Mohamed Kande, Global Chairman, PwC, said, “I am honored to be in Beijing for this significant event. The Expo is an important gathering for innovation and collaboration, helping to strengthen the sustainable development of global manufacturing and international supply chains. Many of the companies participating are our clients, and their presence reflects the strength and potential of the Chinese market. At PwC, we are focused on working with our clients around the world on their reinvention journey while serving as a part of the professional services ecosystem that underpins the Chinese and international markets.”

At this year’s Expo, PwC took the low-altitude economy—an emerging industry within advanced manufacturing, with a potential market size close to USD 500 billion by 2035 —as its core exhibition theme and designed a unique “cross-sectional” booth display. The booth includes a showcase of how PwC is supporting the development of sustainable global supply chains, creating a rich value landscape in both the Chinese and global markets. This is coupled with a vertical, in-depth perspective to reveal how PwC provides full lifecycle support, helping Chinese companies build strength and transform their market competitiveness.

PwC has also collaborated with ecosystem partners in the low-altitude economy sector to jointly exhibit a “manned intelligent electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.” Through immersive installations, the exhibition vividly demonstrates how PwC’s global professional services drive the transformation of cutting-edge technologies into advanced manufacturing capabilities while accelerating the bi-directional integration of cross-border supply chains with the Chinese market.

PwC’s recently released report, Value in Motion, argues that the global manufacturing industry is undergoing a transformative shift. Driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, manufacturing companies have emerged as key innovators, actively adopting new technologies such as automation, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence. These advances have significantly enhanced productivity, efficiency, and agility–fueling the transformation of traditional manufacturing and the rise of advanced manufacturing. Emerging players, including IoT companies, AI firms, cybersecurity experts, and robotics manufacturers, are injecting new vitality into the sector. The report predicts that manufacturing companies that transcend traditional industry boundaries and respond to emerging sector demands will create substantial new economic growth. By 2035, the manufacturing sector is expected to contribute over $34 trillion to global GDP.

Hemione Hudson, Chair and CEO of PwC China, said, “Manufacturing and supply chains are transforming across the world. The Expo is a great opportunity for companies to showcase their achievements and learn from each other. China is a global leader in advanced manufacturing and seizing the opportunity it presents will be crucial for the continued success of the Chinese economy. Moving towards higher quality production requires transformation across the manufacturing sector – with greater emphasis on strengthening resource models and building robust risk management. At PwC, we aim to help our clients build momentum by providing the support and expertise needed to unlock new growth opportunities.”