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InnoEX 2025 has officially opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together innovators, tech companies, and industry leaders from across the globe. Organized by the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau along with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event runs from April 13 to 16 and shares the stage with the 21st Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition).
The two events host more than 2,800 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions. Among them are newcomers from Australia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Sweden, and the UAE, joining long-time participants like Japan, Thailand, and the UK. The wide mix of tech companies, R&D centers, and startups gives attendees a glimpse into the latest innovations shaping industries today.
This year, InnoEX spotlights the growing low-altitude economy, which includes drone and aerial vehicle technologies. Several companies present solutions designed for everything from flood relief to urban transportation. Vertaxi from Shanghai showcases drones used in disaster response, while Aerofugia from Sichuan introduces its electric aerial car. These developments reflect Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a hub for smart air mobility.
Visitors can also check out autonomous delivery vehicles from Hong Kong-based Novautek. Their driverless transport solution can deliver food and parcels, even in rough weather or steep terrain, which makes it especially useful for cities with complex infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence and robotics are also front and center. Cyberport-backed TradeMonday is showcasing a data analytics platform for retailers that helps businesses better understand market trends and competitors. Over at the Guangdong Pavilion, High Torque displays a humanoid robot that can walk, jump, and navigate obstacles. It’s already being used in programming education to help students develop hands-on coding skills.
Cybersecurity has its own dedicated space, with Hong Kong-based Tradelink demonstrating a deepfake detection system that can identify face swaps and voice mimicry with 98 percent accuracy. As deepfakes become more convincing and widespread, solutions like this are drawing serious attention.
One of the key areas of the exhibition is the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion, which features more than 100 projects led by the Digital Policy Office. These include solutions from 20 government departments and standout entries from innovation competitions. A highlight is the Architectural Services Department’s wall-climbing robot, which can inspect building exteriors, both rough and glass surfaces, without putting human workers at risk.
Also making a strong presence at the event is the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), which is presenting 16 companies working in AI, digital transformation, and sustainable microelectronics. One of the more intriguing innovations comes from Green Vigor, whose Hydro Power Intelli-Recycle system captures unused energy from building water systems and turns it into renewable power.
The event also features daily themes. The opening day focuses on the low-altitude and technology-driven economy. Other themed days throughout the week will cover artificial intelligence and robotics, cybersecurity, and solutions designed for small and medium enterprises. These sessions include government support programs and practical tools that can help businesses scale and innovate.
Running alongside InnoEX, the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) continues to draw attention for its focus on consumer electronics. This year’s highlights include smart home systems, health tech, and wearable devices. Tuya, a local exhibitor, is showcasing a smart home platform that lets users control appliances from different brands using a single app. Shenzhen based Minew Technologies is also exhibiting an electronic bedside tag for hospitals, which helps nurses and doctors manage patient data and medication schedules more efficiently.
The exhibition also includes an interactive Digital Entertainment Experiential Zone, where attendees can try out e-sports setups and simulations like boxing, rowing, and sailing.
InnoEX and the Electronics Fair are part of the larger Business of Innovation and Technology Week, better known as BIT Week. Other major events under BIT Week include the recently held Smart Lighting Expo, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, and the opening of the World Youth Science Conference. This year, Hong Kong also welcomes the World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit for the first time, where more than a thousand participants will gather to discuss emerging technologies in artificial intelligence, digital finance, and smart cities.
With so many innovations under one roof, InnoEX 2025 is more than just an expo. It’s a showcase of how technology can solve real-world problems, drive economic growth, and connect people and industries across borders.
