Informa Markets is delighted to announce a groundbreaking decision: Super Terminal Expo will make Hong Kong its home from November 2024, a decision strongly supported by the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK). This strategic commitment underscores the immense potential seen in Super Terminal Expo, not only for the booming aviation sector but also as a pivotal regional and international event.

Vivian Cheung, Acting Chief Executive Officer of AAHK, said, “We are especially excited about this partnership. It is the result of our proactive efforts to bring this mega-event to Hong Kong, which will not only bring new ideas and business opportunities for our aviation and transportation sector but also benefit the wider economy of Hong Kong and further promote Hong Kong’s attraction to major global events.”

Hong Kong’s strategic position as a leading multi-modal transportation hub, featuring unparalleled access to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and wider regions, makes it the perfect venue for Super Terminal Expo. This decision by Informa Markets comes at a time when the global exhibition market is on the cusp of significant growth, with the Asia-Pacific region, particularly ASEAN, Hong Kong, and the GBA, showing promising opportunities for international exhibitions and trade shows.

Super Terminal Expo 2024 will be held at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).  Situated in the heart of the GBA and seamlessly connected to Hong Kong International Airport, AWE provides a convenient and central location for the event.  This accessibility is crucial for attracting a diverse range of industry leaders, fostering a rich exchange of ideas at the event.

“With over 300 billion US dollars earmarked for the development and upgrading of airports across Asia, the timing of hosting Super Terminal Expo couldn’t be more perfect,” said Michael Duck, EVP Commercial Development, Informa Markets. “Super Terminal Expo will serve as a crucial platform for stakeholders to stay abreast of and contribute to the advancements in airport development and cutting-edge technology.”

Some of the exhibitors already confirmed include:

• ADB Safegate (Belgium)
• Chinney Engineering Alliance
• Collins Aerospace (USA)
• COMAC
• HACTL
• Huawei
• Jianghangan Airport Engineering
• Leonardo Automation (Italy)
• NEC (Japan)
• Nuctech
• Outsight (France)
• Plaza Premium Group
• Rittal (Germany)
• SITA (Belgium)
• Turkish Airlines
• UISEE
• Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone

The first edition of the Super Terminal Expo will launch several initiatives:

The STE Conference 2024 Program, which will feature 80+ content sessions, including speakers from the most forward-thinking airports and technology companies. The conference programme will key in on five crucial themes, explicitly tailored to targeting vital trends and ideas around air passenger and freight hubs:

• • Terminal Passenger Experience & Innovation: Examine the impact of emerging technologies like biometrics and AI on passenger experience, accessibility and inclusion.
  • Terminal Security & Facilitation: Dissect intricate challenges around cybersecurity threats and border security procedures.
  • Future Terminals & Sustainability: Discuss strategies of decarbonising an existing airport and building new terminals with reference to the ADRM Sustainability guidelines.
  • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Explore ideas around integrating AAM infrastructure into airports, creating effective mobility for passengers and cargo.
  • Intermodal Excellence: Delves into the complex landscape of creating interconnected hubs of mobility for passengers and cargo.

Sessions Include:

• Aviation Industry Outlook – Airport Hub Strategies & APAC Challenges
• Elevating Efficiency: Innovations and Challenges in Air Cargo and Terminal Ground Handling in Asia
• Safe Skies, Seamless Journeys: Harmonising Safety Standards & Airport Systems
• From Concept to Reality: Unlocking Urban Air Mobility in China

Speakers include:

• Vivian Cheung, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Airport Authority Hong Kong
• Dr. Xie Xingquan, Regional Vice President, IATA North Asia
• Raphael Guillet, Chief of the Regional Sub Office ICAO Asia and Pacific Office
• Sumesh Patel, President of Asia-Pacific, SITA
• Paul Cheng, Executive Director Operations, Hongkong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd.
• Sarah Samuel, SVP, Airport & Airline Operations, APAC, Amadeus

This program aims to foster knowledge exchange and drive substantial change within the sector. Early bird conference pass discounts are ongoing now.

Find out more here.

The Low Altitude Economy Forum, part of the exhibition, will open up discussions on urban air mobility with the leading eVTOL suppliers including eHang, AutoFlight and Aerofugia. This transformative movement is expected to redefine urban transportation, and the forum will convene experts to devise safe and efficient integration strategies for air mobility into urban transportation networks.

In collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Mainland and overseas attendees will be offered experiential activities across Hong Kong to explore the city’s diverse excitement. This includes free admission to the museum for East-Meets-West cultural immersion outdoor experiences and attraction discounts for a fun-filled, rewarding journey.

Holding Super Terminal Expo in Hong Kong consecutively, with the steadfast support from AAHK, encapsulates the confidence in Super Terminal Expo’s potential to bring together regional and global players, showcase groundbreaking solutions, and spearhead positive transformation across the aviation industry.

Informa Markets look forward to a productive collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders to establish Super Terminal Expo as a landmark event that champions innovation and development in aviation, both in Hong Kong and internationally in the next few years.