On 18 January 2018, over 500 exhibitors, supporting parties, media and guests gathered at the Gala Dinner hosted by the organisers of Prolight + Sound Guangzhou 2018 (PLSG18). During the event, all guests had the chance to preview a detailed floorplan of PLSG18. The direction and the new developments of the 16^th edition of the show were also announced by the management, including the highly anticipated strategic partnership with the concurrent show, the Guangzhou International Radio, Film & Television Exhibition and 4K Television Technology Exhibition. This partnership will help capitalise on the possibilities of technological convergence between AV, broadcasting, real-time communication technologies and much more.