2012 Show Received High Attendance from the Global Green-Tech Industry

Eco Expo Asia, specialist professional trade fair focused on green business in Hong Kong, concluded with record-breaking attendance from professionals involved in major sectors of green technology. Held from 27 – 30 October 2012 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, the fair attracted 11,550 visitors from 94 countries and regions.

Top ten origins for overseas visitor recruitment included the Chinese mainland, Macau, the Philippines, Taiwan, the US, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Canada and Korea (same figure as Canada).

Organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, with the Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as co-organiser, the four-day show hosted 271 exhibitors from 14 countries and regions. Exhibitors at the show hailed from Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Chinese mainland, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Macau, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan and the US.

Mr Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, presided over the opening ceremony for the 2012 show. He noted: “The scale of the Eco Expo has grown considerably over the past years, with a much wider representation not only from local, but also from Chinese mainland and overseas companies and delegations. The fair also showcases the latest environmental technologies, products and services in the Asia-Pacific region.”