One of the biggest galas of its kind in China, the National Exhibition of Inventions was first held in 1985 and has showcased more than 20,000 patented research results during its past 20sessions.

The 2015 National Exhibition of Inventions is due to be held in Yongkang, Zhejiang province, from Oct 24 to 27.

Co-hosted by the China Association of Inventions and the local government, the four-day event is expected to attract participants from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions and Taiwan, as well as the Chinese mainland, along with military units, who will display their latest scientific achievements that have both patents and promising market prospects.

Exhibition areas for teenage inventors and young entrepreneurs will be set up and several innovation and intellectual property forums will also be held.