HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), led a delegation of 20 local innovation and technology (I&T) companies and institutions to Barcelona, Spain, concluding a highly successful participation at the world’s premier connectivity event—Mobile World Congress (MWC), and debuted at the startup-centric stage—4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026. This participation has enabled local tech firms to access markets overseas, showcasing their strengths in research and development (R&D), and demonstrating the city’s role as a leading international I&T hub.
The delegation effectively spotlighted Hong Kong’s cutting-edge innovative solutions in Connectivity, Devices and Systems, Digital Transformation, and support from Ecosystem Partners, successfully engaged global industry leaders and investors to generate business collaboration, technology co-development and investment opportunities.
Iris Wong, Director, Merchandise Trade and Innovation / Director, External Relations, HKTDC, said, “Hong Kong is committed to developing into an international I&T centre, actively promoting cross-industry integration and driving high-quality development of the industries through technological innovation. We possess a robust mobile communications infrastructure, and the industry is highly competitive in research and development as well as technology related to 5G/6G applications and AI integration. This year, the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion adopts a dual-pavilion layout to showcase the city's I&T capabilities on two international platforms – MWC and 4YFN – helping the industry expand into European and broader global business opportunities.”
Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development, HKSTP said, “MWC and 4YFN bring together the world’s most influential stakeholders across connectivity and innovation ecosystems. Our dual-zone presence gave our innovators the global stage to validate solutions, gain visibility and drive business traction. HKSTP will continue to strengthen the I&T ecosystem and bring Hong Kong's research excellence to Europe and beyond.”
A series of dialogues and exchanges—spanning networking reception and themed talks to pitching sessions—were held at the Pavilions and attracted an enthusiastic response. The events highlighted the dynamism of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem to European audiences, while enabling participants to more deeply understand the city’s unique advantages as a “super-connector” and “super value-adder”. This positions the city as a strategic springboard for international companies entering Asian markets, while enabling local and Chinese Mainland firms to leverage this edge to expand globally.
Following his visit to the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, Alejandro Gallego, International Business Director of AMEC, said: “The Hong Kong Pavilions are highly inspirational, and the exhibiting companies we visited showcased exceptionally innovative technological solutions. We have started conversations with Hong Kong companies to explore concrete opportunities for collaboration.”
Jacobo Pérez-Soba, Manager of the Internationalisation Department, Madrid Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said: “The solutions and services provided by Hong Kong companies are highly forward-looking and demonstrate outstanding technological advancement. I also learned about upcoming tech events in Hong Kong, which are expected to be of significant interest to Spanish companies and startups.”
As 2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, with technological innovation as one of the national priorities, HKTDC shall continue to join hands with HKSTP to support local tech firms in "going global" through jointly organising the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, accelerating Hong Kong’s I&T by building a vibrant, internationally competitive ecosystem and fostering the development of new quality productive forces.
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Full list of 20 tech entities showcasing at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion during MWC and 4YFN 2026:
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With over 50 offices globally, including 13 in Chinese Mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.
About Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) was established in 2001 to create a thriving I&T ecosystem grooming 12 unicorns, more than 16,000 research professionals and over 2,400 technology companies from 24 countries and regions focused on developing healthtech, AI and robotics, fintech and smart city technologies, etc.
Our growing innovation ecosystem offers comprehensive support to attract and nurture talent, accelerate and commercialise innovation for technology ventures, with the I&T journey built around our key locations of Hong Kong Science Park in Pak Shek Kok, InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong and three modern InnoParks in Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O and Yuen Long realising a vision of new industrialisation for Hong Kong, where sectors including advanced manufacturing, micro-electronics and biotechnology are being reimagined.
Hong Kong Science Park Shenzhen Branch in Futian, Shenzhen plays positive roles in connecting the world and the mainland with our proximity, strengthening cross-border exchange to bring advantages in attracting global talent and allowing possibilities for the development of technology companies in seven key areas: Medtech, big data and AI, robotics, new materials, microelectronics, fintech and sustainability, with both dry and wet laboratories, co-working space, conference and exhibition facilities, and more.
Through our R&D infrastructure, startup support and enterprise services, commercialisation and investment expertise, partnership networks and talent traction, HKSTP continues to contribute in establishing I&T as a pillar of growth for Hong Kong. More information about HKSTP is available at www.hkstp.org.
Media Contact:
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Winnie Kan, +852 2584 4055, [email protected]
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