In the world of business, connection with like-minded and more experienced people in an industry is fast growing as one of the most vital elements to keep businesses growing at a good rate. For a gateway to face-to-face connecting with suppliers, hosted buyers, and creatives in specific industries, international conferences are being recognized. Gain key education and networking experience with individuals who can help inspire and innovate your business.
The Asia Pacific region includes some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, from the likes of Australia to Hong Kong. For the Western European world, heading out to the new cultural zones for conferencing is the perfect hub to grow both in business and personally, thanks to the travel that comes along with these events. Here are five tips for conferences in one of the most innovative areas in the world.
Chances are that for travel to an Asia Pacific country, the conference is going to last one to a couple of days maximum. A great way to incentivize a new experience like such large events, is to plan an itinerary of things to do around the key days of networking. Considered to be approximately thirty-six countries within the Asian Pacific region, the wealth of things to do in and around some of the most innovative conferences, is huge.
Take Hong Kong, the Chinese special administrative region. Home to the most skyscrapers in the world, it is a key destination for business travel and conferences for networking. Three hundred and seventeen skyscrapers across the cityscape mean that the wealth of conferences in the region is guaranteed to intrigue key business figures. But the city also provides a huge offering of things to do, for even the most corporate business travelers to enjoy. The city’s work-hard-play-hard ethos means streets come alive on an evening.
Head to Lan Kwai Fong, a key district of popular high-class bars and restaurants. A formal yet more relaxed venue away from the business conference itself is a great place to continue key conversations from the event. For a day completely disconnected from the formal means of the trip, head to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort at Penny’s Bay, because, as we all know, the best business people are the happiest business people. Everyone deserves to let off some steam!
While the countries included in the Asia Pacific title are an unofficial designation, the region itself is widely spread out due to the high number of nations within the group. With this in mind, air travel is going to be the most efficient means to get to conferences in Asia Pacific. Especially from the economic powerhouses in the US and European districts, corporate travel is best done by aircraft.
There are a wealth of key airports across the Asia Pacific region that are the best hubs to quickly get into major cities and event-hosting areas. China’s Beijing Capital Airport is just a twenty-minute drive northeast of the capital’s city center, and Hong Kong’s stable airport shuttle and taxi services to the city center make transportation from the airport very accessible. It’s worth noting that large-scale corporate events tend to be held in major arenas, as these can be welcomed in higher numbers at any given time for the best chances of significant networking to happen. The likes of Asia World Expo in Hong Kong should be researched before travel for the greatest planning of getting to the event home.
The Asia events industry is a powerhouse when it comes to developing some of the most influential international business connections. From such huge conference events, the likelihood of gaining good results becomes greater than ever before, thanks to the masses of people from across the globe heading to conferences for the same reasons.
Anticipate a huge open space scattered with companies and influential figures exhibiting their businesses or initiatives for you and fellow businesses to see and understand. From new businesses trying to break into the industry to the most experienced names within your field, the likelihood of coming away feeling inspired and ready to grow your organization, is great. Get ready to maximize your rate of interest by booking future meetings with the most significant bonds that can only continue to help maximize your own business needs. ‘Make every connection count’ and find new suppliers, or continue to nurture the relationships with your longest-standing customers and B2B influences.
Ultimately, you are tied to specific dates or periods when conferences are booked. Due to the high range of global presence hoped to be at such events, the largest conferences will always be confirmed up to a year in advance, and exhibitors can apply for space up to around three months before the day itself. If it’s a trip to establish when is the best time to host your own conference or event, it’s worth researching the climate of Asia Pacific. Expect a majority of mild to hot temperature conditions, but also acknowledge how seasons differ as you head further towards Oceania and the likes of Australia and New Zealand. Yet compared to the European world, climatic conditions overall have a far more tropical feel, so this should always be remembered when planning the seemingly minor details of events.
It’s to be expected that any global-scale conference or event should be considered formally, and that should only be reflected in clothing. While most men will likely be in three-piece suits, women can consider long skirts and smart wear to mirror the impact they hope to create.
For down days while in Asia Pacific, go with shorter layers to suit the tropical climate and comfortable shoes for any sightseeing or adventuring. Again, with the choices made here, it’s good to still ensure pieces are worthy of being seen by business connections, just in case you wish to migrate a connection out of the event itself. Research the key traditions of countries or cities to ensure you’re following local expectations, and get ready to meet and greet a whole host of new connections!
Asia Pacific conferences are a growing event industry to connect a wealth of global influences and stakeholders. For innovation in some of the world’s fastest-growing and most diverse regions, Asia can’t wait to host you and your organization.
