2026 China Ancient Architecture Conference and National Chinese Aesthetics and Ancient Architecture Manufacturing Expo

Background of the Conference: Currently, as the trend of Chinese culture rises and cultural tourism integration deepens, the ancient architecture industry is urgently facing the demand for the living inheritance of skills. The issuance of concentrated policies, coupled with the position of young people in cultural consumption, has made the restoration of ancient architecture and cultural creation and development hot investment areas. In the New Year's speech of 2026, President Xi Jinping mentioned, "The heat of cultural heritage and intangible cultural heritage continues to rise, and ancient rhythm and national style have become the 'top aesthetic' in the eyes of young people", which provides a fundamental guideline for this conference.

This conference is the second event, comprehensively upgraded from the first session, and is located in the central city of Wuhan. It aims to establish a professional platform for co-creation and sharing in the ancient architecture industry. The conference will integrate skill demonstrations, academic exchanges, and industry connections, aiming to allow traditional culture to collide with modern commerce, achieving a new trend that is perceivable and consumable. This grand event will particularly focus on the resource combination and deep cooperation of the ancient architecture industry, welcoming outstanding representatives from all walks of life.

The theme of the conference revolves around "Creating Top Aesthetics with Ancient Rhythm and National Style, Strengthening Cultural Confidence through Chinese Aesthetics". Main activities include an opening ceremony, forums, awards, and promotional conferences. Key event settings will cover the construction summit for Chinese aesthetic living scenes, salons for the revitalization of intangible cultural skills, and more, building an interactive exchange platform across different fields.

Time and Place: The event will be held from September 10 to September 12, 2026, at the Wuhan International Expo Center. The organizing institutions include the Hubei Provincial Chinese Cultural Promotion Association and other units to ensure the professionalism and broad influence of the event.

Invited guests include leaders of the cultural tourism and construction industry, renowned experts, industry representatives, inheritors of traditional crafts, etc., as well as many professional audiences participating. The exhibition will cover new materials, new technologies, digital technology, intelligent light, intangible cultural heritage masters' demonstrations, and more, showcasing a panoramic view of ancient architectural culture and reflecting contemporary aesthetics and taste.

Through this conference, we will promote technological innovation and resource integration in the ancient architecture industry, fostering a deep integration of tradition and modernity, allowing more traditional culture to revitalize in the new era.