The world’s leading battery and energy exhibition, The Battery Show, returns to AsiaWorld-Expo after its electrifying 2025 debut. Last year it drew 17,893 buyers from 132 countries and regions, with nearly 60% from outside mainland China, and featured 314 global exhibitors across four co-located events. Expected to bring together more than 20,000 policymakers, innovators, engineers, manufacturers, and thought leaders for three days of immersive networking and cutting-edge showcases, the 2026 edition, co-located with Energy Storage Asia and Mobility Tech Asia, offers unparalleled access to new markets, cross-sector synergies, and high-value partnerships across the global energy and mobility value chain.

Taking place on 18–19 March 2026, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is the region’s premier event for MICE professionals. This high‑impact, curated experience brings together global innovators and decision‑makers to explore the latest industry trends. Last year welcomed 4,000+ professionals and 120+ exhibitors and brands from 30+ countries. Participants can expect powerful keynotes, hands‑on workshops, strategic one‑on‑one meetings, and high‑value networking designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and drive growth.

After two highly successful years, the third edition of ComplexCon will be held in Hong Kong at AsiaWorld-Expo on 21–22 March 2026. Musicians, artists, brands, tastemakers, and creators will gather in full force for this global pop culture festival and exhibition, which brings together style, sneakers, music, art, food, and innovation. ComplexCon Hong Kong 2026 proudly names Kasing Lung as Artistic Director, infusing the event’s core theme with his distinctive style and visionary creativity. Highly anticipated by fans, Complex Live! will be headlined by JENNIE on 22 March, marking her debut solo performance in the city. Debuting in 2016 as a member of BLACKPINK, JENNIE is one of the most influential artists of her era, a singer, rapper, actor, and fashion icon with global impact.

Hong Kong International MotorXpo 2025 have successfully concluded at AsiaWorld-Expo, creating an unprecedentedly vibrant atmosphere and setting new benchmarks for automotive events in the region. As the Hong Kong debut of the world-renowned Tokyo Auto Salon, the four-day showcase brought together top international exhibitors, customised vehicles, live tuning demonstrations and cultural exchanges that captivated enthusiasts throughout the venue. Concurrently, International MotorXpo continued its tradition of celebrating cutting-edge automotive technology, rare classics and future mobility innovations, bringing visitors to fully experience and gain a deeper understanding of the diversity and unique charm of local automotive culture.

AsiaWorld-Expo has a proven track record in hosting professional, world-class sporting events. Most recently, the FILA 2025 Hong Kong Open Fencing Championships concluded at AWE with thrilling elite-level bouts, underscoring the venue’s excellence in event operations, technical support, and spectator experience. Building on this momentum, AWE will make history in July 2026 as the World Fencing Championships come to Hong Kong for the first time. Among the competition, the men’s foil individual is the main attraction. Choi Chun Yin Ryan, who made history this summer as Hong Kong’s first world champion, will defend his title against top contenders including teammate Edgar Cheung Ka Long. For Edgar, a world title would complete his career Grand Slam, adding to his Olympic, Asian Games, Asian Championships, World Cup, and Foil Grand Prix golds. Over nine days, more than 1,000 elite athletes from over 200 countries and regions will compete at the highest level across foil, epee, and sabre at AsiaWorld-Expo.

The inaugural Grand Sale Bazaar 2026 drew huge crowds, including many from the Greater Bay Area, and concluded with sales well beyond expectations. The event featured over 400 booths, showcased and approximately HKD 100 million in merchandise. The compelling value fuelled strong demand. Over the weekend, queues hundreds of meters long formed at the Tung Chung shuttle bus stop. Meanwhile, visitors from the Greater Bay Area used the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge and the “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme to reach the venue, snapping up favourite items and getting a head start on Lunar New Year shopping. The on-site atmosphere was vibrant, with many exhibitors reporting early sell-outs of popular products. Sales far exceeded expectations, and continuous restocking was required to keep pace with demand.

Safety is embedded in AWE’s operations and reinforced by continuous training and regular drills that enable swift, effective responses, building trust among organisers, contractors, partners, and visitors.
 
On 24 November 2025, AWE conducted its Annual Full-Scale Evacuation Drill, covering more than 70,000 square metres across exhibition halls, public areas, back-of-house facilities, about 1,000 participants took part, including key contractors, retailers, partners, and representatives from the Fire Services Department.
 
The drill incorporated comprehensive equipment checks and multiple scenario-based exercises, simulating concurrent events such as a large-scale concert and a banquet. Cross-stakeholder coordination was tested through situations including assisting wheelchair users, managing injuries and uncooperative individuals, and locating missing persons.
 
Building confidence through preparedness, safety is a shared responsibility. This exercise forms part of AWE’s established safety protocols, reflecting rigorous planning, regulatory compliance, and appropriate licensing for higher-risk activities. Ongoing inspections and continuous improvement further reinforce safe, reliable operations.

AWE has been recognized by CrescentRating, a leading authority in assessing and rating Muslim-friendly venues. This continued acknowledgment underscores AWE’s ongoing commitment to elevating the quality of its facilities, services, and overall guest experience, catering to millions of visitors from diverse religious backgrounds.
 
AWE take pride in its diverse catering offerings, where its dedicated culinary team excels in providing Halal-certified menus and personalized services that honor the dietary and prayer requirements of guests from around the world. To ensure compliance and excellence, menu items at our food outlets are certified by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong.
 
AWE remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all guests, reinforcing our dedication to exceptional hospitality and service standards.