The 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo Opens Today
Organised by the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (the CMA), the 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo opened today (5 July) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for a two-day run. This event brings together over 1,000 educational institutions from over 20 countries and regions, along with 50 employers, offering students and job seekers the latest and most comprehensive resources on education, professional development, and career opportunities.
The Guests-of-honour for today’s grand opening ceremony included Mr Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Johnson Chan, Acting Commissioner of Police; Mr Benson Kwok, Director of Immigration; Mr Chan Tsz Tat, Commissioner of Customs and Excise; Mr Wong Kwok Hing, Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Andy Yeung, Director of Fire Services; Mr Sam Hui, Commissioner for Labour; Professor Paul Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and President of Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Mr Tony Tai, Chairman of the Vocational Training Council, and representatives from supporting organisations.
They were joined by esteemed CMA office-bearers, including Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA; Mr Ivan Sze, Vice President of the CMA and Chairman of CMA Exhibition Services Limited; Dr Jose Yu and Dr Allen Shi, Permanent Honorary Presidents of the CMA; The Hon Jimmy Ng, CMA Legislative Council Representative; Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of the CMA; Professor Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents of the CMA, who collectively officiated the ceremony.
President Dr Wingco Lo stated: “ We are now in a new era of technology-driven economic transformation where innovation is paramount, and talent development has become the critical factor in securing competitive advantage.” He continued, “ In support of our nation’s strategy to establish Hong Kong as an international hub for high-caliber talent, the CMA has implemented multiple initiatives to bolster talent development — including hosting this expo.”
Chairman Mr Ivan Sze emphasised that education and career development serve as the foundations for nurturing talent and unlocking potential. This expo provides the younger generation with the most comprehensive and practical platform for educational advancement and career growth, equipping them with market insights and essential skills to enhance their competitiveness.
Featuring three thematic zones – Overseas and Mainland China Education Zone, Local Education Zone, and Careers Square – this expo gathers more than 1,000 colleges, educational institutes and consulting firms from over 20 countries and regions. Notably, the expo welcomes the participation of six consulates in Hong Kong – from France, Germany, Portugal, Belarus, Austria, and South Africa – offering diverse course options for individuals of different educational backgrounds and aspirations.
The Careers Square assembles over 50 government departments, public and private sector employers, presenting over 2,000 job opportunities with on-site interviews. Job seekers can access complimentary services including CV evaluation, professional portrait shooting, and career navigation workshops, to enhance their employability.
The CMA stays abreast of evolving education and employment trends, continuously enhancing the expo’s offerings. Responding to AI’s transformative impact on workplaces, this year’s edition introduces AI-focused features, including complimentary AI-powered mock interviews to help job seekers and university applicants refine their interview performance, alongside expert-led seminars that explore AI’s cross-industry impacts and practical applications for enhancing learning efficiency.
During the two-day expo, college representatives, education counselors and industry leaders will conduct over 40 seminars covering practical topics including strategies of JUPAS selection and modification analysis, university articulation pathways in Hong Kong, the Mainland and other popular destinations, utilisation of cross-border data verification platforms for efficient credential recognition, and contingency planning for overseas studies amid global uncertainties.
The expo is free to attend and will be open from 11am to 6pm.
Details of the 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo
For more exhibition details, please visit here.
Mr Chris Sun (front row, the middle), Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Johnson Chan (front row, 7th from the left), Acting Commissioner of Police; Mr Benson Kwok (front row, 7th from the right), Director of Immigration; Mr Chan Tsz Tat (front row, 6th from the left), Commissioner of Customs and Excise; Mr Wong Kwok Hing (front row, 6th from the right), Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Andy Yeung (front row, 4th from the left), Director of Fire Services; Mr Sam Hui (front row, 4th from the right), Commissioner for Labour; Professor Paul Lam (front row, 3rd from the left), Chairman of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and President of Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Mr Tony Tai (front row, 3rd from the right), Chairman of the Vocational Training Council, Dr Wingco Lo (front row, 8th from the left), President of the CMA, and many other distinguished guests from business and education sectors officiated at the opening ceremony of the 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo
Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, stated that the association has implemented multiple initiatives, including the hosting this expo, to bolster Hong Kong’s talent development
Mr Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony
Mr Ivan Sze, Vice President of the CMA and Chairman of CMA Exhibition Services Limited, believes this expo can equip the younger generation with market insights and essential skills to enhance their competitiveness
The 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo brings together over 1,000 educational institutes from more than 20 countries and regions, along with 50 employers
The Guests-of-honour for today’s grand opening ceremony included Mr Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Johnson Chan, Acting Commissioner of Police; Mr Benson Kwok, Director of Immigration; Mr Chan Tsz Tat, Commissioner of Customs and Excise; Mr Wong Kwok Hing, Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Andy Yeung, Director of Fire Services; Mr Sam Hui, Commissioner for Labour; Professor Paul Lam, Chairman of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and President of Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Mr Tony Tai, Chairman of the Vocational Training Council, and representatives from supporting organisations.
They were joined by esteemed CMA office-bearers, including Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA; Mr Ivan Sze, Vice President of the CMA and Chairman of CMA Exhibition Services Limited; Dr Jose Yu and Dr Allen Shi, Permanent Honorary Presidents of the CMA; The Hon Jimmy Ng, CMA Legislative Council Representative; Dr Warren Ma, Executive Vice President of the CMA; Professor Simon Wong, Mr Dennis Ng, Mr Jackson Leung, Mr Calvin Chan and Dr Ellis Wong, Vice Presidents of the CMA, who collectively officiated the ceremony.
President Dr Wingco Lo stated: “ We are now in a new era of technology-driven economic transformation where innovation is paramount, and talent development has become the critical factor in securing competitive advantage.” He continued, “ In support of our nation’s strategy to establish Hong Kong as an international hub for high-caliber talent, the CMA has implemented multiple initiatives to bolster talent development — including hosting this expo.”
Chairman Mr Ivan Sze emphasised that education and career development serve as the foundations for nurturing talent and unlocking potential. This expo provides the younger generation with the most comprehensive and practical platform for educational advancement and career growth, equipping them with market insights and essential skills to enhance their competitiveness.
Featuring three thematic zones – Overseas and Mainland China Education Zone, Local Education Zone, and Careers Square – this expo gathers more than 1,000 colleges, educational institutes and consulting firms from over 20 countries and regions. Notably, the expo welcomes the participation of six consulates in Hong Kong – from France, Germany, Portugal, Belarus, Austria, and South Africa – offering diverse course options for individuals of different educational backgrounds and aspirations.
The Careers Square assembles over 50 government departments, public and private sector employers, presenting over 2,000 job opportunities with on-site interviews. Job seekers can access complimentary services including CV evaluation, professional portrait shooting, and career navigation workshops, to enhance their employability.
The CMA stays abreast of evolving education and employment trends, continuously enhancing the expo’s offerings. Responding to AI’s transformative impact on workplaces, this year’s edition introduces AI-focused features, including complimentary AI-powered mock interviews to help job seekers and university applicants refine their interview performance, alongside expert-led seminars that explore AI’s cross-industry impacts and practical applications for enhancing learning efficiency.
During the two-day expo, college representatives, education counselors and industry leaders will conduct over 40 seminars covering practical topics including strategies of JUPAS selection and modification analysis, university articulation pathways in Hong Kong, the Mainland and other popular destinations, utilisation of cross-border data verification platforms for efficient credential recognition, and contingency planning for overseas studies amid global uncertainties.
The expo is free to attend and will be open from 11am to 6pm.
Details of the 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo
| Date | : | 5 and 6 July 2025 (Saturday and Sunday) |
| Opening Hours | : | 11am – 6pm |
| Venue | : | Hall 5G, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Address: 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong) |
| Thematic Areas | : | Overseas and Mainland China Education Zone, Local Education Zone and Careers Square |
| Admission Fee | : | Free of Charge |
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| Website | : | www.hkiee.com.hk |
For more exhibition details, please visit here.
Mr Chris Sun (front row, the middle), Secretary for Labour and Welfare; Mr Johnson Chan (front row, 7th from the left), Acting Commissioner of Police; Mr Benson Kwok (front row, 7th from the right), Director of Immigration; Mr Chan Tsz Tat (front row, 6th from the left), Commissioner of Customs and Excise; Mr Wong Kwok Hing (front row, 6th from the right), Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Andy Yeung (front row, 4th from the left), Director of Fire Services; Mr Sam Hui (front row, 4th from the right), Commissioner for Labour; Professor Paul Lam (front row, 3rd from the left), Chairman of the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and President of Hong Kong Metropolitan University; Mr Tony Tai (front row, 3rd from the right), Chairman of the Vocational Training Council, Dr Wingco Lo (front row, 8th from the left), President of the CMA, and many other distinguished guests from business and education sectors officiated at the opening ceremony of the 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo
Dr Wingco Lo, President of the CMA, stated that the association has implemented multiple initiatives, including the hosting this expo, to bolster Hong Kong’s talent development
Mr Chris Sun, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony
Mr Ivan Sze, Vice President of the CMA and Chairman of CMA Exhibition Services Limited, believes this expo can equip the younger generation with market insights and essential skills to enhance their competitiveness
The 31st Hong Kong International Education and Careers Expo brings together over 1,000 educational institutes from more than 20 countries and regions, along with 50 employers