Introduction to the World SMEs Conference

General Secretary Xi Jinping has emphasized the need to plan proactively and deeply participate in global scientific and technological governance, and to join or initiate the establishment of international scientific and technological organizations. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee clearly states the encouragement of establishing international scientific and technological organizations in China. This strategic guidance, like the dawn breaking, has illuminated the path for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to integrate into the global innovation network and engage in international cooperation.

The World Small and Medium Enterprises Conference is an international industry-academia-research exchange platform established in response to the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's speech, hosted by the China Association for Small and Medium Commercial Enterprises. Starting this year, the Conference will be held annually during the United Nations Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day, adhering to the original aspiration of promoting global trade, economic exchanges, and technological cooperation among SMEs. It aims to pool global wisdom to address challenges facing SMEs in survival, development, innovation, and transformation. Since its inception, the Conference has played a positive role in promoting international cooperation and driving the growth of SMEs.

On June 27, 2025, the 3rd World SMEs Conference was held in Beijing. With the theme of "Green Resilience and Digital Symbiosis: Reconstructing the Power of SMEs in Global Supply Chains," the Conference further deepened international economic and trade exchanges and technological cooperation through diverse activities such as forward-looking policy analysis, benchmark case sharing, and precise resource matching. It promoted the integration of SMEs' self-development with global agendas.

Notably, this Conference received strong support from multiple international think tanks and industry organizations. Supporting units including the "Global South" Think Tank Alliance, Division for Sustainable Department Goals,Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations,the China General Chamber of Commerce, the China Council for International Investment Promotion, the China Association for the International Science and Technoiogy Cooperation, and the China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation deeply participated in the event. The convergence of these powerful forces from different fields will jointly promote in-depth cooperation among global SMEs in key areas such as supply chain reconstruction, digital transformation, and green innovation, helping SMEs break through geographical boundaries and embed themselves in the global value chain.

Meanwhile, to extend the Conference's achievements and respond to the national innovation development strategy, the World SMEs Conference actively explores innovative models. Drawing on advanced experience, it is committed to building a full-chain innovation ecosystem of "academic leadership—technological breakthrough—industrial implementation." Through resource sharing and brand collaboration, it achieves complementary advantages, establishing a higher-level exchange and cooperation platform for SMEs. In the current complex and changing economic landscape, the Conference will continue to play a bridging role, driving global SMEs to jointly address challenges, share development opportunities, demonstrate the unique strength of SMEs in participating in global scientific and technological governance and promoting international scientific and technological cooperation, and writing the era's chapter for the SME community.

Organizational Structure

Organizer:

China Association for Small & Medium Commercial Enterprises

Supporting Organizations:

Global South Think Tanks Alliance (GSTTA)
Division for Sustainable Development Goals, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations
China General Chamber of Commerce​
China Council for International Investment Promotion
China Association for International Science and Technoiogy Cooperation
China-Europe Association for Technical and Economic Cooperation

Organizers:

Qiangqi (Beijing) Technology Service Co., Ltd.
Beijing Mercer Kangda Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd.

Co-organizer:

Xiamen Shuhe Education Technology Co., Ltd.

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    brief introduction:

    The 5th Executive Council of the 4th China Association of Small and Medium sized Business Enterprises focuses on the development challenges faced by small and medium-sized business enterprises, discussing key issues such as innovative development, resource integration, and policy support, and providing strategies for industry progress.

    Executive Council
  • Opening Ceremony of the 3rd World SMEs Conference

    brief introduction:

    The opening ceremony of the 3rd World SME Conference is themed "Green Resilience and Digital Coexistence". On site gathering of representatives from global enterprises to explore the development paths of small and medium-sized enterprises in digitalization, cross-border collaboration, and green economy.

    Opening Ceremony
  • The 2nd Scientific Entrepreneurs Forum

    brief introduction:

    The forum, with the theme of "Building a New Ecological Integration of Science and Industry, Defining a New Paradigm for Future Industries", aims to establish a four party dialogue platform for scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers, promote seamless connection between "laboratories" and "production lines", accelerate the transfer of scientific and technological achievements from "bookshelves" to "shelves", and inject new momentum into high-quality development in China and even globally.

    Main forum
  • Roundtable Dialogue between Diplomatic Envoys to China and Chinese and Foreign Entrepreneurs on Multilateral Cooperation Opportunities

    brief introduction:

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    Dialogue session
  • International Industrial and Supply Chain Cooperation & Matchmaking for Chain Conference

    brief introduction:

    The International Cooperation Matchmaking Conference for Industrial Chain and Supply Chain brings together representatives from global enterprises and business associations to exchange ideas on hot topics such as cross-border industrial chains and supply chains, build cooperation platforms, and promote resource sharing and collaborative development.

    Docking meeting
  • Global Outbound Pilot”International Multilateral Cooperation and Innovation and Development Forum

    brief introduction:

    The International Multilateral Cooperation Innovation and Development Forum on 'Leading the Way to the World' focuses on the challenges of globalization for small and medium-sized enterprises. Gather international organizations, multinational institutions, etc. to discuss collaborative mechanisms and innovative solutions for going global, in order to reduce risks, expand markets, and build a resilient international business ecosystem for enterprises.

    Overseas Forum
  • Enlightening the Future,the SMEs Education Innovation and Empowerment Forum

    brief introduction:

    The Zhiqi Future · Small and Medium sized Enterprise Education Innovation Empowerment Forum brings together authoritative figures and industry experts in the education sector, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as AI and exploring their applications in small and medium-sized enterprise education scenarios, providing innovative ideas and directions for talent cultivation and long-term development of enterprises.

    educational forum
  • The 4th National Rule SMEs Law Forum

    brief introduction:

    The Fourth National Forum on the Rule of Law for Small and Medium sized Enterprises focuses on the construction of the rule of law for small and medium-sized enterprises, gathering authoritative figures from all walks of life to discuss issues such as compliance management, risk prevention and control, and rights protection, providing professional legal guidance for small and medium-sized enterprises.

    Rule of Law Forum

Purpose of the Conference


Promote Communication and Cooperation

Strengthen international market integration, promote regional economic cooperation, provide communication platforms for small and medium-sized enterprises in various countries, help them find international partners, establish cross-border business cooperation relationships, jointly explore international markets, and promote the integration of small and medium-sized enterprises into the global industrial chain and value chain.

Promote Innovative Development

By organizing various innovation themed forums, sharing sessions, and other activities, showcasing the latest global business models and innovative cases, inspiring innovation inspiration for small and medium-sized enterprises, and promoting their innovative exploration in management models, product design, market expansion, and other aspects.

Strengthen resource integration

Bringing together resources from small and medium-sized enterprises, large enterprises, research institutions, financial institutions, and other parties worldwide to optimize resource allocation and sharing, providing more development opportunities and resource support for small and medium-sized enterprises, promoting information sharing and experience exchange among them, helping them to timely understand global market dynamics, industry trends, policy changes, and other information, providing reference for the development of enterprises, and reducing operational risks.

Enhance global influence

By hosting high-level international conferences, attracting the attention of global media and various sectors of society, highlighting the important position and role of small and medium-sized enterprises in global economic growth, innovative development, job creation, etc., and increasing social awareness and attention to small and medium-sized enterprises; Create a favorable social public opinion and policy environment for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, encourage the government, enterprises, social institutions and other parties to increase their support for small and medium-sized enterprises, and create more favorable conditions for their development.

Media Coverage

Scope of Participation

The main venue event invites over 500 guests. Including renowned experts, scholars, and outstanding engineering representatives; Comrades from relevant ministries and commissions; Ambassador to China and international experts; Representative of member enterprises of China Association of Small and Medium sized Business Enterprises; Leaders of state-owned enterprises, listed companies, and specialized and innovative enterprises; Representatives of local industry associations; Representatives of service institutions in various fields such as finance, law, digitization, human resources, management, finance and taxation, brand communication, and going global; Representatives of central news media and mainstream media.