Join us for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 from November 2-6 at AsiaWorld Expo, showcasing the future of financial technology.
Dates
2–6 Nov 2026
City / country
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Venue
AsiaWorld Expo
Event overview
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 will take place from November 2 to 6, 2026, at AsiaWorld Expo in Hong Kong.
This event is organized by multiple key financial authorities and associations, focusing on the latest trends and innovations in the fintech sector.
TL;DR
Attendees will gain insights into the latest fintech trends, network with industry leaders, and explore innovative solutions that can drive business growth. The event offers a unique platform for learning and collaboration. Event dates: November 2-6, 2026. Location: AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong. Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 will take place from November 2 to 6, 2026, at AsiaWorld Expo in Hong Kong. This event is organized by multiple key financial authorities and associations,.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers and industry professionals, enhancing visibility and generating valuable leads. Policy Meets Market: Programme discussions bring regulators such as the Securities and Futures Commission and the Insurance Authority together with private-sector fintech builders. Hong Kong FinTech Week is a pivotal event that brings together industry leaders, innovators,.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Attend
Who runs the show
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2024
Visitors: 37,000
Exhibitors: 700
Visitor countries: 100
This edition
2026
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 will take place from November 2 to 6, 2026, at AsiaWorld Expo in Hong Kong. This event is organized by multiple key financial authorities and associations, focusing on the latest trends and innovations in the fintech sector. Hong Kong FinTech Week is a pivotal event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the future of financial technology. It plays a crucial role in shaping.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Fintech entrepreneurs and startups, Investors and venture capitalists, Financial services professionals, Regulators and policymakers. Event dates: November 2-6, 2026. Location: AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong. Organized by key financial authorities and associations. Focus on fintech innovations and trends. Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of decision-makers and industry professionals, enhancing visibility and generating valuable leads. Hong Kong FinTech Week is a pivotal event that brings together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the future of financial technology. It plays a crucial role in shaping the fintech landscape in Asia and globally, fostering collaboration and investment.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Hong Kong FinTech Week is the Hong Kong SAR's flagship fintech gathering and one of Asia's largest, jointly backed by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau, Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Securities and Futures Commission. It is the venue where the city's digital-asset, stablecoin and tokenisation rulebook is presented to the global market, and it sits at the intersection of mainland China's Greater Bay Area and international capital — making it a priority diary entry for banks, regulators, payment networks, digital-asset firms and investors with an APAC mandate.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Stablecoin and virtual-asset regulation
Hong Kong's stablecoin licensing regime and the SFC's virtual asset trading platform framework have moved from consultation to supervised operation, making licensing, custody and reserve requirements the dominant policy conversation for exchanges, banks and payment firms at the event.
Tokenisation of real-world assets
Tokenised funds, bonds, deposit tokens and tokenised money-market products are moving from pilots into production across Hong Kong banks and asset managers, driving demand for post-trade, custody and compliance infrastructure.
e-HKD, mBridge and cross-border CBDC payments
HKMA-led work on retail and wholesale CBDC, including multi-CBDC cross-border settlement with mainland and regional partners, continues to shape the payments corridors that connect Greater Bay Area trade flows with global banking rails.
AI in financial services and governance
Generative AI adoption across banking, wealth and insurance is now paired with regulator expectations on model risk, explainability and outsourcing — a recurring theme on the event's technology and risk tracks.
Greater Bay Area and wealth-connect corridors
Cross-boundary wealth management, insurance and fintech talent flows between Hong Kong, Shenzhen and the wider GBA are central to Hong Kong's proposition as the region's financial gateway.
Hong Kong FinTech Week anchors the Asia-Pacific fintech calendar alongside Singapore FinTech Festival and Money20/20 Asia, with Dubai covering the Middle East and Africa corridor and Money20/20 USA and the Point Zero Forum covering the Americas and European policy agenda.
May–June
September–November
Circuit compiled from organisers' public event sites and listing context; verify 2026 dates and venue details on each organiser's site before planning travel or sales calendars.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Primary international gateway serving Hong Kong.
to venue
35–50 min to HKCEC
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 110–165 / night
Closest cluster of mid/upper-mid priced rooms with direct MTR and bus links to the venue; book early, November is peak trade-fair season in Hong Kong.
sourceUSD 150–240 / night
Shortest commute to the halls; convenient for exhibitors needing early build-up access.
sourceUSD 230–400 / night
Best for hosting client meetings and evening receptions close to the venue.
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
airport_express
Fastest rail link to the venue; trains roughly every 10 minutes, journey time about 2 minutes from the airport.
taxi
Very short ride (~2 km); taxis queue outside the arrivals hall. Keep the meter, request a receipt.
metro_bus
Cheapest option from Kowloon/Hong Kong Island hotels; use an Octopus card or contactless bank card.
rideshare
App-based ride-hailing operates in Hong Kong; fares surge during peak conference hours.
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Allow 60–75 minutes from Hong Kong Island or Kowloon hotels; the venue is on the airport island, not central Hong Kong.
ferry
Convenient for GBA delegates arriving without clearing Hong Kong immigration twice; check sailing times against event days.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free entry (90 days) | Passport holders from most EU/Schengen states, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and most ASEAN countries, among 170+ eligible nationalities | — | None — granted on arrival | |
| Visa-free entry (180 days) | United Kingdom passport holders and a small number of other listed nationalities | — | None — granted on arrival | |
| Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) for Indian nationals | Indian passport holders seeking the visa-free 14-day visit arrangement | — | Online, generally issued within a few days; must be completed before travel | |
| Visit Visa (single/multiple entry) | Nationalities not covered by visa-free access or PAR who are attending the event for business meetings, conferences or exhibitions | $30.00 | Approx. 4–6 weeks (ImmD publishes about four weeks for straightforward applications) | |
| Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao (EEP) with endorsement | Mainland Chinese residents travelling to Hong Kong | — | Depends on the issuing mainland public security bureau; typically 5–10 working days |
Hong Kong SAR grants visa-free access to passport holders of 170+ countries/territories, generally for 7, 14, 30, 90 or 180 days depending on nationality — most European, North American and ASEAN business visitors need no advance visa. Always verify your own nationality band on the Immigration Department website before booking non-refundable travel.
Hong Kong Customs accepts ATA Carnets for the temporary import of exhibition goods, professional equipment and samples; list all items accurately and coordinate the carnet with the organiser's appointed freight forwarder well ahead of build-up.
Official visa pageWeather
November in Hong Kong is one of the most comfortable months of the year: daytime highs usually 23–26°C with nights around 18–20°C, low humidity relative to summer and average rainfall of only ~30–40 mm across the month. Typhoon risk is low in November, though light rain showers are possible.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Hong Kong SAR, China.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language and business etiquette
Cantonese and English are both widely used in business; English is standard in the fintech sector. Exchange business cards with both hands, use surnames with titles until invited otherwise, and arrive on time for meetings — punctuality is expected.
Tipping and payments
A 10% service charge is typically already included in restaurant and hotel bills; additional tipping is discretionary. Octopus cards and contactless bank cards work across the MTR, buses, taxis and convenience stores, so carry a small amount of cash only for small traders.
Dress and venue culture
Business smart-casual (jacket without tie is normal) is appropriate for the conference floor and most side meetings. Hong Kong venues are strongly air-conditioned — bring a light layer — and queues for registration and security on the opening morning are normal.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: HKG
Book flights to HKG (Hong Kong) when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue.
Most international visitors do not need a visa: Hong Kong SAR grants visa-free access (typically 90 days for EU/Schengen, US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean and ASEAN passport holders, and 180 days for UK passport holders) for genuine business visits such as conferences and meetings. Indian passport holders may use the 14-day visa-free arrangement after completing a free online Pre-arrival Registration. Mainland Chinese residents travel on an Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao with the appropriate endorsement. Other nationalities must apply for a Visit Visa (published fee HKD 230 for single entry, approx. USD 30) roughly 4–6 weeks in advance. Confirm your own nationality band via the Hong Kong Immigration Department before booking flights.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Intended for genuine business visits (conferences, meetings, negotiations); employment is not permitted. Passport must be valid for at least one month beyond the intended stay. Same business-visitor conditions as the 90-day scheme.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Hong Kong (HKG): Primary international gateway serving Hong Kong.. Allow road or rail time to AsiaWorld Expo; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near AsiaWorld Expo: Tung Chung / Citygate — 2 MTR stops or ~15–20 min by bus to AsiaWorld-Expo: Novotel Hong Kong Citygate (Tung Chung), Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong, Tung Chung; SkyCity / Airport precinct — 5–10 min shuttle or taxi to AsiaWorld-Expo: Regal Airport Hotel (directly connected to HKIA Terminal 1), Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung Hotel; SkyCity / Tung Chung waterfront — walking distance or 5 min shuttle: Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel, The Silveri Hong Kong – M
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Hong Kong; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to AsiaWorld Expo.
Parking: On-site parking is available at AsiaWorld Expo; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: 23–26°C daytime highs, ~18–20°C at night (November)
Seasonality: November is one of Hong Kong's driest months, with roughly 30–40 mm average rainfall and low typhoon risk; occasional light showers. Bring a light jacket for air-conditioned halls.
Packing: November in Hong Kong is one of the most comfortable months of the year: daytime highs usually 23–26°C with nights around 18–20°C, low humidity relative to summer and average rainfall of only ~30–40 mm across the month. Typhoon risk is low in November, though light rain showers are possible.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: 2026-11-03 (Day 2 of 5)
With a five-day format (2–6 Nov), Day 2 balances full opening-day announcements — typically carried on the first day's mainstage by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and regulators — against a fully occupied exhibition floor and lighter registration queues; confirm against the published agenda and shift to 2 November if the anchor policy keynote is scheduled for opening morning.
Confirm entry documents for Hong Kong SAR — Check passport validity and Hong Kong SAR entry requirements on official immigration channels before booking any travel.
Book flights into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) — Aim to arrive by November 1 so there is a buffer before the November 2 opening day at AsiaWorld Expo.
Reserve accommodation for November 1-6, 2026 — Choose a hotel with a reliable connection to AsiaWorld Expo and confirm the check-in date in writing.
Complete visitor registration for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 — Register through the official organiser channels and keep the confirmation and badge QR code ready.
Download the programme and hall plan — Save the AsiaWorld Expo floor plan and session schedule offline for use on site.
Shortlist sessions and keynote tracks — Prioritise digital banking, payments, RegTech and InsurTech sessions that match your buying or partnership goals.
Request B2B and exhibitor meetings — Send meeting requests early so slots are confirmed before the show floor opens.
Plan daily transport between hotel and AsiaWorld Expo — Compare airport rail, metro and taxi options and note the typical journey time for each show day.
Prepare meeting materials and devices — Pack business cards, company one-pagers, a charged phone and a power bank with the correct plug adapter.
Review the Hong Kong forecast and pack accordingly — Check the early November forecast and pack layered business attire plus light rain protection.
Confirm badge collection details and event opening hours — Verify the latest badge collection window and venue access rules published by the organiser.
Travel to Hong Kong and complete badge collection — Arrive ahead of the November 2 opening day and collect your badge before the first sessions begin.
Registration, opening ceremony and anchor policy keynotes
AsiaWorld-Expo — main stage / AsiaWorld-Summit (Halls 3–5)Exhibition floor walk-through: fintech showcase, startup village and GBA pavilions
AsiaWorld-Expo — exhibition hallsRegulation, tokenisation and digital-asset tracks plus regulator roundtables
AsiaWorld-Expo — conference stagesNetworking receptions and hosted dinners
SkyCity precinct hotels and venue reception areas (5–10 min from the halls)Tung Chung & Lantau Island (Ngong Ping 360, Big Buddha, Tai O)
Macau (Historic Centre and Cotai)
Central & West Kowloon, Hong Kong Island
AsiaWorld-Expo exhibition halls and B2B matchmaking zones
On-site business networking
The primary deal-making environment — exhibitor stands, startup village and the organiser's arranged meeting areas; most productive during floor hours.
SkyCity / Regal Airport Hotel and SkyCity Marriott lobby lounges
Informal evening networking
Where delegates gather after the halls close; excellent for small-group follow-ups without returning to central Hong Kong.
Tung Chung / Citygate dining and bar cluster
Casual networking
Convenient dinner and drinks option for teams staying in Tung Chung; book ahead during event week.
Central & West Kowloon fintech district (side meetings)
Formal meetings and hosted receptions
Bank, regulator and investor offices are here — keep a half day clear for downtown meetings if your priorities are regulatory or capital raising.
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · single_entry
USD 30–60 / per person
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visitor · Visit Visa (single/multiple entry)
USD 30 / per application
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visa_fee | visitor | single_entry | USD 30–60 / per person | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Visit Visa (single/multiple entry) | USD 30 / per application | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need Asia-Pacific market entry, regulatory visibility or investor/lender introductions and can commit 2–3 days on the ground.
Best for
Policy makers, fintech founders, investors, bankers and corporates who want market intelligence, HKMA/SFC regulatory signals and Asia-wide business development meetings
Min. budget
$700.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks (visa if required, peak-season hotel in Tung Chung/SkyCity, flights and badge registration)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
November is peak trade-fair season in Hong Kong; accommodation near AsiaWorld-Expo sells out early and airport-area rates can spike.
The venue is on the airport island, roughly 45–75 minutes from central Hong Kong hotels — factor daily transfer time and cost into your plan.
exhibit
You have an APAC pipeline to accelerate, a regional partner or distributor to sign, or a Hong Kong/GBA licensing or regulatory objective that requires on-floor presence.
Best for
Regtech, payments, digital-asset, cloud/AI vendors and Greater Bay Area fintechs targeting bank buyers, regulators and investors across APAC
Min. budget
$2,800.00
Timeline
4–6 months (space application and contract, stand design and build, freight/ATA Carnet, staffing, collateral)
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
No published booth pricing was captured from official sources — request the current shell-scheme and raw-space rates and a CEDB/InvestHK subsidy check before committing.
Stand costs, shipping and ATA Carnet handling are additional to the visit budget and vary by stand size.
Staff and promotional budgets are separate; AsiaWorld-Expo build-up windows are tight.
skip
You already cover the region through Singapore FinTech Festival, Money20/20 Asia or a distributor, or you can capture announcements remotely from the organiser's post-event materials.
Best for
Teams with no APAC strategy, no regulatory or licensing interest in Hong Kong and no budget for a Hong Kong trip this cycle
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
No major risks listed.
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