Global Industrial Cooperation Conference

About the Conference

Global Industrial Cooperation Conference (GICC) is initiated and organized by Global Alliance of SMEs (GASME). The first conference was held in Hangzhou in November 2024.

Theme & Purpose

THEME

New Strengths, New Drivers
International Cooperation for a Shared Future

PURPOSE

To Build a Sustainable Platform for
Global Industrial Cooperation

Background

Macro Level

Halting the Fragmentation in Global Industrial Chains

In response to the current trends of geoeconomic fragmentation, unilateral protectionism, and value-based “decoupling and supply-chain resilience”, GICC firmly upholds re-globalization and multilateralism. It serves as a platform for multilateral dialogue for consensus across the international industrial community, safeguard the global industrial and supply chains, advance re-globalization, and promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.

Industry Level

Facilitating Cross-Border Industrial Chain Connectivity

GICC seeks to enhance industrial complementarity among countries within global supply chains: developed economies contribute technology and brands, while developing economies provide markets and production capacity, achieving upstream-downstream synergy. It focuses on AI, green industries, digital technology, and advanced manufacturing, promoting cross-border joint R&D and investment. It also fosters integration and synergy between large enterprises and SMEs, with particular emphasis on helping SMEs access to overseas resources and international markets.

Practical Value for Businesses

Investment Matchmaking and Deal Signing

GICC brings together executives of Fortune Global 500 companies, industry leaders, representatives of international organizations, senior executives from national business associations and chambers of commerce, government officials, and diplomatic community for targeted, on-the-spot matchmaking, catalyzing investment projects, trade orders, and joint ventures, and other tangible commercial deliveries.

Value for Regional Openness

A High-standard Platform for International Engagement

GICC provides local governments in China with a high-standard platform for international engagement, attracting global industrial resources, cultivating homegrown multinational enterprises, and showcasing China's market opportunities.

Joint Initiatives

Consensus Documents for Industrial Cooperation

GICC issues consensus documents on industrial cooperation, advocating mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and advancing sustainable development to support global economic sustainability.