November 29, 2018

Eco Expo Asia welcomed record visitor numbers to discover the latest green tech and environmental protection solutions

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The 13^th edition of the show, held in Hong Kong from 25 ‒ 28 October 2018, welcomed a record 14,824 visitors from 106 countries and regions. With 54% of visitors coming from outside of Hong Kong, the expo lived up to its billing as an international gathering point for the environmental protection industry. Jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the fair is also co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

The 2018 fair embraced the theme of “Waste Less Save More for a Low-carbon Future” to align with the global push to raise environmental awareness and strive for better waste management. Highlighted environmental sectors at the show included Waste Management and Recycling, Water Treatment and Quality Management, Green Buildings and Energy Efficiency and Green Transportation. In total, 338 exhibitors from 19 countries and regions participated. The Startup Zone also returned after a successful debut last year. 20 startups showcased their innovative new products and technologies offering a glimpse into the future direction of the green tech industry.

In line with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area scheme to link the cities in the region and strengthen economic integration, Eco Expo Asia saw pavilions and group participations from all nine municipalities in the region as well as the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macao. The Greater Bay Area Zone represented a major presence at the fair. In recognition of the extensive green business opportunities emanating from the region, a Greater Bay Area Forum was also organised to reveal more about green projects and future developments of interest to the environmental protection industry.

Eco Asia Conference among the key event programme sessions to gather global green industry experts

The Eco Asia Conference is a high-level gathering that invites influential industry experts and academics from around the world to discuss important environmental issues. Some 40 speakers delivered talks and discussions on wide-ranging topics that touched on pressing environmental concerns affecting Hong Kong and Asia as well as far-reaching global issues. Meanwhile, a wide range of other event sessions delved into other essential environmental topics including smart construction, green transportation and a government department forum.

Mr Syed Mubarak, Director of Sustainability & MEP-Plant Operations, Sands China Ltd, attended the Green Buildings and the Renewable Energies and Usage sessions of the conference: “While the sessions focused on very different topics, they both offered abundant solutions to help combat climate change and that’s ultimately why we are all attending this fair, looking for fresh new ideas and to connect with different people.”

Comments from exhibitors:

“We are exhibiting reverse vending machines for recycling items like plastic bottles, aluminium cans and glass bottles which operate on a user deposit scheme. We were thrilled to have the chance to speak with representatives from the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department and explain to them how the system works. We are exhibiting this year as we think our system would integrate very easily into Hong Kong and around Asia. The fair is a great chance to meet potential clients.”

Mr Andre Farstad, Business Development, Circular Economy, TOMRA Sorting Technology (Xiamen) Co Ltd (Norway)

“This year we met many new customers and they found our products very interesting. We managed to verbally confirm some orders at the fair, some from the private sector, some from various government departments. Eco Expo Asia has always been able to help us to achieve our exhibiting targets and it is well established in Hong Kong. We will come back next year, and we may even need a bigger booth!”

Mr Matthew Hin Sum Ho, General Manager, Enviro Process Technologies Co Ltd (Hong Kong)

Comments from buyers:

“My business concentrates on waste management solutions and I create waste management plans for different types of clients, ranging from governmental bodies to private organisations. I found that the exhibitors have been very friendly and happy to take the time to analyse my requirements and suggest solutions. This is much more important than just being sold a product as you are able to see whether it truly fits with your needs. In the past I have only visited environmental protection trade shows in Europe, but this year I wanted to try somewhere in Asia and Hong Kong seemed like the perfect place to start, I haven’t been disappointed.”

Mr Rustem Bassenov, Managing Partner, Tau Innovative Solutions (Kazakhstan)

“Our company primarily focuses on the IT aspect of the environmental industry. This year, I was searching for products related to energy management, sensors, odour-removers and air purifiers. I have found many useful business contacts at the fair and some are potential clients that we may cooperate with in the future. Eco Expo Asia is the major environmental fair in Hong Kong, and it is an effective platform for business traders to exchange information. I will definitely return next year.”

Mr Frederick Lee, Project Manager, Digital Green Technology Co Limited, Hong Kong

Comment from a speaker:

“I always enjoy coming to Eco Expo Asia as you are exposed to a variety of new, unexpected solutions. The panel discussions at this conference are a great platform for sharing and it was a good opportunity for me to update people on the environmental situation in Malaysia. It’s important to have these fringe programme events, and I think that we need more informative discussions year-round. This is also a good platform for networking; there were a lot of government officials from China, and I’ve met overseas media including from Finland. There’s no doubt that this is a good place to meet interesting people.”

Dr Theng Lee Chong, Deputy Chairman of the Association of Environmental Consultants and Companies of Malaysia (AECCOM), Malaysia

The next edition of Eco Expo Asia will be held from 30 October ‒ 2 November 2019 at AsiaWorld-Expo. For more information, please email ecoexpo@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com or exhibitions@hktdc.org, or visit www.ecoexpoasia.com.

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