2023China Nanjing (International) Mineral, Gemstone & Fossil Expo

From May 4th to 7th, 2023, the first China Nanjing (International) Mineral, Gemstone & Fossil Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "Mineral Expo") was held at the Nanjing International Exhibition Center. Co-hosted by the View Stone Association of China(VSAC), Nanjing University, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), and China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing), the event adopted "Red Minerals" as its theme.

Covering an exhibition area of over 20,000 square meters, the expo brought together more than 300 domestic and international exhibitors, showcasing over 100,000 exhibits. It attracted over 100,000 visitors, with on-site transactions exceeding 1 billion RMB and intended transactions reaching 5 billion RMB. More than 200 domestic and international media outlets covered the event, achieving a total reach of 350 million people.

During the expo, forums such as the Museum Innovation and Development Forum and the Annual Conference of Natural History and Geoscience Museums drew participation from over 230 museums worldwide. Some of the featured high-quality exhibitions were invited to join a nationwide touring series, further advancing Nanjing’s initiative to build itself into a "City of Museums."

Under the theme "Mineral Gathers, Enriching Nanjing," the Mineral Expo delivered remarkable economic and social benefits, showcasing to the world the profound historical and cultural heritage of Nanjing as the "City of Stone" and its inclusive and open image.