More than 500 business leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from across Asia and around the world will gather in Hengqin and Macau for the 2026 Horasis Asia Meeting, taking place from July 8 to 10.
At a time of profound economic and geopolitical transformation, the meeting will serve as a premier platform for dialogue on Asia's evolving role in the global economy, bringing together influential voices to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the region's future.
Hosted in the rapidly developing Hengqin–Macau cooperation zone, the summit will focus on key themes including technological innovation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, resilient supply chains, sustainable development, capital markets, human capital, and regional economic integration.
"Hengqin and Macau together represent one of Asia's most compelling examples of cross-border collaboration and innovation," said Frank-Jürgen Richter, Chairman of Horasis. "The region provides an ideal setting for discussions about how Asia can strengthen cooperation, accelerate growth, and contribute to a more stable and prosperous global economy."
Hengqin occupies a unique position within China's development landscape. As a special cooperation zone closely linked to Macau, it has been designated as a platform for innovation, international exchange, and modern services. Combined with Macau's global connectivity and international business environment, the area is increasingly recognized as a strategic gateway connecting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area with regional and global markets.
The three-day program will feature plenary sessions and high-level dialogues examining Asia's economic outlook, the future of globalization, the rise of artificial intelligence, energy transition strategies, innovation ecosystems, financial markets, tourism, education, manufacturing, and emerging technologies.
Highlights include discussions on:
● Asia and the World Economic Outlook
● AI Innovation: Asia's Strategic Imperative
● Technology as Asia's Catalyst for Global Leadership
● Asian Horizons in the Age of the 5th Industrial Revolution
● Asia's Digital Transformation
● Investing in Asia's Next Technology Frontiers
● Reimagining Globalization: Asia's Vision for an Open World
● Charting Asia's Path Forward
The 2026 Horasis Asia Meeting will be guided by an international group of distinguished co-chairs representing business, academia, investment, and public policy. Among them are Mike Bhaskaran, Group Chief Operating Officer of DP World (UAE); Girish Ramachandran, President Growth Markets at Tata Consultancy Services (Singapore); Xiang Bing, Founding Dean of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (China); Carlos Cid Alvares, Chief Executive Officer of Banco Nacional Ultramarino (Macau SAR); Viveka Kalidasan, Founder and CEO of River Ventures (Singapore); and Wang Huiyao, Founder of the Center for China and Globalization (China). Together with other global leaders, they will help shape discussions on Asia's economic transformation, technological innovation, sustainability, and regional cooperation.
The meeting will conclude with a dedicated program in Macau focused on investment and cooperation opportunities, further emphasizing the close economic and institutional ties between the two destinations.
The Horasis Asia Meeting has become one of the most influential annual gatherings for Asian business leaders and their global counterparts. Since its launch, the event has been hosted in cities across Asia and beyond, including Bangkok, Kolkata, Binh Duong New City, Kitakyushu, and Dubai, creating a trusted platform for dialogue between business and government leaders.
As Asia continues to drive global growth and innovation, the 2026 edition aims to generate actionable insights and strengthen partnerships that can help shape a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient future for the region and the world.
About Horasis
Horasis is an independent international organization committed to inspiring the future. Through its global meetings and initiatives, Horasis brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to address critical challenges and advance sustainable growth and international cooperation.
