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AsiaWorld-Expo General Information

What is AsiaWorld-Expo?
AsiaWorld-Expo is Hong Kong's leading exhibition and event venue located at Hong Kong International Airport. It was opened in December 2005, AsiaWorld-Expo offers over 70,000 square metres of rentable space, including 10 ground-level, column-free , high specification halls and the largest indoor seated Arena in Hong Kong which can accommodate up to 13,500 seats.
 

Where is AsiaWorld-Expo?
AsiaWorld-Expo is located at the Hong Kong International Airport and 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.
 

What kinds of events can be held in AsiaWorld-Expo?
AsiaWorld-Expo is suitable for all types of exhibitions, conventions, concerts, as well as sport and entertainment events.
 

Who owns AsiaWorld-Expo?
AsiaWorld-Expo is a public-private partnership involving funding from the Hong Kong SAR Government and a 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.
 

 
 

 

AsiaWorld-Expo facilities

How big is AsiaWorld-Expo?
AsiaWorld-Expo provides over 70,000 square metres of rentable space, including 10 ground-level, column-free, high specification exhibition halls, offering more than 66,000 square metres of exhibition hall space.
 

What is the size and floor loading of each hall?
  Hall 1/Arena Hall 2 Typical Halls (3, 5 - 11)
Length 127 m (max); 125 m (min) 77 m (max); 54 m (min) 77 m (max); 73.3 m (min)
Width 86 m (max); 82 m (min) 144 m 75 m (max); 74.2 m (min)
Gross Area 10,880 sq m 10,100 sq m 5,680 sq m
Clear Celling Height Main floor area - 19 m
Under balcony - 4.5 m (min)		 10 m 10 m
Floor Loading 50kN / sq m 30kN / sq m 30kN / sq m
Suspension Points 25kN / node (60kN/ node in the central area)
Nodes on a 6 m x 8.5 m grid		 22kN / node
Nodes on a 6 m x 8.5 m grid		 22kN / node
Nodes on a 6 m x 8.5 m grid
V.A. Door 7 sets of 7.5 m (W) x 5 m (H) 5 sets of 7 m (W) x 5 m (H) 3 sets of 7 m (W) x 5 m (H)
All figures subject to confirmation by AsiaWorld-Expo
 

What are the facilities provided in each hall?
  • User-driven design incorporating design and functional requirements from experienced operators, exhibition organisers and visitors
  • Total column free configuration with high ceiling clearance of 10 metres
  • All halls are supported by organiser 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
  • Next-generation Information Technology Communication Technology (ICT) Services
    • Asia 's largest indoor 100% coverage of wired broadband Internet access that allows exhibitors to access broadband services simultaneously
    • Cutting-edge IP telephony providing high-quality, highly efficient voice communications
    • Virtual LAN at gigabit bandwidth with over 3,000 Ethernet ports for connectivity anytime and anywhere, supported by a structured cabling system that provides a powerful and efficient infrastructure option
    • Dedicated and redundant onsite telecom exchanges to guarantee 100% availability of all services
  • Enhanced logistic s 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

Is there any meeting room in AsiaWorld-Expo?
Yes. AsiaWorld-Expo has a full range of meeting and conference facilities that can accommodate small, intimate events of 12 to mega functions for more than 30,000 delegates and visitors.
 

What is the size of the meeting facilities?

Venue
Floor
Area
(sq m)
Ceiling
Height
(m)
Theatre
(No. of pax)
Classroom
(No. of pax)
Hollow
Square
(No. of pax)
U-shape
(No. of pax)
Cocktail
(No. of pax)
Banquet^
(No. of Table) (No. of pax)
Convention & Hospitality Zone (Ground Level)

(Hall 1)		 10,880 19 13,500 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AsiaWorld-Summit
(Hall 2)		 10,100 10 5,000 2,500 * * 5,000 300 3,600
RunWay 11
(Hall 11)		 4,400 10 3,800 1,000 * * 3,800 N/A N/A
VIVA@
AsiaWorld-Expo
(Hall 8 or 10)		 5,680 10 2,800 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
VIVA@
AsiaWorld-Expo
(Hall 8 and 10)		 11,360 10 5,600
Meeting & Hospitality Centre (Level 2)
Rm 201 690 5 670 335 140 115 470 35 420
Rm 201A# 190 5 190 90 60 55 130 7 84
RM 201B# 200 5 190 90 60 55 140 8 96
Rm201C# 300 5 285 150 75 60 200 11 132
Rm201A+B 390 5 360 145 90 70 270 15 180
Rm201B+C 500 5 455 210 105 85 340 20 240
Rm202# 100 3.5 90 45 30 25 70 4 48
Rm203# 100 3.5 90 45 40 25 70 4 48
Rm204# 130 3.5 125 60 50 35 90 5 60
Rm205# 123 3.5 110 60 40 35 85 5 60
Rm203+204 230 3.5 200 120 75 65 160 9 108
Rm204+205 253 3.5 240 145 85 75 175 9 108
Rm203+204+205 353 3.5 360 210 110 100 245 14 168
IKON Seaview Restaurant 580 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 400 22 264
A pre-function area of 535 sqm outside the meeting rooms is available
for registration, product display, refreshment and cocktail.
Remarks :
* Number of pax depends on the organiser's requirement
# Combinable rooms with flexible configuration
^ Figures based on round-table setting of 12 guests
All figures are subject to confirmation by AsiaWorld-Expo
 

What can AsiaWorld-Arena offer?
  • 14,000 capacity (flexible seating & reduced capacity configurations available)
  • Great acoustics and technical specifications
  • 19 metres clear height
  • Arena floor 77m x 35m (flat floor seating removed)
  • Floor loading of 5 tonnes per m2
  • Roof loading of 5 tonnes per structural node
  • Seven vehicle access doors each 7.5m (W) x 5m (H)
  • Dimmable audience lighting
  • Integrated spotlight platforms
  • Demountable staging 18m (W) x 12 (D) x 1.2m to 1.8m (H) plus PA wings
  • Up to 1,000 amps three phase 380/220 volts 50Hz, divisable as required (additional power is available upon request)
  • Premium backstage and dressing room facilities
  • Exclusive VIP hospitality suite
  • High speed fibre optic infrastructure
  • PA System
  • Merchandise areas
  • First class catering facilities including fast food outlets and fine dining
  • AsiaWorld-Arena provides dedicated access and toilet facilities for visitors with disabilities
 

Are there any F&B facilities at AsiaWorld-Expo?
Yes, AsiaWorld-Expo is providing any array of F&B services including a seaview restaurant.