Hong Kong’s InnoEX and Electronics Fair Draw Over 88,000 Global Buyers, Highlighting AI and Robotics Growth

The InnoEX and Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) concluded with over 88,000 buyers from 155 countries and regions attending the four-day exhibitions, highlighting Hong Kong’s position as an international innovation and technology hub. Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), stated that the events leverage Hong Kong’s unique advantage of connecting the Chinese Mainland and the world, providing a crucial platform for global innovation and technology exchange.

Both exhibitions aligned with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and Hong Kong’s innovation policies, focusing on cutting-edge technologies driven by artificial intelligence. The newly launched RoboPark featured over 100 robots in various application scenarios, with exhibitors like UBTECH, one of the top five global humanoid robot vendors by sales, reporting results well beyond expectations. InnoEX focused on five key areas: AI+, Robotics, the Low-altitude Economy, Property Technology and Retail Technology, bringing together exhibitors from 21 countries and regions.

The exhibition featured participation from universities, research institutes and leading technology enterprises including Huawei, which organized Huawei Hong Kong Tech Week 2026 concurrently with InnoEX. Through 12 themed events and industry-specific forums, Huawei explored innovative applications and real-world practices of Artificial Intelligence+ across various sectors. The Chinese Mainland pavilions comprised 17 provinces and municipalities, with the Zhongguancun Beijing Hong Kong-Macao Youth Innovation Center noting strong interest from institutions and enterprises from Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and the Middle East.

The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) presented three major areas including Smart Home & Solutions, Health Tech & Gadgets, and Pet Intelligence, with around 60 products launched for the first time. Local company HelloBaby showcased its latest baby monitor products, while Australian manufacturer Carmate Electronics Pty Ltd reported potential transactions of around US$200,000 on the first day with expectations for follow-up orders reaching US$400,000 to US$500,000. Michael Lin, General Manager of Carmate Electronics, noted that Hong Kong’s unique role as an international platform has positioned the city as an important bridge between overseas and Chinese Mainland enterprises.

Over 100 events with more than 260 speakers addressed new industry trends across the fair’s five major thematic areas. In the area of AI+, the Hong Kong Computer Society co-organized the session ‘From +AI to AI+: Enhancing Workplace Performance’ during the exhibition. InnoEX also co-organized the ‘Low-altitude Economy Development Conference’ with the Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy and the Greater Bay Area Low-altitude Economy Alliance, featuring distinguished guests including Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR, and Bakhtiyar Mukhametkaliyev, Vice Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan.

Another highlight was the thematic seminar ‘Embodied AI in Robotics: The Dawn of Autonomy,’ which explored the rise of embodied artificial intelligence in robotics. Distinguished speakers included Prof Xuguang Lan from the School of Artificial Intelligence at Xi’an Jiaotong University and Kristine Mo, Vice President of Global Market and Ecosystem at AI2 Robotics, who shared how AI-driven robotics are transforming industries such as education, entertainment and services.

Surveys conducted during the fairs revealed that 81% of respondents expressed interest in expanding into emerging markets including Europe, ASEAN, the Chinese Mainland, and Latin America. Additionally, 78% of respondents indicated that their companies have already explored or adopted generative AI technologies. For InnoEX specifically, 42% of respondents said they have applied or are planning to apply generative AI to sales and customer communications, 40% to data analysis and reporting, while 39% plan to deploy it in product design and research and development. For the Electronics Fair, 59% of respondents expect their overall sales revenue to increase in the next one to two years, and 33% believe consumers are willing to pay a premium of 11% to 20% for products that support smart home or artificial intelligence applications.

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