As the first large-scale trade fair to restart in the domestic entertainment industry in the post-epidemic era, the 18th Guangzhou International Professional Lighting and Sound Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as "Guangzhou Exhibition") came to a successful conclusion on August 24 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Against the backdrop of the normalization of epidemic prevention and control in China and the challenging global business environment, this year's Guangzhou fair welcomed a total of 677 exhibitors and 41,556 trade visitors. The atmosphere at the exhibition was enthusiastic, and exhibitors and buyers in the industry were actively linking business opportunities. As an efficient and high-quality business platform, the successful holding of the Guangzhou Exhibition has brought together colleagues in China's professional audio-visual and audio-visual industries once again to stand at a new starting point for the recovery of the industry.