Hong kong: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host seven mega events to connect Hong Kong's creative industries with the Chinese Mainland and global markets, reinforcing the city's role as a regional creative hub.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the events include Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair, Home InStyle and Fashion InStyle scheduled from April 27 to 30. Concurrently, the Hong Kong International Printing and Packaging Fair and DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo. The Hong Kong International Licensing Show and Asian Licensing Conference will run from April 27 to 29.
The Gifts and Premium Fair will feature the Hall of Fine Designs, which will showcase leading global design brands. The event will also see the debut of the Shanxi Pavilion and an expanded Zhejiang Pavilion, led by the Department of Commerce of Zhejiang Province.
Additionally, Smart Design Global will present its shortlisted entries, using the fair as a platform to promote original Hong Kong designs internationally, as stated in a statement by HKTDC.
Building on last year's focus on novel home solutions for the silver market, Home InStyle will continue to highlight innovative materials in houseware. This includes the Gerontech and Innovative Material Pavilion, funded by the HKSAR Government's Innovation and Technology Commission.
Fashion InStyle will feature the return of NEXT@Fashion InStyle, a premier HKTDC spotlight zone sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA). With the Philippines as this year's Featured Partner, the zone will bring together approximately 60 global exhibitors to showcase next-generation materials.
The Printing and Packaging Fair will emphasize smart packaging, new materials, and sustainable solutions, while DeLuxe PrintPack Hong Kong will concentrate on premium printing and packaging for luxury products.
The events will also comprise seminars, buyer forums, product launches, and fashion shows covering market trends, creative design, smart industry, the silver economy, and sustainability.