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No.1  January, 2020  
   
upcoming events
     
  Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, 2 - 6 Mar 2020  
  Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, 4 - 8 Mar 2020  
     
  In 2019 two shows featured a total of more than 4,600 exhibitors and welcomed a record number of over 90,000 buyers from 141 countries and regions, up 4% over the previous year. More than 35,000 buyers attended the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, while about 55,000 visited the Jewellery Show.  
     
  In 2019 the five-day show attracted 2,615 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, among which Jordan, Latvia and Liechtenstein tool part for the first time. Also new in 2019 were pavilions from Mexico and Indonesia, bringing a new dimension to the event. The show presents a diverse array of finished jewellery, from the rarest and most luxurious to the exclusive collections of internationally renowned brands, as well as works from emerging designers, amber jewellery and wedding jewellery.  
     
  The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, focuses on jewellery raw materials. Together, the two shows attracted a record of more than 4,600 exhibitors from 48 countries and regions and continue to form the world’s largest jewellery marketplace.  
     
  Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), 25 - 28 Mar 2020  
     
  The previous four-day event attracted nearly 9,000 buyers.  
     
  Acort International, a US exhibitor and long-time FILMART participant, reached a distribution agreement for a war film titled “World W4R” with buyers from Korea, Vietnam and India on the second day of the exhibition. Horizon Motion Pictures from Canada featured “Wedding and Lovers Tourist around the World” and discussed with filmmakers from the Philippines, India, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. This documentary will have two episodes on each place to introduce local wedding ceremonies and cultural traditions.  
     
  Sil-Metropole Organisation Ltd from Hong Kong said its martial arts films were popular among Southeast Asian buyers at FILMART, with a number of investment discussions ensuing, including for "The Shaolin Temple 2". Sil-Metropole also revealed that a virtual reality production company from the UK intends to remake Sil-Metropole’s action movies and micro-movies with VR technology.  
     
  Mainland China-based China Central Television (CCTV) does a lot of international business, with 60% to 70% of the buyers of its drama-series productions coming from overseas. CCTV said many new-media platforms, including Facebook, in addition to TV stations, negotiated with them at FILMART this year. Mainland animator Fantawild Animation Inc. from Guangdong Province reached a broadcasting agreement with an Indian TV station for the company’s animation "Boonie Bears" on the third day of FILMART.  
     
  MarketingPulse, 27 Mar 2020  
     
  MarketingPulse is an integrated branding and marketing conference for global marketers, brands, advertising agencies, media, enterprises and innovation professionals to gather and share the latest marketing trends, exchange best marketing practices and explore new collaborations in Asia. From contents defining new marketing strategies to events that connect and catalyse, MarketingPulse is not only a conference, but an inspiring annual rendezvous to explore new frontiers in the markets.  
     
  Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition) 2020, 6 - 9 Apr 2020  
     
  The four-day fair (6 to 9 April) last year welcomed around 21,000 buyers from 124 countries and regions, with a significant growth in attendance from markets such as Mainland China, Indonesia, Ukraine, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the Nordic countries. More than 1,430 exhibitors from nine countries and regions were featured at this year’s Spring Lighting Fair, offering exhibitors and buyers an ideal promotion and sourcing platform.  
     
  International ICT Expo, 13 - 16 Apr 2020  
  Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition), 13 - 16 Apr 2020  
     
  In 2019 the two fairs welcomed more than 100,000 buyers from 153 countries and regions, up 3.6% year on year. There was a significant increase in the number of buyers from several markets, including Mainland China, Macau, Japan, Korea, Thailand, South Africa, Brazil, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Russia and the United Kingdom. The Spring Electronics Fair received a total of over 67,000 buyers, while the ICT Expo saw over 34,000 buyers in attendance.  
     
  Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “In the digital era, innovation and technology have become mega trends and smart cities are beginning to change the way people live, work and play. To meet the demand from buyers globally, this year’s ICT Expo and Spring Electronics Fair put the spotlight on smart city solutions and cutting-edge electronic products. Sourcing and business discussions were brisk throughout both events.”  
     
  Hong Kong International Home Textiles and Furnishings Fair, 20 - 23 Apr 2020  
  Hong Kong Houseware Fair, 20 - 23 Apr 2020  
     
  In 2019 the two fairs welcomed close to 47,000 buyers from 121 countries and regions. A satisfactory increase in buyer turnout was recorded from several markets, including Mainland China, Macao, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey and Brazil. More than 28,000 buyers attended the Houseware Fair, while close to 19,000 buyers visited the Home Textiles Fair.  
     
  Hong Kong Fashion Week, 20 - 23 Apr 2020  
     
  In 2019 over 10,000 buyers from 73 countries and regions attended the four-day fair, with buyer attendance from ASEAN countries including Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam as well as Japan and Russia, recording considerable growth. More than 10 fashion events, including international fashion parades, a buyer forum, a networking reception and luncheons, were held during the fair to generate business opportunities for industry professionals.  
     
  Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair, 27 - 30 Apr 2020  
  Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, 27 - 30 Apr 2020  
     
  The world’s largest event of its kind, expanding in scale in 2019 to feature a record 4,380 exhibitors from 31 countries and regions. Running concurrently with the Gifts & Premium Fair is the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, jointly organised by the HKTDC and CIEC Exhibition Co (HK) Ltd, which gathers more than 500 exhibitors at AsiaWorld-Expo to showcase an assortment of printing and packaging products and services.  
     
  HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, 4 - 6 May 2020  
     
  2019’s HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair, co-organised by the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), welcomed more than 12,000 buyers from 61 countries and regions, an increase of 8% compared with last year.  
     
  Benjamin Chau, HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, said: “In the face of global economic uncertainty, the HKTDC is committed to help companies gain business opportunities by exploring new markets and organising buyer missions. For the Medical Fair, the number of buyers from developed markets, such as Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan and Japan, showed a significant increase, while the attendance from emerging markets, including Mainland China and ASEAN countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam also recorded satisfactory growth.”  
     
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