2017 China International Welfare Expo and Rehabilitation Expo Gears Up for Launch Amid Rapid Growth of Assistive Devices Industry
August 14, 20172017Press Conference for the China International Welfare Expo and the China International Rehabilitation ExpoHeld at the China Disabled Persons' Federation.
Hu Xiangyang, Director of the Rehabilitation Department of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF); Li Xi, Director of the China Assistive Devices Center for Persons with Disabilities; Ou Ling, Vice Chairperson of the Beijing Disabled Persons’ Federation; and Cai Dongxiang, General Manager of Guangzhou Poly Jinhan Exhibition Co., Ltd., attended the press conference. The event was moderated by Feng Li, Deputy Director of the Rehabilitation Department of the CDPF. More than 30 authoritative media outlets were present to cover the event, including People’s Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China Central Television (CCTV), China Radio International, China News Service, The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Newspaper, Beijing Daily, Bauhinia Magazine (Hong Kong), Huaxia Times, Chinese Journal of Disability, Phoenix New Media, Sohu, Sina, and NetEase.
Hu Xiangyang, Director of the Rehabilitation Department, China Disabled Persons' FederationIn his address, he pointed out that strengthening international cooperation in the field of disability and successfully hosting the 2017 Welfare Expo are important measures to further implement the spirit of the State Council’s “Several Opinions on Accelerating the Development of the Rehabilitation Assistive Devices Industry.” Included in the “Key Points for Accelerating the Development of the Rehabilitation Assistive Devices Industry in 2017,” this has become a key annual priority for the China Disabled Persons’ Federation (CDPF). As the only national-level exhibition hosted by the CDPF, the Welfare Expo has seen significant improvements this year compared to previous editions in terms of venue collaboration, exhibition zone planning, exhibitor recruitment and promotion, buyer invitation, and service support. Institutions and professionals in the welfare sectors for persons with disabilities and the elderly are welcome to participate in the 2017 Welfare Expo. We extend our gratitude to all sectors of society for their attention and support for the cause of persons with disabilities.
It was pointed out that the Welfare Expo has successfully held ten sessions to date, with its scale continuously expanding and its exhibit range increasingly comprehensive. The expo covers a full spectrum of assistive products, including accessibility facilities, rehabilitation equipment, prosthetics and orthotics, as well as visual and hearing aids. It benefits persons with disabilities and the elderly in all aspects of daily life, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Having developed into China’s largest, most professional, and most international specialized exhibition for assistive devices, it serves as a platform for international exchange within the industry and fully demonstrates the achievements made in China’s undertakings for persons with disabilities and the aging population.
Ou Ling, Vice Chairperson of the Beijing Disabled Persons' FederationIt was pointed out that all previous editions of the exhibition have been held in Beijing, playing a significant role in promoting the development of services for persons with disabilities in the city and advancing the goal of ensuring “rehabilitation services for all.” The Beijing Disabled Persons’ Federation will collaborate to ensure the successful organization of this expo, focusing primarily on two key initiatives: First, 80,000 tickets will be distributed to residents across the city, providing interested individuals, particularly persons with disabilities, with the opportunity to attend and visit the exhibition. Second, participatory activities will be organized to publicly showcase the implementation of assistive device services for persons with disabilities in Beijing under the “Internet Plus” service management model. On-site, a “one-stop” service will be provided to persons with disabilities in Beijing, covering assistive device application, assessment, fitting, and purchase.
As a new co-organizer, Poly Jinhan Exhibition has achieved significant breakthroughs in exhibitor and sponsor recruitment for this expo. Leveraging its proven track record in hosting numerous international exhibitions, it has fully utilized its close partnerships with industry associations, extensive client resources, vast buyer database, and professional marketing and promotion operations. The exhibition scale has reached 20,000 square meters, with nearly 300 participating enterprises, both setting new historical records.
Cai Dongxiang, General Manager of Guangzhou Poly Jinhan Exhibition Co., Ltd.Introducing the Highlights and Advantages of This Year’s Welfare Expo:
Highlighting Innovation and Upgrades in the Exhibition Area to Meet Diverse Procurement Needs
Unlike previous editions, this year’s expo has meticulously curated three specialized zones—Assistive Devices, Smart Technology, and Elderly Care & Health—making the layout more scientific and rational. This approach better showcases development trends in the welfare and rehabilitation sectors and precisely meets the diverse procurement needs of professional attendees. Notably, the expo’s industrial chain layout has been further expanded to cover hotspots such as rehabilitation, elderly care, and intelligent technologies, injecting new vitality and momentum into industry development.
In addition, this edition of the exhibition introduces three specialized zones for the first time. The National Assistive Technology Achievements Exhibition Zone is led by the China Assistive Technology Center for Persons with Disabilities, in collaboration with six national regional assistive technology centers (Northeast, North, Central, South, Southwest, and Northwest) and the Beijing Disabled Persons’ Federation. It showcases collaborative R&D achievements, fitting technologies, and precision services. The Chinese Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation Technology and Products Exhibition Zone, led by the Chinese Research Center for Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation, presents the latest global developments in hearing and speech rehabilitation from an international perspective. The Robotics Zone is specially established to support the “International Symposium on Wearable Robots for Medical Rehabilitation,” one of the most academically influential conferences in the global field of wearable robotics. This marks the first time the International Association for Wearable Robotics has held a similar academic event in China. The zone will feature the latest advancements in exoskeleton robots, intelligent prosthetics, and rehabilitation robots.
Gathering Top Industry Brands, with Significantly Enhanced Internationalization
The number of international exhibitors at this year’s expo has reached an all-time high, accounting for 30% of the total. Featuring well-known brands from 22 countries and regions, including the United States, Germany, Denmark, Iceland, and Italy, this serves as strong evidence of the expo’s significantly enhanced internationalization. International renowned brands such as Ottobock, Össur, Vermeiren, Kawamura Cycle, Matsunaga, Sivantos, Sonova, GN ReSound, and Starkey will unveil their new products at the event;
Leading domestic enterprises will also make a remarkable appearance at the exhibition. First-tier brands such as Foshan Dongfang, Kaiyang, Hubang, Yuwell, Qianjing, Jiujiu Yanyang, Xiangyu, Longzhijie, Ren’ai Jiahe, Aoman Youyue, Huishi, Longjin, Tonghuanxiao, and Erbaole will showcase new technologies and applications on-site. They will provide diversified solutions for users’ daily living, rehabilitation medicine, nursing and healthcare, as well as leisure and entertainment, helping individuals with functional impairments regain confidence in life and experience a life without limitations.
Focusing on Breakthrough Scientific and Technological Achievements, Presenting Innovative Solutions
This exhibition is characterized by its professionalism, global reach, innovativeness, and forward-looking perspective. It will bring together a large number of world-leading brands to compete on the same stage, showcasing the integrated applications of high-tech innovations—such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, bionics, and virtual reality—in assistive technology products.
Attendees will experience high-intelligence, high-tech, and high-quality products developed for individuals with various functional impairments, such as: lower-limb robotic devices with genuine “haptic feedback”; the world’s first integrated, synergistically linked intelligent bionic prosthesis controlled by a microcomputer; wearable glasses that simulate human vision using cutting-edge intelligent algorithms; Japan’s first assistive walker customized for elderly Chinese users; the world’s first wirelessly chargeable digital hearing aid; and intelligent rehabilitation training equipment that integrates diagnosis, prescription, and training.
Actively Integrate into the “Belt and Road” Initiative to Expand New Frontiers for International Cooperation
Themed activities on disability affairs under the Belt and Road Initiative framework will be held at the China National Convention Center from September 13 to 15. The theme of the event is “Promoting Inclusive Development for Persons with Disabilities in Countries and Regions along the Belt and Road.” Concurrently, a series of events will take place, including the Second Conference on Disability Cooperation under the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Framework, the 2017 Global Conference on the Development of the Assistive Technology Industry, the 2017 Beijing International Rehabilitation Forum, the 2017 China Hearing and Speech Forum, and the 2017 China International Welfare Expo & China International Rehabilitation Expo. This constitutes a major occasion for international cooperation and domestic exchange in the field of disability affairs in China.
In addition, to facilitate attendance by visitors with disabilities and elderly residents of Beijing, the organizers will set up multiple pickup points across the city, offering complimentary shuttle bus services.
After a decade of accumulation, and against the backdrop of the in-depth advancement of the national “Belt and Road” Initiative, the exhibition is poised for new breakthroughs and a comprehensive upgrade!The Industrial Development and Upgrading of Assistive Devices,It helps improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and assists them in reintegrating into society. As a sunrise industry and public welfare endeavor that benefits people’s livelihoods, it will inject strong momentum into the advancement of the “Healthy China” initiative!