ATTEND: THE MEETING POINT FOR GLOBAL TECH IN HONG KONG

when08-10 December 2027

whereHong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

LEAP East: The Global Stage for Technology & Capital

Following a record-breaking debut, LEAP East returns to Hong Kong in 2027 to set the pace for global technology, cross-border investment, and enterprise expansion.

Positioned at the financial and technological crossroads of Asia, the Middle East, and international markets, LEAP East connects visionary founders with institutional capital and enterprise decision-makers. Meet face-to-face with industry leaders, secure high-impact deals, and position your company at the center of global innovation.

350+ expert speakers and 400+ exhibitors will cover topics including:

Applied AI & Enterprise Transformation
Life Sciences, HealthTech & Biotech Innovation
Fintech, Web3 & Cross-Border WealthTech
Low-Altitude Economy, Aerospace & Advanced Mobility
Smart Cities, Resilient Urban Infrastructure & GovTech
GreenTech, Clean Energy & Decarbonisation

Quantum Computing, Deep Tech & Microelectronics
Smart Supply Chain, Digital Ports & Logistics
Venture Capital, Sovereign Funds & Startup Scaling
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Trust Tech
Creative Economy, Gaming & Digital Media
Global Talent, Capacity Building & Workforce 4.0

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What’s On Discover Innovative & Emerging Technology

Main Stage

Hear first-hand insights and market outlooks from the world's most influential tech executives, policymakers, and visionary founders. Designed to address the macro shifts transforming global digital economies, these keynotes provide the strategic roadmap you need to navigate the next era of technology.

Orbital Stages

Dive deep into the high-growth tech verticals driving cross-border economic growth. LEAP East’s Orbital Stages feature sector-focused tracks including Smart Cities, Fintech, DeepTech, and HealthTech, delivering actionable case studies, real-world deployments, and direct insights from specialized industry leaders.

DeepFest

DeepFest is the premier stage where AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and venture capital converge. Discover enterprise-ready LLMs, agentic AI, and breakthrough hardware, and gain the technical and strategic knowledge required to position your organization at the forefront of the AI-driven economy.

LEAP East Nights

Where international partnerships are forged beyond the exhibition floor. LEAP East Nights offers curated evening receptions, private dinners, and executive networking at Hong Kong’s premier venues. Unwind, exchange perspectives, and build multi-market relationships with global peers in high-impact, elevated settings.

Interactive Experiences & Live Demos

Step onto the show floor and experience tomorrow’s technology firsthand. From immersive VR environments and robotic performances to high-speed drone displays and interactive tech art, LEAP East’s experiential zones offer an inspiring, hands-on look at the innovations shaping our daily lives.

Investor & Startup Program

The ultimate launchpad for cross-border scale and capital deployment. LEAP East connects promising international startups with sovereign wealth funds, venture capitalists, and enterprise partners. Access curated pitch sessions, speed-networking rounds, and deal rooms designed to accelerate funding and drive global expansion.

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LEAP East Startup & Investor Program

Following a record-breaking inaugural launch, the LEAP East Startup Program returns in 2027 to accelerate the next generation of global scaleups.

Situated in Hong Kong, a premier global capital hub with world-class infrastructure and tech talent, the program provides fast-growing founders with an unparalleled springboard for international expansion.

Pitch for your share of $100,000+ in non-dilutive equity prizes, gain strategic mentorship, and connect directly with 600+ top-tier global investors during curated breakfast networking sessions, investor speed-dating, and hands-on workshops.

Tech Investor Program

Built by investors, for investors. The LEAP East Tech Investor Program provides direct access to cross-border deal flow, market intelligence, and co-investment networks across Asia, the Middle East, and global markets.

Join 600+ sovereign wealth funds, venture capitalists, and private equity leaders in Hong Kong for an exclusive, highly curated agenda. Through closed-door roundtables, high-value investor keynotes, and targeted 1:1 matchmaking, you will connect directly with 300+ high-growth startups driving breakthrough innovation in AI, DeepTech, Fintech, and beyond.

sectors in focus

Exploring the core technologies, industries, and digital frontiers shaping the global economy.

AI & Autonomous Systems

Generative AI, embodied intelligence and real-time urban management, built for enterprise deployment. For cloud, AI and robotics teams moving from pilot to production.

Biotech & Healthcare

Drug discovery and live medtech demos, plus the cross-border clinical trial routes that get treatments to market faster. For research teams, health system leaders and investors.

Fintech & Web3

From cross-border payment rails to asset tokenisation. Fintech founders, bank executives and Web3 builders meet the investors and wealth managers funding what comes next.

Low-Altitude Economy & Mobility

eVTOL aircraft and autonomous logistics networks, plus the airspace rules catching up with them. For aviation, drone and mobility teams opening a new commercial layer.

Smart Cities & GovTech

Hong Kong is the live test case. See resilient infrastructure and data-driven public services running at city scale, with the planners, civic technologists and officials behind them.

Greentech & Sustainable Energy

Low-carbon hydrogen, waste-to-energy systems, sustainable transport and the capital behind decarbonisation. For clean energy developers, climate founders and sustainability officers.

Deep Tech & Microelectronics

Semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and quantum research. Hardware engineers and researchers meet the partners who turn lab work into product.

Investment, Startups & Scaleups

Pitch, match and raise. Founders meet VCs and sovereign wealth investors scouting their next position, with cross-border capital as the focus.

Regulation & Policy

Cross-border data frameworks and trade policy, worked through in bilateral sessions. For policymakers, trade commissioners and regulators setting standards the market will follow.

Testimonials

Allan Zeman

Chairman
- Lan Kwai Fong Holdings Ltd

"Having LEAP come to Hong Kong is a significant milestone, as it highlights our city's role as a hub for transformative ideas and collaborations in the Asia-Pacific region. I look forward to contributing to discussions that will shape our future."

Ben Goodman

President JAPAC
- Adobe

"LEAP’s expansion to Hong Kong reflects the city’s growing importance as a global technology and innovation hub. The expansion creates new opportunities for collaboration between leading tech markets and reinforces Hong Kong’s role in shaping the future of emerging technologies such as AI across Asia and global markets."

Ivana Bartoletti

Vice-President, Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer  
- Wipro

"LEAP's expansion to Hong Kong is a great next step, reflecting the growing importance of pairing technological opportunity with governance and trust as AI becomes central to future economic growth."

Hans Dekkers

General Manager, Asia Pacific & China 
- IBM

"It’s great to see LEAP’s expansion into Asia Pacific, one of the fastest and most dynamic hubs for technology-led growth. I look forward to driving conversations and collaborations that will unlock immense opportunities and empower the global aspirations of enterprises in the region."

Jeanne Lim

Founder and CEO  
- beingAI

"This is a valuable opportunity for Hong Kong’s innovators and business leaders to engage with global thought leaders and shape the future of technology and business. I look forward to exchanging insights with fellow speakers and participants on what lies ahead."

Prof. Sun Dong

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry  
- Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

“We warmly welcome the first ever LEAP East to be staged in Hong Kong - the best springboard for overseas enterprises to take a leap forward bringing their products and services to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, other areas of the Chinese Mainland and the wider Asian markets.”

Esther Wong

Founder and CEO 
- 3C AGI Partners

"LEAP East is a groundbreaking move in connecting the world’s AI leaders with Asia’s boundless potential."

Tim Ying

CEO 
- Octopus Holdings Limited

"LEAP East comes to Hong Kong at exactly at the right moment, as the city accelerates its journey towards a smarter, more connected digital economy."

Harry Man

Founding Partner 
- MPC

"LEAP has consistently been one of the most exciting conferences in the MENA region. I'm thrilled to see its expansion to Hong Kong and can't wait to help bring that same energy to our region!"

ATTEND: THE MEETING POINT FOR GLOBAL TECH IN HONG KONG

LEAP East: The Global Stage for Technology & Capital