Promotional events Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2008 (04 - 08 March)

• The largest ever Italian participation of over 130 companies will be seen in the coming edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show. Beside that a wide array of jewelleries will be showcased during the exhibition hours, a spectacular gala evening will be organized for the first time on 5 March in Grand Hall Foyer during which the theme "Jewels of Italy" will be illustrated with dazzling parade and superb Italian cuisine. (by invitation only)

Hong Kong Houseware Fair (21 - 24 April)

• Innovative and sophisticated housewares will be showcased by Italian companies at the Italian Pavilion in Hall 2 of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 21 - 24 April 2008. Exhibits include tableware like cutlery and crockery, as well as kitchenware like pot, saucepan, food container, coffee maker, wine opener, functional cleaning devices like sponge, mop, broom, brusher, etc.

Vinexpo - Asia Pacific 2008 (27 - 29 May)

• The most important wine exhibition in Asia (once every two years) will be showcased by leading Italian wine producers at the Italian Pavilion in Hall 1 of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 27 to 29 May 2008. Exhibits include the best of D.O.C.G., D.O.C., I.G.T. categories from different Regions of Italy with the best from their cellars.

Italian Festival (June - December)

• Every year, cultural events (music - cinema, dance, performances; arts - paintings, sculpture, etc.) and commercial ones (wine, food and fashion) join together to promote the image of Italy in Macau and in Hong Kong and to celebrate the success of Italian brands in the period of Italian National Day. In coming June, the Italian Trade Commission will organize a series of commercial activities in the fashion, food & wine sectors under the theme of "Italian Festival".

Hong Kong Fashion Week (8 - 11 July)

• Collaborated with Biella The Art of Excellence Foundation and Piedmont Region to promote jointly the excellence of textiles from Biella. An exclusive booth at Hall 2 will demonstrate the originality of textiles made in Biella. On 9 July, in the morning, a round table seminar titled "Is Made In Italy a Brand in Fashion Retail" will be hosted. In the same evening, more importantly, the Foundation will present the prestigious awards to some leading local fashion players at a Gala Evening to conclude the event.

Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair (15 - 21 September)

• Leading Italian manufacturers of jewellery machinery will participate collectively at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair to showcase their latest cutting-edge technology.

Cosmoprof Asia 2007 (14 - 16 November)

• Italian Trade Commission will organize again the Italian participation at the Cosmoprof Asia this year, presenting to the Asian buyers latest innovations of optical products from Italy.

Missions of Hong Kong importers and/or journalists to Italy in 2008:

Other major exhibitions / Events in Hong Kong in 2008:

• Hong Kong International Stationery Fair (07 - 10 January)
• Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair (07 - 10 January)
• Hong Kong January International Jewellery & Watch Show (06 - 09 January)
• Hong Kong Fashion Week (14 - 17 January & 8 - 11 July)
• World Boutique (14 - 17 January)
• HK International Fur & Fashion Fair (25 - 28 February)
• HK Watch, Clock, Optical, Parts & Accessories Fair (05 - 08 March)
• Interstoff Asia (12 - 14 March & 08 - 10 October)
• Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART) (17 - 20 March)
• Asia Pacific Leather Fair - Materials, Manufacturing & Technology (31 March - 2 April)
• Asia Pacific Leather Fair - Fashion Accessories (31 March - 2 April & 02 - 04 October)
• Hong Kong International Auto Parts and Accessories Fair (28 April - 1 May)
• Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair (28 April - 1 May)
• Hong Kong Electronics Fair (14 - 17 April & 13 - 16 October)
• China Sourcing Fair - Electronics & Components, Fashion Accessories (12 - 15 April & 12 - 15 October)
• China Sourcing Fair - Gifts & Home Products (20 - 23 April & 20 - 23 October)
• Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2008 (28 April - 01 May)
• International Travel Expo (12 - 15 June)
• Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair (05 - 08 March, 19 - 22 June & 15 - 18 September)
• June Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair (19 - 22 June)
• Hong Kong Licensing Show (02 - 04 July)
• Summer Sourcing Show for Gifts, Houseware & Toys (02 - 05 July)
• Food Expo 2008 (14 - 18 August)
• Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair (14 - 18 August)
• Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair (03 - 07 September)
• Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (27 - 30 October)
• HK Int.'l Building and Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair (28 - 31 October)
• Hong Kong International Furniture Fair (28 - 31 October)
• Hong Kong International Hardware & Home Improvement Fair (28 - 31 October)
• Hong Kong Optical Fair 2008 (06 - 08 November)

For more information, please contact Italian Trade Commission Hong Kong at tel. (852) 28466500, by fax (852) 28684779 or by e-mail hongkong@hongkong.ice.it.

Updated 07 July 2008