Largest-ever Global Sources 2015 Fall Trade Show Series to Feature 8,000 Booths
September 22, 2015
Global Sources' 2015 fall trade show series will kick off at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong on Oct. 11. The shows will be staged in three phases, with 4,500 exhibitors showcasing products in around 8,000 booths.
President of Global Sources Electronics Group Tommy Wong said: "I am extremely proud that this fall marks our 10th anniversary of hosting trade shows in Hong Kong and these are the largest-ever events since debuting in Hong Kong in 2006.”
He added, "Within the past decade, Global Sources trade shows have joined the ranks of the leading sourcing events in the region and have become the preeminent events for tens of thousands of international buyers looking to source quality products from reliable suppliers across China and Asia."
Global Sources Electronics, to be held in two phases, is expected to be the world's largest electronics sourcing trade show. It will feature a wide range of high-demand electronics at some 5,800 booths.
The show will give attendees insights into rapidly accelerating innovation coming out of the region through multiple Experience Zones, the new Startup Launchpad pavilion, and the TEDx conference with innovation set as the theme.
The first phase will run from Oct.11-14 and focus on home, office, and auto electronics, security products and electronic components. The second phase, Mobile Electronics, will be held Oct. 18-21 and is expected to showcase more than 2,300 booths of the latest smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories and drones.
This year's electronics show will feature several Experience Zones that allow buyers to take a closer look at the most in-demand products come out in the consumer electronics markets. Products in these special zones include smart home security items, next-generation components, electric personal transporters, drones and robotics.
The Gifts & Home show will take place Oct. 18-21 and will be held concurrently with Mobile Electronics, providing expanded sourcing options for visiting buyers. The show is set to feature quality suppliers of innovative and creative products including smart home devices, smart gifts, sports and outdoor products, kitchenware and dinnerware.
Special demonstration zones for sports cameras and 3D printing will be set up for buyers to experience how emerging technologies are reinventing everyday life. Creative & Design Pavilion is set to feature the latest collection of innovative designs from exhibitors.
Asia's leading, one-stop fashion sourcing shows to cover accessories, apparel and fabrics will be held Oct. 27-30. Three co-located events are Fashion Accessories & Footwear, Fashion Apparel & Fabrics and Underwear & Swimwear. The shows will exhibit a wide selection of products from head to toe, covering a range of fashion items as well as highlighting the hottest styles and trends.
New this October is the Young Designers Corner to showcase designs with fashion parades by emerging and talented designers from Korea and top fashion schools in Hong Kong.
The Fashion Technology Corner will demonstrate the latest trends in fashion technology such as 3D printing application in apparel and footwear, while the ASEAN Select Showcase will feature apparel from emerging garment hubs, including Myanmar and Vietnam.
The fall shows are expected to attract tens of thousands of buyers, including executives from many of the world's leading brands and retailers including Audiovox, BenQ, Burberry, Carrefour, Cisco, FILA, Foxconn, Fujitsu, Hallmark Cards, Huawei, H&M, Intel, Lenovo, LG Electronics, Li & Fung, Marks & Spencer, Microsoft, Panasonic, Philips, RadioShack, Samsonite, Samsung, Sobond, Sony, Target, TCL, Triumph, Woolworths and Walt Disney.
Comprehensive value-added services will be offered to visiting buyers to maximize their sourcing efficiency, including Private Sourcing Events, conference programs, trends and color forums, fashion parade, VIP Buyer Office Suites, and many more.
Global Sources trade shows are complemented year-round by corresponding industry-focused websites. Each website delivers exclusive content, updated daily -- including Analyst's Choices which highlight the industry's newest and most important products.
Partner Voices
MGM Resorts is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture, not just among employees and guests but also within its supply chain. The company prioritizes procuring goods and services from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals and those facing economic disadvantages. This commitment is integral to MGM Resorts' global procurement strategy.
Through its voluntary supplier diversity program, MGM Resorts actively identifies and connects certified diverse-owned suppliers to opportunities within its supply chain. The company is on track to spend at least 15% of its biddable procurement with diverse-owned businesses by 2025, demonstrating that supplier diversity is not only a social responsibility but also a strategic business imperative.
Supplier diversity isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s good for business. A diverse supply chain allows access to a broader range of perspectives and experience, helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship and resilience, while strengthening communities. At MGM Resorts, engaging diverse suppliers ensures best-in-class experiences for guests and clients. Supplier diversity ensures a more resilient supply chain while supporting economic development in the communities in which it operates.
The impact of MGM Resorts' supplier diversity initiatives is significant. In 2023, these efforts supported over 3,500 jobs across more than 30 states, contributed over $214 million in income for diverse-owned businesses and generated more than $62 million in tax revenue. The story extends beyond the numbers – it reflects the tangible benefits brought to small and diverse-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment in their communities.
MGM Resorts also supports the development and business skills of diverse-owned businesses through investment, mentorship and education. Through the MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program, the company identifies, mentors and develops diverse-owned businesses to fill its future pipeline, while providing businesses with tools and resources to empower and uplift. Since 2017, the program has successfully graduated 105 diverse-owned businesses and is on track to achieve its goal of 150 graduates by 2025.
MGM Resorts’ commitment to supplier diversity not only enhances its business operations but also plays a crucial role in uplifting communities and fostering economic development. This approach reinforces the idea that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and resilience, benefiting both the company and the wider community.
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