Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is set to launch at AsiaWorld-Expo from March 19-21, 2025, aiming to accelerate business within the Asian business events industry.
The three-day programme will encompass a series of targeted networking events, informative conferences, and strategic incentives designed to foster tangible business outcomes.
The inaugural event is projected to host over 1,500 pre-arranged meetings, connecting more than 5,000 buyers from over 30 countries and regions, including key business events markets such as Australia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, US, UK, and Vietnam.
The marketplace will feature a diverse range of exhibitors, including airlines, hotels and resorts, tourism boards, business events, associations, and technology providers relevant to the industry.
A key component of the event is the conference, which will feature insights from over 30 distinguished speakers representing academia, industry associations, media outlets, businesses, and the environmental sector.
Notable speakers include Kaye Chon of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Waikin Wong from ICCA; Richard Ireland of Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers; Poman Lo of Regal Hotels International; Cathy Ching of Invest Hong Kong, Janene Wardrop from the International College of Management, Sydney; Andy Winchester of Bloomberg, and Andrew Lau of Colliers. These experts will share perspectives on emerging trends, innovations, and future developments shaping the business events landscape in Asia.
In addition to the conference sessions, attendees will have access to exclusive networking opportunities designed to blend professional engagement with informal settings. A featured event will be an evening at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, offering a unique opportunity to experience local culture and network against the backdrop of the city skyline.
