{"id":20800,"date":"2026-08-28T11:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T07:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pardaisnewsdigital.com\/?p=20800"},"modified":"2026-08-28T11:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T07:03:35","slug":"hktdc-to-create-boundless-business-opportunities-with-four-major-fairs-in-october-2026-strengthening-bilateral-trade-between-hong-kong-and-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pardaisnewsdigital.com\/?p=20800","title":{"rendered":"HKTDC to Create Boundless Business Opportunities with Four Major Fairs in October 2026, Strengthening bilateral trade between  Hong Kong and the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai,\u00a0 Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)<br \/>\nhave enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services<br \/>\nover the years. Adding to the Hong Kong\u2019s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade<br \/>\nDevelopment Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form<br \/>\npartnerships to develop business for corporations.<br \/>\nMr Daniel Lam, Regional Director, Middle East &amp;amp; Africa, HKTDC announced here<br \/>\ntoday that five international trade fairs will be held this autumn in Hong Kong, which<br \/>\nwill offer ideal platforms for traders and suppliers from the UAE to expand their<br \/>\nbusinesses into new markets. These fairs are:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) (13-16 October 2026)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 electronicAsia (13-16 October 2026)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) (27-30 October<br \/>\n2026)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo 2025 (26-29 October<br \/>\n2026)<br \/>\n\uf0b7 ECO Expo Asia (26-29 October 2026)<\/p>\n<p>The UAE is Hong Kong&amp;#39;s 12 th largest trading partner. In 2025, the total trade value<br \/>\nbetween the two places reached over USD 17.4 billion. In which, the UAE was Hong<br \/>\nKong\u2019s 6 th major export market with a total export value of over USD 12.8 billion<br \/>\nand 17 th largest import source with an import value of over USD 4.6 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Portfolio of the Autumn Tech Fairs<br \/>\nElectronics Fair (Autumn Edition):<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.hktdc.com\/event\/hkelectronicsfairae\/en<br \/>\nelectronicAsia:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.hktdc.com\/event\/electronicasia\/en<br \/>\n13 \u2013 16 October2026 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre<br \/>\n6 \u2013 23 October 2026 Click2Match (Online)<br \/>\nThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two prominent<br \/>\nexhibitions from 13-16 October in Hong Kong\u00a0 \u2014 the\u202fHong Kong Electronics Fair<br \/>\n(Autumn Edition) \u202fand\u202felectronicAsia\u202f, jointly organized by HKTDC and MMI Asia<br \/>\nPte Ltd.<br \/>\nThe fairs will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre<br \/>\n(HKCEC),\u202fshowcasing\u202fthe latest consumer electronics, smart products, electronic<br \/>\ncomponents and innovative technology solutions. Last year, the fairs brought more<br \/>\nthan 3,200 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions and attracted nearly 60,000<br \/>\nindustry buyers from 142 countries and regions, who visited to source the latest<br \/>\nproducts and explore new business opportunities.<br \/>\nEntering its 46 th \u202fedition, the Electronics Fair continues to serve as a premier global<br \/>\nplatform connecting the international electronics industry,<br \/>\nshowcasing\u202fgroundbreaking products and innovative solutions that align with latest<br \/>\ntech trends.<br \/>\nThis year\u2019s fair will spotlight three key themes:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 AI and Robotics:\u202fBring together the latest advancements and applications in<br \/>\nAI, robotics and intelligent automation, showcasing how emerging<br \/>\ntechnologies are driving industrial transformation and reshaping the future of<br \/>\nwork and everyday life. The fair will also feature the dedicated \u201cRoboPark\u201d<br \/>\nzone, where diverse application scenarios and live demonstrations highlight<br \/>\nhow robotics are being incorporated into industrial manufacturing, commercial<br \/>\nservices and daily life, unlocking limitless possibilities for a smarter future.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Smart Wellness: Showcasing a wide range of digital health devices, smart<br \/>\nwearables, personal care technologies, elderly-care solutions and wellness &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>focused electronic products, this theme reflects the growing demand for<br \/>\ntechnology-enabled health management and enhanced quality of life.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 NEXTEntertainment: Focusing on the future of the digital entertainment, the<br \/>\nfair showcases immersive, interactive and intelligent entertainment<br \/>\nexperiences.\u00a0 Featuring XR technologies, smart gaming devices, digital<br \/>\ncontent creation tools, entertainment solutions and innovative consumer<br \/>\nelectronics to enhance entertainment experiences and empower digital<br \/>\ncontent creation.<br \/>\nVarious zones will be set up facilitating buyers in sourcing products. The highlighted<br \/>\nzones include:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Hall of Fame: A collection of electronic products from renowned global<br \/>\nbrands. The fair will continue to feature the \u201cRISE Avenue\u201d, highlighting<br \/>\nemerging brands and innovative products.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Future Industries Zone (NEW): Organised by the HKTDC and the Hong<br \/>\nKong Electronic Industries Association, and supported by the Innovation,<br \/>\nTechnology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the Hong Kong SAR Government,<br \/>\nthe Future Industries Zone showcases innovations across five key areas<br \/>\nincluding Future Computing, Future Manufacturing, Future Microelectronics,<br \/>\nFuture Ocean Economy &amp;amp; Quantum Computing, and Future Wellness, this<br \/>\nnew zone highlights the latest technological advancements shaping the future<br \/>\nof industries and smart cities.<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Startup Zone: Showcasing promising startups and emerging ideas. A curated<br \/>\nseries of start-up events will be held to foster connection, collaboration, and<br \/>\ngrowth.<br \/>\nelectronicAsia, held concurrently with the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn<br \/>\nEdition),\u00a0 focuses on various electronic components, parts, and related solutions.<br \/>\nDuring the fairs, a series of forums, conferences and seminar sessions will be<br \/>\norganized, where industry\u00a0 experts will\u202fshare\u202finsights on latest market trends and<br \/>\ntechnological developments while\u202fproviding valuable networking opportunities for<br \/>\nindustry professionals.\u00a0 In addition, startups will be able to showcase their innovative<br \/>\nideas through this platform, connect with potential investors\u202fand gain advice from<br \/>\nexperts to support their business growth and development.<br \/>\nIn 2025, the two fairs attracted\u00a0over 60,000 industry buyers from 142 countries and<br \/>\nregions.<br \/>\nHKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)<br \/>\n27 \u2013 30 October 2026<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.hktdc.com\/event\/hklightingfairae\/en<\/p>\n<p>HKTDC Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo<br \/>\n26 \u2013 29 October 2026<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.hktdc.com\/event\/hklightingfairae\/en<\/p>\n<p>Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Hong Kong<br \/>\nInternational Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and the Hong Kong International<br \/>\nOutdoor and Tech Light Expo will be held in late October. The Autumn Lighting<br \/>\nFair will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to<br \/>\n30 October, while the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo<br \/>\nfrom 26 to 29 October.<br \/>\nRenowned as two of the world&amp;#39;s premier lighting trade fairs, this year\u2019s twin lighting<br \/>\nfairs will be held under the theme \u201cBeyond Illumination\u201d. Bringing together some<br \/>\n3,000 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and regions, the fairs will showcase a<br \/>\ndiverse range of innovative lighting products and solutions that blend smart<br \/>\ntechnologies, sustainability and design craftsmanship.<br \/>\nRegister for FREE buyer badge: https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4hfpupfe<br \/>\nHong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) &#8211; HKCEC<br \/>\nA highlight zone of the 28th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn<br \/>\nEdition), the Hall of Connected Lighting makes a return this year with a line-up of<br \/>\nmore than 50 leading global brands, including local brands Dimon, TUYA Smart, and<br \/>\nViliya from Chinese Mainland, as well as international names such as Viso Systems<br \/>\nfrom Denmark, Casambi from Finland, Japan Display from Japan, Signify from the<br \/>\nNetherlands, LiteTrace from USA, and global major industry alliances.<br \/>\nExhibitors will showcase an array of award-winning designs, designer collaboration<br \/>\ncollections, and lighting solutions featured in world-class landmark projects.<br \/>\nCombined with diverse themed scenarios and immersive lighting installations,<br \/>\nvisitors will gain first-hand experience of the latest smart lighting products and<br \/>\nsolutions.<br \/>\nThis year&amp;#39;s new zone, LED Display Solutions will bring together industry-leading<br \/>\ndisplay technologies and creative applications, showcasing the latest high-definition<br \/>\nLED displays, transparent displays, flexible panels, and immersive visual systems<br \/>\nthat bring transformative visual effects to retail spaces, event experiences, and<br \/>\narchitectural projects.<br \/>\nAnother fair spotlight, the Hall of Aurora, will feature some 500 renowned brands,<br \/>\npresenting lighting fixtures and products that blend creativity, design aesthetics, and<br \/>\nsuperior craftsmanship. Exhibitors include local pioneers Prosperity Group and<br \/>\nProfiled Group, major players from Chinese Mainland such as Eaglerise, FSL,<br \/>\nLEEDARSON and Opple, as well as international brands like Lival from Finland,<br \/>\nCupower from Germany, and Beghelli from Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Other zones include:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 The Commercial Lighting zone will showcase a wide range of commercial<br \/>\nlighting products designed to meet the diverse needs of buyers across various<br \/>\nindustries, addressing the distinct lighting needs of retail, office, and other<br \/>\ncommercial spaces;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 The LED Essentials zone will feature a diverse collection of lighting<br \/>\naccessories and components;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 The LED Lighting zone will display a diverse range of LED light sources,<br \/>\nincluding LED tube, panel light, bulb etc., providing the fundamentals for<br \/>\nenergy-efficient solutions;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 The Residential Lighting zone will showcase an array of functional and<br \/>\ndecorative household lighting products;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 The Testing, Certification &amp;amp; Inspection zone with companies providing<br \/>\nprofessional light quality testing and certification services;<br \/>\n\uf0b7 The Trade Service &amp;amp; Publications zone with companies offering market<br \/>\nintelligence, industry publications, as well as business support services for the<br \/>\nlighting industry.<\/p>\n<p>Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo &#8211; Hall 6,8 @AsiaWorld-<br \/>\nExpo)<br \/>\nThe 11th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will be held<br \/>\nfrom 26 to 29 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, showcasing a comprehensive range of<br \/>\noutdoor, commercial and industrial lighting products and solutions to drive smart city<br \/>\ndevelopment. The expo will feature 3 thematic zones including: the Smart Pole and<br \/>\nSolution zone showcases technologies and integrated solutions to optimise energy<br \/>\nefficiency, improve urban management and elevate the quality of life for city<br \/>\nresidents; the Landscape and Architectural Lighting zone presents advanced<br \/>\nlighting solutions that enrich urban ambience while enhancing safety, functionality<br \/>\nand aesthetic appeal across public and commercial spaces; the Outdoor, Industrial<br \/>\nand Technical Lighting zone features a wide spectrum of professional-grade<br \/>\nlighting products designed for outdoor environments, industrial applications and<br \/>\ntechnical settings such as warehouses, factories and infrastructure projects.<br \/>\nA Rich Programme to Stay Ahead of Innovative High-End Design and the<br \/>\nLatest Market Trends<br \/>\nThe twin lighting fairs will collaborate with prestigious international lighting<br \/>\norganisations to feature a series of thematic seminars, product launches and<br \/>\nnetworking events. The Innovative Lighting Design Forum will take place on 27<br \/>\nOctober at the HKCEC under the theme \u201cTreasures of Light: Artistic Brilliance<br \/>\nBeyond Exhibitions\u201d. Award-winning lighting designers renowned for their work on<br \/>\nmuseums, exhibitions and art galleries will share the latest market trends with case<br \/>\nstudies. Featured speakers include Dr Yan Liu, Design Director, China, AT Design &amp;amp;<br \/>\nConsulting Co. Ltd. (Chinese Mainland), who has contributed to the lighting design of<br \/>\nthe Mus\u00e9e du Louvre, the Cit\u00e9 du Vin, the Palace Museum in Beijing, and the<\/p>\n<p>National Centre for the Performing Arts of China, among many other landmark<br \/>\nprojects; and Mr Adam Meredith, Lighting Designer, MEGS Lighting (Australia), who<br \/>\nled the lighting design of M+.<br \/>\nFollowing this is \u201cAward-Winning Illumination: Highlights from the IES<br \/>\nIllumination Awards\u201d, a new event co-organised with Illuminating Engineering<br \/>\nSociety (IES). Winners of one of the industry&amp;#39;s highest honours\u2014the &amp;quot;IES<br \/>\nIllumination Awards&amp;quot;\u2014will analyse the artistic and technological developments in<br \/>\ndifferent lighting design categories.<br \/>\nAnother debut event \u201cCircularity in Lighting Design\u201d will be co-organised with<br \/>\nWomen in Lighting (WIL) on 28 October. Influential female designers, including Ms<br \/>\nSophie O\u2019Rourke, Principal Lighting Designer, AECOM and Co-Founding Member of<br \/>\nthe Green Light Alliance (the United Kingdom); Mrs Pavlina Akritas, Founder, Akritas<br \/>\nLighting Design (the United Kingdom); Ms Yah Li Toh, Founder and Principal, Light<br \/>\nCollab (Singapore); Ms Jinkie de Jesus, Founder, Light Plan Inc. (the Philippines)<br \/>\nand more, will discuss relevant topics in detail. Another key event, the Connected<br \/>\nLighting Forum, co-organised with Shanghai Pudong Intelligent Lighting<br \/>\nAssociation (SILA), will be under the theme \u201cHealing Light for the Future:<br \/>\nIlluminating Emotional Well-being\u201d, discovering the development of intelligent and<br \/>\nhuman-centric lighting technologies in psychological wellness and sharing<br \/>\napplication cases of light healing and therapy.<br \/>\nIn addition, numerous exhibitor and buyer activities will be held at the AsiaWorld-<br \/>\nExpo, including a seminar on 27 October to explore how AI-driven outdoor lighting<br \/>\ntechnologies can be applied in smart cities.<br \/>\nProviding Buyers with a Seamless Sourcing Journey<br \/>\nThe events will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, enhanced by the<br \/>\nClick2Match online smart business matching platform, which will be available from<br \/>\n19 October to 6 November. Additionally, the Scan2Match feature in the HKTDC<br \/>\nMarketplace App will be accessible onsite for buyers to scan dedicated QR codes<br \/>\nfrom exhibitors to:<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Bookmark favorite booths and products<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Instantly access detailed product information<br \/>\n\uf0b7 View interactive electronic floor plans<br \/>\n\uf0b7 Continue conversations with exhibitors after the fair<br \/>\nThe seamless experience ensures a smoother, more connected sourcing<br \/>\njourney\u2014before, during, and after the fair.<\/p>\n<p>ECO Expo Asia<br \/>\n26 \u2013 29 October 2026<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/www.hktdc.com\/event\/ecoexpoasia\/en<br \/>\nThe 21st edition of Eco Expo Asia is set to return to AsiaWorld-Expo from 26 \u2013 29<br \/>\nOctober 2026, anchoring the city as a leading platform for international<br \/>\nenvironmental development. Aligning with major global green trends, the fair will<br \/>\nfeature a range of specialised product zones showcasing exhibitors across key<br \/>\nsectors such as new energy and energy efficiency, air quality, water treatment and<br \/>\nquality management, circular economy and waste management, green building<br \/>\ntechnology and services, green finance and ESG-related services, green and smart<br \/>\nmobility, eco-friendly products and start-up zone.<br \/>\nBuilding on strong international presence with support from governments<br \/>\nWith strong support from various government authorities and industry associations<br \/>\nfrom the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and abroad, the fair provides extensive B2G,<br \/>\nB2B and B2C interactions. It is also well positioned to advance sustainability goals<br \/>\nand drive commercial growth across the green supply chain. Building on the success<br \/>\nof last year\u2019s event, which attracted around 340 exhibitors, over 11,000 buyers from<br \/>\n118 countries and regions, 17 group delegations, and roughly 200 key officials from<br \/>\naround the world, the Eco Expo Asia 2026 is set to bring even greater opportunities<br \/>\nfor the industry.<br \/>\nFostering sustainability through engaging dialogue and innovative solutions<br \/>\nIn addition to the fair, a variety of seminars, forums, product presentations, and<br \/>\nnetworking sessions are arranged to keep visitors updated about the latest market<br \/>\ndevelopments and to encourage meaningful partnerships. Renowned speakers,<br \/>\nindustry leaders, and government representatives come together to share their<br \/>\ninsights on a wide range of topics, creating a comprehensive platform for<br \/>\nenvironmental protection businesses.<br \/>\nThe annual Eco Asia Conference takes place alongside Eco Expo Asia, bringing<br \/>\ntogether industry experts and government representatives from across Asia. They<br \/>\nexchange invaluable insights regarding the latest policies and practices in their<br \/>\nregion, while also discussing various global environmental challenges and<br \/>\nopportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai,\u00a0 Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have enjoyed robust bilateral trade relations on a range of products and services over the years. Adding to the Hong Kong\u2019s business advantages, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) gathers the latest market intelligence and form partnerships to develop business for corporations. 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