Being the largest autumn lighting event in Asia, the 15th edition HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will be held from 27-30 October this year at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event is expected to attract close to 2,300 global exhibitors to showcase their latest and finest lighting fixture in the face of quality cluster of buyers, including first time exhibitor from Israel.

This highly successful event keeps attracting more and more participants each year. There were a record-breaking of nearly 2,300 exhibitors from more than 37 countries and regions at the 2012 event. These bright businesses attracted more than 36,000 buyers. This included substantial interest from exciting high-growth markets in emerging regions including BRICS, South East Asia.

Green for Growth

One of the leading market trends is for products which not only satisfy environmental regulations but also give consumers the opportunity to do their bit to be green. According to a survey findings conducted in the HKTDC International Lighting Fair 2013 (Spring Edition), a striking 96% of all respondents identified LED as the primary focus for the lighting industry in the years to come.

This echo with the popularity of LED & Green Lighting Zone at the fair, featured more than 800 exhibitors. The zone caters for all kinds of LED and environmentally-friendly lighting products including commercial lighting, residential lighting, advertising lighting, and lighting for retail and architectural use.

Sparkling Styles

Lighting continues to develop as an integral part of the building design world, with the fair attracting architects and designers to check out the latest lighting ideas for creating the right mood and feel. Hall of Aurora is the fair’s brand zone, specially dedicated to the brightest and best styles on offer in the world of premium lighting. Last year, the zone houses more than 300 exhibitors, well-known names such as ASFOUR, BJB, Citizen, CREE, EGLO, EVERLIGHT, Fulham, Fumagalli, MEGAMAN, Neo-Neon, OPTILED, Philip, Seoul Semiconductor, Viri Bright and Vossloh-Schwabe have already committed to joining the Hall of Aurora.

The fair is zoned thematically so buyers can easily find the product category of their choice and source from specialist suppliers grouped together. The well-developed line-up of product zones including Commercial Lighting, Household Lighting, Outdoor Lighting, Lighting Accessories and Parts & Components, and Trade Services & Publications, plus the well-received Advertising Lighting and Smart Lighting & Solutions launched last year.

Trend towards Small-Order

In view of the prevailing trends of smaller-sized orders with higher frequency and shorter delivery lead times in order to minimize inventory, the Small-Order Zone will return this year to showcase products meant for ordering in small quantities of 50-1,000 pieces to accommodate needs alike.

Adding Flairs to the Fair

The fair features a range of seminars on topics addressing the latest market developments, technology innovation, regulatory updates and design trends which are highly informative and beneficial to industry players for strategic business planning.

Exceptional products in three categories—Architectural/Commercial Lighting, Decorative Household Lighting and Outdoor Lighting—are submitted by exhibitors for My Favourite Lighting Products Award 2013. Buyers can have their say by voting for their Favourite Lighting Products in the three categories. Winning products will be on display at the fairground throughout the fair period.

Prime Time

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) is one of a series of events taking place during the busy autumn trade event season. HKTDC Hong Kong International Building and Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair (28-30 October 2013), Eco Expo Asia (28-31 October 2013) and HKTDC Sports Source Asia (29-31 October 2013) all take place at Asia-World Expo, conveniently located next to Hong Kong International Airport. Synergy effect across fairs will be brought for both buyers and exhibitors to explore new business opportunity here.