Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2026 (CMHK) brought together more than 4,500 visitors over a two-day period from March 18 to 19, 2026.
Nearly half of visitors came from overseas from around 28 countries and cities including Australia, India, Japan, Macao SAR, Mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.
Held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, the event powered over 2,000 one-on-one business matchings with 90 per cent of participants being decision-makers.
Yoke Cheong, managing & account director, APAC of International Conference Services, highlighted how the meetings benefitted her: “I thought the meetings were very well matched. From those meetings, I was able to have in-depth conversations with some of the exhibitors. It gave me opportunities to source potential collaborations and found out more about innovative solutions.”
The show floor reached a new level of international diversity, featuring more than 150 exhibitors and brands from 13 countries and regions including Australia, Azerbaijan, Bhutan, China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, the UAE, and the USA, offering an inspiring showcase of solutions and fresh perspectives.
Across sectors, there was a wide variety from MICE, hospitality, travel and tourism to marketing, finance, property development and technology.
The flagship conference provided industry leaders the opportunity to share proven strategies, case studies and best practices, equipping attendees to navigate evolving trends, as audiences actively engaged in discussions and sharings.
Beyond the show floor, delegates joined familiarisation trips to Hong Kong and Shenzhen, plus a guided tour at the Hong Kong International Airport, exploring MICE venues, transport links and infrastructures which make the city a top MICE destination.
Meanwhile, evenings came alive with a gala dinner, happy hour and a horse racing night where participants mingled in a lively environment, savouring fine food and drinks while experiencing Hong Kong’s vibrant entertainment scene.
