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Associated Press
14-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The 3rd InnoEX Officially Kicked Off Today With the Low-Altitude Economy Taking Centre Stage
Electronics Fair Runs CFoncurrently Showcasing Cutting-edge Products and Solutions - The 3rd InnoEX, themed 'Innovate-Automate-Elevate', opens today and runs for four days - The exhibition focuses on low-altitude economy, smart mobility, AI, robotics and cybersecurity, showcasing intelligent solutions to address industry pain points and unlock new business opportunities - The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, established by the Digital Policy Office, features over 100 innovative projects - The 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), held alongside InnoEX, spotlights smart home, health tech and wearable devices HONG KONG - April 14, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The 3rd InnoEX, co-organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today (13 to 16 April) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and held concurrently with the 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE). The two exhibitions feature more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and showcase intelligent solutions to address industry pain points and unlock new business opportunities. Professionals from the innovation and technology sector, investors, trade buyers and end users from various industries including SMEs are invited to visit and source. InnoEX and the EFSE are the highlight events of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week). During the opening ceremony of BIT Week, Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, gave opening remarks while Margaret Fong, HKTDC Executive Director, gave a welcome speech. Margaret Fong said, 'BIT Week is more than just a series of events, but a testament to Hong Kong's role as an international innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Hong Kong's strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly environment make it an ideal destination for cutting-edge research, investment, and entrepreneurship. Margaret Fong also mentioned that this year's InnoEX has over 500 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions, representing a diverse lineup of world-class innovators, R&D centres, and technology pioneers. Japan, Thailand and the UK have expanded their participation, and welcomes first-time participation from Australia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Sweden and the UAE, enhancing the international stature of the fair. Alongside InnoEX is the EFSE which is showcasing the latest in consumer electronics to international buyers. InnoEX spotlights Mainland China low-altitude economy solutions and robotics InnoEX and the EFSE bring together pavilions and exhibitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macao and other regions across Asia- including ASEAN members, as well as the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Oceania. InnoEX focuses on the most popular and anticipated technology fields in the market, covering areas such as the low-altitude economy, smart mobility, AI, robotics, and cybersecurity, showcasing various smart solutions. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government and Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government visited exhibitors at InnoEX and showed their support. Professor Sun Dong also hosted the InnoEX welcome dinner last night, attended by exhibitors, buyers and industry representatives. As Hong Kong is actively developing the low-altitude economy, InnoEX brings several rapidly developing drone and aerial car companies to showcase their solutions. Among them is Shanghai-based Vertaxi (Booth: 3B-B02A), whose drones have supported flood relief operations in Mainland China. Sichuan-based Aerofugia (Booth: 3B-B03) also introduces its electric aerial car in InnoEX. In terms of smart mobility, Hong Kong's Novautek Autonomous Driving Limited (Booth 3E-B11) presents an unmanned vehicle capable of delivering food and parcels, even in adverse weather and on steep slopes. The use of artificial intelligence has become widespread and across various industry sectors. Cyberport has brought TradeMonday (Booth 3D-A01) to demonstrate a data analytics platform for the retail sector, helping SMEs gather competitors' intelligence and refine market strategies. Demonstrating the rapid advancement of robotics, Guangdong pavilion's High Torque (Booth: 3E-B01) unveiled a 10kg humanoid robot that can walk, jump and overcome obstacles. Universities use this robot for hands-on programming training, helping students develop coding skills. As Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important, Hong Kong exhibitor Tradelink Electronic Commerce Limited (Booth: 3E-B09) offers a deepfake-detection solution capable of exposing face-swap and voice-mimicry scams with 98% accuracy. The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, set up by the Digital Policy Office, focuses on data-driven and AI applications, featuring over 100 projects that impact daily life. Highlights include solutions from 20 government bureaux and departments and award-winning entries from innovation competitions. Among them is the Architectural Services Department's 'Wall Climbing Robot', which navigates rough and glass surfaces to conduct facade inspections safely and accurately, eliminating the personnel risks associated with high-altitude work. Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has 16 park companies at the HKSTP pavilion across three industry fields, namely AI & Data, Digital Transformation, and Micro-Electronics & Sustainable Technology. Highlighted innovations include Green Vigor's patented Hydro Power Intelli-Recycle, which recycles unused energy from water supply systems in buildings and converts it into renewable energy. Additionally, there are eight HKSTP park companies joining EFSE. InnoEX features four themed days, each with forums and seminars on hot technology topics. The theme day today (13 April) is on the low-altitude economy and technology-driven economy. The Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference, presented by the HKSAR Government's Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises, centred on the theme 'Empowering Industry for a Connected Global Economy', and Professor Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, gave the opening speech. The conference invited government officials and industry experts to discuss how policies help foster industrial development, drive innovation and support sustainable growth, and share successful global practices and emerging trends. The other themed days of InnoEX include AI and Robotics Technology (14 April) and Cybersecurity (15 April) while the last day (16 April) will focus on Solutions for SMEs, with government departments and several technology solution providers introducing government support programs and innovative solutions to assist SMEs in their development. EFSE brings cutting-edge products Running alongside InnoEX, the 21st EFSE continues under the theme 'World's Leading Electronics Marketplace', with a focus on smart home, health tech and wearable devices. In the smart home sector, local exhibitor Tuya (Booth: 1B-F02) has partnered with major appliance brands to enable seamless interconnectivity across smart home ecosystems, allowing users to control appliances from different brands via a single app. In the field of health tech and wearable devices, Mainland China exhibitor Shenzhen Minew Technologies (Booth: 5E-E20) will showcase an electronic bedside tag for hospitals that displays patient conditions and medication schedules, with data updated centrally to reduce manpower needs and minimise errors. Returning this year, the Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone offers e-sports and interactive gaming experiences- including boxing, rowing and sailing simulations- for participants and buyers. The key event of EFSE, the Tech Trends Symposium, will take place tomorrow under the theme of 'AI on the Go: A New Era of Intelligent Wearable Electronics'. The symposium will feature industry leaders sharing how smart glasses, rings and other wearables integrate AI to reshape work and life. BIT Week brings exciting events InnoEX and the EFSE are the core events of BIT Week, driven by the HKSAR Government's Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the HKTDC. Other highlights of BIT Week include the recently concluded Smart Lighting Expo and Hong Kong Web3 Festival, as well as the 2nd Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, which also opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference brings together top experts- including Nobel Prize winning scholars- to discuss frontier topics across innovation and science. Additionally, the World Internet Conference designated Hong Kong for the first time to host the Asia-Pacific Summit, which begins tomorrow at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two-day event is expected to attract over 1,000 participants from around the world to explore the latest trends in AI, digital finance, digital government and smart living, creating synergies with other BIT Week events. Photo download: Websites InnoEX: Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): Media enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department: About HKTDC The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The 3rd InnoEX Spotlights Five Key Technology Areas Exploring Developments in Low-altitude Economy, AI, Robotics and More
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) to be held concurrently showcasing Hong Kong's strength in developing into an international I&T hub - InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE) will be held from 13 to 16 April, bringing together more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. - InnoEX will focus on five key technology areas, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in low-altitude economy, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, and smart mobility. Newly introduced themed days will explore solutions tailored for SMEs, among others. - EFSF will spotlight smart home, health tech, and wearable devices. The Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone will feature - The two exhibitions will host a series of high-profile conferences, including the Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference, Low-altitude Economy Development Conference and Tech Trends Symposium, promoting cross-disciplinary cooperation. HONG KONG - April 8, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Driven by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week) returns in April 2025. As core events of BIT Week, the 3rd InnoEX and the 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) will be staged concurrently from 13 to 16 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The two exhibitions will showcase global innovation and technology (I&T) achievements, leading-edge electronics products, and advanced technology solutions addressing various business pain points. Industry professionals, investors, buyers, and technology users from different sectors, including SMEs are encouraged to attend the fairs. Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: 'This year's InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) attracted more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions, reflecting the strong international appeal of the events. InnoEX will spotlight hot trends such as the low-altitude economy and AI, while EFSE will showcase a range of electronic products designed for smart living. As core events of the BIT Week, the two exhibitions will foster global innovation and technology (I&T) collaboration and accelerate Hong Kong's development into an international I&T hub.' InnoEX, themed 'Innovation • Automate • Elevate', features exhibitors from various countries and regions, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao; ASEAN members like Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand; other Asian countries including India, Japan and Korea; and Europe, with participants from France, Luxembourg, Poland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom; alongside Australia, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. Newly introduced themed-days to explore popular technologies and support for SMEs Each day of the four-day InnoEX will be dedicated to a specific theme, examining different technology areas. The event will also offer SMEs solutions, helping businesses across various industries leverage technology to address challenges and create new opportunities. Earlier, the HKSAR Government announced the first batch of the low-altitude economy Regulatory Sandbox pilot projects. InnoEX closely follows market trends, presenting solutions from various drone and air vehicle industry companies. On the first day of the exhibition (13 April), the theme will be the low-altitude economy, featuring major drone companies from Mainland China and a multinational firm building the 'low-altitude smart network'. Experts will share strategies for advancing the low-altitude economy in Mainland China and explore development directions for Hong Kong and beyond. Another key topic on the same day will be the technology-driven economy, featuring the 'Tech-Driven Industry and Economy Conference' powered by the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This will bring together government officials and tech leaders from around the world to discuss innovation and sustainable development strategies. The second day of the exhibition (14 April) will focus on AI and robotics. Discussions will explore how AI enhances business efficiency, as well as the latest trends in robotics. The third day (15 April) will focus on cybersecurity, addressing challenges faced by critical infrastructure operators in data protection and how businesses can improve their capabilities to respond to cyberattacks. The last day (16 April) will be dedicated to SME solutions. Government representatives will engage with SMEs to introduce support schemes that help them overcome financial challenges. Several technology solution providers will also present innovative tools designed to help SMEs with digital transformation and enhance their competitiveness. Bringing together global technologies with major Mainland China enterprises and 17 pavilions participating InnoEX will bring together research and development outcomes and innovative solutions from around the world. Among the highlights is the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, established by the Hong Kong SAR Government's Digital Policy Office, which will focus on data-driven applications and AI applications. Over 100 I&T innovations closely related to daily life will be showcased, including innovative solutions from 20 government bureaux and departments, as well as award-winning works and solutions from various I&T competitions. Notable projects include the 'Tumbler Inspection Ball' by the Drainage Services Department, which won the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2024. This robot has made significant inroads into the inspection of underground tunnels in confined space. Four R&D centers under the Innovation and Technology Commission will also participate, including the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (LSCM), and the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute (NAMI). In addition, InnoHK will showcase 17 research laboratories, while Cyberport and Hong Kong Science Park will each present 20 and 16 promising start-up companies respectively. The local pavilion also includes the B4B Challenge, and the Smart City Consortium. On the international front, the exhibition has attracted pavilions from Canada and the United Kingdom, and also the French So French So Innovative pavilion, which will showcase some 30 renowned French innovation and technology enterprises. Additionally, the international organisation Smart Cities Council, which promotes smart city development, will participate for the first time. As the development of new quality productive forces is the national priority, this year 17 pavilions from 16 provinces in Mainland China will participate in InnoEX, including pavilions from Beijing Zhongguancun, Chengdu, and Shenzhen. Leading Mainland technology enterprises—such as Aerofugia Technology, Huawei, iFLYTEK and Vertaxi — will also be exhibiting. HKTDC is inviting representatives from Government and the industry, academia, research and investment sectors around the world to attend the exhibition, fostering cross-border industry collaboration and promoting the application of cutting-edge technological solutions. EFSE showcases diverse products and solutions, unleashing industry potential This year's EFSE, under the theme 'World's Leading Electronics Marketplace', will focus on products and solutions in the smart home, health tech and wearables sectors. A debut product design pavilion will also bring uniquely styled industrial design home appliances. Last year's newly introduced Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone makes a return this year, offering e-sports and interactive gaming experiences provided by game developers. These include competitions in boxing, rowing, and sailing, alongside robot arm drawing. In addition, EFSE will host a series of seminars. On the second day (April 14), the Tech Trends Symposium will convene industry leaders and pioneers to share insights on how integrating AI with wearable devices - including smart glasses, rings, and earphones—can reshape work and lifestyle practices. Events for exhibitors to recruit talents and drive startup business expansion Talent is the cornerstone of innovation and technology development. InnoEX and EFSE will jointly host Exhibitors Meet Talents to help exhibitors recruit talents in innovation and technology as well as other supporting areas like business development and marketing. Job seekers are encouraged to visit the event on the first day (13 April) to engage directly with exhibitors and apply for positions of interest. In addition, industry experts will be invited to share valuable insights and tips on job hunting and entering Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector. To support startups in expanding their networks, InnoEX and EFSE will co-organise the Hong Kong Value Creation for Technology: Pitching Competition, Meet the Mentors, Investment Matchmaking, and Startup Smart Launch. These initiatives aim to provide startups with a platform to promote their products and ideas to potential buyers and investors, thereby opening up new business opportunities. BIT Week delivers a series of exciting events BIT Week, driven by the HKSAR Government's Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the HKTDC, includes the Smart Lighting Expo, Hong Kong Web3 Festival, InnoEX, EFSE, and the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference. The Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, will be held concurrently with InnoEX and EFSE, bringing together top innovation and technology talents and renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize winning scholars, to discuss important issues in fields such as AI, big data,and biotech. Additionally, the World Internet Conference has designated Hong Kong to host the first edition of the Asia-Pacific Summit, scheduled from 14 to 15 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, fostering cross-regional and cross-sector synergy with BIT Week. Additionally, the 2nd Smart Lighting Expo and the 16th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) will continue until 9 April at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, presenting innovative and eco-friendly lighting solutions to enhance smart living and promote sustainability. Media enquiries Yuan Tung Financial Relations: HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Arabian Business
25-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
InnoEX and Electronics Fair set for return in April 2025: Details revealed
The highly anticipated InnoEX and HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) 2025 are set to return from 13 to 16 April 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together the brightest minds, cutting-edge technologies, and the latest electronics innovations. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), these two flagship events will serve as the cornerstone of Hong Kong's Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), providing a global platform for industry professionals, startups, and tech enthusiasts to explore the future of innovation and technology. A global platform for technological advancements InnoEX 2025, jointly organised by with the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, will showcase groundbreaking developments in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, smart mobility, and the low altitude economy, among other emerging technologies. This prestigious event will be a hub for networking, business matching, and in-depth discussions led by top industry experts and leaders. Last year, InnoEX gathered 460 exhibitors, unveiling state-of-the-art solutions for a smarter, more connected world. The 2025 edition promises an even larger showcase, offering global visitors an exclusive look at how technology is shaping our future. Running concurrently with InnoEX, the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) 2025—the world's leading electronics marketplace—will highlight the below themes: Smart Home and Solutions Health Tech and Wearables With over 2,500 exhibitors in 2024, the fair continues to be a must-visit destination for businesses and tech enthusiasts eager to explore the latest in consumer electronics, IoT, robotics, 5G, virtual reality, and energy-efficient innovations. A key highlight will be the Tech Hall, featuring cutting-edge products in electric mobility, electronic health, and sustainable tech solutions. Meanwhile, the Hall of Fame will present high-end electronic products and accessories from globally renowned brands. The Startup Zone, jointly hosted with InnoEX, will provide a platform for innovative startups to showcase their latest breakthroughs in health tech, IoT, and digital business solutions. The zone will feature exclusive activities, including one-on-one investor meetings, pitching competitions, and live product demonstrations. Exclusive conferences and networking opportunities Both fairs will offer an extensive lineup of six themed conferences and expert-led talks, where industry leaders will discuss the most pressing topics in innovation and technology. Attendees will also benefit from networking receptions that provide valuable opportunities to connect with global tech pioneers, investors, and business leaders. In 2024, these events attracted 88,000 buyers from 139 countries and regions.
