Industry events are a special channel of interaction between companies and entrepreneurs. If you are focused on building a successful business with Asian countries, do not neglect this tool.
To make it easier for you to choose the very business site, we have made for you a small overview of the 7 main events in Hong Kong that definitely deserve your attention.

Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2025
Date: January 13-14, 2025
The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is the premier platform in the region that brings together influential leaders from government, finance, and business sectors worldwide to engage in important discussions and exchange ideas on the global economy from an Asian perspective. The forum attracts over 2,500 physical attendees and 4,500 virtual participants annually from more than 70 countries and regions.
One of the key features of the forum is the Deal Flow Matchmaking Session, where project owners have the opportunity to meet potential investors and business partners. This is an excellent opportunity to promote projects in the Fintech sector or to find promising developments for investment.
HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show 2025 - International Exhibition of Diamonds, Precious Stones, Pearls for Jewelry
Date: March 2-6, 2025Hong Kong is one of the jewelry centers of Asia. The local jewelry industry is mainly export-oriented, so it will not be difficult for you to find exclusive jewelry made from precious and semi-precious metals and stones here.
This year’s Show will welcome over 1,990 international exhibitors to showcase an assortment of jewellery raw materials including exquisite diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones as well as pearls to international buyers.
HKTDC International ICT Expo 2025 - international exhibition of information and communication technologies
Date: April 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)One of Asia's largest and most influential ICT events. In addition to the exposition, the program of the event traditionally includes presentations and seminars with the participation of the world's leading scientists and developers.
International ICT Expo is attended by more than 582 exhibiting companies, displaying an impressive collection of information and communication tools and equipments.
Some of the chiefly exhibited items at the show are mobile marketing devices, electronic logistics tools, digital living solutions, multimedia equipments and cloud computing tools. Open source software systems, smartphones, networking devices, wireless tools, retail technologies and efficient enterprise solutions are exhibited here as well. Telecommunication tools, tablets, innovative devices, IT outsourcing equipments and mobile business applications are showcased during the event as well.
Retail Asia Conference & Expo 2025 (RACE 2025) - International Retail Trade Exhibition
Date: September 2-4, 2025
The RetailAsia Expo provides an excellent platform for retail professionals looking for new technologies in retail trade and methods to enhance the efficiency of their businesses. The event will be of interest to top managers, brand managers, logistics service managers, IT specialists, security services, as well as owners of small retail stores.
At RetailAsia Expo, various products and solutions will be presented, including POS equipment, product labeling systems, identification devices, printing equipment, security systems, cash counting and transportation equipment, as well as new technological developments that can be applied in the retail markets of the Asia-Pacific region.
Food Expo Hong Kong 2025 - Hong Kong International Food and Beverage Exhibition
Date: August 14-18, 2025Hong Kong hosts dozens of different exhibitions dedicated to drinks and food, but the HKTDC Food Expo is the most "juicy" of all.
Food Expo, that takes place annually at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, brings together gourmets from all over the world. It is aimed both at retailers, manufacturers and suppliers as well as the general public and is divided into two areas: the Trade Hall and the Public Hall. A comprehensive entertainment program with cooking shows of prominent chefs, tastings, award shows, etc. completes the culinary experience.
One of the focal points of the public pavilion is the food court, which features 30 well-known food brands, including chihuahua bakery, Meixin, Nissin, Anji seafood, Taiban and Nien Tzu Nunn in Kyoto.
The exhibition is in no way inferior to SIAL and CIIE and annually helps its participants sign contracts worth billions of dollars.
Belt and Road Summit Hong Kong 2025 - International Summit to Support Global Business Cooperation
Date: September 2025 (exact date to be confirmed)The Belt and Road International Summit is the leading international platform for developing business cooperation along the Belt and Road.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is designed to enhance the orderly free-flow of economic factors and the efficient allocation of resources by expanding business cooperation between East and West, from Asia to Europe via Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, West Asia and the Middle East. The “Belt” and “Road” refer to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, respectively.
Last year, the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong brought together: 90 international speakers, more than 5,000 senior government officials and business leaders from 100 countries and regions, over 700 business meetings, 63 delegations, 1,100 exhibitors, 250 media representatives and over 1,300 print and electronic publications , more than 240 investment projects.
Exact dates for the current year have not yet been announced, but the event is expected to take place in the fall (September-October).
HOFEX 2025 - International Trade Fair for Food, Beverage, Catering Supplies and Services
Date: May 14-16, 2025HOFEX - Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow - has been a landmark 34 year of excellence. It brings the largest selection of Food & Drinks and Hospitality Equipment & Supplies to Asia.
The exhibition has been held annually since 1987 and gathers over 3,000 exhibitors and over 40,000 visitors from 86 countries. The fair attracts many hoteliers, retailers, investors, consultants, and buyers and next to the fair is held a conference with a wealth of information.