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<table class=" acchk-responsive-table" border="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td> As the peak sourcing season begins, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is organising several large-scale trade fairs this month including the <strong>HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)</strong>, <strong>electronicAsia</strong>, which is jointly organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, the <strong>HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)</strong> and the <strong>HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo</strong>. At a press conference held today, the organisers revealed the latest technology trends and fair highlights, showcasing some of the latest products and technologies ranging from <strong>mixed-reality (MR) glasses</strong> to a <strong>smart walking stick device</strong> and a <strong>smart bulb converter</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>“The four upcoming fairs have attracted about 7,430 exhibitors in total, a figure on a par with last year, showing that the recent social unrest in Hong Kong has not affected global exhibitors’ confidence in relation to attending trade fairs in the city, and that Hong Kong remains attractive as a global marketplace,” said <strong>Benjamin Chau</strong>, HKTDC Acting Executive Director. “As new tariffs put additional pressure on the export performance of electronics manufacturers, we are actively helping SMEs to accelerate their expansion into emerging markets such as Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries to diversify risk amid the escalating Sino-US trade friction.”</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Autumn Electronics Fair: new AI &amp; Voice Recognition zone launched in Tech Hall</strong> Forming the world’s largest electronics marketplace, the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will run concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 13 to 16 October, attracting about 4,300 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Highlights at the Autumn Electronics Fair include the Tech Hall, which will feature the new <strong>AI &amp; Voice Recognition zone</strong> in response to the latest artificial intelligence (AI) trends, highlighting products such as earphones that feature simultaneous interpretation capabilities in 30 languages. Other thematic zones in the Tech Hall include <strong>Robotics &amp; Unmanned Tech, 3D Printing, Smart Tech, Virtual Reality</strong> and the <strong>Start-up zone</strong>. The latter will feature about 120 start-ups from eight countries and regions to showcase their innovative ideas and award-winning products.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Another highlight of the fair, the <strong>Hall of Fame</strong> will gather more than 560 renowned international brands, including SKROSS, Laica and ODOYO, to present a wide range of the latest electronic products and technologies.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>In response to the huge opportunities presented by the 5G era, the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Electronics &amp; Technologies Association will co-organise the <strong>Symposium on Innovation &amp; Technology</strong> on 14 October. Under the theme “Intelligent Connectivity: 5G and Beyond”, speakers from several major technology companies − including ASTRI, China Mobile, Google, HKT, imec, KeySight Technologies, Nokia, NVIDIA and PwC − will examine the latest developments and applications of 5G technology.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td><strong>electronicAsia: showcasing cutting-edge robotic sensor technologies</strong><br />Held concurrently with the Autumn Electronics Fair, electronicAsia creates an unrivalled platform for suppliers of electronic components and production technologies to showcase their products to international buyers. Featured zones include <strong>Wireless and Sensor Technologies</strong>, where sensor technologies for smart devices and robotics will be showcased, and <strong>Power Supplies</strong>, which will present various types of batteries, accessories, solar photovoltaic components and technologies. Other thematic zones include <strong>Printed Circuit Board &amp; EMS, World of Display Technology, Electronic Components </strong>and<strong> Keyboards &amp; Switches</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>The seminar “<strong>Blockchain in Industrial IoT – The Next Big Thing?</strong>” will be held on the first day of the fair (13 October), with experts and representatives from tech corporations discussing blockchain applications in areas such as smart city development, real estate development and building management. The <strong>Hong Kong Electronic Forum</strong> on 15 October will feature representatives from German robotic programming company Wandelbots GmbH, Hong Kong semiconductor specialist Solomon Systech (International) Limited, and LED monitor producer Deepsky, to discuss topics such as microelectronics and smart manufacturing. The <strong>Product Presentation by Electronic Industries Award 2019 Winners</strong> will be held on the same day with the winners promoting Hong Kong’s innovative technologies and creative design to international buyers.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td><strong>Autumn Lighting Fair: “Connected Living • Smart Home” zone spotlights smart products</strong> The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will be staged from 27 to 30 October at the HKCEC while the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will run from 29 October to 1 November at AsiaWorld-Expo. The twin fairs have attracted some 3,100 exhibitors in 2019 to form the world’s largest lighting marketplace.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Fuelled by the rise of smart lighting and IoT (the Internet of Things), the Autumn Lighting Fair will present a wide array of lighting products for smart living from many renowned international brands at the <strong>Connected Living • Smart Home zone</strong>. Among the exhibitors will be OSRAM, Prosperity Group, Opple, Panasonic and PHILIPS, a strategic partnership between Tmall Genie, Jingxun Software and Bright Power Semiconductor, and Broadlink, a strategic partner of Baidu.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>The reputed <strong>Hall of Aurora</strong> will feature around 650 famous lighting brands, including BJB and MEGAMAN from Germany, LEDUS and WiZ from Hong Kong, and Samsung from Korea. One of the exhibitors will showcase a converter that turns normal light bulbs into smart light bulbs, where the brightness can be adjusted using Bluetooth, a mobile app or sound activation. Another exhibitor will showcase a connected lighting system through which users can control the lighting environment using a dedicated smart phone or tablet app via a Wi-Fi network, as well as controlling brightness in traditional power switches through an add-on device.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td><strong>International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: smart lighting helps to build a smart city</strong> The spotlighted zone at the International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo − <strong>Exterior Lighting Solutions and Systems</strong> − will present a broad range of the latest smart lighting products, including the L-Column, an intelligent lighting column produced by a first-time exhibitor from Thailand. The product can provide various technical options to adapt to different system configurations, offering a highly flexible smart city and public lighting solution. Other thematic zones include <strong>Outdoor &amp; Public Lighting, Technical &amp; Professional Lighting, Outdoor Advertising Lighting</strong> and <strong>Horticultural Lighting</strong>.</td></tr><tr><td> </td></tr><tr><td>Close to 20 exciting and informative events will be organised during the twin lighting fairs. “<strong>The Ecosystem of Connected Living</strong>” forum on 27 and 28 October will feature representatives from leading industry players including Alibaba, Opple, Panasonic and TCL, who will share the latest developments and trends for smart household lighting. At the International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, the “<strong>Luminaires Beyond Illumination: What’s the Next Move in Smart City?</strong>” seminar will feature experts from Fonda Technology and Tecnon Smart Display to talk about the development of smart lighting and the opportunities it presents in terms of smart city development.</td></tr></tbody></table>

New AI & Voice Recognition zone plus smart lighting products

<div style="overflow: auto;"><strong>Relevant Hong Kong exports figures:</strong><br /><table style="border: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" width="100%"><tbody><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Category</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><strong>2018</strong></td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Jan-Aug 2019</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Electronics</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">HK$2,841.9 billion</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">HK$1,735.9 billion</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Electronics parts &amp; components <br />(included in Electronics)</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">HK$2,103.4 billion</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">HK$1,285.9 billion</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Lighting products</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">HK$8.9 billion</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">HK$5.3 billion</td></tr></tbody></table></div>

<div style="overflow: auto;"><br /><br /><table style="border: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" width="100%"><tbody><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><th style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"> </th><th style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">The 39th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)</th><th style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">The 23rd electronicAsia</th></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Date</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">13-16 Oct (Sunday to Wednesday)</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">13-16 Oct (Sunday to Wednesday)</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Venue</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="https://www.hkcec.com/en/location-transportation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre</a></td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="https://www.hkcec.com/en/location-transportation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre</a></td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Opening Hours</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">13-15 Oct: 9:30am-6:30pm<br />16 Oct: 9:30am-5pm</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">13-15 Oct: 9:30am-6:30pm <br />16 Oct: 9:30am-5pm</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Number of exhibitors</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Around 3,740</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">570</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Major exhibit categories</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">AI &amp; Voice Recognition, Virtual Reality, Start-up, Smart Tech, Robotics &amp; Unmanned Tech, 3D Printing, Wearable Electronics, Smart Device Accessories, Digital Imaging, Home Appliances and Audio Visual Products, and more.</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Power Supplies, Printed Circuit Boards &amp; EMS, Display Technology, Keyboards and Switches, Sensor Technologies, Quality Inspection Devices &amp; Testing, and more</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Fair Website</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="http://www.hkelectronicsfairae.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hkelectronicsfairae.hktdc.com</a></td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="http://www.electronicasia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.electronicasia.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

<div style="overflow: auto;"><br /><br /><table style="border: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" width="100%"><tbody><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><th style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"> </th><th style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">The 21st HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)</th><th style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">The 4th HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo</th></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">The 23rd electronicAsia</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">27-30 Oct (Sunday to Wednesday)</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">29 Oct to 1 Nov (Tuesday to Friday)</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Venue</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="https://www.hkcec.com/en/location-transportation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre</a></td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="https://www.asiaworld-expo.com/visiting/getting-here" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AsiaWorld-Expo</a></td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Opening Hours</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">27-29 Oct: 9:30am-7pm<br />30 Oct: 9:30am-4pm</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">29 Oct: 10:30am-6pm <br />30-31Oct: 10am-6pm <br />1 Nov: 10am-5pm</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Number of exhibitors</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">More than 2,700</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">More than 400</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Major exhibit categories</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Commercial Lighting, Smart Lighting &amp; Solutions, Residential Lighting, Green Lighting, Testing, Certification &amp; Inspection, LED Lighting, and Trade Associations &amp; Publications</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Exterior Lighting Solutions &amp; Systems, Horticultural Lighting, Outdoor Advertising Lighting, Outdoor &amp; Public Lighting, and Technical &amp; Professional Lighting</td></tr><tr style="border-bottom: solid 1px #d3d3d3;"><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left">Fair Website</td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="http://hklightingfairae.hktdc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hklightingfairae.hktdc.com</a></td><td style="padding: 10px 40px; border-right: solid 1px #d3d3d3;" align="left"><a href="http://hkotlexpo.hktdc.com/" rel="noopener">hkotlexpo.hktdc.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="padding-top: 15px; border: solid #eaeaea; border-width: 1px 0 0px;"><div class="col-lg-4 ps-xl-6"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-12"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-
tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/6ruhsdyyetebs-yge.jpg" /></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-7"><p>HKTDC Acting Executive Director Benjamin Chau (left) and Hong Kong Electronics &amp; Technologies Association Chairman Victor Choi announce details of the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), electronicAsia, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo</p></div></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="border: solid #eaeaea; border-width: 1px 0 1px;"><div class="col-lg-7"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-6"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/46ftdfchfge4t.jpg
" /></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/oiuytryhjuityut-1.jpg
" /></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-5 ps-xl-5"><p><strong>Walkpner smart stick device</strong>: Developed by a start-up recruited by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this smart device for walking sticks features an automatic solar charging function that is compatible with many types of sticks, as well as a fall alarm and GPS notification functions<br /><br />Exhibitor: <strong>Walking Partner Design Lab Limited</strong> (Autumn Electronics Fair)<br />Booth: CH-C21</p></div></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="border: solid #EAEAEA; border-width: 0 0 0px;"><div class="col-lg-7"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-6"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/dxfjhgdthtgdf-2.jpg" /></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/tduj-tyu-drtfhg.jpg" /></div><div class="col-12 col-md-6"> </div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-5 ps-xl-5"><p><strong>MAD Gaze GLOW mixed reality smart glasses</strong>: A pair of plug-and-play smart glasses capable of connecting to smart phones via a USB-C display port. With a 45-degree angle of view, the optical display is equivalent to viewing a 90-inch monitor viewed from 3 metres. The glasses are foldable and very portable, weighing just 75g<br /><br />Exhibitor: <strong>Mad Gaze Limited </strong>(Autumn Electronics Fair)<br />Booth: CH-P14</p></div></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="padding-top: 15px; border: solid #eaeaea; border-width: 1px 0 0px;"><div class="col-lg-4 ps-xl-6"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-12"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-
tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/c3rc3r3wr.jpg" /></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-7"><p><strong>Smart lock</strong>: The winner of an Innovation Award at CES 2019, this smart lock features the world’s first PIN Genie™ Digital touchscreen to provide various ways to unlock, including 3D fingerprint recognition and voice control<br /><br />Exhibitor: <strong>Smart Technologies &amp; Investment Ltd</strong> (Autumn Electronics Fair)<br />Booth: 1B-F02</p></div></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="padding-top: 15px; border: solid #eaeaea; border-width: 1px 0 0px;"><div class="col-lg-4 ps-xl-6"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-12"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-
tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/2nqrwarvfs.jpg" /></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-7"><p><strong>WiZ lighting solution</strong>: Light bulbs can be controlled by a dedicated mobile phone or tablet app via Wi-Fi network. The lighting schedule can be customised according to the user's preference<br /><br />Exhibitor: <strong>Taolight Company Ltd</strong> (Autumn Lighting Fair)<br />Booth: 1C-E02</p></div></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="padding-top: 15px; border: solid #eaeaea; border-width: 1px 0 0px;"><div class="col-lg-4 ps-xl-6"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-12"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-
tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/n76rd5e6t-syzgwbs.jpg" /></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-7"><p><strong>MARCO LED track light</strong>: Employing Dual Beam Technology, the MARCO LED track light allows the instant adjustment of two different beam angles, providing an ideal lighting solution for retail environments and hotels<br /><br />Exhibitor: <strong>Neonlite Distribution Limited</strong> (Autumn Lighting Fair)<br />Booth: 1D-B02</p></div></div>

<div class="row g-4 pb-5" style="padding-top: 15px; border: solid #eaeaea; border-width: 1px 0 0px;"><div class="col-lg-4 ps-xl-6"><div class="row g-4"><div class="col-12 col-md-12"><img class="w-100" style="max-width: 352px;" src="https://vep-
tradeshow.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/2022/06/aw6msnt4ebr5-esmw4nbs.jpg" /></div></div></div><div class="col-12 col-lg-7"><p><strong>H2LC LED Lamp Retrofit of 400W HID</strong>: A plug-and-play LED (light-emitting diode) lamp that can replace a 460W HID (high-intensity discharge) bulb without the need for rewiring. With an energy saving of 75% and a life expectancy of five to 10 years, this is the perfect solution to address the growing demand for efficient and durable lighting products<br /><br />Exhibitor: <strong>GD Digital Limited</strong> (International Outdoor &amp; Tech Light Expo)<br />Booth: 10-A06</p></div></div>

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Seven trade fairs organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in October and November attracted close to 9,700 exhibitors, among which more than 7,200 were from the Chinese mainland and overseas – an increase of 2% compared to last year. A record-breaking number of more than 195,000 buyers from 180 countries and regions attended the seven fairs, up 2.3% over last year. Among them, over 123,000 buyers were from the mainland and overseas, up 6% on 2017.

The seven fairs were: the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), electronicAsia, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the Hong Kong Optical Fair and the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, which were all held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), and the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo and Eco Expo Asia, held at AsiaWorld-Expo.

The big influx of mainland and overseas exhibitors and buyers attending the fairs boosted demand in the hospitality, catering and other industries related to meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) in the city. According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s latest survey, per capita spending of overnight MICE visitors averaged HK$8,563. Based on this figure, it is estimated that the buyers and exhibitors visiting the seven fairs generated close to HK$1.2 billion in income for Hong Kong’s tourism and related industries.

HKTDC Offers Three Measures to Support Hong Kong Industries
The HKTDC commissioned an independent research agency to conduct on-site surveys on market prospects and product trends, gauging the views of 1,701 exhibitors and buyers at the Autumn Electronics Fair, Autumn Lighting Fair and Outdoor and Tech Light Expo. As Sino-US trade friction continues, 57% of respondents expected that the dispute would have a negative impact on export performance, while 48% of respondents were pessimistic about the trade issues between China and the United States being resolved.

HKTDC Deputy Executive Director Benjamin Chau said: “In the midst of the ongoing Sino-US trade dispute, the HKTDC is strengthening its services to help companies in various industries diversify their business. First, we are helping companies expand in overseas markets by organising more non-US overseas buying missions to visit and source at our Hong Kong fairs, arranging for more Hong Kong companies to participate in overseas trade fairs and site visits, and conducting overseas promotional activities. Second, we organise seminars, workshops and publish through our websites to provide the latest business and market intelligence. Third, we are working to provide more business-matching services at exhibitions to help industries capture business opportunities.” Mr Chau added that through the HKTDC’s concerted efforts, the number of US buyers visiting the seven trade fairs still registered an increase of 1% compared to 2017, “despite the various market uncertainties”.

The seven autumn fairs drew more than 123,000 mainland and overseas buyers to Hong Kong, over 90,000 of which were from Belt and Road countries, marking a significant growth of 16% year on year. Exhibitors and buyers alike agree that trade fairs can help them expand into overseas markets.

Participating in the Autumn Electronics Fair, Dickson Lee, Sales & Marketing Manager, Tronico Technology Company Limited, said, “We want to promote our brand and look for distributors and business partners through the fair. This year, we have met with more customers than last year. Buyers from Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are interested in distributing our smart home solutions. Meanwhile, buyers from the Chinese mainland, India, Pakistan and the US want to integrate our smart home technology with solutions provided by other companies.”

The survey also found that 1,080 respondents engaged in the e-tailing business believed that trade fairs (90%), online trading platforms (78%) and social media (72%) are effective platforms to look for new suppliers. Some 93% of responding buyers said they sourced fewer than 1,000 items per order. In view of the keen demand for e-tailing and small orders, the hktdc.com Small Orders zone was set up at the Autumn Electronics Fair to feature more than 360 showcases with over 3,600 products for buyers to source in minimum quantities of between five and 1,000 pieces, generating 22,000 business connections in total. In addition, the hktdc.com Small Orders online transaction platform (http://smallorders.hktdc.com/) features more than 12,000 suppliers with close to 120,000 products, which has generated more than 3 million business connections to date, assisting Hong Kong companies to explore global e-tailing opportunities and expand in overseas markets.

Fairs Promote Market Intelligence Exchange, Business-matching Opportunities
Various seminars were organised during the trade fairs to explore the impact of the trade friction and economic uncertainty on industries, and unveil the latest trends and opportunities to help buyers and exhibitors keep abreast of market developments. Ivy He, Sales Manager, Foreign Trade Department, Shanghai Shuncom Smart Technology Co., Ltd, which exhibited at the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, said: “I am happy to see that the Expo was packed with visitors. We had negotiated with one Russian streetlight buyer who may order 10,000 units of smart street lights and related lighting controllers respectively. Our company also got the chance to share our views on the future of smart street lighting in the symposium titled “Disruptive Smart Road Lights – Are you there yet?”. Most of the audiences attended were serious buyers who came to have exchanges with us after the symposium and even visited our booth for further business discussions.”

The HKTDC also launched the HKTDC Marketplace App for traders to gather the latest market intelligence, form partnerships and develop their business. To encourage suppliers to use online-to-offline (O2O) promotion, the HKTDC has enhanced the sourcing function of its trade fair websites by launching the year-round “Exhibition Online” platform. Apart from featuring fair updates and the latest industry information, it allows suppliers to connect with worldwide buyers anytime, while buyers can source industry-specific products from dedicated fair websites. This helps to prolong the sourcing cycle by extending the physical exhibition to an online platform to facilitate business discussions between suppliers and buyers beyond the fair period.

The HKTDC also provides business-matching services to help buyers look for exhibitors with relevant products and services to develop business partnerships. Irwandy Tan, a buyer from Australia participating in the Autumn Electronics Fair, said, “With the help of the HKTDC business-matching team, I have found six potential local and overseas suppliers of security products, smart home systems and air purifiers and bought samples of car cameras, air purifiers, humidifiers, PCB repair equipment and night light with motion sensor. I plan to buy two to three containers of products from them.”

New Trends: Smart Homes and eSports
On the market performance of different regions, the survey showed that under the Sino-US trade friction, respondents optimistic about the North America market has dropped significantly from 78 per cent last year to 53 per cent. For traditional markets, Japan (77%), South Korea (75%) and Western Europe (69%) appear to be the top regions with strong growth potential, where the expectation for South Korea’s growth increased most significantly, up 13 per cent year-on-year. As for emerging markets, the industry was most optimistic about the prospects of the Chinese mainland (76%), the Middle East (71%) and ASEAN countries (71%).

The survey at the Autumn Electronics Fair showed that the industry expects audio visual products (17%) and mobile device accessories (8%) have increasing growth potential, both up 5 per cent over last year. In view of the growing global trend of eSports, the related products and equipment (9%) are also expected to grow. 79% of respondents were optimistic about the Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) products in the next two years, in which mobile games (57%) is seen to have the most growth potential.

As for the lighting industry, LED lighting (28%) remains as the industry’s favourite product category. Under the smart home trend, 21% of respondents believed smart lighting systems controllable by Wi-Fi and smartphones would have market potential, up 14 per cent over last year, while household lighting and lighting with energy-saving purpose were the applications most anticipated by the industry.