We are excited to share the latest list of organisations that have confirmed their attendance. It is a distinguished line-up from 85+ organisations around the globe, including Australia, Austria, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, and the USA.

Here’s a sampling of organisations that have confirmed their attendance at #TAS24:

(updated 4 October 2024)

• 24/7 Software
• 505 united limited
• AC Orange
• AFL Architects
• Alibaba-Inc Macau
• AmCham HK
• Asia Sports Tech
• AsiaWorld-Expo Management Ltd
• ASM Global (APAC)
• AXS
• BH Hospitality
• BookMyShow (BigTree Entertainment Singapore Pte Ltd)
• Chelsea FC Soccer School
• Circles Group
• Cityline
• CO Gestión Direct S.L.
• Cover Genius
• Cultural, Sports and Tourism Bureau
• disrupTEIK Consultancy
• Eticket
• EY Japan (Ernst & Young)
• Fortress GB
• Galaxy Entertainment Group
• Gigsberg
• HKCTA
• Hong Kong China Rugby
• Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center
• Hong Kong Disneyland
• Hong Kong Express
• Hong Kong Jockey Club
• HPE – HP Enterprise (Hewlett Packard)
• HSBC
• Insignia Presents
• Interpark Triple
• IRDP
• Kai Tak Sports Park
• Kallang Alive (KASM)
• Kallang Alive [KASM]
• Lawson Entertainment
• Live IT
• MacauPass
• Magic Room
• Magnetic Group (ARC Asia)
• Mandela National Stadium
• MATCH Ticketing
• MBI Selangor Malaysia
• Michael Cassel Group
• Miller Insurance Services (Singapore)
• MTS Live
• New World Development Company Ltd
• Newly Emerged Sports Association Limited
• PACIFA 3D
• Picture Board Partners (Singapore)
• Populous (APAC)
• Protect Group
• Queue-it
• RAC Arena
• Ray Beach Volleyball Academy
• SeatMap.Pro
• Selangor Football Club
• SET Creative
• Singapore Sports Hub
• SISTIC
• SKIDATA
• Sports Authority of Thailand
• Teamwass
• Ten Group
• Tennis Australia
• ThaiTicketMajor
• The Amateur Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong
• The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
• The Creative China
• The Underground HK
• Ticketflap
• Ticketmaster Singapore
• Ticketmaster Taiwan
• Ticombo
• tixity
• Total Ticketing
• TX Ticketing
• West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA)
• YoTix
• Zicket

…. and many, many more!

At #TAS24,  we bring together event creators and promoters, marketing agencies, and distribution channels – alongside the supporting cast of tech and service enablers. 

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TheTicketingBusiness ASIA 2024 takes place at the luxurious 5-star Dorsett Kai Tak Kowloon Hotel – the chain’s brand-new, flagship hotel located next to the main stadium in Kai Tak Sports Park.

To make your experience seamless, we’ve created an exclusive international delegate package for #TAS24, which includes a full conference pass, access to all social events, and two nights at this HQ hotel.

Request your free copy of the 20-page Preview via the button below.

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N.B. The Earlybird delegate rate – saving £200 – is available for bookings before COB Friday 20 Sept:

• ‘National’ Package = Delegate Pass Only: £595 / HK$5950 / US$785.
• ‘International’ Package = Pass+Hotel: £895 / HK$8950 / US$1,195 (includes pass & 2 hotel nights – on 14 & 15 Oct – at the HQ hotel incl. breakfast & taxes†).

*subject to availability

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Hong Kong’s new 50,000-seat stadium is set to become the future home of the city’s major sporting events and concerts, offering state-of-the-art sports facilities, along with new shopping and dining options.

Have a look at the recent video to see the latest stage of completion on the main stadium. The impressive façade panels were lit up for the first time in a spectacular show of colours and lights, paying tribute to Hong Kong’s Olympians.

With an area of around 28 hectares, Kai Tak Sports Park anchors the redevelopment of the former airport site, and offers a world class destination for all interests. The key venues include the main stadium (with retractable roof and flexible pitch surface), an Indoor Sports Centre with a seating capacity of up to 10,000, an ancillary sports hall offers a seating capacity of up to 500 and Public Sports Ground with a seating capacity of 5,000, suitable for hosting school sports days, athletics meets, local football and rugby matches.

The Pearl of the Orient: Kai Tak Sports Park’s execs – supported by our host partners ASM Global and Populous – will be on hand as we offer #TAS24 delegates unique tour experiences across this sports and entertainment destination as it nears completion. How will ‘The Pearl’ welcome its ticket-holders and wow its guests? 

Found out on these unique tour experiences!

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The new Kai Tak Mall, part of the Kai Tak Sports Park complex, is getting a brand-new indoor amusement park operated by CA SEGA JOYPOLIS.

CA SEGA JOYPOLIS, which operates Tokyo JOYPOLIS—the biggest indoor amusement park in Japan—will open its first location outside Japan at the Kai Tak Mall, known as the JOYPOLIS SPORTS Indoor Sportainment. JOYPOLIS is well-known as Japan’s premier indoor amusement park and has over 20 years of experience in running entertainment venues.

The ‘JOYPOLIS Sports Indoor Sportainment Park’ at Kai Tak Sports Park will cover five floors and almost 30,000 square feet, with over 20 attractions, furthering the destination offering from the Kai Tak Sports Park, making it an ideal destination for family entertainment. The park will have three main themed zones: the Ninja Dojo Zone with fitness and brain challenges, a Sonic the Hedgehog zone, and the Future Arena Zone with mixed-reality tech and other immersive experiences.

The Sonic zone will have an interactive playground for children up to six years old, with fun games like the bouncy ‘Air Dome’, while adults and teenagers can also take part in races and matches in the Sonic Athletics area. There will also be a restaurant on the top floor, and JOYPOLIS Sports will also collaborate with popular Japanese brands and IPs to launch exclusive events featuring limited merchandise and souvenirs.

Takeshi Yoshimoto, chief executive of CA SEGA JOYPOLIS, said: “Opening the first authorised JOYPOLIS Sports flagship outside Japan in Hong Kong is a significant step in our global expansion. We selected Kai Tak Sports Park and its Kai Tak Mall for its excellent location and first-class facilities, which are sure to attract many local and international visitors. “We believe this new indoor amusement park, which combines cutting-edge technology and innovative entertainment elements, will bring unprecedented entertainment experiences and surprises to all visitors.”

Andrew Tsui, General Manager of JOYPOLIS SPORTS HONG KONG, said, “We are thrilled to bring JOYPOLIS SPORTS to Hong Kong. With its mission “Sports for All Generations,” combined with the sportainment concept, unites the world’s top technology sports games to create a unique interactive experience for everyone. JOYPOLIS SPORTS is dedicated to offering exciting and fun entertainment for both locals and visitors. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, new to sports, or just looking to relax with friends, JOYPOLIS SPORTS has you covered. Our themed restaurant blends a healthy lifestyle with delicious food, providing a perfect spot to enjoy time with family and friends. Our goal is to become the leading sports social platform, and we believe the JOYPOLIS SPORTS Hong Kong flagship will set off a new wave of sportainment excitement across the city.”

Kai Tak Sports Park is set to become a must-visit spot for locals and tourists, offering a mix of sports, leisure, entertainment, dining, and shopping all in one place. The Kai Tak Mall will be a key part of the 28-hectare Kai Tak Sports Park, which will include a 50,000-seat Main Stadium, a 10,000-seat arena, and the 5,000-capacity Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.

Join us at TheTicketingBusiness ASIA to tour the development of Kai Tak Sports Park and understand how JOYPOLIS will reach across and engage new audience segments.

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Kai Tak was historically the point of first contact with Hong Kong, and with all the new developments, this area is now considered the city’s social hub. Boasting spectacular views of Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour, staying at the 373-room Dorsett Kai Tak Kowloon Hotel allows you to experience the Marina and ocean lifestyle.

The Dorsett Kai Tak Kowloon Hotel is situated next to the city’s new 50,000-seat stadium – home to Hong Kong’s major sporting events and concerts. The area also offers state-of-the-art sports facilities, new shopping and dining options, and easy access to Hong Kong’s CBD via the new Shatin to Central link, just 15-20 minutes away.

Features of the Dorsett Kai Tak include an outdoor rooftop bar and pool, a 100-square-metre fitness centre, and fully-equipped event spaces which will host The Marketplace and all conference sessions of TheTicketingBusiness ASIA 2024.

For #TAS24, we have created an ‘all-in’ international delegate package which includes a full conference pass, all social events, and two nights at the HQ hotel.

Don’t miss out on our Super Early Bird special, ending Friday 28 June, 2024 – and stay where all of our international delegates will be this October.

International Package:

• Delegate Pass & 2 Hotel nights: £695 (saving >£400)
• OPTION: Stay on for TheStadiumBusiness ASIA 2024 (17-18 Oct) for just £295
• GROUP DISCOUNTS on 3+ delegates are available on request.

Book your hotel & delegate pass here

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Bringing together the key players in APAC’s entertainment sector, #TAS24 returns to Hong Kong on 15-16 October 2024.

For 2024 we move into the Dorsett’s brand new, flagship 5-star hotel within the emerging Kai Tak Sports Park – Hong Kong’s future entertainment destination.

Boasting spectacular views of Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour, Dorsett Kai Tak Kowloon Hotel sits adjacent to the city’s new 50,000 stadium – future home to all of Hong Kong’s major sporting events and concerts, state-of-the-art sports facilities, and new shopping and dining offerings. The venue is located only 15-20 minutes away from Hong Kong’s CBD via the new Shatin to Central link.

We will co-host #TAS24 alongside our second TheStadiumBusiness ASIA meeting – bringing in the region’s entertainment, sports & leisure venue leaders in the same week (on 16-17-18 Oct) at the same venue.

Delegate Package

Your delegate pass includes:

• Access to all conference and breakout sessions* on 15-16 October;
• Access to The Marketplace mini-expo, all days;
• A ticket to the International Welcome Reception (evening Mon 14 Oct);
• A ticket to the #TAS24 Networking Party (evening Tues 15 Oct);
• On-site printed programme.
• Attendee list (Printed & PDF);
• Coffee breaks & networking lunches on both days;
• Discounted hotel rooms at our HQ hotel†;
• Post-event presentation/video downloads;
• Privileged access to online information and discussions pre- and post-event;
• (Optional) Venue and site tours, where applicable.

Registration Offers

As ever, we launch with our Super Early Bird offers:

• Pass+Hotel† Package: This is our best rate – priced at £695 – which includes two hotel nights at the HQ Conference Hotel (saving >£400).
• Pass only: For those of you in Hong Kong who don’t require accommodation, there’s a Super Early Bird delegate pass only rate of £395 – (a saving of £400 on the full delegate fee).

These rates are available for the first 100 tickets with Super Earlybird offer ending 28 June.

OPTION – Stay on for TheStadiumBusiness ASIA 2024 (17-18 Oct) for just £295 add-on rate.

GROUP DISCOUNTS on 3+ delegates are available on request.

Regional Connections

“We look forward to bringing the region’s leaders, innovators and disruptors together once again in Hong Kong,” says TheTicketingBusiness co-founder Angelina Tennino. “Kai Tak Sports Park is nearing completion and provides the perfect backdrop to explore the region’s future eCommerce ecosystem for entertainment and experiences.”

Just as the Dragon represents confidence and success in 2024, we believe TheTicketingBusiness ASIA 2024 is the perfect platform to connect with industry leaders, exchange insights, and uncover new growth opportunities across the region.”

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“Our objective for this meeting is to explore and navigate the big issues facing our sector but to localise and focus the content and learnings specifically for this amazing region,” says Ian Nuttall, Co-Founder, TheTicketingBusiness.

Ian will be hosting several session and panel discussions, as well as sharing an overview of the technology and best practice adoptions across Europe and North America which could provide a roadmap for Asia’s entertainment businesses.

Exploring the opportunities for live music touring (and residences!) across the region, industry leader Jason Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Eventim Live Asia joins the line-up. Prior to establishing Eventim Live Asia, he led all touring activity for Live Nation Entertainment’s Asian and Middle East offices, he has worked with the biggest names in music, leading a team that has produced 80 percent of the highest-grossing Asian tours for Western artists over the past decade. From Madonna to Coldplay, Bruno Mars to U2, Jason’s expertise and experience has shaped the landscape of live events in the region.

Exploring the opportunities for touring and music exchanges across China, Lesley Zhang, Managing Director, The Creative China will draw on her experiences in cross-border collaboration and removing barriers to business.

Also picking up the focus on live music touring, we welcome back Michael Hosking, Founder, Midas Promotions who has been promoting and presenting international artists across Asia for more than four decades. In addition to the headline acts, Midas Promotions also promotes theatre-based productions and consults on all aspects of the live international entertainment market, offering its expertise in talent procurement, marketing and promotion strategies with local production services.

Local key partners – representing one of the future ‘must-play’ venues in the region – we welcome Darren Burden, Executive Director, and James Irvine, Director (Commercial), Kai Tak Sports Park. With a 50,000-capacity, harbourside retractable roof stadium, a sports ground and an indoor 10,000-capacity multi-purpose venue to programme, Kai Tak Sports Park is set to be one of the most visible new venues around.

NFT and Web3 offer the opportunity to fundamentally change how we market, distribute and manage our tickets. Emil Ljesnjanin, CEO & Founder, NFT-TiX takes us through the scope of opportunities – anchored in a selection of real-world case studies.

One of the most lucrative (post-pandemic) opportunities for upsale lies with ticket refund protection. Joe Calnan, Partnerships Director, Cover Genius offers a deep-dive into how, why and where ticket-buyers are buying protection – and how the latest insurtech software makes it easy for rightsholders and agencies to offer these add-on services.

Alongside moderating a few key discussions, entertainment ticketing sector mentor Tim Chambers, Managing Director, TJChambers Consultancy returns to TheTicketingBusiness ASIA to offer his ‘well-travelled and worldly-wise’ insights on all that’s new, emerging and established practice across our industry.

Meet all these experts and tap into the entertainment sector across the region! Get in touch to book your pass for this year’s TheTicketingBusiness ASIA meeting!

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Taking the lead is the most-anticipated sports and entertainment destination in Asia – Kai Tak Sports Park – as our future host event partner.

The founding event partnership further extends to two of the key partners behind this landmark development: ASM Global – the world’s leading venue operator – and Populous, the world’s leading venue design practice.

Key executives from all three organisations will be in attendance at TheTicketingBusiness ASIA (#TAS23) this October, with its experts joining key panels and breakout discussions. Furthermore, these partners will have access and visibility across the event lifecycle – through related marketing and the new, regional TheTicketingBusiness ASIA e-newsletter.

Kai Tak Sports Park will be a showcase for the very latest in fan experience, venue technology and operations.

“Bringing people together is what everyone in the sports and entertainment sector does for a living. And as our sector restarts and reinvents itself after the losses, shutdowns and closures of the pandemic, sourcing best practice from the best in our business makes so much sense,” says Ian Nuttall, Founder, TheTicketingBusiness. “We are honoured to partner with not only the most exciting new venue in the region but to also have alongside the world’s leading venue operating group and the sector’s global leader in venue design and architecture.

He adds: “The key to our sector’s re-imagining is the sharing of ideas and inspiration to create safer, more creative and ever more engaging guest experiences. We are very happy to be sharing the lessons from these giants of the sector as we build TheStadiumBusiness ASIA into THE regional meeting for our sector.”

“Never has it been more important for the industry to come together to share ideas, innovate and redefine industry best practice,” stated John Sharkey, Project Director from Kai Tak Sports Park. “Kai Tak Sports Park will be a showcase for the very latest in fan experience, venue design and operations. We look forward to supporting this event to gather the region’s sports and entertainment leaders in Hong Kong as this mega-project moves from construction to operation.”

This initial agreement forms part of a strategic plan to develop the meeting over the years in Hong Kong, growing as the key elements of Kai Tak Sports Park open their doors.

Join us in Hong Kong on 17-18 October as we explore the future of design, operations and technology for Asia’s sports and entertainment venues – only at TheTicketingBusiness ASIA 2023 (#TAS23).

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