Editor’s Note
Hong Kong reaffirms its status as a premier global trade hub this month, with five major lifestyle fairs converging under one roof. This coordinated event by the HKTDC offers a unique platform for international buyers to source diverse products, from gifts and home furnishings to fashion and packaging solutions, showcasing the city’s pivotal role in connecting global markets.
Hong Kong, Asia’s world-leading trade fair capital, has once again become the preferred destination for businesspeople from around the globe. The five lifestyle product fairs organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) – the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, Home InStyle, Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair, and Fashion InStyle – will once again be held under one roof at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from April 19 to 22, 2023.
Furthermore, the HKTDC’s Click2Match smart business matching online platform will run from April 19 to 29, 2023, providing a convenient and efficient platform for traders to connect beyond the physical fairs. The new hybrid model, EXHIBITION+, is reinventing trade fairs to serve global traders anytime, anywhere.
Collectively, the five fairs will feature over 3,600 exhibitors from around the world, offering a one-stop sourcing platform. With a vast array of products and trends, these fairs present an excellent opportunity for traders to build relationships, explore new business opportunities, and expand their networks.
Co-organized by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Company (HK) Limited, the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair will gather over 450 exhibitors who will showcase a wide range of professional printing and digital printing solutions, as well as innovative packaging designs and services.
The World of DeLuxe PrintPack Zone will be the highlight of the fair. It will feature high-end printing and packaging solutions, including the latest innovations for luxury goods such as jewelry, watches, cosmetics and perfumes, fashion accessories, wine, gourmet food, and high-end gifts. Additionally, the Green Printing & Packaging Solutions zone will showcase innovative and environmentally friendly printing and packaging materials and solutions.
EXHIBITION+ comprises four key elements: HKTDC-organized physical fairs, the Click2Match smart business matching platform, Intelligence Hub online-to-offline seminars, and the hktdc.com sourcing platform. This model offers round-the-clock services to enhance the flexibility and effectiveness of business promotion for SMEs, providing benefits such as extended fair duration, expanded platforms, and improved opportunities. EXHIBITION+ extends the face-to-face interaction of physical fairs to an intelligent online business matching platform, enabling companies to proactively connect with business partners. As always, the HKTDC’s 50 global offices will actively solicit international buyers, while business matching specialists will connect suitable exhibitors based on buyer sourcing needs and arrange online and offline meetings to facilitate business collaboration.