About Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2026
Think Business, Think Hong Kong is a signature promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in overseas markets, showcasing Hong Kong as a dynamic business and innovation hub that helps global businesses capture new demand and realise opportunities worldwide.
Responding to rising demand among ASEAN companies looking to expand into Asian and global markets, HKTDC will stage the campaign at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 11 August 2026. The day brings together business leaders from Hong Kong and Malaysia for a full-day symposium covering financial synergies, innovation and technology partnerships, and green-innovation-led sustainability. A by-invitation Networking Luncheon with senior officials and business leaders from both markets will run alongside it.
A Look Back: A Decade-Plus of Connecting Markets
Since its launch in 2011, “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” has helped strengthen Hong Kong’s business ties with countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, France, Italy, Canada, and the United States. Each stop brings a delegation of Hong Kong business leaders, investors, and innovators to meet local enterprises and explore Hong Kong’s role as a gateway between ASEAN, the Chinese Mainland, and global markets.
Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2026 at a Glance
The event takes place on 11 August 2026, from 09:30 to 17:00, at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It’s organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and brings a full-day symposium, thematic breakout sessions, business matching, and a by-invitation networking luncheon, with a focus on ASEAN and Malaysia–Hong Kong trade and investment.
Full-Day Symposium and Thematic Sessions
The day is built around how Hong Kong serves as a gateway to Asian markets, with several dedicated features:
InnoVenture Salon : Hong Kong start-ups showcase their latest solutions.
Business Matching : Pre-arranged 1-on-1 meetings, roughly 20 minutes per session, giving visitors a direct line to Hong Kong companies, professional service providers, investors, and start-ups aligned to their interests.
Business Support Zone : On-the-spot consultations with Hong Kong’s advisory professionals on how to leverage the Hong Kong platform.
Programme Highlights
The day runs from 08:30 to 09:30 with registration and networking, followed by the Opening Session from 09:30 to 10:00, featuring welcome remarks from Prof Frederick S Ma (Chairman, HKTDC) and opening remarks from The Hon Algernon Yau, JP (Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, HKSAR Government).
From 10:00 to 11:15, the Plenary Session — Think Business, Think Hong Kong — takes place, chaired by Mr Lincoln Pan (CEO, Jardine Matheson Holdings), with speakers Ms Bonnie Y Chan (CEO, HKEX), Tan Sri Dato’ David Chiu (Chairman & CEO, Far East Consortium International), and Datuk Wira Song Hoi See (Founder & CEO, Plaza Premium Group).
A coffee break follows from 11:15 to 11:30, before Concurrent Thematic Breakout Sessions run from 11:30 to 12:45. The Hong Kong Luncheon (by invitation only) takes place from 13:00 to 14:30, followed by a second round of Concurrent Thematic Breakout Sessions from 14:45 to 16:00. The afternoon closes with 1-on-1 Consultation and Business Matching Meetings.
Plenary Session Focus: Hong Kong as Asia’s Gateway
The plenary session centres on Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s “super-connector” and “super value-adder,” linking ASEAN, the Chinese Mainland, and global markets through strengths in finance, trade, innovation and technology, and professional services. With Malaysia standing out as one of ASEAN’s most dynamic economies, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area offering further scope for collaboration, the session will explore how businesses on both sides can deepen trade, investment, and innovation ties.
Business Matching Sessions
Business Matching sessions take place on the 11th of August 2026, from 14:45 to 17:45, in the Sarawak Room, Basement II, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. Sessions run approximately 20 minutes each, by appointment.
Enquiries: Coco Wong (coco.ly.wong@hktdc.org) or Caleb Hung (caleb.fj.hung@hktdc.org).
Who Should Attend?
- Corporate leaders
- Small and medium-sized enterprises
- Service providers and intermediaries
- Financial institutions
- Innovation and technology companies
- Green technology enterprises
- ESG consultants
- Entrepreneurs and start-up owners
- Economists, academics, and opinion leaders
About the Organiser
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist, and develop Hong Kong’s trade. With 51 offices worldwide, including 13 in Mainland China, HKTDC positions Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub, organising exhibitions, conferences, and business missions — with a particular focus on opening opportunities for SMEs ,alongside market research and trade publications.
Register for Think Business, Think Hong Kong 2026
Registration is open to qualified trade and business professionals. Attendees can also opt in for Business Matching meetings and select which thematic breakout sessions they’d like to join:
- Thematic Session 1 – RMB Internationalisation
- Thematic Session 2 – Sustainability and Green Innovations
- Thematic Session 3 – Advantages of Hong Kong as the International Financial and Business Centre
- Thematic Session 4 – Healthcare
HKTDC Malaysia Office Menara Generali #27-01, 27 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 60-(3) 2381 1061 Email: kuala.lumpur.office@hktdc.org
For more information and to register, visit the HKTDC event page.
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