InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair Draw Over 88,000 Global Buyers, Highlighting AI and Robotics as Key Drivers for Hong Kong's Innovation Hub Ambitions
The InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) attracted over 88,000 buyers from 155 countries, showcasing AI and robotics technologies that align with China's 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong's Budget, reinforcing the city's role as an international innovation and technology hub.
InnoEX and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) (EFSE), which concluded today after a four-day run, drew over 88,000 buyers from 155 countries and regions, organizers announced. The events, jointly organized by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), underscored the growing importance of AI and robotics in driving Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology hub.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, emphasized the fairs' role in connecting global innovation and technology elites. "The HKTDC provides a crucial platform connecting global innovation and technology by assisting Chinese Mainland enterprises in expanding overseas and seizing global business opportunities and also offering global enterprises a springboard to enter the Asian and Chinese Mainland markets," she said. The events align with China's 15th Five-Year Plan and innovation policies in the Hong Kong Government's latest Budget, focusing on cutting-edge technologies and market applications driven by AI.
A highlight of InnoEX was the newly launched RoboPark, featuring over 100 robots from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, and overseas. Among exhibitors, UBTECH, the world's first humanoid robot company listed in Hong Kong and one of the top five global humanoid robot vendors by sales, reported results "well beyond expectations." The company engaged with potential buyers from the Chinese Mainland, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
InnoEX focused on five key areas: AI+, Robotics, the Low-altitude Economy, Property Technology, and Retail Technology. The fair brought together exhibitors from 21 countries and regions, including pavilions from the UK, Macao, and 17 Chinese Mainland provinces. The Macao Pavilion alone held over 280 business meetings in the first three days. Huawei, China Mobile Hong Kong, HKT, and Lenovo were among leading technology enterprises participating. Huawei concurrently hosted Huawei Hong Kong Tech Week 2026, exploring AI+ applications across sectors.
EFSE showcased smart living electronics, with around 60 products launched for the first time across Smart Home & Solutions, Health Tech & Gadgets, and Pet Intelligence. HelloBaby, a local baby monitor specialist, presented its latest product. Sales Director Qin Zhihui noted the fair's international character, with buyers mainly from Japan, Korea, Singapore, and other Asian markets. Carmate Electronics Pty Ltd, an Australian manufacturer, recorded potential transactions of around US$200,000 on the first day and expects follow-up orders of US$400,000 to US$500,000. General Manager Michael Lin highlighted Hong Kong's unique role amid heightened China-US tensions as "an important bridge between overseas and Chinese Mainland enterprises."
Surveys conducted during the fairs revealed that 78% of respondents have explored or adopted generative AI technologies. Among InnoEX respondents, 42% applied or plan to apply AI to sales and customer communications, 40% to data analysis and reporting, and 39% to product design and R&D. For EFSE, 59% expect overall sales revenue to increase in the next one to two years, and 33% believe consumers would pay a premium of 11% to 20% for smart home or AI-enabled products.
Over 260 speakers shared insights across more than 100 events. Sessions included the "Low-altitude Economy Development Conference" with Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong, and "Embodied AI in Robotics: The Dawn of Autonomy" featuring Prof. Xuguang Lan from Xi'an Jiaotong University. These discussions highlighted how AI-driven robotics are transforming industries such as education, entertainment, and services.
Buyers and exhibitors alike reported strong results. Pari Jazz, a buyer from Germany's P.J Global Way Management Ltd, arranged around 12 business meetings and identified two to three potential partners. The fairs' success reinforces Hong Kong's position as a vital link between the Chinese Mainland and global markets, driving innovation and technology adoption across industries.