The 45th Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and the 28th electronicAsia concluded at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, attracting around 60,000 buyers from 142 countries and regions. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, the four-day events saw increased buyer attendance from Spain, Japan, Brazil, and Australia compared to the previous year, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a global sourcing hub for the electronics industry.
In line with Hong Kong’s policy to promote artificial intelligence as a core industry, the fairs emphasized AI and robotics technology, digital entertainment, and the silver economy. The events featured themed zones and forums to facilitate innovation exchange and leverage Hong Kong’s position as an international business platform. This focus aligns with recent government initiatives to drive technological advancement and economic diversification in the region.
Survey Highlights Industry Trends and Growth Prospects
An independent survey of 1,092 buyers and exhibitors revealed that 44% are exploring or integrating generative AI technology, with applications mainly in product design, customer service, and marketing. Additionally, 51% of respondents anticipate sales growth in the next 12 to 24 months, with high optimism for emerging markets such as the Middle East (77%), Korea (70%), India (69%), and ASEAN countries (69%).
The fairs hosted over 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries, including prominent Chinese mainland companies like Deep Robotics, BrainCo, PaXini Technology, and Shanghai Hi-dolphin Robot Technology. These firms used the platform to showcase robotics and AI innovations, aiming to expand into global markets through Hong Kong’s international network. For instance, PaXini Technology reported securing procurement intentions from Southeast Asia and high-end manufacturing sectors in Europe and the United States, with expected order values reaching tens of millions of renminbi.
Business Outcomes and International Engagement
Exhibitors from the Chinese mainland and other regions reported significant business leads and orders. Shanghai Hi-dolphin Robot Technology secured a $450,000 onsite order from Turkey and engaged with buyers from Thailand and the United States, generating 200 promising leads. Overseas participants, such as Canada’s Siborg Systems Inc., connected with buyers from multiple countries, highlighting the fair’s effectiveness in fostering cross-border trade.
Local startups and tech companies, including SOTA Robotics, demonstrated products like humanoid robots at the new RoboPark zone, attracting potential investors from the United Kingdom, Pakistan, and the Chinese mainland. The organizer hosted over 100 activities, including forums on innovation and e-commerce trends, with platforms like JD.com and Lazada sharing insights. The hybrid EXHIBITION+ model allowed continued online negotiations through the Click2Match platform until October 23.