New Startup Zone & Tech Hall Showcase Cutting-edge, Smart
Products
HONG KONG, Apr 13, 2017 - (ACN Newswire) - The
HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), the largest
spring electronics event in Asia, and the concurrent HKTDC
International ICT Expo opened today. The four-day fairs (13-16
April), are both being organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development
Council (HKTDC) held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition
Centre. More than 3,500 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions
are showcasing an assortment of cutting-edge technologies and smart
products at the fairs, including innovative solutions and products
presented by start-ups.
- Startup zone showcases creativity of 100+ companies -
A growing force in the business arena in recent years, start-ups
number more than 1,900 in the city, according to an Invest Hong
Kong report last year. Many young entrepreneurs are introducing new
ideas and distinctive products resulting from their creativity and
technological expertise. In view of this trend, the HKTDC
introduced the Startup zone at the Electronics Fair and ICT Expo
this year to feature the innovative technologies, products and
services of more than 100 start-ups from Hong Kong, the Chinese
mainland, India, Japan, the United States and Taiwan.
The zone features a panoply of innovations from start-ups including
an all-in-one real estate digital platform incorporating Virtual
Reality (VR) technology (Booth: 3CON-240), an Artificial
Intelligence (AI)-powered data analysis platform for monitoring pet
health (Booth: 3CON-240), an audio streaming box that digitises
audio and transmits it to a smart device (Booth: 3CON-169) and a
smart cloud-based temperature and humidity monitor for cold chain
logistics such as cargo containers carrying food and beverages
(Booth: 3CON-216).
A series of start-up themed events are being held at the fairs.
These include sharing sessions featuring representatives from
Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, the crowdfunding platform FringeBacker,
successful entrepreneurs, angel investors and start-up online
media. There are also Pitching and "Startup, Smart Launch" sessions
for start-ups to pitch their solutions and project ideas to
potential investors, buyers and media. At mentoring sessions,
mentors will help start-ups connect with potential partners at the
fairs. Two events to be held on the last day of the fairs (16
April) - the "Together Stronger: Creating Impact via Regional
Collaboration" sharing session and the APEC Startup Ecosystem
Roundtable - will explore ways that start-ups from around the world
can collaborate for greater innovation and impact.
- 170+ buying missions to generate business opportunities for
exhibitors -
To help exhibitors capture more business opportunities, the HKTDC
has organised over 170 buying missions comprising more than 12,900
buyers from over 9,400 companies to visit the fairs. Participants
include major global importers, distributors, retailers and IT
consultants, such as Amazon from the United States, Brazil's JTI,
Argentina's Mas Singergia SA, France's Groupe SEB, the United
Kingdom's Ukbigbuy, the Czech Republic's Enreco Trade, Russia's
Bars Group, Australia's Catch of the Day, the Chinese mainland's
Wangfujing Department Store, Thailand's 24 Shopping, Korea's
Hyundai and Japan's Mindfree.
To meet buyers' growing need to source in small orders, the Spring
Electronics Fair once again features the hktdc.com Small Orders
zone, where some 300 showcases offering close to 3,000 products are
available in minimum order quantities of between five and 1,000
pieces. In view of the popularity of e-commerce, the hktdc.com
Small Orders online transaction platform
(http://smallorders.hktdc.com) is also available for global buyers
to source products and complete transactions online. The online
platform currently features over 120,000 products from more than
11,000 suppliers, and has generated more than 2.1 million business
connections to date.
- Inaugural Tech Hall, Virtual Reality zone at Spring Electronics
Fair -
The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) is the largest
spring electronics fair in Asia. In its 14th edition, this year's
fair features more than 2,900 exhibitors from 20 countries and
regions, including first-time exhibitors from Singapore and Spain.
Major electronics production centres such as the Chinese mainland,
Korea and Taiwan have also set up group pavilions to showcase a
broad selection of innovative electronic products and services.
New to this year's fair is a Tech Hall with four themed zones: the
new Virtual Reality zone and the returning Connected Home, Robotics
& Unmanned Tech and Wearable Electronics zones. The Virtual
Reality zone features a range of VR headsets, video cameras and
related technology. The Connected Home zone features an infrared
transceiver, which connects all infrared-controlled household
appliances in a home, such as air-conditioners and audio systems to
a single smart home system.
Another popular zone is Wearable Electronics, where highlighted
products include a personal safety alarm pendant that sends
emergency text and email messages with the user's location data to
prearranged contacts. At the Robotics & Unmanned Tech zone are
various aerial cameras and robots, including a DIY Building Blocks
Drone that allows users to design and build their own drones. Wi-Fi
FPV (First Person View) cameras and air pressure sensors can be
added to the drone to improve its altitude stability during flight
and capture higher quality video.
During the first three days of the fair (13-15 April), the HKTDC is
organising a series of seminars under the "2017 Tech Trends
Symposium". Industry experts and academics from universities will
examine the latest technology and application trends in such areas
as wearable tech, VR, Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR),
smart home and robotics. Speakers comprise experts from Hong Kong,
the mainland, France, Germany, Taiwan, Singapore and the US,
including representatives from Fitbit, Foxconn, Intel, Unity
Technologies, university professors and successful start-ups.
- Hall of Fame gathers global renowned brands -
Another highlight of the Spring Electronics Fair is the Hall of
Fame, which features more than 570 internationally renowned quality
brands, including Intel and Motorola from the US, Bigben from
France, Leplus from Japan, Desay from the mainland and local brand
Holga.
In terms of market development, the overall HKTDC Export Index
rebounded strongly from 33.7 in the fourth quarter of 2016 to 47.1
in the first quarter of 2017. The electronics industry index
recorded an even higher reading, jumping from 34.2 to 48.2 during
the same period, an indication of exporters' steadily improving
confidence. The electronics industry is Hong Kong's largest
merchandise export earner, accounting for 65 per cent of Hong
Kong's total exports in 2016 with a value of HK$2.35 trillion, up
2.5 per cent year on year.
- International ICT Expo showcases diverse solutions -
The International ICT Expo is one of the signature events of the
"International IT Fest 2017". This year's expo has attracted
approximately 600 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions,
including first-time exhibitors from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic
and Japan.
Launched last November, the Innovation and Technology Commission's
Technology Voucher Programme provides funding of up to HK$200,000
to subsidise local SMEs that use technological services and
solutions to improve productivity and stay competitive. The ICT
Expo helps SMEs and other larger-scale enterprises by gathering the
latest relevant services and ICT solutions under one roof,
including Internet security systems, e-commerce platforms,
third-party payment, logistics management and O2O business
solutions.
This year's expo continues to feature the SME IT Clinic, where
experts from Alibaba, Google Premier Partner and hktdc.com offer
complimentary professional consultation services on-site to help
SMEs select suitable ICT systems and solutions to enhance business
efficiency.
Winners of the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2017, organised by the Office
of the Government Chief Information Officer, will also be at the
fairground to showcase and demonstrate their outstanding products
and solutions.
- ICT Expo opens to tertiary students on last day to offer career
information -
A series of seminars and forums are staged at the ICT Expo with
daily themes: "e-Commerce & FinTech" (13 April), "Startups" (14
April), "Disruptive Technology" (15 April) and "Career Development"
(16 April). Leading industry experts from Accenture, Cyberport,
Google, the Innovation and Technology Commission and the Retail
Technology Adoption Assistance Scheme for Manpower Demand
Management (ReTAAS) Secretariat will discuss such hot topics as
Fintech, cybersecurity, e-commerce, Technology Voucher Programme,
the ReTAAS, big data, the Internet of Things and sharing
economy.
For the first time, the expo will open to tertiary students free of
charge on the last day (16 April), with representatives from the
Hong Kong Computer Society, the Hong Kong Productivity Council and
the MTR Corp Ltd giving talks on prospects for the ICT industry and
career opportunities. Some exhibitors will introduce entry
requirements for their various positions, while cpjobs.com, JobsDB
and Recruit will provide career-counselling services for students
interested in the ICT industry.
In 2016, total exports of IT equipment (computer & parts)
reached HK$365.1 billion. Many markets recorded satisfactory
performance, including the US, Japan, the Netherlands and the
Philippines.
Details of the two fairs:
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) / International ICT
Expo
- Date: 13-16 April 2017 (Thursday to Sunday)
- Time:
13-15 April 9:30am to 6:30pm
16 April 9:30am to 5:00pm (ICT Expo open to tertiary students)
- Venue:
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Website: http://hkelectronicsfairse.hktdc.com/ ,
www.hktdc.com/ictexpo/
- Media Registration:
Press registration counter: Hall 1E Concourse, Harbour Road
Entrance, HKCEC
Media & Webcast Centre: Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC
Photo download: http://bit.ly/2p9icf4
Highlight Products and Solutions:
- Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition):
http://bit.ly/2nGrrn3
- International ICT Expo: http://bit.ly/2ou7xuk
- Startup zone exhibitors: http://bit.ly/2oZypUq
To view press releases in Chinese, please visit
http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc
About HKTDC
Established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council
(HKTDC) is a statutory body dedicated to creating opportunities for
Hong Kong's businesses. With more than 40 offices globally,
including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong
as a platform for doing business with China, Asia and the world.
With 50 years of experience, the HKTDC organises international
exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide
companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the
mainland and in international markets, while providing information
via trade publications, research reports and digital channels
including the media room. For more information, please visit:
www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Google+, Twitter @hktdc,
LinkedIn.
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Source: HKTDC
Contact:
HKTDC
Communication and Public Affairs Department
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
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