Hong Kong to Host Major Electronics Fairs in October

By Dana Omirgazy  in International on 30 September 2026

ASTANA – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) and electronicAsia from Oct. 13-16, bringing together more than 3,200 exhibitors to showcase the latest consumer electronics, smart products, electronic components and technology solutions.  The fairs will take place at the Hong Kong …

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