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Photo: Connect Marketplace Hong Kong

Following its successful debut in 2025, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong (CMHK) is set to return with bigger ambitions, a wider scope and broader impact. Taking place on 18-19 March 2026 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, CMHK aims to strengthen its role as a premier MICE industry platform, facilitating high-value connections among key stakeholders across the Asia Pacific.

CMHK 2026 aspires to redefine the regional MICE experience, placing relationships and value at the heart of every interaction. 300+ MICE brands and 7,000+ industry professionals will engage in over 3,000 one-to-one meetings across two days, opening doors to immense opportunities and lasting collaborations.

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Photo: Connect Marketplace Hong Kong

Where visionaries meet and networks flourish

Positioned as a thought-leadership hub, CMHK will host a series of forum sessions featuring leading MICE industry speakers. Highlights include Day 1 keynote by Greeley Koch, professor of Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality at New York University and Managing Director of 490 Consulting LLC, and Andrée Jetté, a renowned neuroscientist specializing in stress management through humor and Co-Founder of Gestion Immobilière Immosoul Inc. Bringing together sought-after speakers and a wide range of topics, the forum delivers practical insights which keep professionals at the forefront of the industry.

CMHK also offers curated networking experiences, including a Networking Night on Day 1 and a Gala Dinner on Day 2, uniting industry experts in a lively, engaging networking environment. Following the exhibition, invited business leaders will embark on a Familiarisation Trip to explore MICE venues and infrastructure firsthand, unveiling the city’s strengths as a leading MICE destination in APAC.

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Photo: Connect Marketplace Hong Kong

Connections at the heart of CMHK

CMHK 2026 is set to go above and beyond, creating an experience that is welcoming, valuable, and empowering for industry professionals. From curated networking opportunities to thought-provoking forums, every aspect of the event is designed to foster meaningful connections, provide actionable insights, and inspire professionals to thrive in the MICE industry.


Find out more about the event here

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