Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), led 20 local innovation and technology (I&T) companies and institutions to Barcelona, Spain, for a highly successful participation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) and 4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026. The delegation showcased Hong Kong's strengths in research and development (R&D), demonstrating the city's capacity as an international I&T hub and facilitating access to overseas markets.
The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion featured a dual-pavilion layout at MWC (Booth 6E44, Hall 6) and 4YFN (Booth 8.1B31, Hall 8.1), highlighting cutting-edge solutions in Connectivity, Devices and Systems, Digital Transformation, and Ecosystem Partners. The event generated significant engagement with global industry leaders and investors, opening doors for business collaboration, technology co-development, and investment.
Iris Wong, Director of Merchandise Trade and Innovation and Director of External Relations at HKTDC, emphasized Hong Kong's commitment to becoming an international I&T center. “We possess a robust mobile communications infrastructure, and the industry is highly competitive in R&D and technology related to 5G/6G applications and AI integration,” she said. “This year, the dual-pavilion layout helps the industry expand into European and broader global business opportunities.”
Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at HKSTP, added: “MWC and 4YFN bring together the world’s most influential stakeholders. 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.”
The delegation held a series of dialogues, networking receptions, themed talks, and pitching sessions, which attracted enthusiastic responses from European audiences. These events highlighted the dynamism of Hong Kong’s I&T ecosystem and positioned the city as a strategic springboard for international companies entering Asian markets, while enabling local and Chinese Mainland firms 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 at Madrid Chamber of Commerce & Industry, noted: “The solutions and services provided by Hong Kong companies are highly forward-looking and demonstrate outstanding technological advancement.”
As 2026 marks the opening year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, with technological innovation as a national priority, HKTDC and HKSTP will continue to support local tech firms in “going global” through the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, accelerating Hong Kong’s I&T development and fostering new quality productive forces. The full list of 20 tech entities can be found in the photo download.
