Cutting-edge tech and next-gen smart solutions from around the world will take centre-stage at two major innovation and technology (I&T) showcases in Hong Kong next week: InnoEX and the spring edition of the Hong Kong Electronics Fair.
The two events, which will take place concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 13-16 April, have lined up more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions.
Industry professionals, investors, buyers and technology users from different sectors, including SMEs, are expected to attend.
InnoEX, Asia’s premier platform for technology commercialisation, will host exhibitors from Europe, the Middle East and North America as well as from across Asia, including 17 pavilions from Mainland China.
A programme of conferences and seminars will focus on different topics each day, including the low-altitude economy, AI and robotics, cybersecurity and SME solutions.
Tech breakthroughs from Hong Kong will also play a prominent role at the fair.
The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion from the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Digital Policy Office will feature more than 100 innovations from government departments and offices, as well as award-winners from I&T competitions.
Notable projects include the Tumbler Inspection Ball, a robotic sensor used to inspect underground pipes and tunnels, which won the Gold Medal at the 2024 International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.
This buoyant device, which provides stable and clear panoramic videos in strong currents, was jointly developed by the Drainage Services Department and the Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics.
InnoHK, a government research programme covering AI, health and robotics will promote 17 research labs at the pavilion. Cyberport and Hong Kong Science Park, two prominent tech incubators, will also present a variety of promising start-ups.
In addition, the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion will feature four R&D centres under the Innovation and Technology Commission.
These are: ASTRI (the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute); HKRITA (the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel); LSCM (the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre); and NAMI (the Nano and Advanced Materials Institute).
The Electronics Fair, a global marketplace for advanced electronics solutions and products, will focus on the smart home, health tech and wearables.
A new product design pavilion, highlighting distinctively styled home appliances, is appearing for the first time. The Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone, which features e-sports and interactive gaming, is returning after making its debut last year.
Seminars at the fair include a Tech Trends Symposium on AI-powered wearables, such as smart glasses, rings and earphones.
InnoEX and the Electronics Fair are also hosting a variety of joint initiatives, covering recruitment, pitching, mentorship, investment matchmaking and more.
Both fairs are core components of the Business of Innovation and Technology Week (BIT Week), which is jointly driven by the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
Other BIT Week events include the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, where industry players and scientists will discuss important issues in fields such as AI, big data and biotech.
The World Internet Conference is also hosting the first edition of its Asia-Pacific Summit at the HKCEC on 14-15 April, fostering further synergies for BIT Week participants.