To Assignment Editor:
Get ready for the 2025 premiere flagship trade shows
Toys & Games, Baby Products, Stationery & School Supplies fairs grand opening tomorrow
5 January 2025 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) kicks off 2025 with the 51st HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair and 16th HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair, along with the 23rd Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair, co-organised with Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., and held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 6 to 9 January 2025. Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, will be Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony.
Themed “New Play for All”, the three fairs will feature more than 2,500 exhibitors from 34 countries and regions, including diverse group pavilions from local, Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea and Europe. More than 200 buying missions from over 40 countries and regions have been invited to source at the fair.
The Asia flagship Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair offers several themed zones for easy sourcing. There are significant increases in the space of two major zones, the Electronic and Remote Control Toys zone is increased by more than 40%, while the Educational Toys & Games zone is increased by 7%. The Green Toys zone will showcase innovative eco-products while “Green Leaf” labels will help to facilitate buying. The Toys Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and FHKI Group 19 (Hong Kong Toys Council) will present the first ESG pavilion, to showcase several toys incorporating Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) elements, including products made entirely from eco-friendly or recycled materials.
Toys & Games Fair meets the needs of different age groups. Kidult World presents collectible toys, models, figurines and more especially for adults who are still young at heart. The Smart-Tech Toys and Games zone brings together technology toys and games controlled via apps, incorporating virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality (MR) technologies.
The Toys and Games Fair comes with an impressive lineup of group pavilions, including delegations from Mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea, and "World of Toys" established by Spielwarenmesse eG, which brings together selected European exhibitors. The Hong Kong Brand Toy Association (HKBTA) pavilion once again promotes local innovative industries and branded toys to international buyers at the toy fair.
The Brand Name Gallery at Toys & Games Fair and Baby Products Fair gathers more than 380 renowned brands of toys and baby products, facilitating buyers in purchasing the latest designs and high-quality products from major brands.
The Baby Products Fair gathers diverse baby products and sees several group pavilions returning, including the Korean Pavilion, and the Hong Kong Children, Babies, Maternity Industries Association pavilion. The Selection of Europe pavilion, which made its debut last year, features the Baby Products Industry Association from the United Kingdom, participating in the fair for the first time to bring in more quality European baby items. The brand-new Zhejiang Zhili pavilion presents high-quality infant and children's clothing.
Co-organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair organisers will continue to cooperate with renowned industry associations in different regions, including China Stationery and Sporting Goods Association, Malaysia Stationery Importers And Exporters Association and The Federation of Stationers And Booksellers Association of Malaysia.
On 7 January, the second day of fair, the Asian Toys and Games Forum will be held. Themed Fostering Social Responsibility in the Toy Industry this year, international toy and game experts will discuss the industry’s evolving role in healthcare and wellness, its positive social impact and active ageing. More seminars will discuss toy safety and regulations, sustainability and gender perspectives and inclusivity in toys. The fairs will also host various events covering trends in green toy and baby product, latest toy safety regulations toy compliance, and testing and certification.
We invite you or your representative to attend the following events:
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Opening Ceremony |
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Date: |
Monday, 6 January 2025 |
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Time: |
10:30am-10:50am |
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Venue: |
the STAGE, Grand Foyer, L3, HKCEC |
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Guest of Honour: |
Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, HKSAR Government |
Asian Toys and Games Forum 2025
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Date |
Tuesday, 7 January 2025 |
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Time |
2:30pm-4:30pm |
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Venue |
ToysTHEATRE, Convention Hall, L1, HKCEC |
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Speakers |
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Panel Discussion Moderator |
Terrence Hui, Executive Committee Member, FHKI Group 19 (Hong Kong Toys Council); CEO, Yick Shun Electronic Toys Manufactory Ltd |
Toy Safety & Regulations Updates
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Date |
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 |
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Time |
11:00am-12:45pm |
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Venue |
ToysTHEATRE, Convention Hall, L1, HKCEC |
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Speakers |
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Details of the fairs:
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Date |
Monday 6 to Thursday 9 January 2025 |
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Time |
6-8 January 9:30am – 6:30pm 9 January 9:30am – 5:00pm |
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Address |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: Convention Hall, Halls 1A-E, 3B-E, 5B-E and 5G Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: Grand Hall, Halls 3B-E, 3F-G and 5F Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: Hall 5B |
Media registration
Members of the press interested in covering the events can register on-site at the Media Registration Counter (opposite the entrance of Hall 1D) or the HKTDC Media Centre (Expo Drive Entrance, Ground Floor, New Wing, HKCEC) with their business cards and press cards.
Some of this year’s products include:
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NASA Perseverance Space Rover: AI and RC controlled (Booth: 1C-F33) |
Dynamie Pixel Piano: Ignite child’s imagination through rich colours and wooden feeling pixel screen (Booth: 1E-C02)
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Wheat Straw DIY Ball Track Building Blocks: Made from Eco-Friendly Wheat Straw Materials (Booth: 1C-D02) |
Squirt Camera: Squirt Water Toys are made from biodegradable plastic, with 360 nozzle squirt in any direction (Booth: 1C-D38) |
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Playrama Montessori Kids Play Sofa: Crafted from high-quality jumbo corduroy, the sofa provides exceptional comfort and durability. Kids can effortlessly transform it to a playful fort (Booth: 3F-G04) |
Baby Pilllow: The skin-friendly, super absorbent, wonderful soft pillow is covered by either bamboo fabric or organic cotton, and does not contain chlorine dyes, perfume or alcohol, and is ideal for babies with sensitive skin (Booth: 3F-C09) |
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Fleur Blanc & Fleur Cream Baby Shoes: Designed for the baby’s first steps using soft and elastic TPE rubber which is 100% recyclable, combined with the ‘Double Injection’ technology to enhance breathability (Booth: 3CON-156) |
Anivia stroller: Weighing just under 6lbs, light and safe, the compact design can be folded into a pram carrycot for newborns or a pushchair, can also be used with a baby car seat (Booth: 5F-E01) |
Websites
HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: hktoyfair.hktdc.com
Events in Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hktoyfair/en/intelligence-hub
HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: hkbabyfair.hktdc.com
Events in Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkbabyfair/en/intelligence-hub
Hong Kong International Stationery& School Supplies Fair: hkstationeryfair.com
Events in Hong Kong International Stationery& School Supplies Fair: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkstationeryfair/en/intelligence-hub
HKTDC Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com
Media enquiries
HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
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Sharon Ha |
Tel: (852) 2584 4575 |
Email: sharon.mt.ha@hktdc.org |
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Jane Cheung |
Tel: (852) 2584 4137 |
Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org |