Quick takes

AI will strategy personalise attendee experiences

Michael Kreitzer explains that AI is not going to take our jobs. It will allow organisers to collect more data, improve marketing and personalise events for visitors and exhibitors alike.

Hong Kong needs more (hotel) conference space

Next month, Hong Kong will host the Global Financial Summit organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Interestingly, HKMA chief executive, Eddie Yue Wai-man, told the South China Morning Post the event had almost hit its limit for guests due to limited conference capacity in the city.

SMX Convention Center Cebu to open end 2025

The SMX Convention Center Cebu is now scheduled to open in 2025 and it will be larger than SMX property in Manila. The Cebu convention centre will feature a floor area of 52,000 m2, compared with 35,000 m2 in Manila.