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International Electronics Circuit Exhibition (Shenzhen) (HKPCA Show) May Edition Successfully Concluded
June 28, 2023 | HKPCAEstimated reading time: 6 minutes
Organized by the Hong Kong Printed Circuit Association (HKPCA), the International Electronics Circuit Exhibition (Shenzhen) (here under “HKPCA Show”) is one of the world’s largest and most influential exhibitions for PCB and EA industries. This year, the Show would be held twice, and the May event with the theme “Digitizing the Future”, was concluded successfully from 24-26 May. The three-day event attracted 468 exhibitors, with2,487 booths and 50,000 square meters of exhibition space. The Show saw a record number of 51,026 visits, including both domestic and international visitors.
The next Show will be held on 6-8 December in the same venue under the theme of “Digitalization + AI = Future.” It will showcase the latest equipment and technology solutions for the leading electronic assembly and printed circuit board companies in the digital age. The event will provide a platform for industry players to explore new business opportunities.
A show floor area of 50,000 square meters and a record number of visits at the May Show
As one of the world's most influential and representative PCB and EA events, a pool of industry elites gathered in these three days, creating a lively atmosphere. The Show attracted a total of 468 exhibitors, Industry leaders and emerging companies, including TTM, Topsearch, Eagle Electronic, Printronics, Allfavor Intelligent, WKK, Harvar, Han’s, Protek, World Wide, Guanghua, Keyence, Lanyu Laser, LEAD, G. WEIKE, Lejian Photographic, Glorysoft, Rokae, Opton, VEGA, Shin Wu, Symek, YAYA, Circuit Fabology, Ysphotech, Hansharp, Leesin, Anteland, Nidec Read, Lih Shiann, Lauffer, XACT, Beijia, Josn Seiko, Jiejun, Kuangshun, CHEON, Kyocera, Kinglee, Amiba, Carl Zeiss and LEICA etc. gathered to showcase cutting-edge technologies that are driving the industry towards digitalization.
The three-day event drew 51,026 visits. Both overseas and domestic buyers attended the event, demonstrating the exhibition's influence covering both domestic and international markets. The success of the event is not only a recognition of the exhibition's leading position in the industry but also reflects the industry's confidence in the future prospects. It lays a solid foundation for the successful hosting of the 6-8 December event.
Exciting Concurrent Conferences and Events Allow Attendees to Gain Innovative Ideas, Build Business Connections and Grow their Business under Digital Era
The International Technical Conference gathered dozens of corporate executives and technical experts, including 15 conferences on communication, automotive electronics, semiconductors, and IC carrier boards, focusing on industry hotspots about the latest market trends, research, and innovative technologies. The two-day conference attracted 1,114 visitors, and many visitors highly appreciated the conference, stating that it effectively helped them obtain practical knowledge and cutting-edge ideas to cope with new challenges and development opportunities in the digital age. More than 90% of conference attendees felt that the International Technical Conference was well-arranged and detailed. After attending the conference, it had helped them significantly and they would continue to attend the conference and recommend colleagues and friends to attend.
The Show offered a variety of exciting concurrent events. The "Opening Ceremony" kicked off the show, which gathered many industry players and media representatives to witness this glorious moment. The "Golf Tournament" and "Welcome Dinner" were held consecutively, with nearly 1,000 industry players attending. These events created chances for industry players to communicate and establish connections in a relaxing environment.
The special “20th Anniversary Pavilion” this year attracted many visitors to take photos and review the achievements of the show, from a regional trade exhibition to one of the largest and most influential exhibition in the world. The "Virtual Exhibition" will remain open until 31 December 2023, creating a dual "offline + online" business experience.
Seven Pavilions Showing the Leading Solutions and Technologies Under the Digital Era, Highly Praised by Exhibitors and Visitors
There are seven pavilions featured, namely PCB Manufacturer, Equipment Supplier, Materials Supplier, Electronic Assembly, Smart Automation Pavilion, Green Pavilion, and new pavilion “Southern China Smart Manufacturing & Innotech Pavilion”. The Show covered all aspects of the PCB and EA industry chain, showcasing innovative equipment, technologies and solutions that are driving digitalization and promoting the industry's development towards intelligence and digitalization.
The Show as highly popular, with various products showcased on site. Exhibitors and visitors highly appreciated the exhibition and agreed that the show is the leading international trade and communication platform in the industry. They were confident in the show in December and would be happy to participate.
Exhibitor reviews:
"The HKPCA Show is a well-known event and an important channel for promoting and showcasing our products. Our company has participated in the HKPCA Show for 20 consecutive years. By leveraging this international trade platform, we can not only enhance brand awareness and recognition, but also bring new opportunities for sales and marketing while maintaining relationships with existing clients. We look forward to exploring more high-quality potential customers at the HKPCA Show in December and sharing and exchanging the latest technological achievements with industry peers to support the sustainable development of the industry," said Zhou Jian Cheng, Marketing and Communications Manager, World Wide P.C.B. Equipments Co., Ltd.
"This is our third time participating in the International Electronics Circuit Exhibition (Shenzhen). Although the exhibition had been suspended for two years, the results were still surprisingly good. We have met a lot of partners who we had in-depth cooperation before, and have also explored a lot of professional buyers with decision-making power. More potential customers came to our booth to try and experience our microscope products. We have reached initial cooperation with some new partners in these three days. We would also like to wish the International Electronics Circuits Exhibition (Shenzhen) to be better and better. Looking forward to December!" said Mr. Yang, Sales Engineer, Leica Microsystems Trading Co. Ltd. (Shanghai)
Visitor comments:
“I have been working in the PCB industry for many years, and have been visiting the show for many years. My visit this year was highly rewarding. I have not only found the raw materials and supplementary materials for PCB, but also new partners and exchange industry information. For the upcoming December exhibition, I look forward to seeing more PCB exhibitors, more cutting-edge technologies and solutions," said Mr. Tian Zhen, Business Manager, Shenzhen Xinhongshun Technology Co., Ltd.
"This is my first time visiting the HKPCA Show. I would like to learn about the latest products and technologies in the industry in order to find new ideas for my product improvement. The products showcased in this exhibition were amazing, which not only focused on technology and customer requirements, but also improved the design of products. The products are more aesthetic and the space utilization is enhanced. I look forward to seeing more distinctive products at the show in December!" Mr. Li, Engineer, Dongguan Meadville Circuits Ltd.
HKPCA Show Returns to Shenzhen World International Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an) on 6-8 December, more than 389 enterprises confirmed to attend
The HKPCA Show will continue to be held at the Shenzhen World Convention and Exhibition Center (Bao’an) from 6-8 December, with the theme “Digitalization + AI = Future.” It will gather more leading enterprises and new brands to showcase innovative equipment and technology solutions and add more technical exchange topics related to digitalization & AI.
The response from exhibitors was very positive. Total of 389 manufacturers have confirmed to attend. This fully reflects the industry's confidence in the December edition and expects to gather strength through this high-quality platform to promote the industry's sustained development. Booth reservations for the December Show are now open, and major PCB and electronic assembly manufacturers and suppliers are invited to apply to participate in the official online platform as soon as possible.
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