2018 April Global Sources Consumer Electronics show and Mobile Electronics show, Hong Kong, China

2018 April Global Sources Electronics festival, opens at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo. Held in two phases, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Electronics, it is the largest electronics sourcing show in the world with more than 6,600 booths of the latest electronics products.

Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is a UFI-Approved Event. This important endorsement recognizes the show’s proven track record as one of the highest quality exhibitions in the world. Twice a year, the show shines the spotlight on new technologies and ideas while providing the best sourcing experience for buyers.

Consumer Electronics last from April 11 to 14 and features 3,800 booths exhibiting the latest home, outdoor and auto electronics, plus gaming, smart living, components, commercial electronics, computers and accessories. It also includes a special product launch area, and a product gallery along with experience and demo zones to highlight innovative products and technologies.

Dedicated zones highlight fast-growing electronics categories. Debuting this spring is the AI Experience Zone with the latest artificial intelligence technologies and interactive exhibits. New product zones will highlight other emerging and in-demand categories including advanced driver assistance systems and navigation, and voice-activated devices.

Mobile Electronics from April 18 to 21, focusing on the latest mobile devices and accessories, speakers and headphones, VR/AR and wearables. Growing more than 80 percent since its debut in 2014, the show has become the largest mobile electronics sourcing show in the world.

Across 2,800 booths, the show features the latest mobile devices and accessories, speakers, headphones, AR/VR devices and wearables from Verified Suppliers. Exhibitors are companies from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Germany, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, and the U.S. It also includes a special product launch area and product gallery along with tech conferences and an experience zone to highlight innovative products and technologies.

The show focus on establishing this event as a showcase for innovative mobile products from quality suppliers, made the show become the largest industry-specific trade show in the world, a must-attend event for top buyers around the world.

The Global Sources Electronics show is expected to attract more than 65,000 buyers from 150 countries and territories, including purchasing decision makers from Audiovox, Belkin, Best Buy, Clas Ohlson, Cisco, DELL, eBay, Electro Depot, Fuji Xerox, Google, Huawei, Intel, Intelbras, JVC Kenwood, Logitech, Monster, Motorola, NEC, NTT Docomo, Orbcomm, Panasonic, Ross Stores, SONY, Staples, Target Australia, Tchibo, Unicomer Group, Verkkokauppa.com, Worten and Yamaha.

Highlights of the first phase: Consumer Electronics show
The Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is the world‘s largest electronics sourcing show, sourcing event features home, outdoor and automotive electronics, as well as the latest audio and smart home products, bringing together the latest video game products, home audio, electronic components and personal stroller products. Come to explore a wide and diverse range of compelling and cutting-edge products that meet the demands of today’s consumer electronics market.

Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is the first phase of Global Sources Electronics, held twice a year, usually in April and October. Global Sources Electronics consists of two phases which are Consumer Electronics and Mobile Electronics. Together make it Asia’s largest audio product hall, while True Wireless Stereo Zone and Party Audio Zone are specially added. It showcases the latest audio technologies and products, including headphones, Bluetooth speakers, True Wireless Stereo (TWS), professional audio products, as well as home audio, cables and accessories.

The world’s biggest and best consumer electronics sourcing event, the global sourcing destination for the hottest innovations in consumer electronics, the show features over 4,000 booths of the latest and in-demand home, outdoor, automotive and commercial electronics, as well as gaming products, computer and accessories, and components. Explore new sourcing opportunities in the new normal and drive sales with tomorrow’s technology trends.

Analyst’s Choice Zone showcases experts’ picks of the best products at the show. The Zone consists of a Product Launch Area and a Product Gallery where attendees can have a closer look at new, innovative products with cutting-edge technologies.

Smart Living Pavilion offers an expanded selection of smart security, lighting, voice-enabled devices and entertainment products. New this spring is the Biometric Devices and Smart Locks area.

Asia’s largest Outdoor Electronics Pavilion showcases electric personal transporters, drones & robotics and cameras & accessories. It also features a Personal Transporter Freestyle Show and on-site test drives.

Hong Kong’s largest auto electronics, computer and accessories, gaming, and personal transporters pavilions.

Expanded pavilions for home electronics and commercial electronics.

Next-Gen Components Zone displays the parts that enable new tech products for automotive, drones and robotics, medical and industrial, smart living, smart security and wearables.

A comprehensive conference program covers topics including AI, 5G, personal transportation, smart living, sourcing and online retail with speakers from ZTE, Huawei and China Mobile.

Asia’s largest collection of hardware startups to provide shelf-ready innovation.

Highlights of the second phase: Mobile Electronics show
The world’s biggest and best consumer electronics sourcing event, the global sourcing destination for the hottest innovations in consumer electronics, the show features over 4,000 booths of the latest and in-demand home, outdoor, automotive and commercial electronics, as well as gaming products, computer and accessories, and components. Explore new sourcing opportunities in the new normal and drive sales with tomorrow’s technology trends.

Global Sources Mobile Electronics show is the second phase of Global Sources Electronics, held twice a year, usually in April and October. Global Sources Electronics consists of two phases which are Consumer Electronics and Mobile Electronics. Together make it Asia’s largest audio product hall, while True Wireless Stereo Zone and Party Audio Zone are specially added. It showcases the latest audio technologies and products, including headphones, Bluetooth speakers, True Wireless Stereo (TWS), professional audio products, as well as home audio, cables and accessories.

Attendees will have the opportunity to be part of Asia’s largest AR/VR event at Global Sources Mobile Electronics. To be held on April 19, the fourth VR/AR/MR Ecosystem Summit will feature speakers from Qualcomm, HTC, EmdoorVR and Invisionate sharing the latest developments and personal insights into the future of the industry. The Summit and the product pavilion are complemented by an Experience Zone powered by HTC VIVE to showcase the latest VR hardware and content such as sports and gaming, cinematic and entertainment, and travel and exploration.

Gallery X, a premium mobile accessories gallery showcasing next-generation products made for Apple iPhones. The show also features more than 100 booths of products compatible with Apple iProducts.

Wearable Products Gallery features innovative products from categories including sports, health and fashion tech.

Analyst’s Choice Zone showcases experts’ picks of the best products at the show. The Zone consists of a Product Launch Area and a Product Gallery where attendees can get a closer look at select mobile devices, smart wearables and mobile accessories.

Brand Zone highlights 100 top and rising Chinese mobile electronics brands.

Asia’s largest pavilions for mobile accessories, smartphones and tablets, speakers and headphones, wearables, and case and covers.

Tech Conferences covering topics including artificial intelligence, VR/AR/MR, wearables and IoT, and sourcing and manufacturing tips.

Startup Launchpad
Startup Launchpad is Asia’s largest hardware trade show that facilitates global distribution between startups and renowned online and offline retailers. Staged at the Consumer Electronics show, it will bring together 200 startups from 14 countries and regions to showcase new innovations covering IoT, wearables, smart home, robotics, VR/AR and other high-growth categories.

Startup Launchpad’s full-fledged conference program will gather more than 50 thought leaders to share insights on AI, blockchain, machine learning, investment trends, market challenges, and future tech. The second Startup Investors Forum will also take place with more than 200 investors attending to discuss strategies and trends in startup investment and the local Asian startup ecosystem. New this spring is the Startup Launchpad Investment Competition catering to startups seeking investors and investment strategies.

Online service
The shows also include seminars to help online and Amazon sellers boost profits. Visitors can get to meet exhibitors that accept small orders along with online retail experts.

A wide range of services will help enhance the buying experience of online and Amazon sellers and source more efficiently. This includes products from verified suppliers and exhibitors that accept small orders, a conference program featuring online retail experts, as well as the Global Sources Summit. Voted Best Amazon Conference at Seller Awards 2017, the three-day conference teaches intermediate and advanced Amazon and e-commerce sellers how to source from Asia more effectively, and sell online more profitably.

Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The company organizes export sourcing shows in Hong Kong every April and October with eight events annually, including the world’s largest electronics and mobile electronics shows. Global Sources is also a majority shareholder in Shenzhen International Machinery Manufacturing Industry Exhibition (SIMM) and its related shows – the leading machinery exhibitions in Southern China.

The company organizes export sourcing shows in Hong Kong every April and October with eight events annually, including the world’s largest electronics and mobile electronics shows. Global Sources is also a majority shareholder in Shenzhen International Machinery Manufacturing Industry Exhibition (SIMM) and its related shows – the leading machinery exhibitions in Southern China.

More than 1.5 million international buyers, including 94 of the world’s top 100 retailers, use these services to obtain product and company information to help them source more profitably from overseas supply markets. These services also provide suppliers with integrated marketing solutions to build corporate image, generate sales leads and win orders from buyers in more than 240 countries and territories.

Global Sources is committed to organising eco-friendly and sustainable trade shows. Since 2006, Global Sources has donated through Care & Share, a charity partnership programme with Crossroads Foundation, five full container loads of items including furniture, mobile accessories and stationery to 64 NGOs and social welfare service centres in Hong Kong and the rest of the world.

Over the past 47 years, Global Sources has been serving the B2B industry with a reliable and professional trade platform highly trusted by the Company’s buyer and supplier communities.