On the afternoon of 2 in 12, the Indoor Amusement Park Industry Development Conference was grandly held at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center. Hosted by the Hunan Amusement Park Association and jointly organized by Shijie Exhibitions, Zhongyi Amusement, Baodian Digital, Tongshen Culture, City Hero, and Youdashuai, the conference, themed "Intelligence Opens New Journeys, Joy Creates the Future," received strong support and participation from numerous industry partners.
Industry leaders, operators, and professionals from amusement parks and arcade venues across the nation gathered to discuss new trends, opportunities, and challenges in industry development.
I. Leader's Address: A Bright Future Ahead
Ye Xiaoling, Deputy Director of the Market Management Division at Hunan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, addressed the audience. She emphasized that enterprises must prioritize safety as the foundation, placing safe operations first while strengthening regulatory oversight. Companies should also focus on quality, driving content innovation, leveraging technology, and enhancing service excellence. Furthermore, she stressed the need for standardized development. The division will refine industry standards, build a robust integrity framework, and enforce stricter supervision. We are committed to aligning with the association and business leaders to overcome challenges and establish Hunan's indoor entertainment venues as a premier cultural tourism brand.
Zhang Qingchun, President of the Hunan Amusement Park Association and Chairman of Zhongyi Amusement, stated that the industry faces both opportunities and challenges. He emphasized that breakthroughs are needed in content, technology, and operations to build unique IP, enhance immersive experiences, and establish sustainable business models. He noted that this conference aims to create a high-level platform for exchange, with the Association playing a pivotal role in driving industry growth, and wished everyone a fruitful outcome.
Ren Zhiwei, President of the Shanxi Culture and Recreation Industry Association, shared valuable insights that offered new directions for breaking through industry challenges, sparking enthusiastic responses from attendees.
II. Brand Voice: Moving Forward Together
Yang Gongming, Co-founder of Zhongyi Amusement and Investor at Aiba Aima, spoke on behalf of the brand. He thanked the organizers for creating a high-quality exchange platform and highlighted that the amusement industry is at a critical transformation juncture. Zhongyi Amusement is focusing on equipment R&D innovation and exploring upgrades in parent-child amusement scenarios. He emphasized that breaking the cycle of "involution" requires multi-dimensional collaboration. Moving forward, he pledged to stay true to the original mission, embrace change, work with peers to uphold compliance standards, seize new opportunities, and drive healthy industry development. He concluded by wishing the conference great success and everyone continued prosperity in their endeavors.
3. Thematic Session: Professional Insights
During the guest sharing session, Shi Wanliang, founder of Ziyang Alliance; Wu Hanqing, President of Yilingyi Chaoman; 1 Captain/Luffy Team CFO Li Fang; and Xie Bixia, Head of Finance at Baodian Digital, offered in-depth insights into key areas of the indoor amusement park industry. Drawing from their expertise in industry trends, operational transformation, revenue, tax optimization, profit growth, customer experience, and industry data review, they provided valuable perspectives that inspired attendees and helped elevate the sector's overall operational standards and innovation capabilities.
Shi Wanliang, Founder of the ZiYang Alliance Brand
Sharing Topic: "Current Transformation and Future Direction of Arcade Entertainment Businesses"
Wu Hanqing, CEO of 101 Chaoman
Sharing Topic: "Breaking the Mold and Building Anew: The Scale Revolution and Spatial Reconstruction of Arcade Centers"
Captain 1 / Captain Garfield Brand CFO Li Fang
Shared Topic: Profit Growth Model Not Driven by Sales Expansion
Xie Bixia, Head of Digital Finance at Baodian
Share Topic: "In the Era of Transparency, Your Income and Taxes Are Now 'Visible'"
Chen Xiaochun, Chairman of Gao Rui Culture & Tourism and Founder of Qiqu Paradise
Share Topic: "Building Playable Content for the Comprehensive Trendy Sports Arena"
Zhai Junpeng, founder of TSHOW/Haduha Trendy Toys and Graduate Mentor at Jilin International Studies University
Share Topic: "Chao Yuan's New Era: From Playground to 'Emotional Value Resonance Zone'"
Tan Xiubing, founder of Tank Ge Trendy Toys/Betech Sports Center
Sharing Topic: "Escaping the Red Ocean of Involution: How Play-Based Sports Halls Can Unlock the Next Blue Ocean in Amusement Consumption"
Liu Shan, Founder and General Manager of Joyful Space
Share Topic: "Trendy Sports Arena – The Next Big Opportunity in the Amusement Industry?"
Li Tianyi, Executive Dean of the Bao Dian Amusement Research Institute and VP of Business Development
Shared Topic: "2025 Amusement Industry Annual Data Review"
IV. Roundtable Discussion: Share Your Views
The roundtable discussion explored a wide range of topics within the amusement industry. Moderated by Zhang Chao, Founder of BaoDian Digital, the session featured in-depth dialogue with key industry leaders: Deng Fujun, Chairman of City Hero; Jin Bo, Founder of Hipintang and C Flip Park; Chang Xiaoqin, Chairman of Rebound Trampoline Park; Tang Yuanyong, General Manager of Aiwan Carnival; and Gao Wenli, Host of Urban Renewal Network RUN and Secretary-General of the Urban Renewal Working Committee of the China Chamber of Commerce for Urban Development. Each guest shared unique insights and strategies from their perspective, outlining new possibilities for the future of the amusement sector and providing attendees with clearer foresight into emerging industry trends.
As the conference drew to a successful close, attendees left with valuable insights and new opportunities. This event was far more than a routine industry gathering—it has become a key driver fueling the rapid growth of China's indoor amusement park sector.
Looking ahead, through collaborative efforts and shared determination, the industry will steadfastly advance along a path of innovation, health, and sustainability—delivering more high-quality, exceptional entertainment experiences to consumers worldwide.
