Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026
Connecting Irish businesses with opportunities in Hong Kong and Asia Pacific.
Welcome to APIBF 2026: Bridging Businesses
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Join us for a unique opportunity to connect businesses from Ireland and the Asia-Pacific region.
- About the Forum
- Networking Opportunities
- Guest Speakers
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Registration Details
- Sessions Schedule
- Venue Information
- Contact Us
Connecting Irish Businesses Globally
The forum fosters connections between Irish enterprises and the Asia Pacific region using Hong Kong as a gateway.
Event Overview
APIBF 2026 will be held from November 19-20, 2026, at the Island Shangri-la, Admiralty, in Hong Kong.
Networking Opportunities
Engage with various Irish Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong, Macao, China and the Asia Pacific region to enhance collaboration.
Promoting International Markets
Gain insights into opportunities across the broader Asia Pacific.
Hosted by Irish Chamber of Commerce
The event is managed by the Irish Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong.
Join Us!
Be a part of this significant business networking event.
Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026 - Sponsors and Supporters
Business Forum Schedule
Join us for the two-day Asia Pacific Irish Business Forum 2026 followed by the Asia Gaelic Games.
19 November 2026 - Welcome at 10 a.m.
Welcome to APIBF 2026!
Opening Remarks by Pádraig Seif (President, Irish Chamber HK), Dr. Nicholas O'Brien (Ambassador of Ireland) and Harvey Rouse (EU Ambassador)
19 November 2026 - Panels
Business Insights
19 November 2026 - Whiskey Tasting
Exclusive Tasting Experience
10:30 - 11:30 Tech & AI Panel11:45 - 12:45 Aviation Panel
14:45 - 15:45 Finance Panel16:00 - 17:00 Agri Foods Panel
14:45 - 15:45 Finance Panel16:00 - 17:00 Agri Foods Panel
Sit-down Whiskey Tasting by the Irish Whiskey Association, Ahascragh Distillery, Clonakilty Distillery, Lough Ree Distillery including Presentations, Tastings and Q&A Session
20 November 2026 - Welcome
20 November 2026 - Panels
20 November 2026
Strengthening Irish - Hong Kong Ties
Opening Remarks by Pádraig Seif (President, Irish Chamber HK), Pamela Lam (Commissioner, Greater Bay Area) and Fireside Chat with Neale Richmond, (Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with special responsibility for International Development and Diaspora)
Business Insights
11:00 - 12:00 Pharma Panel12:00 - 13:00 Tourism & Gaming Panel
14:30 - 15:30 Education Panel16:00 - 17:00 Regional Connectivity & Collaboration Panel
14:30 - 15:30 Education Panel16:00 - 17:00 Regional Connectivity & Collaboration Panel
Joint Reception Gaelic Games
From 19:00 onwards join our joint reception with the Asian Country Board of the GAA to welcome the 30th Asian Gaelic Games to Hong Kong