The Global Sources Hong Kong Shows Phase I commenced on October 11, 2025, at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, running until October 14. This phase, themed ‘Where Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Digital Entertainment‘, includes three major international trade shows covering gaming, consumer electronics, and electronic components. Categories span audio-visual equipment, automotive electronics, computer peripherals, and batteries and power, among others. With over 2,000 exhibitors from across Asia and approximately 150,000 products, the event highlights the integration of innovative technology with leisure entertainment. It is projected to draw more than 60,000 professional B2B buyers, with over 40% from Europe and the United States, serving as a key indicator for global electronics market trends in the coming months.
Esports Ecosystem Development
Phase I emphasizes the gaming and esports sector, aiming to build a comprehensive esports ecosystem. Products on display include gaming keyboards, high refresh rate monitors, low latency mice, headsets, and multifunction gaming chairs. The showcase extends to immersive audio-visual systems, professional esports room setups, IP-licensed merchandise, and live-streaming equipment, addressing needs from professional to mainstream users. Renowned brands such as MCHOSE, AULA, and Togran are presenting new innovations, injecting momentum into the industry and reflecting China’s growing influence in global tech and entertainment markets.
Partnerships and Industry Insights
The Global Sources Summit is collaborating with Cyberport Hong Kong and the North America Scholastic Esports Federation to host forums on topics like ‘Unveiling Future Game Changers’ and ‘Power Play – Transforming Gaming into Global Business’. Industry experts and enterprise leaders will share insights on product trends, technological innovation, and international market dynamics. Gerald Solomon, CEO of NASEF, highlighted that esports is evolving into an integrated ecosystem involving technology, marketing, and business development, fostering cross-industry collaboration and global intelligence exchange.
Smart Mobility and Sustainability
In the Smart Mobility sector, the focus has shifted towards differentiation and sustainability, driven by improving regulations and market maturity in China. The Smart Mobility Zone features categories like personal transporters, self-balancing scooters, and light electric motorcycles, with companies such as Yadea, NAVEE, and HIBOY debuting new technologies. Products are designed for diverse user groups, including children’s electric bikes with playful, educational elements and urban e-scooters emphasizing portability and efficiency. This user-centric approach is opening new growth avenues and reinforcing innovation in China’s consumer electronics and mobility markets.
Awards and Innovation Recognition
The Global Sources Innovation Awards ceremony, held during the show, spotlights standout products in the consumer electronics sector. A judging panel comprising industry associations, technology media, and buyers evaluates entries, with a collaboration with the European Product Design Award to honor breakthrough designs. Multiple product launch events are scheduled, featuring global or Asian premieres that map innovation trajectories where technology meets user needs. John Kao, Vice President of Hong Kong Shows at Global Sources, stated that the awards and launches aim to break industry boundaries, provide market access for companies, and help the value chain seize opportunities in the evolving global landscape.
