IDT Expo, World SME Expo, Franchising Show Open Tomorrow
30 November 2016 – The HKTDC InnoDesignTech Expo, World SME Expo and Hong Kong International Franchising Show will open tomorrow (1 December) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The concurrent fairs, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will continue through 3 December, showcasing a wide range of innovative products and tailor-made support services for SMEs. A press preview was held today, offering media a first-hand look at some of the highlighted zones and products of the three fairs.
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InnoDesignTech Expo (IDT Expo) |
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“Urbanovation” [Booth number: 3E – Urbanovation Pavilion] Exceptional projects by top Hong Kong and international designers are on show in the Inspiration Hall. Under the theme “Urbanovation”, the Inspiration Hall will explore how design and innovation has become a key driving force for urban lifestyle and development. Under the categories of smart architecture, smart infrastructure, smart mobility and smart lifestyle, exhibits and interactive games showcase how creative solutions can overcome challenges in society |
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International Pavilion - Bali, Indonesia |
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Sun Mobile [Booth number: 1C-A02]
The all-new “AR & VR for Business Zone” gathers 10 leading Hong Kong creative media companies and demonstrates the latest technologies and relevant applications in the business setting. An AR & VR experience area enables visitors to try the technology first-hand and learn how it can be applied across different sectors
(Top) Sun Mobile showcases HoloLens - the latest headset display delivering holographic experiences in a whole new way, enabling users to experience a combination of the real world and the digital world at the same time. (Bottom) Touchy is a human camera (the person wearing the device) that can interact with others to take unique and fun images
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World SME Expo |
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Overseas Trade and Economic Cooperation Zones of China [Booth number: 1D-C11]
The “Belt and Road Zone” at the Expo’s Opportunities Hall has gathered more than 40 exhibitors showcasing business potential in 19 countries such as India, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. The Ministry of Commerce of the PRC and The Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association will introduce economic and trade cooperation zones and industrial parks in Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and Belarus that have been set up using mainland investment. Zhiming Fan, General Manager of PT Kawasan Industri Terpadu Indonesia China, said that Hong Kong companies take advantage of the industrial park in Indonesia to explore new business opportunities |
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Hong Kong International Franchising Show |
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CARLO RINO [Booth number: 1C-C22]
A listed company in Malaysia, CARLO RINO's main business is in fashion retail, specialising in women’s handbags, shoes and accessories. The 30-year-old brand believes Hong Kong and China possess a good business environment for the franchising market, and would like to find business partners through the Hong Kong International Franchising Show |
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Coerver Franchising Asia Pacific (Coerver Coaching) [Booth number: 1C-B30]
Launched more than 30 years ago, Coerver Coaching is a football (soccer) skills teaching method suited for all ages and of all abilities. The brand has expanded to 40 countries through franchising and is endorsed by the top federations, associations and experts of the game, club teams and corporations such as Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Newcastle United, French Football Federation and Chinese Football Association
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Media Enquiries: Please contact the HKTDC's Communication and Public Affairs Department:
Joe Kainz Tel: (852) 2584 4216 Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
To view press releases in Chinese, please visit http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/tc
About the HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The HKTDC is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and services providers. 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 and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in overseas 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.