a work environment that encourages positivity.

30

Sep

World’s leading trade fair for lighting and building services technology (2.-6.10.2022, Frankfurt am Main/Germany) At the leading international trade fair for lighting and building services technology in Frankfurt am Main from 2 to 6 October 2022, the focus will be on intelligent and connected solutions, innovative technologies and current design trends. After a long pandemic-related break, the industry presents its solutions for planning and fitting buildings intelligently and efficiently for the future. More than 1,500 exhibitors from 46 countries will be standing together on 12 hall levels for the one-off special autumn edition. Most international exhibitors come from Italy, Turkey, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Belgium and Greece. The Last Light + Building was held in 2018. The 2020 iteration was postponed and eventually canceled due to Covid. The 2022 event was originally scheduled for mid-March, but on two months’ notice was rescheduled and rebranded as the “Autumn Edition” now taking place October 2-6. So lighting patrons will miss out on another legendary St. Patrick’s Day at O’Reilly’s Irish Pub and will instead have to “settle for” a German Octoberfest experience. As a supplement to the physical fair in Frankfurt, the digital platform Light + Building Digital Extension from 2 to 14 October 2022 offers new opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and encounters. The additional offer helps to expand one's own circle of contacts in a targeted manner via AI-supported match-making. In addition, the Light + Building complementary program following the live events is available here on-demand. After the show, I will share the new lamps and lanterns at this year's show.