The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) led a delegation of 20 local innovation and technology companies and institutions to Barcelona, Spain, achieving notable success at Mobile World Congress (MWC) and making their debut at the startup-focused 4 Years From Now (4YFN) 2026 event. This participation provided Hong Kong tech firms with crucial access to overseas markets, highlighting their research and development strengths and demonstrating the city's role as a leading international innovation and technology hub.
The delegation effectively showcased Hong Kong's cutting-edge solutions across Connectivity, Devices and Systems, Digital Transformation, and Ecosystem Partners, engaging global industry leaders and investors to create business collaboration, technology co-development, and investment opportunities. Iris Wong, Director of Merchandise Trade and Innovation and Director of External Relations at HKTDC, stated that Hong Kong is committed to developing into an international I&T center, actively promoting cross-industry integration and driving high-quality development through technological innovation. Wong emphasized Hong Kong's robust mobile communications infrastructure and competitive industry in 5G/6G applications and AI integration, noting that the dual-pavilion layout at MWC and 4YFN helped the industry expand into European and broader global business opportunities.
Derek Chim, Head of Startup Ecosystem and Development at HKSTP, added that MWC and 4YFN bring together the world's most influential stakeholders across connectivity and innovation ecosystems. The dual-zone presence gave Hong Kong innovators a global stage to validate solutions, gain visibility, and drive business traction. Chim confirmed that 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, including networking receptions, themed talks, and pitching sessions, were held at the pavilions and attracted enthusiastic responses. These events highlighted the dynamism of Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem to European audiences while enabling participants to understand the city's unique advantages as a "super-connector" and "super value-adder." This positions Hong Kong as a strategic springboard for international companies entering Asian markets and enables local and Chinese Mainland firms to leverage this edge for global expansion.
Following his visit to the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, Alejandro Gallego, International Business Director of AMEC, commented that the pavilions were highly inspirational and that exhibiting companies showcased exceptionally innovative technological solutions, with conversations already underway to explore concrete collaboration opportunities. Jacobo Pérez-Soba, Manager of the Internationalisation Department at Madrid Chamber of Commerce & Industry, noted that Hong Kong companies' solutions and services are highly forward-looking and demonstrate outstanding technological advancement, expressing interest in upcoming tech events in Hong Kong for Spanish companies and startups. 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 supporting local tech firms in "going global" through joint organization of the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, accelerating Hong Kong's I&T by building a vibrant, internationally competitive ecosystem and fostering new quality productive forces. The delegation included companies such as Entoptica Limited, 2eSIX, Faraconix Technologies Co., Ltd., and FreightAmigo Services Limited at MWC, and AIGM Limited, BWSea Technology (HK) Co., Limited, and Cresento Limited at 4YFN. More information about HKSTP is available at https://www.hkstp.org.
