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Wendy Lai has a diverse work experience in the exhibition and convention industry. Wendy started their career in 1995 at The Adsale Group, where they served as a Project Manager. In this role, they oversaw various trade shows in China and Hong Kong, managing tasks such as show development strategies, exhibitor and visitor recruitment, and operations.
In 2004, Lai joined Global Sources as the Vice President of Global Sources Exhibitions. Wendy was responsible for managing all international sourcing shows in Hong Kong, organizing four shows every April and October. Global Sources is a prominent business-to-business media company facilitating trade with Greater China.
Lai's passion for the exhibition industry led their to become an active member of professional associations. In 2016, they joined the Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) as the Executive Vice President. HKECIA aims to represent the interests of members in the exhibition and convention industries in Hong Kong and promote the city as a major international exhibition and convention capital.
Additionally, Lai is a board member and Secretary General of the Asian Federation of Exhibition & Convention Association (AFECA). These roles contribute to their goal of raising professionalism and operational standards in the industry.
Overall, Wendy Lai's work experience spans over 25 years, with significant expertise in trade show management, industry association leadership, and promoting Hong Kong as a global hub for exhibitions and conventions.
Wendy Lai holds an Hon Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the School of Communication, Hong Kong Baptist University. Wendy also completed a Graduate Diploma in Management Studies from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
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Global Sources is one of the top B2B platforms in the world, driving authentic trade and providing up-to-date market insights and tailored sourcing solutions. Since our foray into B2B in 1971, we have never stopped evolving. From being a pioneering company, we are now recognized and trusted worldwide for our list of Verified Suppliers from various industries and trade services. We never rest on our laurels and continue to innovate to bridge the gap between our global buyers and suppliers from China and Asia. More recently, Global Sources has become a part of the world-leading event organizer, Clarion Events. What We Do Leveraging our decades-tested expertise of facilitating trade, we have helped SMEs, retail chains and startups move their businesses forward through our trade shows, online marketplace, magazines, and sourcing apps. More than 10 million international buyers in more than 250 countries – including 95 of the world’s top 100 retailers – utilize our services to source products for their market and find new opportunities to grow their business. Powered by our talented teams across the globe, we are committed to delivering highly efficient online-to-offline services that are quality-driven, results-oriented, and customer experience-enhancing.