#SAS26 Update: Who’s coming to Hong Kong?

Just six weeks to go to the fourth edition of TheStadiumBusiness ASIA 2026 – APAC’s essential gathering point for all those involved in the design, operation, fit-out, operations and programming of large-scale sports and entertainment facilities in the region in Hong Kong on 13–15 October 2026.

Bringing together APAC’s C-suite executives, venue owners, operators, developers, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of sports and entertainment facilities, #SAS26 focuses on the sector’s core pillars: Operations, Technology, and Sustainability.

Here’s a sampling of who will you be networking with at #SAS26:

*Updated 9 September 2026*

• Chief Executive Officer, DHL Stadium Cape Town
• President Director, GBK Sports Complex
• Chairman, Malaysia Stadium Corporation/Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia
• General Manager Stadium and Event Operations, Kai Tak Sports Park
• President, Osaka City Dome Co., Ltd.
• GM, Business Technology, AsiaWorld-Expo Management Ltd
• Chairman of the Board, DHL Stadium Cape Town
• Executive Director, Sports Business, Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Director of Sports Events Development & Management, Sands China Limited
• Executive Director of Regional Ticketing, Sands China Limited
• General Manager, Shuangkou Group Hefei Shaoquan Sports Center
• Head of Unit Aquatic Stadium GBK, GBK Sports Complex
• Executive Manager – Security & Precinct, Melbourne Cricket Club
• Interim CEO, Malaysia Stadium Corporation/Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia
• Assistant General Manager – Client Servicing, Corporate Partnerships, Kai Tak Sports Park
• SVP Brand Marketing, MGM Macau
• Associate Director – Business Development, AsiaWorld-Expo Management Ltd
• Managing Director BVB East Asia, Borussia Dortmund
• Executive Director, Hong Kong China Rugby
• Global Affairs and Partnership Manager, BG Pathum United FC / BG Sports
• Technical Manager: IT & Comms, DHL Stadium Cape Town
• Chief Operating Officer, Cricket Hong Kong China
• Director, Ticketing & Accreditation, Singapore GP Pte Ltd
• Deputy Executive Manager, Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Ticketing Manager, APAC & Americas, SailGP
• Manager, Business Development, AsiaWorld-Expo Management Ltd
• Deputy General Manager, Business Development, AsiaWorld-Expo Management Ltd
• Program Director – EASL Future Champions, EASL East Asia Super League
• Assistant Director, Brand Marketing Program, MGM Macau
• General Manager – Rugby Events, Hong Kong China Rugby
• Deputy Director, Museum Operations, M Plus Museum Limited
• Principal Manager, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Assistant Manager, Singapore GP Pte Ltd
• Assistant Director, Sport Singapore
• General Manager, South China, Alibaba Sports
• Principal Project Manager of HKCEC Affairs, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Head of Digital, Hong Kong China Rugby
• Producer, Special Events, M Plus Museum Limited
• Senior Project Executive, HKCEC Affairs, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Engineering Department Director, Shaanxi Sports Group Shaanxi Olympic Sports Culture Development Co., Ltd.
• SVP Venues – MENA, Live Nation
• Head of HKCEC Affairs, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
• Strategy, Sports Marketing & Sponsorship, Sportswork Group (Malaysia Stadium)

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• Assistant Manager Games & Events, Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong
• Managing Director – APAC, Populous (APAC)
• Managing Director, PFEIFER STRUCTURES (Singapore) Pte Ltd
• Chief Executive Officer, Oolio Group (SwiftPOS)
• Co-Founder, Starry Sports
• Founder, High Performance Venue Consulting
• CEO & Founder, Digital Business Lab
• Global Business Development Lead, Sports, L-Acoustics
• Regional Director, APAC, 24/7 Software
• Global Director, Populous (APAC)
• Executive Chairman, Ecoglo International
• CEO, AnTank Group
• Director, APAC, Populous (APAC)
• Director, Collage Design Pvt Ltd
• General Manager of Operations, Oolio Group (SwiftPOS)
• Architect, Starry Sports
• Application, EMEA – Sports Facilities, L-Acoustics
• Senior Success Manager, 24/7 Software
• Senior Principal, Populous (APAC)
• Executive Director, Ecoglo International
• Partner & General Manager (HK), AnTank Group
• Principal, Populous (APAC)
• Area Manager Sports & Entertainment APAC, SKIDATA
• Director, FF&E Services
• Commercial Director, Sportec Solutions AG
• Senior Associate, Populous (APAC)
• Senior Manager, Ticketing & Access Management, The Kallang Group
• Principal, High Performance Venue Consulting
• General Manager, Partnership Sales, Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Account Manager, Momentus Technologies
• Deputy General Manager, MITSUI & CO (HONG KONG)
• Executive & Advisor, Nano Insights
• Senior Associate, Populous (APAC)
• Business Development Partner, Rider Levett Bucknall RLB
• Chief of Business Development, menta tech
• Architectural Sales Manager, Independent
• Senior Communications Manager, Populous (APAC)
• APAC Sales Development Manager, STCLab
• Head of Middle East and Asia Pacific, 3D Digital Venue
• Market Representative SEA, Populous (APAC)
• Marketing Manager, PLVR
• Structural Leader, Buro Happold
• Senior Manager, ABeam Consulting
• Senior Underwriter, Circles Group
• Market Representative, China, Populous (APAC)
• General Manager, Orix Corporation
• Founder, Sport and Live Vision Finland
• AVP Arena Operation, Galaxy Entertainment Group
• Managing Director, Aunix International

Ready to engage with APAC’s leading venue and stadium decision-makers?

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• Managing Director, Ticketmaster Singapore
• General Manager, TEG/Ticketek Asia
• CEO, Queue-it
• CEO, SISTIC
• General Manager, Sports Sales Team, eplus Inc.
• Head of Commercial, Seat Unique
• Deputy General Manager, Beijing Watch-A-Game Sports Tech. Co. Ltd.
• Director of Business Development & Content Management, CCTV Zhi-Yang Sports Marketing Co.
• Managing Director, Ticketmaster Taiwan
• Head of Ticketing, Legends Global (APAC)
• CEO, Tradable Bits
• General Manager APAC, Tradable Bits
• Managing Director, ThaiTicketMajor
• CEO, Zaiko
• General Manager – Service Planning, eplus Inc.
• Managing Director – Philippines, Ticketmaster APAC
• VP of Global Partner Sales, Queue-it
• GM Ticketing Asia, TEG/Ticketek Asia
• Principal, ABeam Consulting
• Senior Consultant, ABeam Consulting
• Head, Client Success, SISTIC
• Executive Officer, eplus Inc.
• Head Of Operations, Ticketmaster Singapore
• Ticketing Unit Head, Zayed National Museum
• Visitor Services Section Head, Zayed National Museum
• CTO, ThaiTicketMajor
• CEO & Founder, LAMC Productions & LA Comedy Live
• CEO, BookMyShow SEA
• Deputy General Manager, New Business & Business Platform Division, eplus Inc.
• Director, Operations, Ticketmaster Taiwan
• Head of Asia Pacific, Proactiv Entertainment
• Operations Manager, Ticketmaster Philippines
• Systems Manager, eplus Inc.
• Business Development Manager, Ticketmaster Singapore
• Head of China/HK SAR, Midas Promotions
• Ticketing Operations Manager, eplus Inc.
• Customer Service Manager, Ticketmaster Taiwan
• Operations & Marketing Lead, Midas Promotions
• Ticketing Agent, eplus Inc.
• Manager, Lawson Entertainment
• General Manager, LAMC Productions & LA Comedy Live
• Project Manager, The Underground HK
• Group Director of Client Strategy, Digital Business Lab
• General Manager, Digital Business Lab
• Client Manager, Ticketmaster Philippines
• Senior Market Strategy and Partnerships Manager, Fever
• VP of Events, Showplus Entertainment
• Music Director, Yiu Wing Entertainment Group
• Founder & CEO, Forest Hills International
• Founder, The Underground HK
• Founder, Ticket2u
• Vice President, Business Development, AXS Japan
• Managing Director, AXS Japan
• Founder, KreatorsNetwork
• Senior Social Media Manager, Digital Business Lab
• Social Media Account Executive, Digital Business Lab
• Managing Director, Technology, Two Circles
• Client Services Director, Two Circles
• Director, Vanguardia
• Assistant Manager, Ticketing Operations, Marina Bay Sands
• Assistant Manager, Client Services, Marina Bay Sands
• President, Hong Kong, China Tennis Association
• Manager, Singapore GP Pte Ltd
• Head of Group and Hospitality Sales, SailGP
• Vice President, Alibaba Sports
• General Manager – Club Development & Sustainability, Hong Kong China Rugby

and many, many more!

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From smart stadium technologies to sustainable mega-events and premium hospitality, #SAS26 delivers focused business reviews alongside exclusive networking opportunities.

Plus, your pass includes full concurrent access to TheTicketingBusiness ASIA 2026 (#TAS26) and That’s Entertainment! ASIA (#TEA26) conference tracks.

The Earlybird rate ends Friday, 4 September 2026

• Delegate Pass: £695 (save £200)
• Best Value: Delegate Pass + Hotel Bundle: £995 (includes 3 hotel nights – save £290)

If you are involved in venue development, operations, technology, and fan experience across APAC, then TheStadiumBusiness ASIA 2026 is where you need to be this October. Thinking of joining us?

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TheStadiumBusiness ASIA 2026 (#SAS26)
Operations. Technology. Sustainability.
13-15 October | Kai Tak, Hong Kong