HKTDC

SmartBiz

EXPO

Innovation

Business

Transformation

Start-ups

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4-6 December

2019

About SmartBiz Expo2

About SmartBiz Expo

Edition: 3rd

Date & Time: 4-5 Dec 2019 9:30am – 6pm6 Dec 2019 10am – 6pm

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hall 1B – 1D

Concurrent Events:

Objectives- To provide a one-stop platform for enterprises, especially SMEs, to explore market opportunities and trends in business transformation and upgradethrough innovation, creativity & application of technology and design

- To assist enterprises in the region in staying aheadin today’s constantly evolving business landscape

What to expect?

Intelligence: a comprehensive exhibition of business solutions and seminarprogrammes that enable SMEs to acquire innovative business solutions and ideas,get in touch with the latest technology and creativity solutions for business, andlook for partnership opportunities

Inspiration: get inspired by start-ups pitching, inventors and tech savvydemonstrations, and meet with experts to discuss innovative ideas

Interaction: expand enterprises’ connections with potential partners from aroundthe world through a series of networking events and business matching

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Exhibitor Summary

Expo 2018SmartBiz

No. of Exhibitors by Region

Hong Kong 218

Mainland China 154

Overseas 157

529

No. of ExhibitorsBy Thematic Zones

Techtopia 創新科技區 76

The Boosters 營商方案區 91

The Hatchery 初創專區 60

Pathfinder 商機區 162

Envision Lot 環球發明區 140

41%

30%

29%

Country of Origin

Hong Kong Overseas

Mainland China

7

Exhibition

Techtopia

The Hatchery

8

Exhibition

The Pathfinder The Boosters

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Seminars & Events

over 3,498 attendees

5 most attended seminars in 2018

Industry 4.0 - Golden Opportunities and Challenges

Seizing the Golden Opportunity Offered by the "Belt and Road" Initiative at the

Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of China’s Reform & Opening Up —

The Way Forward for HK’s SMEs under the China−US Trade War

E-commerce Fastpass

Driving E-commerce Opportunities with Big Data Analytics Seminar

StarTalk @ SmartBiz - Start, Transform & Inherit

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Seminars & Events

Seminars Pitching Session

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Visitor Summary

50%

36%

14%

Country of Origin

Hong Kong Mainland China Overseas

No. of Visitors: Over 12,136

SmartBiz Expo 2018

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Publicity Summary

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Publicity Summary

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Success story

“SmartBiz Expo offers unique platform for innovative entrepreneurs and investors in the region to share their vision, develop strategic partnership, and materialize their objectives. I am impressed with the wide spectrum of innovations across various industries presented at the exhibition. The true showcase of investment opportunities in the region.”

Miss Phailin UdombanditkulInvestment Manager, N-Vest Venture Co.,Ltd.

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Success story

“SmartBiz Expo is one of the events that I always come to HK. There are many SME business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors from all over the world looking for the latest technology and getting more business network, meetup with potential buyers, sellers, suppliers, and new partners. I recommend this event to all entrepreneurs, especially from Southeast Asia, to leverage on HK as a top-notch bridge between China market and the world.”

Stephanus Titus WidjajaFounder, BISA Pte Ltd (Singapore)

Way Forward16

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Exhibition

Tech ZoneAR, VR, IoT, Applied AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, Drones, Automation, Smart Factory, Office Tech, Smart Home, Fintech, Blockchain, Biotech, Genomics, Eco Tech, Advanced Energy Storage, Advanced Materials, Merchant Services and O2O Solutions, Mobile Payment, Brand New O2O Experience and E-Commerce

Invention ZoneGlobal Inventions

Start-up ZoneLocal and overseas innovative and tech start-ups

Global Opportunities Zone

The BoostersIT & Security Systems, E-Commerce and Digital Solutions, 3D printing, Quality control & Testing Services, PR, Branding and Marketing solutions, Finance, Accounting, Insurance, Legal Services, Logistics, Real Estate Agents, Business Centre, HR & Business Consultants, Design Services, Government and Institution Support

2019

SmartBiz Expo 2018

Business and investment opportunities from overseas markets including ASEAN and Belt & Road countries and Greater Bay Area

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Participation

Booth options Original price

8 sqm standard booth (4m x 2m) HKD 30,300* / USD3,900 per booth

Custom-built Participation (min. 16 sqm) HKD 3,000* / USD400 per sqm

Panel booth (2m) #For inventors in Invention Zone or government bodies and associations in Global Opportunities Zone and The Boosters

HKD 4,900* / USD675 per booth

Start-up Booth (4.5 sqm)For start-up with less than 5 years of establishment or under a recognised incubation programme

HKD 4,080* / USD833 per booth

* HKD pricing applicable to Hong Kong exhibitors with valid Hong Kong Business Registration only