The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre reached maximum capacity, with nearly 10,000 in-person attendees from over 100 countries, solidifying the conference’s position as a marquee event of the region. The conference, and its 350+ side events held over the week, are estimated to have contributed HK$275m to the economy. Sold-out event highlights the conference's success in bridging East-meets-West dialogue, with industry-altering announcements made throughout the week.