Deepening Trade Relationship: Major Trade Fairs in October 2025 Foster Stronger Economic Bonds Between Hong Kong and UAE
Headline: Four Major Hong Kong Trade Fairs Offer Opportunities for UAE Businesses in October 2025
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is set to host four significant trade fairs in October 2025, providing UAE businesses with valuable opportunities in electronics, lighting, and technology sectors. These events will take place between 13th and 31st October, offering extensive networking and business development possibilities.
Firstly, the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia will run concurrently from 13th to 16th October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. These fairs, which gathered over 3,200 exhibitors from 19 countries in 2024, attract more than 60,000 buyers from 136 countries. They serve as key platforms for businesses in electronics and related sectors to network and explore new opportunities[1][3].
Next, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will take place from 27th to 30th October at the same venue. This 27th edition will focus on innovative lighting designs, smart lighting, and IoT-enabled solutions. Highlights include the Hall of Connected Lighting featuring pioneering smart lighting technologies, the Hall of Aurora showcasing top manufacturing brands and lighting accessories, and various zones offering diverse lighting products tailored to various applications[1][3].
Coinciding with the lighting fair, the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will run from 28th to 31st October at AsiaWorld-Expo. This expo emphasizes outdoor and technical lighting innovations, bringing together over 3,000 exhibitors and creating a large marketplace under the theme “Illuminated Design For a Smarter Future”[1][3].
In addition to these events, the HKTDC, in partnership with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), will host the Hong Kong Tech Pavilions at both GITEX Global 2025 and Expand North Star 2025. More than 20 innovative Hong Kong tech companies will be featured at these events[1][3].
The Digital Entertainment Section will showcase immersive tech and travel-friendly gadgets. Notable zones at the lighting fairs include the Silver Economy Area offering wellness and lifestyle tech for seniors, the AI & Robotics Zone featuring brands like Ti5robot and PADBOT, and the Tech Hall & Adventure Hub offering metaverse experiences, IoT solutions, and an Immersive Experience Zone[1].
These events are part of the HKTDC’s initiatives to enhance bilateral trade with the UAE, which was Hong Kong’s 11th largest trading partner as of late 2024, with trade valued at over USD 14.8 billion[3]. The fairs provide UAE businesses with platforms to expand globally, network with industry leaders, and explore emerging tech and market trends[3].
Lastly, the iFX EXPO Asia 2025 related to fintech and online trading will be held from 26th to 28th October at AsiaWorld-Expo, which might interest UAE businesses in financial services[2].
In summary, UAE companies targeting electronics, lighting, and technology sectors should consider participating in these four Hong Kong trade fairs in October 2025, especially between 13th and 31st October, to leverage extensive networking and business development opportunities[1][3].
[1] HKTDC Media Room. (2025, August 1). Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Retrieved from https://www.hktdc.com/media/press-centre/press-releases/2025/10/01/hktdc-organises-four-major-trade-fairs-in-october-2025-to-boost-business-opportunities-for-companies-in-electronics-lighting-and-technology-sectors
[2] iFX EXPO Asia 2025. (2025, July 1). Retrieved from https://www.ifxexpoasia.com/
[3] Hong Kong Trade Development Council. (2025, August 1). Trade Development and Economic Cooperation. Retrieved from https://www.hktdc.com/aboutus/en/what-we-do/trade-development-and-economic-cooperation/partnership-markets/middle-east-and-africa/united-arab-emirates/
- UAE businesses specializing in electronics, lighting, or technology will find valuable opportunities at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia in October 2025, as these events serve as key platforms for networking and exploring new opportunities.
- The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) will emphasize innovative lighting designs, smart lighting, and IoT-enabled solutions in October 2025, offering extensive networking possibilities for businesses in the lighting sector.
- The Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, running concurrently with the lighting fair, will focus on outdoor and technical lighting innovations, providing UAE businesses with a large marketplace under the theme of "Illuminated Design For a Smarter Future."
- Hong Kong Tech Pavilions, organized by the HKTDC and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), will showcase more than 20 innovative Hong Kong tech companies at GITEX Global 2025 and Expand North Star 2025 in October 2025.
- The Digital Entertainment Section at these events will feature immersive tech and travel-friendly gadgets, alongside AI & Robotics brands like Ti5robot and PADBOT, and metaverse experiences.
- To further expand globally, UAE businesses in financial services may be interested in the iFX EXPO Asia 2025, which will be held from 26th to 28th October at AsiaWorld-Expo.
