The 2024 China•Gaobeidian International Windoor Festival and the China•Gaobeidian International Green and Healthy Building Conference kicked off on September 20 in Gaobeidian City, Hebei Province. This prestigious event, themed "Strengthening International Cooperation for Green Transition and Advancing the Development of Green Low-Carbon Buildings," brought together over 20,000 attendees, including experts, scholars, industry leaders, and more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 50 countries and regions.
Organized by the Baoding Municipal Government in collaboration with several industry associations and hosted by the Gaobeidian Municipal Government and Hebei Orient Sundar Group, the three-day event is a major platform for discussing the latest trends and technologies in green building.
Exploring Sustainable Innovations
The festival featured over ten themed sessions, covering a wide range of topics such as international trends in green building, technical systems, quality housing, and innovative practices. More than 150 distinguished experts and professors from various countries, along with leading domestic academicians and scholars, participated in in-depth discussions. These sessions provided forward-looking solutions aimed at improving living environments, global climate governance, and achieving energy conservation and emission reduction targets.
Extensive Exhibitions and Networking Opportunities
Spanning an impressive 60,000 square meters, the festival’s exhibition area hosted over 1,000 enterprises. Attendees had the opportunity to explore new products, technologies, materials, and innovations in the green building sector. Exhibitions included an international green and healthy building expo, a premium home design showcase, and investment promotion meetings tailored for the green and healthy building industry.
These exhibitions aimed to offer comprehensive solutions across the industry’s value chain—from planning and design to construction and operations. They also served as a dynamic platform for business cooperation and technical exchange, promoting high-quality development in the construction sector.
Showcasing Local Culture and Skills
In addition to industry-focused activities, the festival featured promotional events highlighting local specialties, intangible cultural heritage products, and tourism offerings from Baoding. A notable event was the inaugural National Green Building Energy-Efficient Window and Door Installation Worker Skills Competition, which aimed to identify and encourage skilled workers while promoting innovation in energy-saving technologies and processes.
Gaobeidian: A Hub for Green Development
Gaobeidian City has been a frontrunner in adopting green development principles. The city is actively implementing the "dual carbon" strategy, focusing on enhancing planning, optimizing the environment, establishing industry platforms, and strengthening supply chains. These efforts have cultivated a robust green and healthy building industry cluster, supported by strong core technology, competitive industrial advantages, and expanding international influence.
Towards a Greener Future
With a clear vision of becoming the "International Capital of Green Buildings," Gaobeidian City is making significant strides in promoting sustainable building practices. The city’s focus on green development and innovation is not only fostering a healthier living environment but is also positioning it as a key player in the global green building industry.
As the 2024 China•Gaobeidian International Windoor Festival and Green and Healthy Building Conference concludes, the event has successfully reinforced the importance of international collaboration in advancing sustainable development. By showcasing the latest advancements in green building technologies and practices, the festival has set the stage for continued progress in the global construction industry.