Food Expo kicks off on Thursday, media preview tomorrow
Concurrent events showcase beauty products, homewares
and teas from around the world
13 August 2024 - The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) invites media for a special preview of its five August fairs – HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo, HKTDC Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair – at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) tomorrow.
The events will officially open on 15 August, along with the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM) which will be held on 15-16 August. The Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association is co-organising ICMCM with the HKTDC and 10 scientific research institutions.
During the media preview, a curated selection of speciality food and beverages from the Food Expo will be showcased, including Spanish suckling pig, Thai green curry, Japanese soy sauce, ready-to-eat Korean vermicelli and more.
Media are welcome to explore other featured products at the other four events.
Media Preview
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Date: |
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 |
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Time: |
3:00 pm, media registration starts at 2:45pm |
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Venue: |
HKTDC Media Centre, G/F, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai |
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Speakers: |
Eddie Lee, Associate Director, Marketing, HKTDC |
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Samuel Cheng, Associate Director, Business Development, HKTDC |
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Language: |
Cantonese, questions in English and Putonghua are welcome |
Opening Ceremony: International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products
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Date: |
Thursday, 15 August |
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Time: |
9am – Tea Ceremony |
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9:30am – Opening Ceremony |
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Venue: |
Meeting Room N101B, HKCEC |
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Guest of Honour: |
David Lam Tzit-yuen, Member of the Legislative Council, |
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Functional Constituency – Medical and Health Services |
Joint Opening Ceremony of the HKTDC Food Expo, Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair, Home Delights Expo and Beauty & Wellness Expo
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Date: |
Thursday, 15 August |
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Time: |
10:00am – Guest Networking |
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10:30am – Opening Ceremony |
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Venue: |
Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC |
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Guest of Honour: |
Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong SAR |
Opening dates and times of the exhibitions:
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HKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair Open to trade buyers only: 15-16 August Open to trade buyers and public: 17 August
HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 15-19 August
International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products 15-16 August |
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Time |
HKTDC Food Expo PRO, Hong Kong International Tea Fair 15-16 August: 10:00am to 6:00pm 17 August: 10:00am to 5:00pm
HKTDC Food Expo, HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, HKTDC Home Delights Expo 15-18 August: 10:00am to 10:00pm 19 August: 10:00am to 6:00pm
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Venue |
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai
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Admission |
*1-14 August: HK$36 per person 15-19 August: HK$40 per person Tickets are available for pre-sale at all 7-Eleven and Circle K convenience stores for HK$36 each.
Remarks: Holders of 17 August single ticket & combo ticket can visit Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair
Note: Persons with disabilities need to present a Registration Card for Persons with Disabilities issued by the Labour and Welfare Bureau (pay directly by AlipayHK, Alipay or Octopus card for admission at the hall entrances only)
Note: Tourists need to present valid travel documents at the fairground to purchase tickets.
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Tickets |
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HKTDC Food Expo PRO
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HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair
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HKTDC Food Expo
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HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo
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HKTDC Home Delights Expo
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The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM)
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August Happy Buy website |
Notes:
- Media representatives should present their business cards and press cards at the Press Registration Counter (Hall 1D Concourse) or the HKTDC Media Centre (G/F, HKCEC, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai) to collect their press pass.
- A press area will be set up at the Special Stage for the Opening Ceremony (Expo Drive Entrance). The organiser recommends photojournalists use telephotographic lens for shooting.
- Please note: Due to the large number of media friends, each radio channel/television station is kindly requested to assign up to four representatives and each online media up to two representatives to attend each event.
- All events are by invitation.
Media Enquiries
Ogilvy Public Relations:
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Cynthia Sit |
Tel: (852) 9425 4547 |
Email: cynthia.sit@ogilvy.com |
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Leanne Pok |
Tel: (852) 9379 9694 |
Email: leanne.pok@ogilvy.com |
HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:
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Frankie Leung |
Tel: (852) 2584 4298 |
Email: frankie.cy.leung@hktdc.org |
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Clayton Lauw |
Tel: (852) 2584 4472 |
Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org |
Media Room: http://mediaroom.hktdc.com