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InnoEX, Electronics Fair return tomorrow
Some 3,000 exhibitors from around the globe attend, highlighting Hong Kong's I&T advantages; media tour showcases featured exhibits
12 April 2024 - The second edition of InnoEX, co-organised by Innovation Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will return from 13 to 16 April (Saturday to Tuesday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, together with the 20th HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition). The two tech fairs will bring together some 3,000 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions to showcase cutting-edge innovative technology products and solutions and use Hong Kong’s international trade centre status to promote the application of innovation and technology (I&T) achievements. Guests from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas will share insights through conferences, thematic activities and seminars, enhancing the I&T industry chain while highlighting Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub.
Under the theme Innovations for A Smarter World, the second edition of InnoEX brings next-generation smart solutions and disruptive innovative technologies to promote the progress of innovation and technology and drive high-quality economic and social development. This year, InnoEX attracts exhibitors from 13 countries and regions, double last year’s number. The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, established by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) will showcase more than 100 technology solutions closely related to people’s daily lives. The HKSAR Government’s Innovation and Technology Commission will return to demonstrate I&T achievements under InnoHK. The pavilion from France, So French So Innovative, will feature renowned cutting-edge companies such as STMicroelectronics, Veolia, Thales and Dragages while the Canadian Consulate General will also set up a pavilion. The pavilions from Mainland China are also strong. The exhibitors, from 16 provinces and cities, are nearly double last year’s number.
InnoEX will also host conferences and seminars. At an ASEAN Roundtable on InnoEX’s opening day (13 April), government representatives from Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and other countries and regions will share their experiences in developing smart cities. Speakers from the So French So Innovative pavilion, the OGCIO, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization and different I&T companies have been invited to delve into the latest industry trends. The Hong Kong Alumni Association of Beijing Universities will also launch the Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference, gathering top-notch talents and renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize-winning scholars, to discuss important topics in big data, AI, quantum computing, biology and new materials.
The HKTDC is launching Exhibitors Meet Talents at this year’s InnoEX and Electronics Fair. Job seekers can attend the event on the second day (14 April) and engage with actively recruiting exhibitors to apply for desired positions. Representatives from the Hong Kong Top Talent Services Association, major recruitment platform Jobsdb and Cyberport will share insights on entering Hong Kong’s I&T sector at multiple seminars.
Entering its 20th edition, the HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) adopts the theme World’s Leading Electronics Marketplace. The exhibition features three thematic zones – Hall of Fame, Startup Zone and Tech Hall, showcasing innovative electronics products and technological solutions from renowned international brands and innovative technology companies. This year, the Electronics Fair has added an Energy Storage Zone, and EV industry leader Tesla will showcase environmentally friendly electric vehicles. Innovation companies specialising in game development, extended reality and AI will also bring electronic sports and interactive gaming experiences. Fair activities will include the Tech Trends Symposium on the third day (15 April), discussing The Future of Spatial Computing & Generative AI. Industry experts will be invited to analyse the latest developments in related technologies and equipment, as well as real-life application cases.
During a media tour on the opening day (13 April, tomorrow), exhibitors will introduce technology solutions and products. We cordially invite you and/or your representatives to join the tour, InnoEX, Electronics Fair and other highlighted activities. Details are as follows:
Media tour
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Date: |
13 April 2024 (Saturday) |
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Time: |
11:45am (media registration starts at 11:30am) |
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Meeting venue: |
HKTDC Media Centre, Ground Level, HKCEC |
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Language: |
Cantonese (questions in English and Putonghua are welcome) |
OGCIO has lined up some exhibits especially for the media tour, including:
- Improving communication through AI-generated sign language
- AI Environmental Air Nuisance Investigation Robot Dog#*
- Smart K9 Management System*
- Mobile Hydroponic Cultivation System#*
- Braille Learning App*
- Digital Herbarium for Chinese Medicines*
#Have physical exhibits available
*With on-site interaction / experience
InnoEX
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Date: |
13-16 April 2024 (Saturday to Tuesday) |
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Time: |
9:30am – 6:30pm (13-15 April) 9:30am – 5pm (16 April) |
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Venue: |
Hall 3B-E, HKCEC |
Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
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Date: |
13-16 April 2024 (Saturday to Tuesday) |
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Time: |
9:30am – 6:30pm (13-15 April) 9:30am – 5pm (16 April) |
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Venue: |
Hall 1A-E,3E-G, 5B-G, HKCEC |
Highlights of InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair
(Spring Edition)
Details: https://www.hktdc.com/event/innoex/en/programme
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkelectronicsfairse/en/programme
Hong Kong/Shanghai Data Co-operation - Data Flow: Ecology x Compliance x Scenario
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Date: |
13 April 2024 (Saturday) |
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Time: |
12:15pm – 2:15pm |
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Venue: |
The Stage, Hall 3C, HKCEC |
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Language: |
Cantonese and Putonghua (simultaneous interpretation to English) |
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Speakers:
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Opening Ceremony of the Inaugural Hong Kong World Youth Science Conference and 2024 Hong Kong Nobel Forum
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Date: |
13 April 2024 (Saturday) |
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Time: |
2pm – 6:50pm |
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Venue: |
Meeting Room N201, HKCEC |
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Language: |
Putonghua and English |
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Speakers: |
Prof Edvard I. Moser, Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine in 2014 Prof Andre Geim, Nobel laureate in Physics in 2010 |
Meet the Giants: The Nexus of Innovation through R&D
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Date: |
13 April 2024 (Saturday) |
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Time: |
2:30pm – 3:30pm |
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Venue: |
The Stage, Hall 3C, HKCEC |
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Language: |
English (With Simultaneous Interpretation in Putonghua) |
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Speakers: |
Dr Gloria Yao, Director, Project Development, The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Dr CH Cheng, Director of Research and Technology Development, Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre Dr Ellie Fu, Associate Director of Research & Development (Electronics), NAMI Martin Ma, Head of Technology and Commercialisation, APAS R&D Centre |
Exhibitors Meet Talents
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Date: |
14 April 2024 (Sunday) |
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Time: |
3:30pm – 5pm |
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Venue: |
InnoHall, Hall 3B, HKCEC |
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Language: |
English, Putonghua & Cantonese (Simultaneous interpretation service will be provided) |
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Speakers: |
Bill Lee, Managing Director, Jobsdb Hong Kong Ken Liu, Founding Director, Hong Kong Top Talent Services Association Ricky Choi, Senior Manager – Smart Living, Cyberport Tommie Lo, Founder and CEO, Preface Terrance Lok, CEO, TechJobAsia |
Tech Trends Symposium: The Future of Spatial Computing & Generative AI
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Date: |
15 April 2024 (Monday) |
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Time: |
10:30am – 12nn |
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Venue: |
InnoHall, Hall 3B, HKCEC |
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Language: |
English, Putonghua & Cantonese (Simultaneous interpretation service will be provided) |
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Speakers: |
Joseph Lin, General Manager of VIVERSE, HTC VIVE Kenny Chan, Chief Director, Innovative Mind, Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute Prof Xiaojuan Qi, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Hong Kong Dr Leith Chan, Director & Founder, VOTANIC |
So French So Innovative: Sustainable Progress French Innovation as a Driving Force
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Date: |
15 April 2024 (Monday) |
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Time: |
2pm – 7pm |
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Venue: |
InnoHall, Hall 3B, HKCEC |
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Language: |
English |
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Speakers: |
Tony Wong, Government Chief Information Officer, HKSAR Gérard Wolf, International Sustainable City Federator, French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Christile Drulhe, Consul General, France in Hong Kong and Macao Georgina Chu, Chief Corporate Development Officer, Cyberport Laurent Tricheur, APAC Head of Application, STMicroelectronics Thierry Weulersse, CEO China, Thales Laurent Pelletier, Hong Kong & Macao CEO, Veolia Etienne Fayette, Head of Digital, Innovation and Transformation, Dragages Hong Kong John Liu, Head of Digital Service, Schneider Electric Hong Kong |
InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)
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Date |
Opening hours |
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13-15 April (Saturday to Monday) |
9:30am-6:30pm |
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16 April (Tuesday) |
9:30am-5pm |
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Venue |
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Hall 1A-E, 3B-G, 5B-E, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai |
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Press Registration & Media Centre |
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Media representatives can register at the entrance of HKCEC Hall 1C Concourse, or at the HKTDC Media Centre (G/F, Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC) by presenting a business card or media identification |
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Websites
- InnoEX: https://innoex.hktdc.com
- Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition): https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkelectronicsfairse/en
Media enquiries
Yuan Tung Financial Relations:
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Anson Wong |
Tel: (852) 3428 3413 |
Email: awong@yuantung.com.hk |
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Salina Cheng |
Tel: (852) 3428 2362 |
Email: salcheng@yuantung.com.hk |
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Hing-fung Wong |
Tel: (852) 3428 3122 |
Email: hfwong@yuantung.com.hk |
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
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Clayton Lauw |
Tel: (852) 2584 4472 |
Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org |
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Phyllis Tsang |
Tel: (852) 2584 4288 |
Email: phyllis.km.tsang@hktdc.org |