The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) 2008 lasted for four days from Oct, 13th to Oct, 16th was held at two venues—the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) and the Hong Kong Exhibition Center.
This event was organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). The latest products and technologies were displayed through 3,800 booths belonging to more than 2,600 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions.
Besides China and South Korea, new exhibitors including those from Canada, the Czech Republic, France and the United Arab Emirates presented their products at the show.
This was the first time the exhibition expanding to occupy the Hong Kong Exhibition Center in the China Resources Building adjacent to HKCEC, that will include the debut of a special sector — the In-Vehicle Electronics & GPS Zone which was developed in response to the rapid growth in the industry sector and showcases the latest products from about 60 exhibitors that make auto equipment ranging from car entertainment, parking sensors, security devices, Bluetooth products and GPS units.
This year, the fair again had zones such as the popular Hall of Fame, featuring branded goods and stylish electronic products, Digital World, Home Tech for home appliances, home security products and personal care electronics, and the Technology Exchange Zone featuring breakthrough concepts and prototypes from Hong Kong research institutes, universities and tech incubator companies.
The Autumn Edition Exhibits included audiovisual products, electronic accessories, home appliances, multimedia and electronic gaming, security products, telecommunications and more.
The Product Demo and Launch Pad in the section at the fair were used to help exhibitors introduce their latest products and services.
During the fair in 2007, there were more than 58,000 buyers from 160 countries and regions. The organizers said that the fair was servicing as a sourcing platform and an information exchange forum as well as a showcase for new products this year.
According to Wes Hsu, director and vice-president of Airlux Electrical Co Ltd from Chinese Taiwan, which was one of the exhibitors at last year’s fair, the fair was a perfect platform for releasing new designs, getting customer feedback and enhancing mutual communication. Other participants also considered the fair as an important industry event with manifold business opportunities.
Terry Stone, general manager of Tempo (Aust) Pty Ltd, Australia, who had participated in the fair for six times said during the last year’s event that the fair seemed to be growing every year.
A concurrent event is electronicAsia, the region’s leading trade event for all kinds of components, assemblies, electronic production and display technologies, and which also includes the special World of Display Technology themed zone.
In the 12th edition of electronicAsia, it attracts over 560 exhibitors and 700 booths from 17 countries and regions and is a valuable accompaniment to the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition).
Hong Kong has been a leading light in electronics business and its sales of electronic products continue to soar. The two world-class events will bring more than 3,100 exhibitors and 4,500 quality booths.
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