A press conference for the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) was held on May 12th.

The fair will be held in Shenzhen from May 21st to 25th, with its main venue at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. A total of 6,312 government delegations, cultural institutions, and enterprises will participate both online and offline, exhibiting over 120,000 cultural products. All 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government, as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, will participate. Overseas participants include 310 exhibitors from 65 countries and regions, joining the event both online and offline. The offline exhibition will feature eight halls, including three general halls and five specialized halls, covering fields such as art, fashion, and global cultural trade. For the first time, an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) exhibition zone will be set up to highlight the cultural tourism development achievements of the Asia-Pacific region.

The 22nd ICIF focuses on creating a comprehensive AI application experience across all scenarios, featuring exhibition areas dedicated to artificial intelligence and future AI technologies. Interactive activities and supporting services will fully incorporate robots, AI glasses, and smart guides, providing attendees with a holistic and immersive technological experience. Furthermore, the fair aims to create a comprehensive cultural experience that allows visitors to watch, play, shop, and learn. It will innovatively present the "Cultural and Creative China 1+8" showcase series, bring together well-known domestic animation IPs such as "Black Cat Detective," "Calabash Brothers," "GG Bond," and "Nailoong," and host interactive activities including traditional Chinese-style parades, professional e-sports competitions, and on-site autograph sessions with guests.

首设APEC展区！第二十二届文博会将在深圳举办

5月12日，第二十二届中国（深圳）国际文化产业博览交易会（以下简称“第二十二届文博会”）新闻发布会举行。

据悉，第二十二届文博会将于5月21日至25日在深圳举办，主会场设在深圳国际会展中心。本届文博会共组织了6312家政府组团、文化机构和企业线上线下参展，将展出文化产品超过12万件。全国31个省、自治区、直辖市及港澳台地区全部参展，全球65个国家和地区、310家海外展商线上线下参展。本届文博会线下将设8大展馆，包括3个综合馆和5个专业馆，涵盖艺术时尚、全球文化贸易等领域，并首次设立APEC经济体展区，集中展示亚太地区文化旅游发展成果。

本届文博会着力打造AI全场景融合应用，设置人工智能、AI未来科技等展区；展区互动、服务配套等各个环节，也将全面植入机器人、AI眼镜、智能导览等元素，为参会者带来全方位的沉浸式科技体验。除此之外，本届文博会致力于为观众打造“可看、可玩、可购、可学”的文化体验综合体，创新设置文创中国“1+8”九大展演；汇集“黑猫警长”“葫芦兄弟”“猪猪侠”“奶龙”等知名国漫IP，同期还将举办国风巡游、专业电竞赛事、嘉宾现场签售等互动活动。

文 | 记者 党学为
图 | 李薇
译｜黄健新
英文审校｜曾敏