APAIE 2026
APAIE 2026
Organizer(s) / Host(s): Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE)
Partnerships for the Global Good – APAIE 2026
Asia-Pacific Association for International Education gathers international higher-education institutions, policymakers, educators, and partners from Asia-Pacific and beyond for a five-day conference and exhibition under the theme “Asia-Pacific Partnerships for the Global Good.” The event fosters collaboration, global mobility, research partnerships, and exchange of best practices in international education. Through workshops, plenaries, concurrent sessions, an exhibition hall, and networking events, participants connect with peers, explore institutional collaborations, and engage in discussions on internationalisation, sustainability, and student mobility. A post-conference campus tour offers on-ground exposure to Hong Kong’s leading universities.
Additional Details
Exhibition / Expo Segments / Show Areas
Exhibition Hall: universities, international education providers, agencies, service-providers, partners. Exhibition-hall lounge & networking zones (with barista service, informal meeting spaces) for delegates. Seminar / Conference Streams (concurrent sessions, plenaries) covering: international student mobility, partnerships & mobility, recruitment strategies, global education policies, transnational education, inclusion & global advocacy, student experience and wellbeing, etc. Pre-conference workshops (on 23 February) — multiple workshop options. Post-conference campus tours (27 February) to leading Hong Kong universities & institutions.
Target Audience
University / Higher-education administrators & decision-makersInternational education professionals (admissions, partnerships, mobility)Researchers, policy-makers, institutional-planning staffEducation agencies, student-mobility & recruitment organisationsGovernment / regulatory bodies involved in international educationProspective partners in transnational education, exchange programs, study-abroad services
Statistics & Indicators
- Estimated Delegates / Participants – ~2,500+ international educators and professionals from 65+ countries.
- Number of Exhibitors / Participating Institutions – likely 200+ (based on exhibition scale and past typical APAIE expo size)
- Geographic Reach (Regions / Countries) – Asia-Pacific region plus global participants from outside Asia-Pacific (Europe, Americas, etc.)
- Event Happening Since – 2006; 19th APAIE Conference and Exhibition in 2026.
Speakers / Key Persons / Exibitors
- Various international education leaders, institutional representatives, and experts; specific speaker & exhibitor list to be published by APAIE.
- Concurrent sessions chaired by senior professionals (e.g. leaders from universities and agencies) — inclusion of global perspectives.
Venue Logistics & Access
- Venue: HKCEC located on Victoria Harbour waterfront, in Hong Kong’s business district, with easy access via public transport and ferry.
- City amenities & accommodation: wide range of hotels and lodging options near Wan Chai / HKCEC; convenient for delegates.
Venue Address - 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR, China
Venue
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) is an iconic international exhibition and convention venue at 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Situated on the waterfront of Victoria Harbour, HKCEC offers large exhibition halls, meeting rooms, theatres, and full-scale trade-show infrastructure. With modern logistics, AV systems, and efficient visitor flow design, it supports large trade fairs like stationery, toys, and gifts. Its central location ensures easy access via MTR, buses, and ferry, and proximity to accommodations, dining, and business districts. HKCEC remains a top destination for global buyers and exhibitors seeking seamless import-export and sourcing opportunities in Asia.
Address: 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
