Mega Show Part 1 (21-24 October 2007)

Full to overflowing

Mega Show Part 1 combines the 16th Hong Kong International Toys & Gifts Show and the 15th Asian Gifts Premium & Household Products Show into a single event that is indeed "mega" in scope, taking up the entire capacity of the HKCEC including its new Expo Drive Hall. Last year, for comparison, the same event featured around 5,300 exhibition stands and attracted massive crowds of over 61,000 buyers. This year's version, to be held from 21 to 24 October, is already sold out, with 3,500 exhibitors snapping up the valuable places for this, one of the world's greatest venues for toys, gifts, premium and houseware.

Organised by Kenfair International Holdings Ltd, Mega Show Part 1 is known as Asia's biggest fair of its kind, and attracts huge numbers of visitors from all around the world. For 2007, its record-breaking status is expected to continue, as buyers and sellers alike line up to participate. Offering an amazing range of toys (wind-up, blow-up, radio-controlled, battery-operated, die-cast, electronic to name only a few) and gifts (stationery, silverware, Christmas decorations, keychains, photo frames, hats, and so much more), Mega Show Part 1 is a true extravaganza of a fair!

For event information, please visit: www.kenfair.com.

Rail Solutions Asia 2007 (19-21 September 2007) Fast Track to Business

From 19 to 21 September, the HKCEC will become Hong's Kong's most advanced railway terminus building, as it hosts Rail Solutions Asia 2007 from organiser TDH Exhibitions Ltd. This established fair with a track record is focused on the enormous and rapidly expanding Asian rail market, and will bring together most of the world's top railway suppliers. Products and services on display will include everything from track systems to multi-media advertising options, from electrical infrastructure to noise and vibration reduction strategies.

As one of the strongest railway markets in Asia for some time, Hong Kong was an obvious choice for hosting the exhibition according to organiser director Norman Johnson. "We aim to make this fair a one-stop solution for every product and information need," he says. "We have such a rich selection of suppliers exhibiting that we believe Rail Solutions Asia will offer something for everyone involved in the railways industry in Asia." The fair will also host the annual meeting of the Asian Rail Operators Association, ensuring that representatives from all the region's major rail systems are on site.

For more information, please visit www.tdhrail.com.

Hospitality Design Asia Exhibition & Conference 2007 (8-9 October 2007) A High Profile for the Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry is nothing if not dynamic and constantly evolving, so it benefits even more than most from regular exhibitions and conferences to keep its members abreast of new directions and trends. Hence the attraction of Hospitality Design Asia Exhibition & Conference 2007 (HD Asia), a combined exhibition and conference that this year will run at the HKCEC on 8 and 9 October. The event will bring together the whole gamut of designers, architects, hoteliers and restaurateurs — together with suppliers, manufacturers and purchasers — in an environment focused solely on promoting the value of superior design within the hospitality industry. It is expected to attract over 3,000 hospitality professionals from across the Asia Pacific region and from the US.

This is the third year HD Asia has been hosted at the Centre, and as usual the organiser Nielsen Business Media's Hospitality Design Group is making the most of the superb location and promises to have a bigger and better event. Combining a vibrant exhibition with a two-day conference programme led by many internationally renowned guest speakers and covering a surprising range of topics, HD Asia 2007 is lining up to be another cutting-edge event for the industry that looks certain to identify and shape industry trends for the year to come.

For event information, please visit www.hdasia.com.

Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (28-31 October 2007)

An Industry with a Real Shine

Electricity consumption may rise at the HKCEC from 28 to 31 October when it hosts the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair 2007. We're expecting another glittering occasion, as designers and manufacturers of light fittings and accessories set up their products in a blaze of glory! Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, this annual fair last year attracted around 1,300 exhibitors and over 25,000 buyers, making it one of the largest of its kind in Asia. The organiser expects further growth this year, as more emphasis is placed in the region on the importance of quality lighting in home, office and civic environments.

As usual, the fair will include special sections devoted to niche areas of the industry, such as the spectacular 'Crystal Indulgence Zone' which explores the luxury end of the lighting market; the "Green Lighting Zone', a popular section devoted to ways of achieving environmentally-friendly and energy-saving lighting solutions; and the Outdoor Lighting Section, containing everything from street lamps to garden lights.

For event details, please visit www.hklightingfair.com.

Game Time International (GTI) Asia Hong Kong Expo 2007 (7-9 November 2007) Playing the game internationally

The Taiwan Game Time International (GTI) Expo has traditionally been an important event for anyone involved in the amusement and gaming machine industry. Now, in a move designed to gain even wider international exposure, an Asian version of the Expo is being held in Hong Kong. GTI Asia Hong Kong Expo 2007 will run from 7 to 9 November at the HKCEC, where it will showcase the latest in game machines, game boards and game components to a wide buyer base. According to Angie Huang, General Manager of organiser GTI Magazine, the new Hong Kong show reflects the fact that Hong Kong remains the hub of the export trade in Asia, and is particularly effective at attracting Mainland Chinese and overseas buyers. "We believe the new Hong Kong version is an ideal way of tapping into the Mainland China and Asia Pacific markets," she said, "and of showcasing the vibrant Taiwan amusement and gaming machine industry to a much wider buyer base."

For more information, please visit http://gti.szdw.com.cn/gti%2Dexpo/en/hk/.