The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, running through 30 October, while the 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will take place from 28 to 31 October at AsiaWorld-Expo. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the twin fairs gather some 3,000 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions, focusing on innovation and smart design under the theme “Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future”.
Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC Jenny Ko said: “The development of innovative lighting products is thriving, with significant growth potential.” The fairs are highly international, with exhibitors from Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Hall of Connected Lighting, upgraded last year, returns as the event’s focal point, featuring some 70 leading brands. The hall includes experience zones showcasing multi-dimensional light installations, AI-integrated health and wellness applications, and solutions for the silver market. Renowned brands such as Casambi from Finland, Moorgen from Germany, Signify from the Netherlands, and Koizumi from Japan are present, along with industry alliances like the DALI Alliance, SILA-EMN Alliance, Connectivity Standards Alliance, and Zhaga Consortium.
Another highlight is the Hall of Aurora, bringing together some 540 brands including Prosperity Group, General Lighting, LEEDARSON, Tospo, Je Woo, Lival, and Megaman. Other zones cover Commercial Lighting, LED Essentials, LED Lighting, Residential Lighting, and Testing, Certification & Inspection.
At the Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, the Smart Pole and Solution Zone returns. E-Lite Semiconductor Inc. showcases smart light poles with energy-efficient LED lighting and environmental sensing technology that monitors air quality, temperature, humidity, and noise levels. Shenzhen Zhongchuang Lighting Technology presents patented modular square stadium lights in the Technical & Professional Lighting zone, allowing individual module replacement to simplify maintenance. The Horticultural Lighting and Outdoor and Public Lighting zones also feature advanced technologies.
Smart lighting is projected to become a $44 billion market by 2030, according to Statista. Exhibitors offer hands-on experiences: Casambi has created the Artisan Café in collaboration with ERCO, simulating natural light at different times of the day. TUYA Smart demonstrates smart living room and bedroom scenes integrating AI. Moorgen presents cross-over collections with designers like Chi-wing Lo, Tino Kwan, Steve Leung, Jorge Herrera, and Yabu Pushelberg. The Flower of Paris Motorised Track Light, a global debut, features a collaboration with Ma Yansong and a 355-degree rotating head with adjustable beam angles.
Human-centric lighting remains a key focus. Signify unveils VitaUp Vitamin D3 Modules by Philips, providing safe UVB exposure to support vitamin D levels. Jiangsu Insona Communication Technology Co. offers a smart lighting system using a circadian algorithm synced with local sunrise and sunset times without network connectivity. Foshan Electrical and Lighting Co. launches an Eye-care Ceiling Light for the silver market, improving visual clarity by 15% and boosting lighting efficiency by 12%.
According to an HKTDC survey, 37% of respondents believe LED lighting has the greatest growth potential. Filmbase Tech showcases the world’s largest LED mesh mid-air suspended screen, a Guinness World Record holder. GRE Alpha brings LED drivers used at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. General Lighting Innovations presents Neon Strip with exceptional flexibility and all-weather durability. At the Outdoor and Tech Light Expo, AGC Lighting Co. showcases outdoor fixtures that have won German IF Design Award and Red Dot Design Concept Award, including the UFO High Bay Light with adjustable power and CCT.
The Innovative Lighting Design Forum today explored city design and RCEP opportunities. Tomorrow, the Connected Lighting Forum will delve into smart living ecosystems and sustainable lighting, featuring the launch of “Edge Mixed Networking (EMN) Technical Requirements for Smart Buildings”. Renowned lighting designer Tino Kwan will host a masterclass titled “The Language of Light: From Artistic Design to Everyday Experience”. A seminar on outdoor lighting for a sustainable future will also be held at AsiaWorld-Expo.
The fairs operate under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, with online Click2Match business matching from 20 October to 7 November. Free shuttle buses connect HKCEC and AsiaWorld-Expo from 28 to 30 October.
