Canada Pavilion at China-Canada Accessibility Development Forum

Date: November 28 to November 30, 2024
Venue: China National Convention Center
Location: Beijing, China
Target Audience: Canadian companies that provide solutions for rehabilitation and assistive devices, architectural designs that include accessible environment principles, especially those aimed at benefiting older populations and individuals with disabilities, in response to the increasing demand in China.
Sector: Life sciences, Professional services

Event description

Care and Rehabilitation Expo China (CR Expo) has been successfully held for 16 editions. Organized by the China Disabled Persons' Federation and the Chinese Ministry responsible for welfare, services, and assistive device distribution for the country's 85 million people with disabilities, the Expo showcases the latest technologies, solutions, and products from the rehabilitation, assistive devices, geriatric care, and health sectors. Its goal is to create a comprehensive, multifunctional platform to lead the future development of these industries. The 2023 CR Expo attracted over 300 exhibitors and 35,000 professional visitors, hosting 35 forums. International exhibitors included companies from Canada, Germany, France, the US, Japan, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, and more.

The Trade Commissioner Service is organizing two activities at the Expo:

• November 28, 2024: China-Canada Accessibility Development Forum, Agenda includes:
  • Keynote speeches from Chinese and Canadian speakers
  • Canadian capabilities showcase (Invited Canadian clients only)
  • Business-to-business (B2B) discussion
• November 28 to 30, 2024: Canada Pavilion - up to five exhibitors (first-come, first-served) with a 18sqm designed booth at 2A06 in Hall 1

Expected Chinese participants:

• Representatives from the Rights Protection Department of China Disabled Persons' Federation
• Experts and scholars in the field of accessible environment construction
• Manufacturers of assistive devices for persons with disabilities and older populations
• Providers of accessibility services
• Representatives from international organizations

Register to attend

• Register now: nan.duan@international.gc.ca to participate in this free event
• Registration Deadline: November 10, 2024
• Contact Dana Duan (nan.duan@international.gc.ca) to participate in the Expo and the forum.

Why your organization should participate

• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Increase visibility of your product or service
• Meet academic or research entities
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Participate in networking events
• Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

Trade Commissioner(s) involvement

Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service

• Networking event
• Pavilion/exhibit
• Product pitch to select audiences
• Seminar

The Trade Commissioner, Dana Duan (nan.duan@international.gc.ca), specializes in the life sciences sector for the Chinese market and can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.