After making a successful launch of our VisualSonic voice-controlled wall-mounted music device in the Startup Zone at last year’s Spring Electronics Fair, we have returned to this year’s fair to announce the launch of our new model – voice-controlled and AR-enabled wall-mounted music device. We have found new distributors from Italy, Japan and the US through last year’s fair. We have moved our booth to the Tech Hall this year because we are no longer a startup. Integrating AR into digital home décor, our new model has attracted a lot of international buyers who are looking for new lifestyle products. We have established connections with many buyers from different countries and regions including Canada, France, Japan, India, Indonesia, Mainland China, the Philippines, Poland, Taiwan, Turkey and the US. We are very happy with the results so far.
Nikki Ouborg (right)
Commercial Director
The Bourgini Company B.V.
the Netherlands
Established in 2014, our company offers a wide range of high-quality and innovative household appliances under our Bourgini brand. All of our products are designed in the Netherlands and produced in our factory in Mainland China. We have been exhibiting at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair twice a year since 2015 to promote our brand and introduce our latest products to both new and existing buyers. We have established partnerships with distributors from Europe and Asian markets such as Hong Kong, Korea and Mainland China through the fair. At this year’s Spring Electronics Fair, we are showcasing our innovative products such as Kitchen Chef Pro in different eye-catching colours, floral water kettles, One4All cooking units and grand citrus juicers. We had a busy day on the first day of the fair and have found potential distributors from Japan, Italy and Spain.
Dr Jin Hyo Kim (left)
CEO
Dogugonggan Co., Ltd.
Korea
I started to develop robots since 2011 during my PhD. I set up my own company called Open Choice in 2014 which has been renamed as Dogugonggan in 2017. My company has successfully developed an autonomous security robot called D-Bot which is making its debut at the Spring Electronics Fair. D-Bot is a tele-operating security robot which is based on fully autonomous technology. The robot is equipped with a 360-degree camera, 16-channel LIDAR and intelligent sensors to provide environmental information to users. We can customise D-Bot for different environments. As the Spring Electronics Fair is an important trade fair of its kind in the world, it provides an excellent platform for us to launch D-Bot and to develop the global market especially the Asian market. Buyers from Europe have expressed their strong interest in D-Bot.
Alex Yang
Co-founder & COO
Tuya Global Inc.
the US
Tuya Smart, a subsidiary of Tuya Global, is exhibiting at the Spring Electronics Fair for the second consecutive year because we are keen to further expand the overseas markets for our smart home appliances and demonstrate our strengths in providing AI solutions that can speed up the development of smart home appliances industry. We are showcasing smart solutions for lighting products, electrical engineering, security products, home appliances, entertainment and sensors. We have met with new buyers from many countries and regions covering Australia, Americas, the Middle East and Asia. Many of them have expressed their intention in co-operating with us. The Spring Electronics Fair organised by the HKTDC is highly effective and provides an excellent showcase for our company, enabling us to connect with many companies that have the intention to use our smart solutions. We will definitely return to the Spring Electronics Fair next year. The establishment of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area helps to encourage the flow of information and resources and enhances the efficiency of overall development. Riding on Hong Kong’s role as an international financial centre, it will accelerate the commercialisation of AI and consumer-related IoT applications.
Ryan Wang
Senior UX Designer
Alibaba.com
Hong Kong
This is the first time that Alibaba.com has set up a pavilion at the Spring Electronics Fair to promote 10 quality suppliers from our e-commerce platform. They are presenting their latest products such as drones, camera accessories, TV boxes, electric scooters and fingerprint locks in an online-to-offline format. The fair provides a good opportunity for our suppliers to have face-to-face communications with large buyers so as to understand their requirements. Unlike our online platform, buyers can try the real products at our pavilion. Our pavilion attracts a lot of international buyers from Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and the US who make enquiries with our suppliers. As Hong Kong is an important trading hub in the region, we’ll continue to co-operate with the HKTDC and organise the Alibaba.com pavilion.
Roxana G. Giannakou
Business Development Manager
Benga International GmbH
Cyprus
We specialise in the design and production of luggage and travel accessories under the German brand – BG Gerlin. Headquartered in Cyprus, we have offices in Germany, Poland and Hangzhou. Our biggest market is Asia, followed by Europe. We have our first-time participation in the Spring Electronics Fair because we want to connect with electronics buyers who will also be interested in our tech products. We are showcasing our cut-resistant backpacks under the MetroBag series and iPorter robotic luggage. The use of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, polyester and glass makes it almost impossible to cut our backpacks with a knife or blade. With the use of the latest AI technology and infra-red beams, iPorter robotic luggage is a smart suitcase that can scan the owner and then can follow him on the go. We have met with quality buyers from Europe, Japan, Singapore and the US who are potential distributors. The Spring Electronics Fair provides a good platform for us to expand into new markets.
Jiating Huang(Left)
Manager – Marketing & Sales
Remo Tech Co., Ltd.
Mainland China
Headquartered in Shenzhen, Remo Tech has set up an AI algorithm centre in Hangzhou. After spending three years on R&D, we successfully launched our OBSBOT Tail AI camera this year. This award-winning camera features high-precision AI tracking and gesture control and it can automatically adjust to the perfect composition for every photo and video. As the first batch of our AI cameras can be delivered to customers at the end of May, the Spring Electronics Fair provides the perfect timing for us to introduce this AI camera to global buyers and to look for distributors and business partners. This unique product has aroused strong interest from international buyers and we have found 20 potential distributors from Australia, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand. As a startup in Shenzhen, we welcome the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The Greater Bay Area can attract more talents such as designers, IT specialists and marketing specialists. The sophisticated supply chain in this area can provide strong support to startups and other enterprises for the development of hi-tech products.
Jordan Cheng
Founder & CEO
Mad Gaze Limited
Hong Kong
As Mad Gaze has become a popular brand for AR smart glasses, Dragon Creative Enterprise Solutions Limited has been renamed as Mad Gaze Limited earlier this year to reinforce its brand identity. At this year’s Spring Electronics Fair, we announced the launch of three software solutions for use with our Mad Gaze AR smart glasses. One of the software solutions allows supervisors to provide remote support to workers. The second software provides AR app for educational purposes while the third software allows police officers to use face recognition to check the identity of citizens and also to combat car theft. A Brazilian buyer has signed a distributorship agreement with us at the fair. More than 10 buyers from Europe and the US also want to be our distributors. The Hong Kong Electronics Fair provides the perfect platform for our product launch. We are going to launch a new model of Mad Gaze Vader AR smart glasses at this year’s Autumn Electronics Fair.
Parin Songpracha
Chief Executive
Nasket Retail Co., Ltd.
Thailand
With rich experience in e-commerce, I launched Nasket in Thailand in early 2018 and expanded into the Philippine market this year. Patented in Japan and Mainland China, Nasket is a device that allows consumers to stay at home and order everything that they need. By using our device, consumers can order groceries and food delivery and book home services and doctor appointments. For example, consumers can simply scan the bar code on food packaging and order the food from supermarkets. Our device can also serve as a video door bell. This is my first time exhibiting in the Startup Zone at the Spring Electronics Fair. The fair attracts a lot of overseas buyers, so I am keen to expand into new markets through the fair. I have met with new buyers from Sri Lanka, Switzerland and the US who are very interested in Nasket and negotiations with them will continue after the fair.
Hiko Lee
Enterprise Solution Manager
GreenSafety Technology Limited
Hong Kong
Our company launched the Advanced Driver Assistant System and the Driver Monitoring System under the Mobility Safety Solution (Series 2) six months ago. We are glad that these two systems have won the award at the Media Pitch Day. The event provides a good opportunity for us to increase our exposure and promote our new systems. The Advanced Driver Assistant System provides an instant alert to prevent collision while the Driver Monitoring System provides an instant alert to drivers to prevent fatigue driving. We think that we won the award because our systems are very practical and suitable for use in every market. We’ll install 100 units for the two major bus companies in Hong Kong. We are looking for new buyers by participating in the Startup Zone at the Spring Electronics Fair. The Startup Zone provides an economical way for us to reach out to international buyers. We have met with new buyers from Brazil, Europe, India and the US who are very interested in our Mobility Safety Solution. Since the installation and maintenance are quite technical, we’ll have detailed discussions with them after the fair.
Ryan Cheung
Marketing Manager
Lecker Labs Ltd.
Hong Kong
Lecker Labs has joined the start-up programme called ‘Start-up Express” organised by the HKTDC in collaboration with Our Hong Kong Foundation. As a result, we have been given an opportunity to promote our Yomee yogurt maker in HKTDC’s relevant local and overseas trade promotion events for one year. This is our first time promoting this award-winning yogurt maker to investors and buyers in the Startup Zone at the Spring Electronics Fair. Yomee yogurt maker is fully automatic and has built-in heating, refrigeration, self-cleaning and magnetic stirring features. By adding a “Yomee pod” to the milk of your choice and by selecting the style of yogurt via the Yomee app, a freshly made yogurt will be ready in six hours. We find the Startup Zone very effective because it attracts many buyers who are keen to look for new ideas and new products. Buyer traffic in this zone has been very busy. We have made useful contacts with new buyers from Australia, Europe and South America.
Eagle Chan (right) and Eva Chu (centre)
Co-Founders
iSTEM Limited
Hong Kong
We are surprised to know that our iSTEM AI Lab has won the Champion at the Hong Kong Value Creation for Technology: Pitching Competition 2019. iSTEM AI Lab is an EduTech which deploys artificial intelligence, virtual reality and gamification to enhance students’ engagement in learning. It can predict students’ learning performance, with the help of sentiment analysis and hand gesture detection for big data analysis. We think the main reason for winning the Champion is that we have utilised new technologies to enhance students’ motivation and engagement in learning. To let more people know about the benefits of iSTEM AI Lab, we are also exhibiting at ICT Expo for the second time. At the expo, we have met with many users and stakeholders who have given us valuable feedback and networking opportunities. We can see a huge market potential for iSTEM AI Lab because this is our future classroom. Currently, 30 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong are using iSTEM AI Lab. We expect more schools in Hong Kong to follow suit.
Daniyar Aznabayev (left)
Co-owner
Complex Security Systems
Kazakhstan
In business for four years, our company sells video security systems, video systems and alarm systems to shopping malls and retailers in Kazakhstan. This is our first time visiting the Spring Electronics Fair. We are looking for new technologies related to security systems. Through the HKTDC’s business matching service, we have found three to four potential suppliers of security systems and video alarm systems. We are going to buy at least 50 units through the fair to meet the needs of our customers. It’s a fantastic experience because we can meet with so many suppliers at the fair and we have found many useful products. As our customers need to replace their existing security systems once in every five years, we are constantly looking for new technologies to meet their requirements. We’ll visit the fair again next year.
Derick Rono
Director
Saruk Digital Solutions
Kenya
Saruk Digital Solutions is a consumer electronics retailer in Kenya, selling laptops, TVs, computers, cameras, mobile phones and mobile accessories. Currently, I buy consumer electronics through wholesalers in the United Arab Emirates. I am visiting the Spring Electronics Fair for the first time because I want to source directly from suppliers. Up till now, I have found five potential suppliers of mobile accessories, drones and gaming accessories. I will buy 500-1,000 pieces from each new supplier. I am happy to be here because the fair brings together a lot of suppliers who can provide competitive prices and good deigns. I also attended the Tech Trends Symposium which was very informative.
Kim Eui Geun
Manager/Equipment & Raw Material Purchasing Team
Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
Korea
Established in 1974, our company produces automotive parts such as lamps, plastic injection parts and front-end modules in Korea for our parent company – Hyundai Motors. I am visiting the Spring Electronics Fair for the first time to look for automotive electronics. I have found three to four potential suppliers of air purifiers, wireless chargers, smart phone chargers, and smart watches with GPS and car key functions. If the supplier is suitable, we’ll buy 50,000 pieces per item every year. The Spring Electronics Fair is an important fair of its kind in the world and I am surprised to see so many suppliers, buyers and products here.
Piotr Sawicki (right)
Co-owner
Multimedia Intelligent Products SP
Poland
Our company is a wholesaler and retailer of personal audio products which has eight stores in Poland. This is my first time visiting the Spring Electronics Fair, but I visited the Autumn Electronics Fair few years ago. The fair provides a good opportunity for me to see the latest market trends and to look for new products and new technologies. At this year’s Spring Electronics Fair, I have found two potential suppliers of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation. I am also interested in bringing a new audio brand from Mainland China to the Polish market. The Chinese brand offers nicely-designed headphones, earphones and Bluetooth speakers. I’ll continue my negotiations with this brand after the fair. I have also identified a potential supplier of hi-fi earphones and will buy samples for further testing. The Startup Zone is worth visiting because it is the right place for me to find interesting solutions and see new trends.
Taygun Yumakli
Sales Manager
Elektronik Sokagi
Turkey
Elektronik Sokagi is a wholesaler in Turkey, selling a wide range of electronics products such as power banks, earphones, headphones, wireless chargers, turntables, Bluetooth speakers and Hi-Fi speakers. I am visiting the Spring Electronics Fair for the first time to find new suppliers. I have already bought samples of Qi wireless chargers, earphones and power banks from around 20 potential suppliers. The order quantity will be 500-2,000 pieces per item. I like the Spring Electronics Fair because there are many manufacturers and I can talk to them directly about my requirements.
Eric Hao
Sourcing Manager
ebay
Australia
Half of the Australian population bought consumer goods via ebay last year. The number of visits to our website is around 10 million every month. Electronics products account for more than 50% of sales turnover, with smart phones, home appliances and mobile phone accessories being the best sellers. I have come to the Spring Electronics Fair for the first time to look for mobile phone accessories, Bluetooth speakers, true wireless earphones and power banks which are popular items in our market. Up till now, I have found 15 potential suppliers from Hong Kong and Mainland China. ebay provides an ideal platform for them to promote their brands which are new to the Australian market. I’ll get samples and price lists from these suppliers and recommend them to Australian sellers who may be interested in forming partnerships with them.
Josef Tvardik
Sales Manager
Domo Elektro S.R.O.
Czech Republic
Our parent company in Belgium is a wholesaler of large home appliances under the Domo brand. As a subsidiary, we are a wholesaler of Domo-brand small home appliances in the Czech Republic and the Slovakia Republic. This is my first time visit to the Spring Electronics Fair. I am here looking for coffee machines, coffee grinders and water kettles. I have collected catalogues and quotations from more than five potential suppliers from Hong Kong and Mainland China. I’ll discuss with my boss after the fair and then buy samples from potential suppliers for testing. We’ll buy one container of around 1,500 pieces per item from each new supplier.
Gustavo Barnes
Product Manager
Newsan S.A.
Argentina
Established 30 years ago, Newsan is the largest distributor of consumer electronics in Argentina. Apart from distributing branded products, Newsan has seven factories which assemble electronics parts into finished products under our own brands. Our annual sales turnover is US$1.8 billion. At the Spring Electronics Fair, I am looking for tablets, notebooks, smart watches, action cameras, audio products and IoT related products. The fair gives me a good opportunity to meet with my existing suppliers. More importantly, I have found 15-20 new and good suppliers. Our engineering team will check their samples and it will take two weeks to one month for us to finalise the orders. Taking tablets as an example, we’ll buy at least 80,000 pieces. The new suppliers here can broaden our product lineup which can help us to get more business. I will come again next year.
Rushabh Bagadia
CEO
Mobility Global Inc.
India
In business for 10 years, Mobility Global is one of the largest distributors and wholesalers of consumer electronics in India. This is my first time visiting the Spring Electronics Fair, but my brothers come here every year. We are looking for Bluetooth speakers, headphones, ear buds and new products. We are very interested in true wireless ear buds with active noise cancellation which are hot items in the market now. We have identified 15-20 potential suppliers of the products that we need. We’ll ask for their samples and quotations. After finding the right suppliers, we’ll buy one container of assorted items from each new supplier. I like the Spring Electronics Fair because I can find new products and new technologies in one place. Suppliers here can provide good prices.
Armando Meneses Jimenez
New Project Manager
J.R. Electronica
Mexico
J.R. Electronica sells security products, video door phones, CCTVs and IP cameras to enterprises and consumers via its e-commerce platform. We are going to expand our product range to cover smart home appliances, solar lights and solar IP cameras. That’s why I have come here for the first time to look for suppliers of these new items and existing products. So far, I have found 10 potential suppliers which offer good quality and good designs. I’ll buy 7-inch video door phones, IP cameras, dash cameras, solar lights and robotic cleaners through these new suppliers. The order quantity will be at least 100 pieces per item. I like the Spring Electronics Fair very much because it is a well-organised show where I can meet a lot of quality suppliers. I also find the hktdc.com Small Order zone very useful.
Dave Kwong
Associate
Incubate Fund
Singapore
“Established in 2010, Incubate Fund is a venture capital specialised in investing in startups in the early stages. Headquartered in Japan, we have branch offices in Singapore, India and the US. Fintech is a major area that I am looking for investment opportunities. I am interested in the four startups that I met during the HKTDC’s investment matchmaking event. They provide hardware wallet for crypto currency, AR solution for shopping malls, global payment service and CRM platform for hotels respectively. I think hardware wallet for crypto currency is something new in the market. The estimated investment amount for each startup is US$500,000. These four startups will keep in touch with me after the fair. It’ll take less than one month for our company to confirm the investment. The quality of startups in the Startup Zone at Spring Electronics Fair is better than that in the events in Singapore.”
Apinya (Fah) Jaturong
Senior Associate
K2 Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
Thailand
“Based in Bangkok, K2 Venture Capital is a joint venture established by TIH and Loxbit from Singapore in 2017. This is my first time visiting the Spring Electronics Fair. I am looking for investment opportunities in the areas of fintech, IoT, big data and agriculture. I am particularly interested in two fintech projects. One of them is global payment service which I have found through the HKTDC’s investment matchmaking event. With better exchange rates, this service helps e-sellers to save cross-border remittance costs. It has a huge market potential in the Thai market because there is less competition. The other interesting project is crypto currency from a Hong Kong fintech startup which I have found in the Startup Zone. We have experience in investing in crypto currency. Our investment amount for each new project ranges from US$200,000-500,000. I’ll follow up with these startups after the fair.”