Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong today officiated at the opening ceremony of the fourth InnoEX at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. This year’s event features more than 550 exhibitors and delegations from 21 countries and regions, alongside 17 Mainland provinces and cities.

In his opening address, Prof Sun noted that this year's InnoEX fully embodies the “T-E-C-H” elements: Thriving Participation, Elevation, Connection & Collaboration and Hong Kong.

He emphasised that InnoEX has evolved beyond an annual showcase of the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) strengths. It now serves as a premier international platform that connects startups with investors, research institutions and industry, while helping local enterprises bridge with global markets.

Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization Gerd Müller was the Guest of Honour at the opening ceremony.

The four-day InnoEX is being held from April 13 to 16 under the theme “Innovate • Automate • Elevate”.

The exhibition focuses on five core I&T sectors: AI+, robotics, low-altitude economy, property technology and retail technology. This year’s event has seen a marked increase in both exhibitor numbers and international reach, with new participants arriving from countries including Austria, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, the Philippines and the United States.

Mainland participation is equally robust with 18 pavilions on display. While Liaoning, Chongqing and Shanghai have sent larger delegations than in previous years, Xi'an and Inner Mongolia are making their debuts at the event.

A major highlight this year is the “RoboPark” zone, featuring over 100 robots from more than 50 technology companies across Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas. The zone focuses on three application themes – Commercial & Industrial, Health & Living and Entertainment & Social – and includes around 40 interactive demonstrations and thematic seminars.

In addition, the Digital Policy Office (DPO) has set up the “Smart Hong Kong Pavilion” under the theme “AI+ Hong Kong”. The pavilion showcases over 100 Government-developed I&T solutions designed to benefit the public and businesses, alongside award-winning projects from local industry and students, highlighting the city’s progress in smart city development.

Prof Sun toured the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion as well as various international and Mainland pavilions. He expressed his gratitude to the exhibitors for choosing InnoEX as a platform to explore business opportunities and drive global I&T collaboration.