Review of Global Sources Consumer Electronics show 2019 April/October, Hong Kong, China
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.
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 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.
Global Sources Consumer Electronics show in April
Global Sources Consumer Electronics last from April 11-14, at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo with more than 3,900 booths of the latest home, outdoor, auto and commercial electronics, gaming, computer and accessories, security, smart living and electronic components products.
In response to the market demand for audio products, the show have set up Asia’s first and only dedicated Audio Sourcing Hall, with over 500 booths. We have also worked with the China Audio Industry Association (CAIA) to create the new Audio Technology Zone, and joined forces with the Hi-Res Wireless Audio Union to establish a complete ecosystem and make the show a must-attend event for the audio industry.
Global Sources Consumer Electronics is scheduled to host a series of on-site conferences including The Future of Audio Products, Smart Living with Intelligent Connectivity, Online & Mobile Retail Strategies and Smart Sourcing & Manufacturing. Top industry experts plan to share their views on market trends and industry development.
Tens of thousands of international top buyers attend the April 2019 Global Sources trade shows. Recent attendees include executives and purchasing decision-makers from Amazon, Asus, Best Buy, Carrefour, Casio, China Mobile, Dell, DHL, Foxconn, Hasbro, Huawei, Lenovo, LG, Logitech, Lyft, Microsoft, Miniso, Mitsubishi Electric, Motorola, Panasonic, Paypal, Qualcomm, Samsung, Sony, Telstra, Walmart and more.
Asia’s 1st Audio Sourcing Hall – Global Sources Consumer Electronics is the first and only trade fair in Asia to dedicate an entire hall to audio product sourcing, offering a comprehensive range from personal to professional audio, from speakers and headphones to professional audio, home theater, true wireless stereo (TWS) and more.
Audio Technology Zone – Showcasing the development of high-resolution, wireless and smart audio technology in cooperation with the China Audio Industry Association (CAIA), featuring innovative products from Huawei, BES, SoundAI and GCEC for buyers to try and experience the latest audio technology.
Smart Home Pavilion – Featuring products compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Tuya and Zigbee, with a new biometric and smart lock zone. Selected exhibitors in Hall 2 are set to offer buyers the Smart Home Experience, to enable buyers to try out a range of products first-hand
Global Sources Innovation Awards – The Global Sources Innovation Awards aims to recognize and promote outstanding innovation and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence from enterprises in their pursuit of creative and better solutions to meet business needs.
Personal Transporter Test Drive – An Experience Zone and demo area where buyers can try out the latest design of hoverboards, e-bikes and other personal transportation device, as well as watch demonstrations from suppliers of their latest products’ functions and capabilities.
Next-Gen Components Zone – A teardown showcase for components in key application categories – Automotive, Industrial & Robotics, Smart Living, Smart Security, Wearables & Medical – with a new Taiwan Zone powered by TEEMA (Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association).
Global Sources Consumer Electronics show in October
The Global Sources Consumer Electronics held from October 11-14, featuring more than 4,000 booths of the latest electronic products. This sourcing event encompasses home, outdoor and automotive electronics, gaming products, smart living, electronic components, commercial electronics, together with computer products and accessories.
In addition, Global Sources continues to cooperate with China Audio Industry Association (CAIA) for Golden Ear Choice. At the moment, 74 audio products have been awarded with their unique features and exceptional quality. Among these products, award-winning ones will be displayed in the Golden Ear Award Audio Product Display & Experience Zone during both shows.
Furthermore, the show offers Hong Kong’s one and only dedicated Smart Home pavilion with devices and whole systems for home automation, which exhibit renowned products such as Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Zigbee. A new Biometrics & Smart Lock Zone and a Korea Pavilion will be installed, while four exhibitors from Shenzhen and Hangzhou will be providing a multi-scenario and immersive smart home experience to the buyers.
Personal Transporter Test Drive (Hall 2) – A hands-on experience area for buyers to try out the latest personal transporters, including electric scooters, e-bikes and light electric motorcycles.
Analyst’s Choice Zone (Hall 1) – Covering eight key categories and more than 100 products selected by professional analysts from show exhibitors, Analyst’s Choice Zone gathers products with new ideas, high quality and advanced technology. It also features a Design Space booth to showcase internationally renowned design award-winning products.
Next-Gen Components Zone (Hall 11) – The world’s only dedicated electronic component sourcing showcase, which is 40% larger than that of the spring show. This area exhibits components applicable to seven popular industry categories: Automotive, Industrial & Robotics, Smart Living, Smart Security, Wearables, Medical, and Components from Taiwan.
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.
The core business facilitates trade between Asia and the world through English-language media such as trade shows (GlobalSources.com/exhibitions), online marketplaces (GlobalSources.com), magazines, and apps.
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 48 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.