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Introduction

AsiaWorld-Expo is a world-class exhibition and events venue offering over 70,000 square metres of rentable space for exhibitions, conventions, concerts, sports and entertainment events. This state-of-the-art complex, opened in December 2005, is located at the centre of an extensive and efficient air, land and marine transport network connecting Hong Kong with China's Pearl River Delta and the world's business capitals.

AsiaWorld-Expo is a public-private partnership involving funding from the Hong Kong SAR Government and the private sector consortium including Dragages Hong Kong Limited and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, with the Airport Authority Hong Kong contributing the land.

 

Location and Connectivity

  • World's only exhibition centre that is fully integrated with one of the world's busiest international airports and supported with an in-venue railway (MTR) station
    • Over 5,600 flights to over 150 international destinations per week
  • World's only exhibition centre situated in a multi-modal transportation hub
    • A few minutes' walking distance from the Hong Kong International Airport terminals with direct footpath connection
    • Within 5 hours' flying time from half of the world's population
    • Seamless 28-minute connnection from the Hong Kong Station to the in-venue AsiaWorld-Expo Station, with direct access to all lines on the MTR network, reaching key Hong Kong districts
    • Cross boundary bus services and the future HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge will provide additional easy land access to and from the Mainland and Macao

Exhibition and Event Facilities

  • User-driven design incorporating design and functional requirements from experienced operators, exhibition organisers and visitors
  • 10 ground-level, column free halls with high ceiling clearance of 10-19 metres
  • All halls are supported by organisers offices, meeting rooms of modular size, catering outlets and restroom facilities
  • Heavy floor and roof loading capacity to cope with even the most demanding requirements
  • Team up with the largest communications provider in Hong Kong - PCCW to provide the most advanced next-generation Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) services in the venue:
    • High-speed and secure wired broadband internet access
    • 100% indoor wired broadband coverage for business usage
    • 20mins free Wi-Fi service available (limited service)
    • Cutting-edge IP Telephony
    • Advanced video conferencing services
    • Vivid live broadcasting
    • 2 on site telecom exchanges
    • 3,000 Ethernet ports for connectivity
  • Enhanced logistics provisions
    • Ground level access to all exhibition halls allowing easy and quick access for exhibitors, event organisers, and contractors
    • A double-lane service road around the venue with manoeuvring area at the back of each hall
    • A holding area on site for proper marshalling of goods vehicles during build and break periods
    • Ample loading/unloading spots for trucks at the back of exhibition halls
    • Wide access shutters for service access

AsiaWorld-Arena

  • The biggest world-class, purpose-built indoor entertainment arena in Hong Kong
  • High specifications to meet even the most sophisticated demands
    • 14,000 capacity
    • 19 metres clear height
    • Excellent rigging capabilities
    • Flexible seating configurations
    • Great acoustics and technical specifications
    • Premium backstage and dressing room facilities
    • Exclusive VIP hospitality suite

Meeting and Conference Facilities

  • A variety of well supported meeting rooms
  • Conference centre situated at Level 2 of the venue is supported by a seaview restaurant, IKON, and a wide range of F&B services
  • All meeting rooms have their own underground servicing, data, telecoms, and wireless broadband
  • Addressable PA system

Added Values

  • Over 30,000 hotel rooms available within 30 minutes' travelling time of AsiaWorld-Expo
  • Our partner hotels offer guaranteed room blocks for AsiaWorld-Expo event attendees
  • Close proximity to leading leisure and entertainment destinations
    • SkyPlaza at Airport (a new retail and entertainment complex at the Airport)
    • SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course
    • Hong Kong Disneyland
    • Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
    • Big Buddha
    • Citygate Outlets