Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2008
23 October 2008
As soon as we got over our jetlag, we set off again to attend the biggest electronics fair in Asia and the second biggest in the world. The autumn 2008 edition of the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, which has an excellent track record stretching back 28 years, took place at the striking Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair is organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. From October 13-16 it brought together over 2500 exhibitors from 29 countries.
The Electronic Asia platform, which presented components, services and technology, was staged at the same time as the Electronics Fair, thus heightening synergy in the sector.
Hong Kong is a truly fascinating city, and ever since we first visited it to attend the Business of Design Week 2004 Lifestyle Asia almost 4 years ago, it has held a special attraction for us. Like a great many other visitors from all over the world, the main focus for us on this occasion was the great potential of the regions electronics industry. In the first four months of 2008, Hong Kong exported electronic products to the tune of $58.4 billion, 14% up on the same period last year. The dynamic energy of the Hong Kong Electronics Fair 2008 is a true reflection of the powerful contribution made by the electronics industry to the economy of the region.
The Hall of Fame at the Congress Centre presented the latest advances in design and technology from front-line brands on a spectacular stage. Other points of interest were to be found in the Digital World, Home Tech and Technology Exchange Zone sections. The Home Tech section, centred on home appliances, security and home automation products and electronic products for personal care, included presentations of some of the latest products created by ADN DESIGN.
Concurrently, the new Asia World-Expo building adjacent to Hong Kong airport was hosting Electronics & Components . Organised by Global Sources, an active platform for information on products and components suppliers, this event has grown to a size which far exceeded our initial expectations.
It was certainly an excellent opportunity to take an in-depth look at this fascinating, dynamic sector of industry.
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