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What Is the HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair?
Le HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) is the largest and most prestigious professional lighting exhibition in Asia, held annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), it brings together thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of buyers from every continent.
The Autumn Fair focuses on LED products, energy-saving lighting and the latest design trends. Its theme pavilions track the most important industry trends — LED lighting, festival and decorative lighting, crystal lighting, outdoor lighting, lighting accessories and components, and table lamps — making it easy for buyers to find the right exhibitor. It is a B2B trade-only event: consumers are not admitted, and no retail sales take place on site.
Key Facts
- Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Organiser: HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council)
- Taper: B2B international lighting trade show
- Focus: LED, decorative, outdoor, smart lighting, components
Tip
Show dates change every year. Confirm the exact dates, free-entry requirements and buyer registration on the official HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair website before booking travel.
Historically the show has covered around 70,000 m² with more than 2,700 exhibitors and around 80,000 buyers — making it one of the largest lighting trade shows in the world and the single best place in Asia to meet the entire LED supply chain under one roof.
Why Hong Kong Is the Global Lighting Sourcing Hub
Hong Kong has been the world’s lighting sourcing capital for decades. Several structural drivers make the Autumn Fair unmissable:
World-class sourcing platform
Thousands of manufacturers from mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea and Southeast Asia exhibit here. It is the single most efficient way to compare suppliers, prices and quality in one trip.
Gateway to the Chinese factory base
Hong Kong is the natural gateway to the Pearl River Delta — the manufacturing heartland of the global LED industry. From Hong Kong, you can visit factories in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan and Zhongshan in a single day.
Global buyer reach
HKTDC invites key buyers and purchasing groups from emerging markets — India, Russia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America — alongside established European and North American buyers.
No language or logistics barrier
Hong Kong’s common-law legal system, English business culture, world-class airport and free port status make it the easiest place in Asia to run international sourcing.
Who Should Attend
The HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair is most useful if you are:
- Importers and distributors — looking for OEM/ODM brands, private-label programs and factory-direct pricing for any market in the world.
- Brand owners and retailers — sourcing SKUs with CE / RoHS, UL / ETL, SAA and SASO compliance for your home market.
- Lighting designers and specifiers — seeing the latest LED technology, smart controls and design trends directly from manufacturers.
- Contractors and project buyers — comparing complete systems for large tenders across your region.
- Trading companies and sourcing agents — meeting new suppliers and benchmarking prices across the entire Chinese supply chain.
How to Prepare as a Buyer
Walking the show cold wastes days. Before you fly to Hong Kong:
1. Register as a buyer online
Register on the HKTDC website before the show. Registered buyers get free entry, buyer badges and access to the HKTDC buyer club and matchmaking services.
2. Pre-book meetings and factory visits
Email the suppliers you want to see weeks in advance. Book factory visits to Shenzhen / Zhongshan / Guzhen before or after the show — the show floor is too crowded for detailed negotiation.
3. Compare compliance documents
For your home market, ask every booth for the right certificates: CE / RoHS (EU), UL / ETL (US), SAA (Australia), SASO (Saudi Arabia), EAC (Russia / CIS).
4. Go straight to the factory after the show
Many booths are trading companies that mark up 30–60%. The real factory is in Shenzhen, Zhongshan or Guzhen. Take photos, part numbers and catalogues — then visit the factory directly.
Why Source LED Lighting from China (and Why Lightstec Is at the Show)
Most of the lighting brands and products you will see at the Hong Kong Fair are manufactured in mainland China. Working directly with the factory cuts out the middleman and gives you shorter lead times, customisation and private-label flexibility.
Lumièrestec is a China-based manufacturer of Bandes lumineuses LED, Profilés en aluminium LED, Lumières linéaires LED, LED neon flex and matching drivers and sensors. We have been exhibiting at the Hong Kong Lighting Fair for years, and we ship to customers on every continent.
Certified for every market
CE / RoHS for Europe, UL / ETL for North America, SAA for Australia, SASO for Saudi Arabia, EAC for Russia / CIS. IES photometric files available on request.
Exhibitor, not a trading company
We are the factory, not a middleman. When you meet us at the Hong Kong Fair, you are talking directly to the engineers and production team who will build your order.
Complete system, one supplier
Strip + profile + diffuser + driver + connector + sensor in one carton. No more chasing three factories to make one linear lighting system work.
OEM / ODM friendly
Custom PCB length, CCT, CRI, brand printing and custom packaging. Small MOQs for trial orders, factory-direct pricing for volume.
Recommended LED Products for Global Buyers
If you are attending the HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair to build your product range, these are the systems global buyers ask for most. Click any product to view specs and request a quote:
Planning to source LED lighting after the HKTDC Autumn Fair?
Send us your project list, target quantities and required certifications. We will reply within 24 hours with factory-direct pricing.
FAQ
When and where is the HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair held?
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, usually every October. Exact dates change every year — check the official HKTDC website for the current edition before you plan your trip.
Is the HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair open to the public?
No. The HKTDC Autumn Lighting Fair is a professional B2B trade show open only to lighting industry visitors. Consumers are not admitted, and there is no retail sales activity on the floor.
Why is Hong Kong important for the lighting industry?
Hong Kong is the world’s lighting sourcing capital: a free port, common-law jurisdiction, English business culture, and the natural gateway to the Pearl River Delta manufacturing heartland — Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Foshan and Zhongshan.
Can I buy samples and ship them back from the show?
Some booths sell small samples, but most international brands only quote project orders. For real pricing and samples, contact the factory directly after the show. Lightstec ships free samples to buyers worldwide for qualified projects — just get in touch.
Do Chinese LED suppliers meet global compliance requirements?
Reputable factories do. Always ask for the certificates your home market requires — CE / RoHS, UL / ETL, SAA, SASO, EAC — plus IES photometric files. Lightstec ships with full documentation for every order.