The "Invest in China: 2026 Global Industrial Investment Promotion Conference for the Hainan Free Trade Port" is set to take place in Haikou from April 13 to 16. Designed to draw top-tier global resources, the event will pitch 263 premium investment opportunities to over 1,300 domestic and international companies.

Global brands gather at the 2026 CICPE, which serves not only as a launchpad for consumer goods but also as a crucial window for multinational enterprises to explore investment opportunities in the Hainan Free Trade Port. (Photo: Xinhua)

The conference aims to channel global capital and technology into a modern industrial ecosystem defined by three key pillars:

Four Leading Industries: Hainan is doubling down on its core strengths in tourism, modern services, high-tech manufacturing, and tropical high-efficiency agriculture.

Five Strategic Growth Drivers: The province is accelerating development in "five key directions"—specifically the seed industry, the marine economy, commercial aerospace, green and low-carbon development, and the digital economy.

Four Emerging Future Industries: Investors are also being invited to pioneer "new tracks" in biomanufacturing, hydrogen energy, brain-computer interfaces, and embodied artificial intelligence.

The event features a comprehensive program, including one main promotional conference, 12 specialized sessions, and a series of roadshows and trade exchanges scheduled throughout the year.

The agenda features a main promotional event on April 14, where officials will highlight Hainan’s favorable policies, particularly brought by the island’s independent customs operations. To provide a clear roadmap for investors, the province will unveil 263 core projects targeting these sectors, along with 88 practical application scenarios and 54 successful case studies from established businesses.

From April 13 to 15, a series of 12 specialized sessions will take place, focusing on: Tourism, Culture, Sports, and Consumption; Multinational Corporations; Biopharmaceuticals; Deep-sea Technology and Future Industries; New Materials and Renewable Energy; Healthcare; High-efficiency Tropical Agriculture; Digital Economy; Low-altitude Economy; Green and Low-carbon Development; Food Processing; and Aerospace.

The robust turnout underscores strong market interest. Of the 1,367 companies confirmed to attend, 277 are foreign-invested. The roster includes more than 100 major players, comprising Fortune Global 500 and China 500 companies, top private enterprises, and prominent international business associations.