Hong Kong shows tech spurs

The seven trade fairs create diverse cross-sector business opportunities for SMEs in Hong Kong. The HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia (jointly organised with MMI Asia Pte Ltd) present a host of the latest cutting-edge technology products, including smart home appliances, electronic gadgets and accessories, anti-pandemic products, artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) and wearables, as well as electronic components and production technologies. Featured products include inventions developed by local start-ups such as hydroponic smart grower, artificial intelligence online-to-offline (O2O) servicing robot and automated guided robot. The Hong Kong Electronics and Technologies Association and IOT HK Association have organised group pavilions to present various innovations and technologies.

The HKTDC International ICT Expo spotlights smart-city solutions and information and communications technologies across all sectors, including the Smart Government Pavilion and HKICT Awards Pavilion set up by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO). Under the theme of “Robotics Technologies”, this year’s Smart Government Pavilion showcases more than 20 technology solutions that facilitate smart-city development and enhance public services in the areas of smart mobility, smart living, smart environment, smart people and smart government. On display are a number of robotics technologies adopted by different government departments, such as the Guiding Robot used by the OGCIO, the Disinfection Robot used by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the Deliverbot used by Invest Hong Kong, the Intelligent Robotic Monitoring System used by the Correctional Services Department, and the Robotic Dog for Landslide Inspection used by the Civil Engineering and Development Department. The OGCIO aims to help different sectors gain a better understanding of how government departments enhance work safety and efficiency through the application of robotics technologies. Other highlighted exhibitors and pavilions include Autotoll, HKBN Enterprise Solutions, Cyberport, The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Smart City Consortium, Hong Kong Public Key Infrastructure Forum and B4B Challenge. Several research and development centres, including the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) and Automotive Platforms and Applications Systems (APAS) R&D Centre, also showcase projects. It is believed that fostering such technologies can further promote Hong Kong’s status as an innovation and technology hub.

The HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair brings together the most updated medical supplies, equipment and technologies. The fair features various thematic zones including the debut Epidemic Prevention & Control along with Biotechnology, World of Health & Wellness, Rehabilitation & Elderly Care, Hospital Equipment, the Startup zone, as well as a group pavilion organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association. Highlighted products include the self-developed video consultation app DoctorNow, the HPV/STD DNA “pad-type” self-sampling kit, an electronic stethoscope and a flexible robotic endoscopic system.

The 16th edition of Eco Expo Asia, organised by the HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and co-organised by the Environmental Bureau of the HKSAR Government, presents a wide range of green products and solutions. The highlighted zones at the expo include Green Transportation, Waste Management & Recycling, and Green Buildings & Energy Efficiency. A wide variety of electric vehicles and related charging equipment, the latest recycling technologies and energy-saving solutions for companies will be featured at the fair.