Buyers and sellers from literally hundreds of countries and regions converge here to conduct business that is essential to their global competitiveness.

Full to Overflowing

"What's so great about this show is the huge variety and high quality of the products on show," said one international visitor. "The only problem is getting round to see them all!"

Ticking Heart of Asia

The fact that the Fair's 770 exhibitors were mostly Hong Kong-based emphasised the respected place the city has forged for itself in the timepiece industry, although a healthy 16% of exhibitors hailed from overseas.

Asian Beauty

After a decade of success, Cosmoprof Asia is now the biggest international showcase for the beauty business in Asia and a 'must-attend' event for industry professionals.

3G Connectivity

With a mix of displays, product launches, presentations and panels, the congress and exhibition offered 7,000 participants all they could need in the way of technology, ideas and resources...

Naturally Good

Judging from the record attendance this year, demand for quality natural products is definitely on the rise across Asia.

A Feast at HOFEX

Something new this year is a collaboration with the Hostec-Asia exhibition and conference, co-organised with Accuvia, to discuss the latest trends in the hospitality technology sector.

Jewel in the Crown

This is the very first time the HKCEC has been selected as Christie's auction venue. Operating on a much larger scale in 2005, Christie's Hong Kong has put together collections which will attract attention worldwide.

Interiors above the Clouds

The launch of the Aircraft interiors Expo-Asia seemed the natural move and the choice of Hong Kong and the HKCEC an obvious strategic decision.

For Your Amusement...

IAAPA is the amusement industry's largest gathering in Asia, and Hong Kong's financial strength and role as a regional hub was an important factor in this year's relocation.

Design Dreams

The combination of materials, textures, lighting and colours can transform the most ordinary venue into a magnet for customers. That's the rationale behind Hospitality Design Asia, a brand new trade fair coming to HKCEC.

The Logical Place for Logistics

Logistics Hong Kong 2005 will bring together logistics providers from Asia and further and will include representatives from ports, shipping lines, airports and airlines, freight forwarders and road hauliers.

Wireless Connectivity

Part of the HKCEC's ongoing mission is to continually enhance its services and facilities, in the process providing customers with new value-added benefits and a more effective business environment. The HKCEC has recently completed the installation of wireless LAN system and made the HKCEC and its users truly "connected" with the rest of the world.

And the Oscar Goes to...

With both awards recently won by the HKCEC, Asia's Leading Conference Centre and CIM Accolade Award, based on feedback from actual users of the Centre, we've received the best recognition possible that we've got our finger on the pulse of the conference and convention industries.

Cream of the Crop

Here at the HKCEC, we have been aggressively promoting our proven record and prime location, our superb facilities and highly professional team. That effort has paid off in the 2005 event calendar.

HKCEC Forges Links with Top-Level Industry Event

One of the HKCEC's key business objectives has always been to expand its networks with international exhibition organisers and explore new ways of working in partnership with them. Consistent with this objective, the HKCEC has acted as a major sponsor of the International CEO Forum since its inception in 2002.

HKCEC Expertise Helps Regional Growth

At the 71^st UFI Congress held in Bangkok in November 2004, HKCEC Managing Director Cliff Wallace was elected First Vice Chairman of UFI's Asia Pacific Chapter. He sees the post as both an honour and a challenge

New Look HKECIA

Now, as it celebrates it's 15th anniversary, the HKECIA is reaching out beyond its local origins as it increases its interaction and co-operation with other related associations across the Asian region and at an international level.

The HKECIA Reaches Across Borders

Beijing hosted InterExpo 2005 in January and for the first time Hong Kong lent its full industry weight to the event. Supported by 15 Hong Kong exhibition organisations, the Hong Kong Pavilion showcased Hong Kong's exhibition strengths and its position as Trade Fair Capital of Asia.

"UFI affiliation carries a significant cachet because it implies rigorous international standards of operation. This can make a huge difference not only to the numbers of exhibitors and buyers attracted to a trade fair, but to their scale and quality too." says Paul Woodward, Regional Office Manager for the UFI Asia Pacific Chapter.