Showcases

E-Day is the annual flagship event organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, providing a unique platform for the innovation and technology industry to explore cutting-edge fields. The event invites over 50 industry leaders from various countries and regions to share the latest trends and unique insights in innovation and technology. More than 300 startups, inventors, and support services participate in business matching sessions and networking activities. Over 60 renowned speakers share their expertise and perspectives, attracting over 10,000 on-site attendees from 50 countries and regions.

E-Day explores how the global startup ecosystem can develop in a diverse and balanced manner following the entrepreneurial wave through a series of seminars, workshops, startup competitions, exhibitions, business matching sessions, and networking events. It analyses the latest trends in innovation and technology. It encourages startups to use Hong Kong to explore opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and international innovation markets in search of business partners. The broad audience of E-Day enhances the exposure and promotion of the "Hong Kong Innovation and Invention Expo," targeting not only the innovation and technology industry but also the general public and higher education students.

The International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva (IEIG) is a highly regarded annual event in the global innovation and technology community, showcasing the latest innovations and inventions while fostering collaboration and connections among professionals in the field. The 49th IEIG was successfully held from April 17 to 21, 2024, attracting nearly 1,000 exhibits from about 35 countries and regions, with a significant portion of the innovations originating from Asia. The Hong Kong delegation made a notable impact at this exhibition, comprising nearly 700 representatives from universities, research and development centers, research laboratories, tech companies, government agencies, and primary and secondary schools. This robust participation showcased the vibrant ecosystem of local research and development and achieved a record total of over 350 awards, including six special awards, 28 jury commendations, and 114 gold medals.

IEIG is a valuable platform for businesses, universities, inventors, researchers, associations, and private and public organisations to present their inventions, research outcomes, and new products. The upcoming 50th IEIG will feature the "Hong Kong Innovation and Invention" project, expected to attract attention from European and American visitors. This will effectively promote Hong Kong's capabilities in innovation and technology internationally, further solidifying its position as a hub for innovation in Asia.