The Hong Kong International Lighting Fair will in future be held at the same time as the Hong Kong International Hardware & Home Improvement Fair. This year’s dates are 27 to 30 October 2003. Previously the lighting fair has been affiliated to the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. Last year’s event recorded the attendance of 22 000 visitors and 469 exhibitors. According to an announcement from the organisers, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), 500 exhibitors have already registered for participation at this autumn’s fair.