Quick takes

Less than one month to GED 2025

The 10th edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED) will take place on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, the first Wednesday of June. Under the theme of “Exhibitions Unleash Potential”, this year’s GED will showcase how exhibitions empower individuals, elevate organisations, and drive economic and social growth through direct in-person interactions and connections.

Chiang Mai wins to host 6 international conferences in 2025

Chiang Mai, the northern Thai capital, won to host six international conferences in 2025, targeting to bring some 3,600 delegates to the city. It also made another stride in securing at least one international conference for 2026. The conferences will be held in different venues, covering various industries, including engineering, medicine, environmental science and social science.

HKTB’s GM of event and product development to step down

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced its General Manager of Event and Product Development, Raymond Chan, will step down from his role in two months. Joined the HKTB in 2012, he has held key marketing and public affairs positions in Southeast Asian and other markets. In 2023, he relocated to the Hong Kong office and in charge of leading several mega events.

120,000+ visits at Global Sources’ April 2025 Hong Kong Shows

Hong Kong-based Online-to-Offline (O2O) sourcing platform, Global Sources, concluded its April 2025 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), attracting more than 120,000 buyer visits. Separating in three phases, nine professional sectors were held, including Gaming, Consumer Electronics, Electronic Components, Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Home & Kitchen Products, Lifestyle Products, Sports & Outdoor, and Baby & Children Products. Nearly 5,000 Asian suppliers showcased over 340,000 innovative products at the shows.