Eco Expo Asia 2026, jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, will take place from 26 to 29 October at AsiaWorld-Expo. The event, now in its 21st edition, brings together over 340 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, including first-time participants from Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its growing international reach underscores the accelerating global demand for environmental goods and services, and positions Hong Kong as a pivotal node for cross-regional green cooperation.
The expo's importance is amplified by recent policy shifts. HKTDC Associate Executive Director Silas Chu noted that Hong Kong's Policy Address and first Five-Year Plan set out a vision for a green and liveable city, while China, the European Union, and many ASEAN economies are actively pursuing carbon-neutrality targets. "Green transformation has shifted from policy aspiration to market rule," Chu said, adding that the expo will help enterprises capitalise on new opportunities. The presence of some 200 key officials and representatives from the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Belt and Road countries, and ASEAN further signals the event's role as a platform for cross-border dialogue and deal-making.
A key indicator of market momentum is the newly released "HKTDC ESG Index 2026," which rose to 67.3 from 64.2 last year, well above the neutral threshold of 50. The survey found that 93% of respondents have integrated ESG into business decision-making, and the share of businesses sourcing or selling ESG-related products and services jumped from 29% in 2025 to 46% in 2026. Chu remarked that ESG has evolved "beyond a compliance requirement into a source of competitive advantage." The full report is available at https://research.hktdc.com/en/article/MjQ0ODY3NzQwMg.
This year's expo expands its pavilion line-up to 18, with the debut of an ASEAN Pavilion featuring 13 green technology companies from eight member countries. Qinghai Province also makes its first appearance with its own pavilion, joining the nine Chinese Mainland cities in the Greater Bay Area, Macao, Guangxi, Hunan, Shanghai, and Nanjing. International participation includes the Korea Institute of Fusion Energy, the US State of Illinois returning after several years, and regular presences from Canada, Italy, and the Netherlands. Hong Kong's local innovation is showcased through the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, which leads 11 start-ups, and the Hong Kong Pavilion with 19 local exhibitors.
Four thematic areas organise the exhibits: Green Energy in Motion, Frontier Green Tech, Building for a Greener City, and From Waste to Worth. Highlights include EcoCeres Ltd. debuting renewable sustainable aviation fuel, Stellerus Technology Limited's Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory already deployed on China's Tiangong space station, and Green AI Technology Limited's unmanned recycling station. These innovations demonstrate the commercial viability of green technology. For details on visiting, the fair's travel page is at https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/tc/travel-to-fairground-awe. The main expo website is https://www.hktdc.com/event/ecoexpoasia/en. A photo download is available at https://bit.ly/4jbQXeK.
Over 30 forums and seminars will feature more than 80 speakers, including Avinash Persaud, Special Advisor on Climate Change to the President of the Inter-American Development Bank. The final day, 29 October, is Public Day with free admission, aiming to raise awareness of sustainable lifestyles. The HKTDC, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, continues to promote Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub through international exhibitions and research reports. For more information, visit www.hktdc.com/aboutus. The original release can be viewed at www.newmediawire.com.
