Event Name: Hong Kong Education & Career Expo
Category: Education & Job Fairs
Event Date: 16 – 19 January, 2025
Frequency: Annual
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Dr Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Organizer: Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Phone: 852–28924772
Email: exhibitions[at]hktdc.org
Timings: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM
34th Edition – International Educational & Professional Training Institutes Exhibition
Hong Kong Education & Career Expo 2025: Event Profile
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 34th Education & Careers Expo will be held from 16 to 19 January (Thursday to Sunday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Expo is divided into “Education” and “Careers” sections, bringing together over 820 institutions from 22 countries and regions, offering more than 4,000 job opportunities as well as comprehensive education, training, and employment information for students and job seekers. This year’s Expo also introduces a free “CV Clinic,” including AI resume enhancement, AI job matching, one-on-one resume consultations and resume photo-taking services, and is free to all members of the public. Pre-registered visitors will receive a complimentary gift, limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged.
Four themed days and highlighted events:
16 January: Arts & Sports
- Former Hong Kong athletes Vivian Ma and Yip Pui Yin will discuss the opportunities and challenges of transitioning from full-time athletes to the workplace.
- Terry Lam, screenwriter of the film A Guilty Conscience, will deconstruct a fulfilling career in the arts and cultural industry.
17 January: Tourism & Hospitality
- Travel expert Victoria Yeung will share insights on embracing a diversified career path by taking on multiple careers as a slasher.
- Amy Ho, Director of Human Resources of Cordis, Hong Kong, along with management trainees from the hotel, will discuss development prospects in the hotel industry and the benefits and challenges of the job.
18 January: Innovation & Technology
- John Hui, Chief Digital Officer of the Vocational Training Council and Principal of the Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology, will analyse the current employment market in information technology.
- Tommie Lo, Founder and CEO of Preface, will explore how mastering artificial intelligence can enhance employability in the future workplace.
19 January: Greater Bay Area Opportunities
- Oliver Wan, Founding Chairman, Greater Bay Area Hong Kong & Macau Talents Association, along with young people developing in the Greater Bay Area, will share insights on integrating into the region, discussing the ups and downs faced by the youth from Hong Kong and Macau.
Education & Career Expo 2025: Exhibitors Profile
- Universities
- IT Training Providers
- Colleges
- Vocational & Professional Education Institutes
- All Categories Students Finance Services
- Executive and Entrepreneurial Education Institutes
- Recruitment Consultants
- Visa Information Services
- Employers
- Faculty & Staff
- Placement agencies
- Management consultants
- Training institutes
- Visa consultants
- Retailers & distributors of books for job seekers will be participating in the exhibition
Visitors Profile:
- Students and Parents
- Principals & Teachers
- Education Administrators
- Culture and Education Departments of Embassies
- Representatives of Government Departments
- Educational Institutions
- Trade & Professional Associations & Organisations
- Journalists & Broadcasters
- Educational Content Providers
- Job Seekers
- Employers
- Faculty & Staff are the target visitors