The 4th Hong Kong International Cultural and Creative Expo in 2026 | Empowering Science and Technology Innovation, Promoting Coexistence between China and Foreign Countries, Unlocking a New Paradigm for Cultural Going Global

Core Basic Information of the Exhibition

• Full name of the exhibitionThe 4th Hong Kong International Cultural and Creative Expo (referred to as "Hong Kong Cultural and Creative Expo") is a core cultural and creative industry event based in Hong Kong and radiating globally
• Event DateMay 15-18, 2026 (4 days in total, 9:30-18:00 daily, professional visitors can enter 1 hour in advance)
• venueExhibition Halls 8, 10, and 11 of the Hong Kong AsiaWorld Expo (with convenient transportation options including airport express and bus direct access)
• Core PositioningTaking "Chinese Culture Going Global" as the core and relying on the strategic positioning of Hong Kong as the "Sino Foreign Cultural and Art Exchange Center", we aim to create a global platform for cultural and creative industry transactions, cultural exchanges, and innovative exhibitions
• Exhibition ScaleThe exhibition covers an area of 35000 square meters and gathers over 1500 exhibitors from around the world (covering 28 countries and regions), attracting more than 120000 visitors, including 35000 professional buyers, an increase of 18% in scale compared to the previous edition

2、 Authoritative organizational structure (ensuring the professionalism and credibility of exhibitions)

• Guiding UnitZijing Culture Group (a national level cultural state-owned enterprise that coordinates cultural overseas work)
• Special Support UnitsHong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, China Foreign Culture Group
• Co organizersXuntong Exhibition Company (a well-established exhibition organization in Hong Kong), Shenzhen Digital Creative Industry Association, China International Art Exhibition Company, Shenzhen International Cultural Industry Expo and Trade Fair Co., Ltd., Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
• Organizer: Guoshen Cultural Development (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Suzhou Creative Expo Exhibition Co., Ltd., etc. (with rich experience in organizing cultural and creative exhibitions)

3、 Eight themed venues (accurately covering the entire field of cultural and creative industries)

• Digital Creative MuseumFocusing on the Metaverse VR/AR、 More than 500 cultural and technological integration achievements will be showcased in cutting-edge fields such as digital collectibles and AI art creation, creating an immersive digital cultural and creative experience area
• Cultural Tourism Audiovisual HallIntegrate digital cultural tourism, film and television production, digital music, and immersive experience projects, collaborate with domestic and foreign film and television institutions, and launch multiple cultural tourism IP derivative works
• Ethnic Culture and Art Exhibition HallGathering intangible cultural heritage skills, traditional crafts, ethnic costumes, and cultural and creative products from 56 ethnic groups in China, inviting over 20 inheritors of intangible cultural heritage to exhibit on-site
• Greater Bay Area Cultural and Art Exhibition HallPresenting innovative achievements in the cultural and creative industries of the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, building a regional cultural collaborative development platform, and showcasing the unique cultural and creative IP of the Bay Area
• International Art Exchange HallAttracting art institutions, galleries, and artists from over 30 countries and regions around the world to participate in exhibitions, showcasing exquisite Eastern and Western art, and promoting cross-cultural dialogue
• Calligraphy and Painting Art Exhibition HallExhibition of Chinese modern and contemporary calligraphy and painting works, as well as contemporary ink wash works, with the establishment of a special section for the "Modern Ink Painting Exhibition" for the first time, inviting renowned calligraphy and painting artists to create on-site
• Intangible Cultural Heritage and Traditional Crafts Exhibition HallFocusing on world-class and national intangible cultural heritage, showcasing traditional crafts such as thangka, bronze ware, ceramics, lacquerware, etc., and promoting the revitalization and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage
• Cultural and Creative Gifts and Design Exhibition HallFocusing on cultural and creative product design, IP authorization, gift customization, building a bridge for cultural and creative industry transactions, attracting numerous brand owners and buyers to settle in and connect with us

4、 Key activities of the same period (with a variety of highlights, empowering industrial development)

• Hong Kong International AI Film FestivalFor the first time, it will showcase the innovative applications of AI technology in film and television production, script creation, special effects design, and other fields. An AI film and television forum and work selection will be held
• "The Belt and Road" Culture and Art ForumInviting cultural officials, scholars, and artists from countries along the route to gather and discuss cultural exchange and industrial cooperation paths, and signing multiple memorandums of understanding on cultural cooperation
• Greater Bay Area Cultural and Creative Industry Investment Summit200+investment institutions participate, focusing on the investment and financing docking of cultural and creative projects, helping small and medium-sized cultural and creative enterprises obtain capital support
• On site exhibition of intangible cultural heritage skills: 8-10 live demonstrations are arranged every day for inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, covering traditional skills such as Suzhou embroidery, Paper Cuttings, pottery, and so on. The audience can have an interactive experience on site
• Cultural and Creative CarnivalSet up interactive experience areas, parent-child activity areas, launch cultural and creative workshops, enhance public participation, and create a national cultural and creative feast
• Art AuctionJointly hold a special auction with well-known auction houses, covering categories such as calligraphy and painting, antiques, digital art, etc., to attract collectors to participate

5、 Core Achievements and Value of the Exhibition (Real Data, Significant Results)

• Transaction resultsThe amount of cooperation intention reached on site exceeded 2.8 billion yuan, of which the digital cultural and creative field accounted for 42%, the intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts field accounted for 28%, and the transaction scale reached a new high
• international influenceAttracting professional audiences from over 50 countries and regions worldwide, with overseas buyers accounting for 35%, an increase of 12 percentage points from the previous edition, enhancing the international exposure of China's cultural and creative industries
• Cultural achievements in going globalFacilitating the signing of more than 120 Chinese cultural projects with overseas institutions, involving multiple fields such as digital content, intangible cultural heritage IP, art exhibitions, etc., to help Chinese culture go global
• The role of industry promotionPromote the deep integration of cultural and creative industries between Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, sign contracts to jointly build three cultural and creative industry cooperation bases, focusing on key areas such as digital creativity and intangible cultural heritage revitalization
• Exhibition of innovative achievementsOver 500 cultural and technological innovation achievements will be showcased, with cutting-edge applications such as AI generated art, digital human technology, and immersive experiences becoming the focus of the exhibition

6、 Exhibition features and innovative points (with outstanding differentiation highlights)

• Technology empowers cultureFor the first time, the application of "digital twin" exhibition hall technology has been realized, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the exhibition through online platforms, breaking the limitations of time and space, and enhancing the viewing experience
• Cross border integration of IPEstablish an IP authorization zone to facilitate cross-border cooperation between traditional cultural IP and fields such as gaming, film and television, and trendy entertainment. Signed 85 projects and activated the commercial value of IP
• Youth participationSpecially set up a "Youth Cultural and Creative Zone" to showcase students' cultural and creative works, hold cultural and creative design competitions, attract over 2000 young people to participate, and cultivate cultural and creative reserve forces
• Green environmental protection conceptComprehensively using environmentally friendly materials to build exhibition booths, promoting paperless exhibition, setting up a dedicated area for garbage classification and recycling, and creating a benchmark for sustainable development exhibitions
• Professional service upgradeProvide one-stop services such as multilingual translation, business matching, and intellectual property consultation to enhance the exhibition and viewing experience for exhibitors and visitors

7、 The significance and impact of the exhibition (based in Hong Kong, radiating globally)

• Strengthen Hong Kong's positioningFurther consolidate Hong Kong's strategic position as a "center for cultural and artistic exchanges between China and foreign countries", leverage Hong Kong's role as a "super liaison", and connect the cultural and creative markets of China and the world
• Promote industrial developmentPromote the deep integration of culture and technology, tourism, finance and other industries, assist in the high-quality development of cultural and creative industries, and cultivate new economic growth points
• Promote international exchangesBuild a platform for cultural exchange and mutual learning between China and foreign countries, promote the better integration of Chinese culture into the world, and introduce excellent international cultural achievements to achieve two-way empowerment
• Assist in the construction of the Greater Bay AreaPromote the coordinated development of cultural industries in the Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Greater Bay Area, create regional cultural brands, enhance the cultural soft power and international competitiveness of the Greater Bay Area