The 2023 Harbin Ice and Snow Expo is scheduled to be held in Harbin, the capital city of China's northernmost Heilongjiang province, from March 17 to 19.
 
The expo will be sponsored by the Harbin municipal government and is organized by the Harbin Committee of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.
 
The expo will have 14 themed exhibition areas, covering 23,800 square meters in total.
 
Exhibits will include the latest ice and snow products, technologies and services in domestic and foreign equipment. Other exhibits will focus on ice and snow sports, trade, culture, clothing, and other related aspects.
 
More than 500 companies from nearly 20 countries and regions, such as Canada, France and Sri Lanka, have been invited to participate in this year's expo.
   
Pavilions from over 10 "cold" countries and regions, including France, Greece, Canada, South Korea, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine, will display special delicacies and cultural products, bringing rich exotic culture to domestic and foreign audiences.
 
A digital ice and snow experience area will also be set up at the exhibition site. Interactive experiences, such as VR skiing platforms and real-scene interactive tours will be opened, allowing visitors to have immersive experiences through advanced technology.
 
Other activities and events will also be held on site, including the "2023 Harbin International Ice and Snow Economic Development Summit Forum", the "Ice and Snow Products that Audiences Most Want to Buy" exhibition, fashion shows, live shows, red wine tastings, and coffee tastings.