Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 14 April to 17 April, Hong Kong ElectronicsFair (Spring Edition) attracted a total of nearly 2,800 exhibitors from 24 countries and regions, which is 15% more than the previous year's show. A total of over 50,000 buyers visited the four-day event, and those from outside Hong Kong increased by 19%. Apart from Hong Kong, buyers are mainly from the U.S. Korea, Japan, Turkey, Australia, India, Singapore, Germany, Chinese mainland and Taiwan.

The fair was launched in 2004 to create a much-needed platform to source new products and appliances more frequently due to shortened product cycles.

The four-day fair offered a wide range of innovative electronics and information & communication technology (ICT) products.

Highlights this year included the debut Lighting Section and the Hall of Fame. The Lighting Section featured stylish products from more than 130 companies.

Buyers were greeted with a wide variety of high-end products, of which branded confidence, high quality and trendy design were guaranteed in the Hall of Fame. Over 150 exhibitors showcased original and innovative designs from renowned brands such as AFK, Apollo, Goodway, Hongo, Kenlex, Digitech and Oxygen.

Other product categories on display range from audio and visual, digital image, electronics accessories, electronic manufacturing services to healthcare electronics, home appliances, telecommunication products and personal electronics.

TDC has organized 114 buying missions from around the world. A total of 2,500 companies or 4,400 VIP buyers are invited to visit the fair, including buyers from renowned chain stores such as Sharper Image, Namtel, Metro, Sanyo, Canadian Tire, Auchan, Target, as well as Carrefour and Walmart on the mainland.

Other highlights of the fair included: ICT Pavilion, which featured information technologies and software applications from 530 companies. The pavilion was categorized into eight theme zones: "Enterprise Solutions", "E-Logistics & Retail Technologies", "Digital Living", "Home-grown Innovations", "IT Outsourcing", "Linux & Open Source", "Network & Mobility" and "Trade Related Services"; Hong Kong Electronics Parts Procurement Square, where five Japanese electronics companies: Kashimura Co Ltd, Kenwood Corporation, Koden Co Ltd, Tietech Co Ltd and Toshiba Corporation met potential suppliers; Metal Parts and Components Pavilion, which showcased a wide spectrum of metal components from 12 companies from the Hong Kong Metals Manufacturing Association.

A series of seminars were held during the fair period. Industry experts shared their insights on product trends and market potential. Hot issues such as "Opportunities & Trend of Digital Audio / Video", "Pan-PRD Linux/ Open Source Development", "Wireless Technology", "A new Horizon of e-Healthcare management" and "Electronic Product Code Radio Frequency Identification Forum" were discussed at the seminars.