The "Shanghai International Stadium Facilities and Construction Expo (STAF)" is a prestigious international trade fair dedicated to the field of sports facilities and stadium construction. The acronym STAF stands for "Stadium Facilities and Construction," highlighting the fair's focus on the sector of sports venues and their construction. This annual event takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China. The SNIEC is known as a globally recognized venue for exhibitions and events. The organization of STAF is managed by Shanghai Donnor Exhibition Service Co., Ltd., an experienced organizer in the field of trade fairs. A characteristic feature of the fair is its thematic diversity. It ranges from digital sports technologies and sports facility materials to stadium construction equipment, sports park facilities, campus sports venues, services for sports facilities, swimming pool facilities, and fitness centers. The range of products and services presented includes innovative sports facilities, intelligent sportswear, playgrounds, construction machinery, as well as lighting and security systems, fitness and swimming facilities. STAF is of great importance to Shanghai and all of China, as it serves as a platform for the exchange of the latest technologies and trends in the sports facilities industry, thus making a significant contribution to the development of the sports sector in the country. The fair is characterized by a variety of highlights, including summit forums, development forums, operator conferences, and conferences for the introduction of new products and technologies. These forums offer professionals valuable opportunities for exchange and the initiation of new partnerships. The exhibitors come from different areas, including the construction sector, technology, sports equipment, and service industries. Consequently, the fair attracts a wide audience, including professionals from the sports facilities industry, investors, planners, and operators of sports venues. In summary, it can be said that STAF plays an important role not only because of its comprehensive exhibition areas and expert forums but also due to its location in the SNIEC in Shanghai. The expo center is easily accessible and has modern facilities that provide an ideal setting for this international event. The STAF Shanghai International Stadium Facilities and Construction Expo in Shanghai took place from Thursday, 29. February to Saturday, 02. March 2024.