Business & expos

The Canton Fair in Guangzhou, import expos: China is an unmissable stage of world trade.

VivaTech, the Paris-Expo fairs, Cannes festivals: France blends innovation, networking and prestige.

Hannover Messe, Messe Frankfurt, Cologne shows: Germany is the world's leading trade-fair power.

Tokyo Big Sight, technology and industrial fairs: Japan is a global showcase of innovation and commerce.

Congresses, trade shows, finance: Singapore is one of the world's largest hubs for business tourism and events (MICE).

Mobile World Congress, Fitur, Smart City Expo: Spain has become a major venue for international trade shows.

The Davos Forum, Art Basel, watchmaking: Switzerland gathers decision-makers, collectors and industrialists from around the world.

GITEX, giant trade shows, the Expo 2020 legacy: Dubai has become a global crossroads of business and innovation.

Conferences at ExCeL, the City of London, international trade shows: the UK is a major hub of finance and business.

CES, giant conventions, congresses: the US hosts some of the planet's biggest professional trade shows, led by Las Vegas.