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External resources and official entry points for going global via Hong Kong: start with the pitfalls, then find fairs, chambers, and government portals as needed. Every link points to an official source.

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Events & programmes

Hong Kong startup and fintech events, application deadlines and matchmaking programmes worth your time. Each links to its official page — subscribe to sync them to your calendar.

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  • Sep252026
    FeaturedDeadlineaccelerator

    The 9th edition of InvestHK's flagship market-access programme: 8 verticals, 120+ corporate and investor champions, an online Market Readiness track, and a grand finale at FinTech Week. For startups and scale-ups with a live product planning to expand into Asia within 24 months.

  • Nov2–62026
    FeaturedConferencefintech

    Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026

    FSTB · CEDB · InvestHK · FTAHK · StartmeupHK (operated by Finoverse)

    Asia's flagship fintech festival (x StartmeupHK): AI, Web3, InsurTech, green tech and venture capital, and host of the GFT grand finale. Organiser-published scale: 45,000+ attendees, 1,000+ speakers, 120+ economies.

  • Aug13–172026

    HKTDC Food Expo (with Food Expo PRO)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    Hong Kong's flagship food fair: a public expo plus the trade-only Food Expo PRO (F&B, import/export, catering supply), with Click2Match buyer matching. The annual place for food and beverage exporters to reach Hong Kong and international channels.

  • Sep1–52026

    Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The world's largest watch & clock sourcing fair: finished watches, movements, components and wearables, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. The annual place for watch and wearable exporters to win international orders.

  • Oct13–162026
    Conferenceelectronics

    Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    One of Asia's largest electronics sourcing fairs: consumer electronics, wearables, AIoT and components end-to-end, with Click2Match AI business matching to reach global buyers. A core channel for taking hardware and electronics global.

  • Oct26–292026

    Eco Expo Asia

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    Asia's flagship environmental and green-tech expo: energy efficiency, waste management, green building, e-mobility and carbon-neutral solutions, with Click2Match matching buyers and projects. A matchmaking floor for green tech going global.

  • Oct27–302026
    Conferencelighting

    Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    One of the world's largest lighting sourcing fairs: commercial and residential lighting, LED and smart lighting, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. The annual place for lighting products to find overseas buyers.

  • Nov4–62026
    Conferenceoptical

    Hong Kong Optical Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    A leading Asian optical sourcing fair: frames, lenses, sunglasses and equipment, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. The annual place for eyewear and optical exporters to win international orders.

  • Nov5–72026

    Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    A leading Asian wine & spirits sourcing fair: wines, spirits and regional pavilions, with Click2Match connecting importers, distributors and F&B buyers. The annual place for drinks importers and brands to reach Asian channels.

  • Jan11–142027

    Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    One of the world's largest toy sourcing fairs (concurrent with Pop & Play): toys, games, IP licensing and educational products, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. The annual place for toy and designer-toy exporters.

  • Mar4–82027
    Conferencejewellery

    Hong Kong International Jewellery Show

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    One of the world's largest jewellery sourcing fairs (concurrent with the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show): finished jewellery, settings and design brands, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. The annual place for jewellery exporters to win international orders.

  • Apr13–162027
    Conferenceelectronics

    Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The spring electronics sourcing fair (co-located with InnoEX): consumer electronics, mobile solutions and components, with Click2Match global buyer matching. The first-half-year matchmaking floor for hardware going global.

  • Apr20–232027
    Conferencelighting

    Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Spring Edition)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The spring lighting sourcing fair: home and decorative lighting, LED, outdoor and smart lighting, with Click2Match global buyer matching. The first-half-year matchmaking floor for lighting exports.

  • Apr27–302027

    Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The world's largest gifts sourcing fair: corporate gifts, premiums, consumer goods and brand licensing, with Click2Match reaching buyers across the West and ASEAN. The annual place for gifts, cultural-creative and branded products to find overseas distribution.

  • Apr27–302027
    Conferencehouseware

    Home InStyle (Hong Kong Houseware Fair)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The houseware and lifestyle sourcing fair (successor to the Houseware Fair): kitchen, home, storage and smart-home products, with Click2Match global buyer matching. A channel for household consumer goods going global.

  • Apr27–302027
    Conferencefashion

    Fashion InStyle (Hong Kong Fashion Sourcing Fair)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The fashion sourcing fair (successor to Hong Kong Fashion Week): apparel, accessories, fabrics and OEM/private-label, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. A matchmaking floor for fashion and textile exporters.

  • Annual
    Programmeaccelerator

    FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific (Accenture)

    Accenture (co-founded with the Partnership Fund for New York City)

    A growth-stage fintech accelerator run with bank partners including AXA, HSBC, JPMorgan and Bank of America; 101 alumni, 570 proofs-of-concept and US$1.3B raised by alumni to date (organiser-reported). Run in Hong Kong; a GFT ecosystem partner.

    Annual accelerator; applications typically open early each year (the 2026 cohort opened in March)

  • Annual
    Conferencefintech

    Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF)

    Hong Kong Cyberport

    Cyberport's flagship venture-capital forum: startup–investor matching, pitching and industry insight — the annual place to raise capital and find partners.

    Around November each year (2025 edition Nov 6–7, HKCEC)

  • Rolling
    Programmestartup

    HKSTP Global Connect membership

    Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks (HKSTP)

    Membership for overseas startups and ecosystem builders: business and investment matching, VIP events and overseas roadshows; overseas startups joining the one-year soft-landing programme receive an HK$100,000 grant. Hong Kong as your Asia-Pacific gateway.

    Rolling enrolment year-round; monthly thematic pitches and investor matching

  • Annual
    Conferencefintech

    Asian Financial Forum (AFF)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), co-organised with the HKSAR Government

    The region's first major international financial event each year: political and business leaders, institutional investors, funds and startups matched up, with a global investment deal-making floor and a fintech showcase. The annual place to raise capital, read policy direction and find Asian allocation opportunities.

    Around January each year (2026 edition Jan 26–27, HKCEC); next edition to be announced

  • Annual
    Conferencetech

    Business of IP Asia Forum (BIP Asia)

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), co-organised with the HKSAR Government and Hong Kong Design Centre

    Asia's flagship IP business platform: IP trading, technology transfer, cross-border licensing and commercialisation matching. For companies taking technology, brands or patents global and seeking IP monetisation and licensing partners in Asia.

    Around December each year (last edition Dec 4–5, 2025, HKCEC); next edition to be announced

  • Annual
    Conferencestartup

    HKTDC Entrepreneur Day

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    HKTDC's anchor startup event: entrepreneurship support, networking, knowledge sharing and partnership matching, with an SME service centre and investment matching. For early-stage founders seeking resources and partners.

    Held every spring (2026 edition ran Apr–May, HKCEC)

  • Annual
    Conferencetech

    InnoEX

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), co-organised with the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau

    HKTDC's flagship innovation & technology expo: the 2026 edition spotlighted AI+, robotics, the low-altitude economy, property tech and retail tech, with 2,800+ exhibitors (organiser-published, co-located with the Electronics Fair). The annual place to source tech, find manufacturing/distribution partners and reach Asian tech buyers.

    Around April each year (2026 edition Apr 13–16, HKCEC, part of Business of IT Week); next edition to be announced

  • Annual
    Conferencemedical

    Hong Kong International Medical and Healthcare Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The flagship fair of International Healthcare Week: medical devices, rehab and elderly care, health tech and ageing solutions, with Click2Match connecting buyers, distributors and healthcare institutions. A matchmaking floor for medtech and devices going global.

    Around May each year, as part of International Healthcare Week (last edition May 11–13, 2026, HKCEC); next edition to be announced

  • Annual
    Conferenceprinting

    Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    The printing & packaging sourcing fair: commercial printing, packaging materials, labels and packaging machinery, with Click2Match reaching global buyers. A matchmaking floor for printing and packaging exporters.

    Around April each year (last edition Apr 27–30, 2026, AsiaWorld-Expo); next edition to be announced

  • Annual
    Pitch / conteststartup

    HKTDC Start-up Express

    Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)

    A capability-building and market-access programme for Hong Kong tech startups planning to expand internationally: closed-door pitching, business matching, overseas missions and exhibition exposure, with winners drawing investor, media and partner attention. Eligibility: incorporated on/after 1 Jan 2019, under US$10M raised, valid Hong Kong business registration.

    Annual programme; each edition shortlists ~50 for pitching and names 10 annual winners (applications typically open mid-year)

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