823 events hosted, accruing an attendance of over 7.3 million
(Hong Kong, 27 August 2024) The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) has continued to prove itself the preferred venue for international organisers staging world-class exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong. During the fiscal year 2023-2024 (July 2023 to June 2024), a total of 823 events were held at the HKCEC, a figure that includes 122 exhibitions, 81 international and local conferences, and hundreds of corporate meetings, banquets and entertainment events. Over the year, the HKCEC welcomed an attendance of over 7.3 million.
The 122 exhibitions and 81 international and local conferences cover diverse topics such as innovation and technology, fintech, Web3,
sustainability, art, wines and spirits, holiday and travel, and medical science, etc.
Of these, 14 new exhibitions and 20 new conferences were held successfully at the HKCEC for the first time. They included Hong Kong Cat Expo 2023, the Asian Sporting and Outdoor Products Show, Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2024, Greentech Summit 2024, the International Council for Commercial Arbitration Congress 2024, and the Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS) Congress 2024.
Ms Monica Lee-Müller, Managing Director of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”), the professional and private management company of the HKCEC, commented, “We are encouraged to see these results, and to note that the number of events which have returned to the HKCEC is now over 80% of the number preCOVID (FY2018/19), on a par with our expectations. Indeed, 100% of recurrent trade exhibitions have now returned to our venue. I’m proud that the efficiency and professionalism of our operation workforce, combined with our strenuous business development efforts, have enabled us to secure several new exhibitions as well as retaining many long-established ones. These results reflect that Hong Kong’s unique advantages for hosting international events remain, and reaffirm the HKCEC’s position as an ideal choice for exhibition and event organisers looking for a world-class venue, professional services and comprehensive solutions.”
A few new exhibitions and international conferences have already confirmed to stage at the HKCEC in the fiscal year 2024-2025. Consensus 2025, the world’s largest and most influential gathering of the digital assets, blockchain and Web3 communities, will bring together some of the most important voices in the industry from East and West for dialogue and dealmaking opportunities in February 2025. In June 2025, a four-day conference of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2025 Annual Meeting is expected to bring around 4,500 medical experts to Hong Kong.
Since the opening of the HKCEC in 1988, the HML team has hosted 51,192 events and welcomed an accumulated attendance of nearly 143 million. During FY2023/24, the HKCEC welcomed an attendance of over 7.3 million and a total of 823 events, which included:
- 122 exhibitions:
- 46 trade exhibitions, 25 trade and public exhibitions, 51 public exhibitions
- 107 recurrent exhibitions, 14 new exhibitions, 1 returning exhibition
- 81 conferences or conventions:
- 19 international conferences, 8 new to the HKCEC
- 62 local conferences, 12 new to the HKCEC o 42 entertainment and special events o 214 banquets
- 364 other events, including corporate events, media conferences, seminars, and corporate meetings.
Issued by Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management)
About the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
This award-winning 306,000-sqm building, first opened in 1988, offers 91,500 sqm of rentable space. An iconic Hong Kong landmark, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (“HKCEC”) is located on a prime waterfront site in the central business district of Hong Kong. It is owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
About Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (“HML”) is a professional private management and operating company responsible for providing dayto-day management for the HKCEC, where it oversees administration, marketing, booking, scheduling, event coordination, maintenance and security. It also manages food and beverage operations at the HKCEC, including restaurants and catering services. HML provides world-class services for users, visitors and guests of the HKCEC, a venue that has been consistently awarded the title of “Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia” by leading industry professionals. Events at the HKCEC, including exhibitions, conferences, corporate meetings, entertainment events, seminars and banquets, contribute significant economic benefits to the city and help raise the international image of Hong Kong.
HML is a member of NWS Holdings Limited. Listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, NWS Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) is a conglomerate with a diversified portfolio of market-leading businesses, predominantly in Hong Kong and the Mainland. The Group’s businesses include toll roads, insurance, logistics, construction, and facilities management. Through the Group’s sustainable business model, it is committed to creating more value for all stakeholders and the community.
