Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions acquires major hospital event in Shenzhen

Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions, the joint venture between Reed Exhibitions and the Sinopharm Group, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the China Hospital Construction Conference (CHCC). CHCC is a major show launched in 1999 which deals in hospital design, build and management. It regularly welcomes over 600 exhibitors and takes place over 100,000sqm. CHCC also produced over 80 conference sessions a year. The show’s next edition will take place from 19-21 June 2021 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. Hugh Jones, CEO of Reed Exhibitions (pictured), commented: “We have been very impressed by the CHCC team’s continuous drive to innovate and build a broad platform for the coordinated development of the whole industry. I firmly believe that in adding the CHCC brand to Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions’ health sector portfolio, we will bring our expertise in face-to-face and virtual experiences, global reach and resources, to bear on CHCC’s members, stakeholders, academics and industry leaders, ensuring growth, development and value for all our partners.” Michael Cheng, CEO of Reed Exhibitions China, said: “I’m excited to welcome the CHCC team to the family and look forward to working together with Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions and our new partner to enhance this leading show and adding value to the CHCC audience.”