On the morning of 2/2, the Nanjing Conference and Exhibition Industry Association and the Nanjing Exhibition Economy Research Society successfully held their annual member assembly and the 2026 Nanjing Exhibition Theme Salon at the Nanjing Yangtze River International Conference Center. Centered on "Unite New Momentum, Launch the 15th Five-Year Plan," the event adopted a format combining report deliberations, experience sharing, and interactive discussions. It brought together leaders from the Nanjing Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Exhibition Office), the Jiangsu Conference and Exhibition Industry Association, industry experts, and representative enterprise members to explore new development opportunities and chart a path for high-quality growth in the sector. Mr. Chai Jun, Vice Chairman and Deputy General Manager of Qiyang International Exhibition Group and General Manager of Zhengzhou Dianhui Exhibition Service Co., Ltd., and Mr. Liu Yang, Vice President of Qiyang International Exhibition Group and General Manager of Henan Aocheng Exhibition Display Co., Ltd., were invited to attend. They engaged in deep exchanges with industry peers to discuss the future of the exhibition economy. **Focusing on the Event: Planning the Future of the "15th Five-Year" Exhibition Development** As a key annual event in Nanjing's exhibition industry, this conference addressed the critical transition between the conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the planning phase of the "15th Five-Year Plan." Discussions covered policy interpretation, industry trends, and innovative practices. Leveraging Nanjing's goal of becoming an "International Exhibition City," participants offered strategic insights on revitalizing the exhibition industry in the opening year of the "15th Five-Year Plan," promoting deep integration between exhibitions and related sectors, and leveraging exhibitions to drive industrial upgrades. These contributions provide new ideas and support for high-quality regional development. **Deepening Expertise: Qiyang International Exhibition Group's Mission and Responsibility** Representing participating enterprises, Qiyang International Exhibition Group has dedicated over two decades to the professional planning, organization, and operation of trade shows. The group is committed to fostering resource alignment and business cooperation across the supply chain through platform capabilities. Specializing in vertical sectors such as catering ingredients, hot pot equipment, apparel supply chains, private labels, coffee and beverages, baking, engineering machinery, and sanitation equipment, Qiyang operates under the mission: "Creating industry exhibitions that never lack professional visitors, bringing exhibitors and attendees closer together and enabling them to go further." With extensive industry expertise, professional execution capabilities, and continuous service innovation, the group has established influential brand exhibitions in multiple verticals, serving as a vital force for collaborative industrial development and transformation. **Rooted in East China: Empowering Hot Pot and Catering Exhibitions with Strategic Upgrades in 2026** Leveraging Nanjing's strategic location as a core city in the Yangtze River Delta economic circle and its robust exhibition ecosystem, the group's flagship events—the Qiyang Hot Pot and Catering Exhibition—have long prioritized the East China market, establishing Nanjing as a key strategic hub. These exhibitions showcase cutting-edge products, technologies, and solutions across the entire hot pot and catering supply chain, serving as a premier platform for trade connections, information exchange, and trend analysis in the region. To enhance the visitor experience, integrate industry resources, better serve upstream and downstream enterprises, and align with industry development rhythms, Qiyang has meticulously planned and prepared for the rescheduling of the **Qiyang 2026 Nanjing Hot Pot and Catering Exhibition**. The event will now take place from 8 to 21-23 at the Nanjing International Expo Center. This schedule adjustment aims to maximize the exhibition's impact and effectiveness, deepen penetration into the East China market, and contribute to the upgrade and consumption boost of the regional catering industry through the power of exhibitions.