Power Surge

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, has long been one of the HKCEC's premier events. The largest electronics fair in Asia and the third largest worldwide, attendance has been steadily increasing annually, until last year the HKCEC reached capacity in hosting this event. In response, this year organisers spun off companion event the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair to allow more room for the Hong Kong Electronics Fair to expand. And it looks like having been an astute move, if the figures for the most recent Hong Kong Electronics Fair are anything to go by. Running from 13 to 16 October 2003, this year's fair resulted in a 25% increase in orders over last year, and saw attendances rise yet again. In fact, the total of 48,291 buyers represented the highest number in the history of the Fair, with well over half of these buyers coming from outside Hong Kong. The Fair had a total of 1,950 exhibitors, sharing a combined exhibition area of over 49,000 square metres, both of which figures represented a rise over last year. Why is the Fair so popular? Because it brings together under one roof the very latest electronic goods and gadgets in a multitude of areas as diverse as audio and visual products, home appliances, electronic accessories, multimedia and electronic gaming, security products, telecommunication products, and office automation equipment. A vast resource in a booming and ever-changing industry, the Hong Kong Electronics Fair looks set to continue its success for many years to come.