The world’s largest electronics sourcing show, Global Sources Electronics, opened on Wednesday at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo, highlighting artificial intelligence, advanced driver assistance and navigation systems, and voice-activated devices.

The show was held in two phases. The first part - Consumer Electronics - ran from April 11 to 14, and featured 3,800 booths exhibiting the latest home, outdoor and auto electronics, plus gaming, smart living, components, commercial electronics, computers and accessories.

It also included a special product launch area, and a product gallery along with experience and demo zones to highlight innovative products and technologies.

The second phase - Mobile Electronics - is scheduled to take place from April 18 to 21, and will focus on the latest mobile devices and accessories, speakers and headphones, VR/AR and wearables.

Tommy Wong, president of Global Sources Electronics Group, said “The Global Sources Consumer Electronics show is now a UFI-Approved Event. This important endorsement recognizes the show’s proven track record as one of the highest-quality exhibitions in the world.”

“Twice a year, our show shines the spotlight on new technologies and ideas while providing the best sourcing experience for buyers,” he added.

Debuting this spring is the AI Experience Zone with the latest artificial intelligence technologies and interactive exhibits. The new product zone highlights other emerging and in-demand products, including advanced driver assistance and navigation systems, and voice-activated devices.

Startup Launchpad is Asia’s largest hardware trade show that facilitates global distribution between startups and renowned online and offline retailers. At the Consumer Electronics show it will bring together 200 startups from 14 countries and regions to showcase new innovations covering the IoT, wearables, smart homes, robotics, VR/AR and other high-growth categories.

Startup Launchpad’s full-fledged conference program will gather more than 50 leading thinkers to share insights on AI, blockchain, machine learning, investment trends, market challenges, and future tech.

The second Startup Investors Forum will welcome more than 200 investors to discuss strategies and trends in startup investment and the local Asian startup ecosystem.

The Startup Launchpad Investment Competition caters to startups seeking investors and investment strategies. More information is available at http://www.launchpadhk.com.

The shows will include seminars to help online and Amazon sellers boost profits as well as chances for visitors to meet online retail experts and exhibitors that accept small orders.

The Global Sources Electronics show is expected to attract more than 65,000 buyers from 150 countries and regions, including purchasing decision makers from Google, Huawei, Intel and SONY, among other big names.

Some show highlights:

The Analyst’s Choice Zone showcases experts’ picks of the best products at the show. The Zone consists of a Product Launch Area and a Product Gallery where attendees can have a closer look at new, innovative products with cutting-edge technologies.

The Smart Living Pavilion offers an expanded selection of smart security, lighting, voice-enabled devices and entertainment products. New this spring is the Biometric Devices and Smart Locks area.

Asia’s largest Outdoor Electronics Pavilion showcases electric personal transporters, drones & robotics and cameras & accessories. It also features a Personal Transporter Freestyle Show and on-site test drives.

Hong Kong’s largest auto electronics, computer and accessories, gaming, and personal transporters pavilions.

Expanded pavilions for home electronics and commercial electronics.

The Next-Gen Components Zone displays new tech products for automotive, drones and robotics, medical and industrial needs, smart living, smart security and wearables.

A comprehensive conference program covers topics such as AI, 5G, personal transportation, smart living, sourcing and online retail with guest speakers from ZTE, Huawei and China Mobile.