Hong Kong Lighting and Eco Fairs Draw 62,000 Global Buyers as AI and Smart City Technologies Drive Industry Growth

The recent conclusion of three major Hong Kong trade exhibitions revealed strong industry momentum as approximately 62,000 buyers from 141 countries attended the events, with artificial intelligence and smart city development emerging as key growth drivers. The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), the 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, and the 20th Eco Expo Asia collectively demonstrated the evolving landscape of lighting technology and environmental solutions in global markets.

Industry sentiment appears optimistic according to an independent survey of over 730 exhibitors and buyers, with 61% expecting sales growth over the next 12-24 months. The survey identified AI (57%), smart city development (40%), and technological advancement (36%) as primary growth drivers, while 74% of respondents viewed smart lighting as having good to very good market potential. Target markets showing particular promise include ASEAN countries (71%), India (70%), and the Middle East (70%).

The lighting fairs showcased innovative products under the theme 'Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future,' with the Hall of Connected Lighting featuring approximately 70 leading brands demonstrating smart lighting and IoT applications. Dutch company Signify unveiled its latest product in Asia – VitaUp Vitamin D3 Modules by Philips – with LED Architect Raimond Dumoulin noting connections with over 100 potential buyers and expected orders between €1-2 million. The company's product information is available at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hklightingfairae/en/success-stories.

AI-integrated lighting systems attracted significant buyer attention, with Bweetech Electronics Technology confirming an onsite order worth RMB 8 million with a Thai buyer, doubling their sales from the previous year's fair. The company's Marketing Manager Green Geng reported attracting approximately 50 potential buyers from the United States, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia within the first two exhibition days.

Finland's Casambi Technologies Oy made its Asia-Pacific debut at the lighting fair, with APAC Strategy and Marketing Leader Tommy Hoo noting over 100 potential client meetings in the first half-day and additional meetings arranged through the Scan2Match service. Outdoor lighting solutions also generated substantial interest, with Ningbo Freelux Lighting Appliance CEO Allen Mao expecting orders totaling $2-3 million from new buyers in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Eco Expo Asia, operating under the theme 'Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality,' provided a platform for green enterprises to expand internationally. Infore Enviro's Executive Vice President Fu Qu reported engaging with over 35 government representatives and expecting overseas revenue growth to exceed 200% annually. The company identified particular interest from UAE officials in their waste collection vehicles and road sweeping equipment, with follow-up discussions planned in the UAE.

Local startup participation yielded strong results, with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation Senior Manager Jay Hsu noting that six out of ten exhibiting companies identified potential buyers, with expected orders reaching approximately HK$15 million. Long-term participant Dunwell Engineering Company Limited projected the expo would contribute around 20% of their annual revenue, having connected with buyers from Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Saudi Arabia, and EU countries.

The events operated under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid mode, allowing continued business negotiations through the Click2Match platform until November 7. Additional exhibition details and participant experiences can be found at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkotlexpo/en/success-stories and https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/en/success-stories.