HONG KONG, Oct. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
Sources Electronics, the world's largest electronics sourcing
show, opens today and runs in two phases through Oct. 21 at AsiaWorld-Expo. The show features a
range of products in more than 5,800 booths featuring suppliers
from Greater China, Korea and
across Asia. Attendees will be
able to get insights into the rapidly accelerating innovation
coming out of the region through Experience Zones, the
Startup Launchpad pavilion, and the TEDx conference.
The first phase will run from Oct.11 to 14 and focus on home,
office, and auto electronics; plus security products and electronic
components. It will feature Asia's
largest pavilions for in-car electronics and GPS and Hong Kong's largest computer peripherals,
computer terminal and networking products pavilion.
The second phase, Mobile Electronics, will be held from
Oct. 18 to 21 and is expected to
showcase 2,300 booths of the latest smartphones, tablets,
wearables, accessories and drones.
President of Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL) Electronics
Group, Tommy Wong, said: "With a
decade of accelerating innovation, our show has become a
must-attend event for global electronics buyers looking for new
products and suppliers. Global Sources Electronics show has
gained the reputation as a showcase to discover the newest and most
creative electronics coming out of China and Asia.
"Already the largest trade show of its kind, we are expanding
our show to also become a platform where industry experts and
thought leaders can exchange ideas."
Global Sources Electronics showcases
Hong Kong as Asia's innovation hub
- With market size of Smart Home expected to reach US$71 billion by 2018, a new Smart Home Pavilion
and Experience Zone will be introduced during the Oct. 11-14 period with more than 180 booths.
- Special zones for Next-Gen Components and Electric Personal
Transporters will give buyers a closer look at some of the most
in-demand products.
- TEDxHongKong2015, with its 'Lift-Off' theme, will be held
concurrently with Global Sources Electronics show on
Oct. 11.
The event is expected to attract a total of more than 50,000
buyers from 150 countries, including executives from most of the
world's leading brands and retailers which include Acer, Amazon,
Asus, Audiovox, Belkin, BenQ, Best
Buy, Cisco, eBay, Foxconn, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Huawei, Intel, Lenovo,
LG Electronics, Logitech,
Microsoft, Panasonic,
Philips, Samsung, Sharp,
Siemens, Softbank, Sony, TCL, Toshiba, and many more.
The Global Sources Electronics show is complemented
year-round by the industry's leading websites: Consumer
Electronics, Security Products, Electronic Components,
Mobile Electronics and Drones & Robotics. Each
website delivers exclusive content, updated
daily -- including
Analyst's Choice which highlights the industry's newest and
most important products.
Value-added services to enhance buyer and supplier
efficiency
- New Request for Quotation system allows buyers to request and
compare quotes, and communicate with suppliers through Global
Sources Message Center.
- New Buyer App provides comprehensive show information including
event preview, exhibitor details, a searchable online product
directory and travel information.
- New Supplier App helps exhibitors obtain buyer information,
inquiry history and respond to inquiries.
- Product Showcase enables suppliers who cannot attend the shows
to present their latest products and generate buyer inquiries.
- VIP Buyer Office Suites provide selected buyers with
fully-equipped, on-site offices for meetings.
- Conference programs where industry experts give their insights
on the hottest 3D printing technologies, China sourcing strategies and e-commerce.
Opening hours for the show are:
- Oct. 11-13 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Buyers can find more information about the Global Sources
Electronics show and pre-register to attend at
http://www.globalsources.com/exhibitions.
More information about Global Sources is available on the
company's corporate site (http://www.corporate.globalsources.com),
Facebook and Twitter (/globalsources).
About Global Sources
Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company
and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China.
The core business facilitates trade between Asia and the world using English-language
media such as online marketplaces (GlobalSources.com), magazines,
apps, private sourcing events, and trade shows.
More than 1 million international buyers, including 95 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.
Now in its fifth decade, Global Sources has been publicly listed
on the NASDAQ since 2000.
Press
Contact
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Investor Contact
in Asia
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Camellia
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Connie Lai
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Tel: (852)
2555-5021
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Tel: (852)
2555-4747
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e-mail:
cso@globalsources.com
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e-mail:
investor@globalsources.com
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Investor Contact
in U.S.
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Cathy
Mattison
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LHA
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Tel: (1-415)
433-3777
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e-mail:
cmattison@lhai.com
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