On August 1, the 4th Laifeng International Vine Tea Conference, themed "Laifeng Vine Tea · Tea Leads the Future," opened in Laifeng County, Enshi Prefecture, Hubei Province.

During the conference, a series of business, tourism, and cultural activities centered on Laifeng Vine Tea were held. On the evening of July 31, the 2026 Laifeng Vine Tea Hotpot Carnival took place, featuring immersive consumer experiences such as a giant vine tea hotpot feast for a thousand guests, a vine tea beer carnival night, and traditional Tujia banquet feasts, creating a diverse and inclusive new conference model with broad public participation.