The sixth China International New Materials Industry Expo is scheduled to be held at the Harbin International Exhibition and Sports Center in Harbin, capital of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province, on Oct 9-11.
 
The expo is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Heilongjiang Provincial Government.
 
This year's expo has the tagline "innovation leads development", and it will comprehensively showcase the innovative achievements, new technologies, and development potential of China and Heilongjiang province.
 
The exhibits will include advanced basic materials, key strategic materials, cutting-edge new materials, and more.
 
The exhibitions will be held both online and offline.
 
The exhibition covers an area of 23,000 square meters and has 1,180 booths.
 
It will consist of plane displays, 360-degree panoramic displays, and a VR exhibition hall to create an online exhibition hall with rich content, diverse forms, high quality, and high standards.
 
To enhance the international stature of the expo, an English version of the website is available to share the achievements of China's new materials field with the world.
 
According to Wang Yingchun, chairman of the Heilongjiang Committee of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, a total of 30 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities across the country have confirmed their participation in the expo.
 
Experts from 14 domestic universities and scientific research institutes will also attend.