Hong Kong continues to solidify its status as Asia’s premier trade fair capital, attracting business professionals from around the globe for vital trade activities. This year, The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo in October 2024. Under the theme “Light and Life,” the fairs will display a variety of lighting products and solutions, unveiling futuristic trends. Further, these twin lighting fairs will feature over 3,000 exhibitors from across the globe, forming the World’s leading lighting marketplace.
26th edition of the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair
The autumn edition of the prestigious lighting fair shall be held from October 27 to 30, 2024 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Also, the “Connected Lighting” zone, which made its debut last year at the Autumn Lighting Fair will feature a new premium brand area dedicated to showcasing fancy and elegant lighting designs, innovations, and solutions. Multi-national brands including DALI Alliance, Japan Display Inc., LEDiL, Signify, Tridonic, TUYA, and Valta, etc. will also be exhibiting with their innovative creations in the Grand Hall on Level 3.
Connected wooden lamp by Valta
LumiFree light distribution control device
lichtMONITOR lighting management system by Tridonic
Zones at the event
- Hall of Aurora: It has consistently been one of the most popular destinations for buyers at the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair due to its impressive selection of exceptional lighting products from around the world.
- Commercial Lighting: This zone presents premium commercial lighting products designed to meet the diverse needs of buyers across various industries, addressing the distinct lighting needs of commercial spaces.
- LED Essentials: It features a diverse collection of lighting accessories and components.
- LED Lighting: This zone highlights the most recent and trendiest eco-friendly lighting designs available in the market.
- Residential Lighting: It displays a stunning array of functional and decorative household lamps from around the globe, creating a captivating lighting spectacle.
9th edition of the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo
This prestigious event shall be held from October 29 to November 1 at AsiaWorld-Expo this year. Further, the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo serves as a comprehensive one-stop sourcing platform, showcasing a diverse range of commercial and industrial lighting solutions for shaping a smart city. Further, the ” Smart Pole and Solution “ zone will spotlight the latest advancements in smart pole technology and solutions, demonstrating how these innovations can optimize energy efficiency and enhance user experience in urban environments. Moreover, the “Horticultural Lighting” zone will feature a range of new products, including superior plant lighting technology and a selection of lighting fixtures ideal for outdoor parks and domestic gardens.
Smart lighting pole by Mason Opto Co. Ltd
Solar and electricity hybrid street light by Zhongshan Amo technology
40000 Lumens rechargeable light tower by Luxgend Electronics Co., Ltd
There is also a “Technical & Professional Lighting” zone that goes beyond offering various lighting fixtures tailored for professional settings such as warehouses and production facilities. Lastly, the “Outdoor and Public Lighting” zone continues to highlight lamps designed for outdoor public spaces and advertising purposes.
Updated trends through program activities
In conjunction with the “Connected Lighting” zone, the STAGE will also conduct the debut Innovative Lighting Design Forum and Connected Lighting Forum, featuring top designers and industry experts to share the market trends and latest lighting solution applications across various regions and industries. During the fair period, a variety of activities such as seminars on sustainable development and testing and certification, exciting lighting product launches, and networking events shall also take place. These activities will allow participants to grasp the latest technological information and innovative developments in the industry and chat with buyers from around the world to expand their business network.
At AsiaWorld-Expo, experts will conduct three seminars to emphasize the lighting design trends for mega events, public spaces, and smart light applications. The featured seminars include “Spotlighting on Architainment Lighting”, “Smart Light Transformation of ASEAN Cities”, and “Green Lighting for the Greens”. These sessions will offer valuable opportunities for attendees to learn about the market outlook and obtain unique insights from industry leaders. These twin fairs shall serve as a platform for organizers to hold a series of events, including a networking reception, exhibitor forums, and buyer forums, that foster meaningful discussions on the latest developments in the lighting industry among guests and enhance the potential for future collaboration.
Speakers include Henry Chan, Associate Director, East Asia Acoustics, Audiovisual, Theatre & Lighting Consulting from Arup; Shunichi Ikeda, Senior Director from Lighting Planners Associates; Ruby Bottin, Studio Leader from Firefly Point of View; Eugenia Cheng, Founder & Principal from Lightorigin Studio; Amber Wang, Vice President, Guangdong Rongwen Technology Group; Jason Chun Shing Pun, Principal Lecturer, Department of Physics from The University of Hong Kong and many more esteemed dignitaries.
Providing buyers with a smooth sourcing experience
The events at these twin lighting fairs will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, enhanced by the “Click2Match” online smart business matching platform, available from October 20 to November 8. Furthermore, “Scan2Match” will also be available at the fairs, as a feature designed to bridge offline and online interactions. With the HKTDC Marketplace App, buyers can scan dedicated QR codes from exhibitors to bookmark their favourites, access product information, view electronic floor plans, and engage in conversations with exhibitors even after the fair, allowing them to continue their sourcing journey seamlessly.
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