With design intelligence gathering hearts and minds, cross-strait integration opens a world of possibilities.
From cultural exchange to co-creation, from innovation to leadership, the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair has long become an important platform for gathering global creativity, connecting diverse cultures, and empowering industrial development.
Riding the momentum of Shenzhen’s openness as the host city of APEC 2026, the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair is about to commence. As a特色 sub-venue, Sino-Finnish Design Park will continue to unite design and creativity to energize cross-strait exchange, international collaboration, and better lifestyles.
The event will take place from May 18 to May 25, 2026, at Sino-Finnish Design Park under the theme:
The program features six major sections:
Using design as a bridge for global creativity, the event creates a space where technology and culture, tradition and the future, as well as cross-strait and international perspectives converge and integrate.
The event is guided by:
Organized by:
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Collaborating Organizations:
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Leveraging Shenzhen’s strengths in cultural creativity and industrial design, as well as the platform advantages of China’s first Cross-Strait Youth Entrepreneurship Base, the event gathers cutting-edge global design wisdom and technological innovation力量 to explore new pathways integrating design and technology, while collaboratively driving industrial upgrading and lifestyle innovation.
Opening Ceremony
May 19 | 14:00–14:30
Sino-Finnish Design Park B5-707
The opening ceremony will officially launch:
The event will also witness strategic cooperation signing ceremonies between multiple universities and enterprises, building new “Design +” ecosystems including:
These initiatives aim to promote cross-industry integration and collaborative resource sharing, empowering industrial upgrading through design innovation and enhancing the vitality and competitiveness of local cultural industries.
May 19 | 14:30–17:00
Sino-Finnish Design Park B5-707
The “Design Co-Creation · Digital Intelligence Reborn” Salon will officially launch the Sino-Finnish Design Park OPC International Community.
Industry pioneers, AIGC digital content experts, and leading cross-strait designers will gather for immersive sharing sessions and in-depth dialogue surrounding topics including:
The event will also showcase the collaborative成果 between RedCoffee’s “Smiling Little Red Cup” and the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome, Italy.
Using design as a bridge, the salon promotes technological integration, cultural exchange, and innovative collaboration among cross-strait youth creators.
May 19–21 | 10:00–17:00
Sino-Finnish Design Park Central Plaza
The market gathers a diverse selection of cross-strait cultural and lifestyle brands, including:
Centered around originality and craftsmanship, the market blends cultural heritage with lifestyle aesthetics, using design to empower daily life and creativity to illuminate everyday experiences.
It fully demonstrates the deep cultural integration and shared creative vitality across the Taiwan Strait.
May 23 | 10:00–11:30
Shenzhen Open Innovation Laboratory B4-532
Jointly organized by Sino-Finnish Design Park and Shenzhen Open Innovation Laboratory, the workshop combines ancient Chinese cultural IPs such as Li Bai and Su Shi with AI dialogue systems and voice interaction technologies.
Participants will use laser cutting, 3D printing, and related technologies to create physical robotic作品.
Guided by professional mentors, the workshop organically integrates:
The activity demonstrates innovative applications of advanced technologies in revitalizing traditional culture while inspiring public enthusiasm for the integration of culture and technology, promoting the contemporary expression and international dissemination of Chinese culture.
Dual-Themed Exhibition
May 18–25 | 10:00–17:00
Sino-Finnish Design Park Exhibition Center
The “Smart Innovation for a Better Future · Revitalizing Intangible Cultural Heritage” dual-themed exhibition integrates technology with traditional culture through contemporary design concepts.
The exhibition also features the overseas showcase of the “Smiling Little Red Cup” collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Rome, creating a cloud-based cultural and artistic dialogue between China and Italy.
Featured exhibitions include:
The section highlights cutting-edge practices in AI, digital technology, artistic creation, and digital content production, allowing visitors to experience the魅力 of international design and the powerful impact of technology-enabled creativity.
This section gathers various cultural heritage derivatives and creative design works, with a special focus on Xiangyun Silk-related heritage exhibits.
It aims to bring intangible cultural heritage into contemporary daily life through renewed and innovative forms of expression.
May 18–25 | 10:00–17:00
Sino-Finnish Design Park
Based on global cultural and design innovation resources, the event integrates the premium resources of Sino-Finnish Design Park and opens its facilities to the public through dedicated Open Experience Days.
Visitors may freely tour the park and experience the innovative成果 of leading domestic and international design institutions and world-class design studios.
Additionally, Sino-Finnish Design Park collaborates with:
to launch two specially curated City Walk routes:
Sino-Finnish Design Park Fab Lab Workshop
→ Jihong Creative Design Industry Park Intangible Heritage Workshop & AI Music Creation Lab
→ Shenzhen Decoration General Creative Design Park AI Film & AIGC Animation Experience
“Smart Innovation for a Better Future · Revitalizing Intangible Cultural Heritage” Dual-Themed Exhibition
→ Jihong Creative Design Industry Park Ceramic Micro-Calligraphy Heritage Exhibition & Wang Guoli Cross-Disciplinary Crafts Exhibition
→ Shenzhen Decoration General Creative Design Park AIGC Creation & Future Technology Exhibition
Centered around the concept of “Design Intelligence Gathering,” the Sino-Finnish Design Park Sub-Venue of the 22nd Cultural Expo promotes cross-strait cultural and creative integration while embracing global creative resources and diverse ecosystems.
Leveraging its advantages in cultural industries, the event not only provides a collaborative platform for cross-strait creators and strengthens international design cooperation, but also brings intangible cultural heritage and technological creativity closer to public life.
It injects new momentum into cultural industry development, cross-strait cooperation, and international creative exchange.
We sincerely invite guests from all sectors to visit Sino-Finnish Design Park and experience a grand celebration of design, technology, and culture.
Together, let us witness the limitless possibilities of creativity empowering the future.
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