Forex and fintech trade show iFX EXPO Asia kicked off on 26 October at AsiaWorld-Expo, with organisers expecting more than 5,000 delegates from 120 companies over three days. The event, held landside at Hong Kong International Airport, is one of the first large-scale financial-technology exhibitions since border restrictions were lifted.
A Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal in force on opening morning triggered contingency plans: organisers urged attendees to monitor flight status and provided shuttle-bus updates as some airlines cancelled regional services. Nevertheless, conference tracks on digital-asset licensing and cross-border payments proceeded, underscoring Hong Kong’s ambition to position itself as a regulated virtual-asset hub.
For global-mobility teams, the show highlights renewed demand for short-notice business travel to Hong Kong, but also the need for robust duty-of-care protocols when weather disruptions coincide with events. AsiaWorld-Expo’s proximity to the airport allowed exhibitors to re-book flights quickly once signals were downgraded.
Tourism officials distributed Wine & Dine Festival passes to delegates, reinforcing the city’s ‘mega-events’ cross-promotion strategy. Hotel occupancy on Lantau Island hit 92 percent for the week, signalling tight accommodation supply during major exhibitions and prompting some firms to trial serviced-apartment blocks in Tung Chung.
A Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal in force on opening morning triggered contingency plans: organisers urged attendees to monitor flight status and provided shuttle-bus updates as some airlines cancelled regional services. Nevertheless, conference tracks on digital-asset licensing and cross-border payments proceeded, underscoring Hong Kong’s ambition to position itself as a regulated virtual-asset hub.
For global-mobility teams, the show highlights renewed demand for short-notice business travel to Hong Kong, but also the need for robust duty-of-care protocols when weather disruptions coincide with events. AsiaWorld-Expo’s proximity to the airport allowed exhibitors to re-book flights quickly once signals were downgraded.
Tourism officials distributed Wine & Dine Festival passes to delegates, reinforcing the city’s ‘mega-events’ cross-promotion strategy. Hotel occupancy on Lantau Island hit 92 percent for the week, signalling tight accommodation supply during major exhibitions and prompting some firms to trial serviced-apartment blocks in Tung Chung.
