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AsiaWorld-Expo celebrates 20th anniversary , leading the industry in exploring global spectacular events
A s we head into 2025 , AsiaWorld-Expo ( AWE ) is poised to celebrate its 20th anniversary . With state-of-the-art facilities , strategic geographical location and extensive experience , AWE has become not only a premier destination for conferences and exhibitions , but also a hub full of opportunities to explore . To accommodate increasing shows in diverse nature and record-breaking scale , AWE has invested HKD1bn ( US $ 129m ) in a venue-wide facility upgrade , with a focus on digitalisation , ensuring the venue remains at the forefront of global exhibition standards . As a world-class EXPOtainment hub , embracing diversity with versatility is what makes us different . Seamlessly combining exhibitions and entertainment , this distinctive approach has successfully positioned AWE as a leading venue in Asia , attracting a range of prominent events to Hong Kong for the first time . Looking ahead to this important milestone next year , AWE is excited to showcase a line-up of international flagship events .
Hong Kong FinTech Week attracted global attendance Strategically located at the heart of the Greater Bay Area , adjacent to Hong Kong International Airport and Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge , AWE has established itself as a premier conference centre in the Asia-Pacific region . The five-day Hong Kong FinTech Week held from October to November 2024 , attracted over 37,000 attendees from more than 100 economies . The main conference at AWE featured approximately 800 speakers and over 700 sponsors and exhibitors , highlighting the region ’ s vibrant fintech landscape . With a focus on emerging technologies , the event included eight themed forums covering topics from AI to blockchain , alongside a tour of the Greater Bay Area and various lifestyle activities .
Left : Hong Kong Fintech Week
Upcoming notable conferences Connect Marketplace , originating from the United States , has chosen AWE to host its Asia debut on 19-21 March 2025 . The event aims to connect global MICE industry professionals , providing a platform to foster collaboration and networking . It will offer over 9,000 one-on-one meeting opportunities , along with networking activities , seminars and exhibitions . The exhibition will feature hundreds of exhibitors and suppliers , including a wide range of services such as airlines , AV and entertainment companies , event contractors , hotels and resorts and tourism boards . This event is set to welcome more than 600 hosted buyers and attract 8,000 visitors from around the world .
The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry ( UFI ) will host its 92nd Global Congress at AWE on 19- 22 November 2025 , bringing together industry leaders for networking and knowledge exchange . This event will also feature activities throughout the Greater Bay Area . The UFI Global Congress is the largest annual gathering in the exhibition sector . The 2025 edition marks the congress ’ s return to the Asia-Pacific for the first time since 2019 . Simon Li , chairman of AWE , proudly announced this significant news at the 2024 Global Congress in Cologne .
Moreover , the prestigious 2026 Lions International Convention will be scheduled for July 2026 at AWE . It is one of the world ’ s largest service club events , with an estimated 20,000 delegates from over the globe expected to descend upon the city . During their stay in Hong Kong , convention guests will be treated to a dazzling array of experiences that demonstrate the city ’ s diverse charms .
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