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Siemens has unveiled its new Acend Intelligent notification portfolio, transforming traditional fire safety into a connected, digital solution. The new portfolio shifts fire safety notification from a reactive function to a data-driven, operationally integrated system that enhances safety while minimizing operational disruptions. It marks a significant technological milestone on the path toward human-centric autonomous buildings.

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In environments where uninterrupted operations are essential, such as healthcare, hospitality, commercial real estate, and data centers, fire safety notification systems must operate reliably without causing unnecessary disruption. Acend Intelligent addresses this need with integrated Disturbance-Free Testing (DFT) technology, enabling system checks without triggering audible or visual alarms.

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Each device, from horns and strobes to speakers and combination audible-visual appliances, can be individually monitored and activated. This enables facility managers and fire safety technicians to verify the operational status of every device, identify faults more quickly, and remotely assess system readiness across connected devices, reducing the need for time-consuming physical inspections.

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The portfolio also features built-in Class X isolation technology, which maintains system operation even in the event of wiring faults by isolating affected sections while allowing the remainder of the system to continue functioning. Through integration with Siemens’ cloud-based Building X Fire Apps, a suite of monitoring and diagnostic applications, personnel can perform remote testing, anticipate maintenance requirements, and reduce manual effort, helping ensure safe and efficient building operations.

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\"As buildings become increasingly connected and digitalized, safety systems must evolve alongside them. With Acend Intelligent, we are transforming fire notification into a foundational technology for these next-generation environments by combining cloud connectivity, real-time data, and digital integration,\" said Peter Nebiker, Head of Fire Safety at Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings.

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The Acend Intelligent portfolio is also designed with resource efficiency and circularity in mind, incorporating recycled materials into its construction. It carries the Siemens EcoTech environmental product performance label, providing greater transparency on its sustainability credentials. The portfolio is designed for and available in markets that follow UL certification standards, including the United States, Canada, and selected markets across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.

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Hong Kong continues to reinforce its position as Asia’s leading trade fair hub, attracting international business leaders to major industry gatherings. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) and 10th Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo are scheduled for 27-30 October 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), and 28-31 October 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo respectively. Under the theme “Illuminated Designs for a Smarter Future”, the twin lighting shows will gather some 3,000 global exhibitors, forming a world-renowned lighting marketplace with bright business opportunities.
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\nThe two lighting fairs promise to dazzle visitors with a dynamic showcase of innovation and creativity. Award-winning designs highlight both aesthetic brilliance and sustainable concepts, while live demonstrations of signature lighting projects offer insights into cutting-edge applications. Visitors can explore immersive lighting experiences that seamlessly blend art with technology. Key highlights also include solutions for the silver market that enhance comfort and accessibility for aging populations, alongside smart city innovations and green technologies that present a forward-looking vision for urban development and environmental stewardship. Buyers can register for free e-Badge here: https://tinyurl.com/2r4dyh2e

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Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) @ HKCEC

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This year’s Autumn Lighting Fair will once again spotlight the highly anticipated Hall of Connected Lighting, a signature attraction featuring pioneering designs, innovative products, and cutting-edge smart solutions. Smart solutions reflecting market trends, including AI integrations, health and wellness, and innovations for the silver market, will be presented in a curated scenic setting, for example an artisan cafe setup by Casambi and lightened up by ERCO, offering immersive lighting experience.

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Altogether, the hall will bring together some 60 global brands such as Casambi, FSL, Koizumi, Signify, and Tuya, alongside a lineup of award-winning innovations - offering a dynamic presentation of smart technologies and visionary lighting solutions.
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\nThe Hall of Aurora, remains one of the most popular destinations for buyers, bringing together some 540 elite brands. This renowned showcase features an exceptional selection of lighting products from globally recognised names, including local pioneers Prosperity Group and Megaman, major players from Mainland China such as Leedarson, Tospo, and UP-shine, as well as international brands like Lival from Finland, Cupower from Germany, and Steab from Italy.

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Other zones include:

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The Commercial Lighting zone will showcase a broad selection of high-quality, reliable, and versatile lighting products tailored to meet the diverse needs of commercial environments, offering solutions that blend performance with adaptability;
The LED Essentials zone will feature a comprehensive range of lighting accessories, components and parts to the fair;
The LED Lighting zone will display a diverse range of LED light sources, providing the fundamentals for energy-efficient solutions;
The Residential Lighting zone will showcase a vibrant array of functional and decorative lighting solutions tailored for residential spaces;
The Testing, Certification & Inspection zone with companies providing professional services.

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Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo (Hall 6,8 @AsiaWorld-Expo)

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The Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo will take place from 28 to 31 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, offering a dynamic sourcing platform for buyers seeking the latest in outdoor, commercial, and industrial lighting solutions that support the development of smart cities. This year’s Expo continues to feature a comprehensive selection of thematic lighting zones that spotlight emerging technologies and application-driven innovations. The Smart Pole and Solution zone showcases innovative solutions to optimise energy efficiency, while enhancing the quality of life for urban residents. The Horticultural Lighting zone brings forward advanced plant lighting technologies and versatile fixtures suited for outdoor parks and residential gardens. The Outdoor and Public Lighting zone continues to highlight lamps designed for outdoor public spaces and advertising purposes. The Technical & Professional Lighting zone goes beyond offering various lighting fixtures tailored for professional settings such as warehouses and production facilities.
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Program Activities to Get Updated Trends

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The twin lighting shows will feature a dynamic lineup of seminars, product launches, and networking events. Continuing from last year, the Innovative Lighting Design Forum will take place on 27 October at the HKCEC, spotlighting two key themes: “City Design • Design City: Lighting Design Bound Up with Daily Life” and “RCEP Opportunities Shining Through Cultural Lighting Design”. Renowned international and local company representatives and lighting designers will present leading design cases from various regions, offering insights into the latest industry trends. Following that, the Connected Lighting Forum on 28 October will focus on two future-forward topics: eco-system of smart living and sustainable lighting development, fostering engaging discussions on smart technology integration and environmental innovation. Additionally, the “Illuminating the Cycle: Outdoor Lighting Designs for a Sustainable Future” seminar will take place on 28 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, exploring the sustainable evolution of outdoor lighting solutions.

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Providing Buyers with a Seamless Sourcing Journey

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The events will adopt the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, supported by the Click2Match online smart business matching platform, which will be available from 20 October to 7 November. Additionally, the Scan2Match feature in the HKTDC Marketplace App will be accessible onsite for buyers to scan dedicated QR codes from exhibitors to:

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Bookmark favorite booths and products
Instantly access detailed product information
View interactive electronic floor plans
Continue conversations with exhibitors after the fair

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\nThis integrated experience ensures a smoother, more connected sourcing journey, before, during, and after the event. For more information, please visit website of Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition).

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Cersaie 2023, to be held in Bologna from 25 to 29 September, will further cement the show’s status as the most important international exhibition of trends and products in the world of ceramic tiles and bathroom furnishings and as a unique opportunity to discover the materials and trends that are redefining the concept of architectural design.

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Over the course of four decades, the International Exhibition of Ceramic Tile and Bathroom Furnishings has firmly established itself as the go-to global event for industry professionals, architects and investors, a role that will be further underscored at this year’s 40th anniversary edition. Cersaie 2023 will be a unique opportunity to share ideas, discover the latest new products and take stock of everything that the show has achieved over the last forty years. But while taking visitors on a journey back into the past, it will also open a door into the future.

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The concept of stepping through time and space that is central to this year’s communication campaign reflects the idea that the 2023 show will build on the achievements of the past to take a giant leap into the future. Through trade fair activities, meetings and networking opportunities, the five-day event will entirely redefine the concept of architectural design using innovative materials based on the latest research.

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The visual concept for Cersaie 2023 consists of a highly symbolic image of a doorway through which the show’s visitors will step into the future and immerse themselves in a new dimension of architectural space, one that no longer focuses on individual identities but becomes a point of intersection between knowledge, visions and materials. This convergence between interior space and the building’s volume, between interiors and exteriors opens up new perspectives and offers a fresh look at materials, structures and colours.

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At Cersaie 2023, ceramic tiles and bathroom furniture will be presented in an entirely new way. No longer confined to an autonomous and consequently limited dimension, these products will become part of a thought-provoking overall concept that encompasses space, quality of life and sustainability.

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At the centre of this process are the products and, as always, the producer companies. It is these companies – teams of men and women with extraordinary business talent and vision – that are the real stars of a forty-year success story that has gradually redefined the concept of material and architectural design in Italy and worldwide, setting new aesthetic trends and opening up new fields of application. Throughout this remarkable history, products have transcended the concept of a functional subdivision of space, of interior and exterior, and through research and innovation have become distinctive elements of buildings and potentially of the entire urban fabric.

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Cersaie is promoted by Confindustria Ceramica in collaboration with BolognaFiere, organized by Edi.Cer. SpA with the support of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperations and Italian Trade Agency.

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