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Macao set to host two major ICCA events

Macao announced as host of AP Business Events Youth Challenge and AP EvolvDestination

Dec 11, 2025

ICCA is pleased to announce that the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition & Tourism Sectors (MACETS) will host the ICCA Asia Pacific Business Events Youth Challenge 2026 and the ICCA Asia Pacific EvolvDestination Forum 2026 in Macao, China. The events are scheduled for October 2026 and will take place alongside the 31st Macao International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF 2026).

This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of ICCA and MACETS to advancing innovation, elevating professional talent, and strengthening regional cooperation within the Asia Pacific business events landscape.

ICCA CEO Dr. Senthil Gopinath said: “ICCA is delighted to see MACETS take the lead in hosting the AP Youth Challenge and the EvolvDestination Forum in 2026. Macao’s longstanding commitment to innovation, talent development, and regional collaboration makes it an ideal home for these forward-looking programmes. We are confident that MACETS will create an inspiring platform that empowers the next generation of industry leaders and showcases the transformative potential of the Asia Pacific meetings community.”

“This event lets participants experience Macao’s cultural diversity and GBA synergy.”

President of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition & Tourism Sectors Alan Ho said: “Hosted by the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors with support from the Macao Government and local industry, the inaugural AP Youth Challenge & EvolvDestination Forum 2026 debuts in Macao — a milestone for its MICE industry and testament to its global recognition. A three-time ‘Best Convention Destination (Asia)’ boasting world-class facilities, Macao taps into Hengqin’s development and the ‘multi-venue event’ model for new opportunities. This event lets participants experience Macao’s cultural diversity and GBA synergy, infusing the MICE sector with unique value and innovative vitality.”

The ICCA Asia Pacific EvolvDestination Forum:

Will serve as a dynamic, collaborative space for destinations and industry leaders to share insights, challenge assumptions, and co-create strategies that influence policy, strengthen advocacy, and secure sustainable growth.
Is purpose-built to position business events as a catalyst for national development and global engagement.

The ICCA Asia Pacific Business Events Youth Challenge:

Will provide an exclusive platform for young professionals to present innovative, client-focused solutions based on real-world bid requirements.
The competition aims to nurture creativity, sharpen strategic thinking, and highlight the rising talent shaping the industry’s future.

Through this partnership, ICCA Asia Pacific and MACETS reaffirm their dedication to supporting sustainable growth, driving professional excellence, and fostering deeper regional cooperation across the business events ecosystem.

ICCA looks forward to working closely with MACETS to deliver an inspiring, future-focused programme for the Asia Pacific community in Macao in 2026.

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