A ‘FIRESIDE CHAT’ between veteran television presenter Bernard Lo and Stuart Bailey, the chairman of Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association, was a highlight of HKECIA’s annual conference. Each year the conference rounds off a day of business for the association before cocktails are served in the foyer and delegates enter an adjoining ballroom at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for a gala dinner.
The conference also provided a preview of a major event for the international exhibitions industry when the UFI Global Congress comes to Hong Kong in November. Dennis Wong, general manager for business development at AsiaWorld-Expo, outlined how the venue will host delegates and the role played by the airport city development taking shape on AWE’s doorstep.
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Insights into digital breakthroughs and event technology were provided by two speakers. Keneth Chau, CEO of Muxic, spoke on deploying metaverse techniques in conferences and events, while June Ko, executive director at InfoCommasia discussed new tech trends for events and expos.
From Informa Markets Asia, Andy Luk explained ways in which business event leaders can navigate the multi-generational workforce.
Special guests at the HKECIA annual dinner included Bernard Chan Pak-li, who is and acting commerce and development secretary with the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKCEC’s Diane Chen and Dane Cheng of Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Photos by Don Studio, Hong Kong
