Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026

Pass Type

AI in GBA Forum Pass

General Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to Networking Events & Parties

Startup Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to Select Startup Networking Events & Parties

*Eligibility Requirements:

Companies must be established in 2021 or later
Annual revenue must not exceed US$2 million
Team size must be 50 or fewer full-time employees

Startup Exhibition Package Admission Includes:

2 sqm Startup Spotlight Booth (Setup Included)
3 Startup Passes
2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges & Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to Select Startup Networking Events & Parties
Invitation to join the Global Fast Track Quick-Fire Pitches (November 2) for a potential spot in the GFT Semi-Finals.

*Eligibility Requirements:

Companies must be established in 2021 or later
Annual revenue must not exceed US$2 million
Team size must be 50 or fewer full-time employees

Government Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to Networking Events & Parties

*Eligibility Requirements: Complimentary Government Passes are reserved for officials from governments, central banks, multilateral agencies, and non-profit foundations worldwide.

Please Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee admission. All requests undergo a manual review to verify institutional eligibility.

Government Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to Networking Events & Parties

Executive Pass Admission Includes:
Main Conference | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (November 2–3)

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions
Priority Check-in
VIP Welcome Pack
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and Finoverse Lounge
Reserved Seats at Selected Stages or Session
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor

Week-Long Benefits

Access to Business Matching
Access to VIP Events, Networking Events, and Parties

Executive Pass Admission Includes:
Main Conference | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (November 2–3)

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions
Priority Check-in
VIP Welcome Pack
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and Finoverse Lounge
Reserved Seats at Selected Stages or Session
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor

Week-Long Benefits

Access to Business Matching
Access to VIP Events, Networking Events, and Parties

Investor Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Priority Check-in
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and Finoverse Lounge
Reserved Seats for Creator Forum, Tech Builder Forum, and Founder and Startup Venture Forum
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to the Semi-finalist List of the Global Fast Track 2026
Access to Exclusive Investor Events, Networking Events, Parties

AI in GBA Foum Pass Admission Includes:

1-day Access to AI in GBA Forum (4 November) in Shenzhen
Access to AI in GBA Forum Sessions & Exhibition Area
Access to AI in GBA Forum Networking Sessions
Access to Matchmaking
Complimentary Lunch Included

Remark: This pass provides access to the AI in GBA Forum only and does not include entry to the Main Conference forums and exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Immersive Executive Tour Pass Admission Includes:

Return coach from Hong Kong: departs on the morning of 4 November, returns from Shenzhen at the end of 5 November
Conference on 4 November at Renaissance Shenzhen Bay Hotel
Three company visits and one cultural attraction visit
Complimentary lunch on both days, and dinner on 4 November
Coach transfers between every stop in Shenzhen
Access to networking sessions
Access to business matching

Remark: This pass provides access to the Immersive Executive Tour only and does not include entry to the Main Conference forums and exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Media Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges, Community Spaces and Media Lounge

*Media pass is subject to approval.

Exhibitor Pass Admission Includes:

Access to Exhibition Area during Move-in Day (November 1)
2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Open Stages, Forum Lounges, Exhibition Area

Startup Pass (Exhibitor) Admission Includes:

Access to Exhibition Area during Move-in Day
2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to selected Startup Networking Events & Parties

Digital Pass Admission Includes:

Access to Event App
Access to Virtual Exhibition
Access to watch Live Streaming of selected forums

Organiser Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Priority check-in
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and Finoverse Lounge
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Reserved seats at selected stages or sessions
Access to Business Matching
Invitation to Networking & VIP Events

Speaker Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Priority Check-in
VIP Welcome Pack
Access to Speaker Lounge and Rooms
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and Finoverse Lounge
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Reserved Seats at Selected Stages or Sessions
Access to Business Matching
Invitation to Networking & VIP Events

Visitor Pass Admission Includes:
Limited access will be available on Day 1 (November 2) after 3 PM and on Day 2 (November 3) to the following:

Exhibition Floor
Open Forums

This pass does not grant access to:

Main Forum and Closed Forums
All Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Business Matching
Networking Events & Night Parties

*The Visitor Pass is open to all.
*This includes local and international university undergraduate or postgraduate students enrolled in recognised institutions worldwide.

Applications are free of charge and must be submitted through the official website.
Approved applications will receive a Visitor Pass onsite.

Connector Pass Admission Includes:

2-day access to the Main Conference Forums and Exhibitions (November 2-3) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Access to Open Forums & Exhibition Area
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching and 1-on-1 introductions via Samantha
Access to Premium Side Event Programme events by Finoverse AI
Exclusive 30% off Discount on Pass Upgrades

This pass does not grant access to:

Main Forum and Closed Forums
Scheduled 1:1 Meeting Curations
Virtual Exhibition and Live Streaming of selected forums

How Samantha Works for You:
Samantha is your personal networking agent, included with your Connector Pass. She works throughout the event to help you make the most of it, matching you with the right people and shaping your agenda around what you're here for.

Get matched with the right people. Samantha lines up curated introductions based on your goals and interests. Once both sides agree to connect, she shares contact details and makes the intro for you.
Get a tailored agenda. A personalised itinerary that turns the full programme into a simple day-by-day plan.

Upgrade Your Access to Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026

Your Connector Pass has been approved. As an approved Connector, you're eligible for an exclusive 30% off discount to upgrade to full conference access, including all Forums and scheduled 1:1 Meeting Curations, which your current pass does not include.

General Pass

Original Price: $329 USD
Connector Upgrade Price: $229 USD

Additional General Pass Admission Includes:

Access to Main Forum and Closed Forums
Access to Forum Lounges and Deal Floor
Access to Business Matching
Access to Networking Events & Parties

Investor Pass

Original Price: $799 USD
Connector Upgrade Price: $559 USD

Additional Investor Pass Admission Includes:

All General Pass Benefits
Priority Check-in
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and VIP Lounge
Reserved Seats for Creator Forum, Tech Builder Forum, and Founder and Startup Venture Forum
Access to the Semi-finalist List of the Global Fast Track 2026
Access to Exclusive Investor Events

Executive Pass

Original Price: $1699 USD
Connector Upgrade Price: $1189 USD

Additional Executive Pass Admission Includes:

All General Pass Benefits
Priority Check-in
VIP Welcome Pack
Access to Executive Meeting Lounge and VIP Lounge
Reserved Seats at All Stages and Sessions

AI in GBA Forum | Shenzhen (November 4)

1-day Access to AI in GBA Forum Sessions & Exhibition Area
Access to AI in GBA Forum Networking Sessions
Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service Included
Complimentary Lunch Included

Week-Long Benefits

Access to Business Matching
Access to VIP Events

Which pass would you like to upgrade to?

General Pass ($229 USD)

Investor Pass ($559 USD)

Executive Pass ($1189 USD)

One More Day, One More City: AI in GBA Forum

AI in GBA Forum Pass (Limited Availability)

Original Price: $79 USD
Connector Upgrade Price: $59 USD

About the AI in GBA Forum
Focusing on Chuhai (going global) expansion, the shift from simulation to real-world robotics, strategic wealth stewardship, and trending AI topics like Agentic Clouds, the AI in GBA Forum serves as the launchpad for industrial-scale innovation and regional economic integration.

Event Details
Date: November 4, 2026 (Wed)
Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Shenzhen Bay Hotel (深圳湾万丽酒店)

What’s Included

1-day Access to AI in GBA Forum (4 November)
Access to AI in GBA Forum Sessions & Exhibition Area
Access to AI in GBA Forum Networking Sessions
Access to Matchmaking
Complimentary Lunch Included

Would you like to add a ticket for the AI in GBA Forum?

Yes, I’d like to attend the AI in GBA Forum on 4 November (+$59 USD).

No, thank you.