Largest Gaming Fair in the World: ChinaJoy 2023 Surpasses 410,000 Visitors
Carlos Mendoza 
Key Takeaways
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- ChinaJoy 2023 set a new record as the worlds most visited gaming fair, attracting over 410,000 attendees.
- The event featured 799 companies from 37 countries and regions, with foreign firms accounting for nearly 43% of the total.
- The event spanned approximately 135,000 square meters of exhibition space, with 66% of attendees being men and 34% being women.
- ChinaJoys attendance marked a significant increase from last year, positioning it as a premier global gaming exhibition alongside events like the Brazil Game Show and Gamescom.
World’s Most Visited Gaming Fair: ChinaJoy 2023 Breaks Attendance Record with 410,000 Attendees
China’s Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference (ChinaJoy), held in Shanghai from August 1-4, attracted over 410,000 attendees, setting a new record and becoming the world’s most visited gaming fair. This attendance marks a significant increase from last year’s 338,000 participants. The event spanned approximately 135,000 square meters of exhibition space and featured 799 companies. Of these, 313 exhibited on the show floor, while 486 were part of the B2B section. Companies from 37 countries and regions participated, with foreign firms accounting for nearly 43% of the total, according to organizers. Attendees were 66% men and 34% women. Approximately 40% of visitors were from the Shanghai metropolitan area, with 60% originating from other regions. The dedicated business area recorded 41,200 participants, of whom approximately 35% were foreign executives. With these figures, ChinaJoy distinguishes itself as a premier global gaming exhibition. Its scale and reach position it prominently among other major international events, including the Brazil Game Show (October, 3.28 million visitors) and Gamescom in Cologne (August, 3.2 million visitors).
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