With less than a week before opening, preparations are in their final stage for the 2026 APEC CEO Summit, scheduled for Nov. 17-18 in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.
All the preparations are now progressing smoothly and orderly, organizers said.
More than 2,000 participants from across sectors are expected, according to the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Business representatives from all 21 APEC economies are expected to attend, while companies from non-APEC economies, including Britain, France and Germany, have also signed up actively.
Google, Boeing, UBS, CP Group and numerous other Fortune Global 500 and well-known companies have applied to attend so far. The strong interest underscores the close attention that businesses across Asia-Pacific and beyond are paying to the summit, and reflects the view that China remains "the greatest certainty in an uncertain world."
The summit, a high-level gathering for APEC economy leaders and business representatives to discuss open cooperation and regional economic development, will offer simultaneous interpretation in eight languages, including Chinese, English, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese, aiming to break language barriers, facilitate exchanges and help participants explore new prospects and opportunities for the Asia-Pacific economy and cooperation.
Under the theme "To Prosper and Win the Future Together," the summit will focus on cooperation in emerging fields such as the digital economy, AI, and green and low-carbon development. It will also seek to narrow development gaps and promote inclusive growth, enabling more economies to share the benefits of innovation and helping the Asia-Pacific move toward a more open, inclusive and sustainable future.
Preparations for Shenzhen APEC CEO Summit enters final stage
