Latest schedule update as of May 13
From Digital AI to Physical AI, from International Media Day and the Hackathon to summits, forums and innovative parties — four days and four nights packed with nonstop energy and high-impact experiences.
Seven major stages, 200+ panel discussions and keynote sessions, 400+ influential global speakers, 1,200+ global technology companies, and 400+ developers and OPCs will gather in Macau to explore cutting-edge and trending topics including embodied intelligence, AI agents, AI for good, and global tech expansion.
This is where the most important technology trends, the latest product launches, and cross-industry, cross-border collaborations come together.
In addition, seven exclusive parties will take place throughout the event. Spend the day exploring exhibitions and attending forums, then continue the experience at night with parties and networking sessions — keeping inspiration and collaboration going well into the night.
More than just a technology and innovation expo, this is a high-energy gathering for global innovators.
Your BEYOND journey officially starts now!
Come to BEYOND Expo 2026 and enjoy four days of immersive tech experiences. Latest schedule update as of May 13, continuously updated
Day 1 – May 27: A Grand Opening
Opening Ceremony – The Parisian Theatre (15:30-17:30)
The highly anticipated opening ceremony of BEYOND Expo 2026 is about to begin in grand fashion! This year’s ceremony will take place on May 27 from 15:30 to 17:30 at the Parisian Theater in the The Parisian Hotel, Macao.
The opening ceremony will not only bring together leading global technology executives and innovation pioneers, but will also push boundaries through a series of groundbreaking segments, creating a premier event that blends cutting-edge technology with forward-looking ideas.
Centered around the theme “What’s Next?”, the BEYOND organizing committee has invited a number of world-leading figures in technological innovation to share their insights on stage, jointly exploring future technology trends and industrial transformation.
Note: Entrance to the Opening Ceremony is not included in the General Pass. An additional ticket is required.
Media Day – Naples 2701, The Venetian Macao (18:30-21:00)
*media, KOLs & exhibitors only
As one of the key highlights on the eve of the BEYOND Expo opening, Media Day is a closed-door exhibition exclusively open to global media, KOLs, and exhibiting companies.
BEYOND Expo Media Day brings together more than 200 major media outlets, leading KOLs, and top YouTubers from around the world. Content creators from various technology sectors will get first-hand access to cutting-edge products and share their experiences with global audiences through their media platforms.
BGlobal night – (20:30 – late)
*pre-registration & approval needed
BEYOND Expo 2026 will host an exclusive high-end networking evening for global expansion professionals — the BGlobal Night!
As a partner for this event, ShineGlobal will leverage its deep expertise in global expansion and business content. Together, both parties will connect brands, service providers, platforms, and international resources, creating higher-value opportunities for information exchange and collaboration, and making global business connections more efficient and precise.
Day 2 – May 28: Exhibition & Summits In Full Swing!
Exhibition Area/Venue Open – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (9:00-18:00)
The exhibition area and summit are now open! More than 1,200 exhibiting companies from around the world are gathered here, including Asia Fortune 500 companies, major multinational corporations, unicorns, emerging startups, and industry leaders, all coming together to explore the future trends of technology and innovation.
BGlobal Summit – Stage S, Synergy (9:00-18:00)
The BGlobal Summit is dedicated to fostering dynamic cross-border collaboration. The summit will bring together leading brands from global markets, global distributors and buyers seeking outstanding products, top international crowdfunding platforms, and a wide range of service providers supporting global business expansion.
For companies facing localization and operational challenges, this is where you can discover practical strategies, solutions, and valuable connections, while gaining cutting-edge insights into global trade and international business growth.
Green Building Conference – STAGE O (9:00-18:00)
Hosted by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC)
iFLYTEK’s Product Launch – STAGE G, Genesis (AM)
On May 28, iFLYTEK will host iFLYTEK AI Glasses New Product Launch at Stage G, officially unveiling its brand-new AI glasses product.
BGlobal Product Launch – STAGE G, Genesis (PM)
This is where your product gets its true moment to shine. Companies will have a full 18-minute presentation slot to showcase their products’ technology and features, application scenarios, and brand vision to media, investors, and key clients on a professional stage with an immersive audiovisual experience.
Japan Tech Forum – STAGE F, Fusion (AM)
Co-hosted with ReGACY Innovation Group
The Japan Tech Forum focuses on Japan’s cutting-edge technological capabilities and industrial innovation ecosystem. The forum will bring together Japanese technology companies, investment institutions, and industry leaders to share the latest technology trends and insights across key sectors including advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, semiconductors, and sustainable development.
The forum aims to build a bridge for technology exchange and collaboration between China, Japan, and the global market, promoting technological innovation, industrial synergy, and cross-border cooperation, while supporting the deep integration and development of the Asian and global technology ecosystem.
Korea Tech Forum – STAGE F, Fusion (PM)
Co-hosted with Gyeongnam Provincial, Gyeongbuk Provincial, KISED, SBA, The Electronic Times
The Korea Tech Forum focuses on South Korea’s innovation strengths in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, digital entertainment, and biotechnology. The forum will bring together leading Korean technology companies, startups, investment institutions, and academic representatives to explore cutting-edge technology trends and pathways to commercialization.
The forum is dedicated to building a platform for technology exchange and collaboration between China, South Korea, and the global market, fostering deep connections among technology, capital, and industry, accelerating the cross-border transformation of innovative achievements, and exploring collaborative opportunities for the next generation of technology ecosystems.
Switzerland-China FEM Growth Forum – STAGE I, Inspire (AM)
Co-hosted with Switzerland-China FEM Growth Platform
The forum centered around the FEM innovation methodology, with roundtable discussions serving as its core format. The forum will invite representatives from industry, academia, and innovation institutions from both China and Switzerland to engage in in-depth cross-disciplinary dialogue on topics including the development of future healthcare campuses, art therapy and youth mental and physical well-being, the commercialization of frontier life science technologies, interdisciplinary healthcare talent development, and the upgrading of the functional nutrition and health food industries.
During the forum, the FEM innovation ideology will also be officially introduced, alongside the presentation of the first batch of China–Switzerland bilateral collaboration achievements in these fields.
Asia-Europe Tech Forum – STAGE I, Inspire (PM)
The Asia–Europe Tech Forum focuses on deep collaboration and cross-border cooperation in technological innovation between the two major economic regions of Asia and Europe. It brings together business leaders, research institutions, and investment representatives from sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, green energy, the digital economy, and biotechnology to explore cooperation opportunities and development pathways amid the reshaping of the global technology landscape.
The forum is dedicated to building a high-level platform for international dialogue and resource connectivity, promoting the exchange of technology, the flow of capital, and industrial synergy, while accelerating the two-way movement and large-scale implementation of innovation outcomes between Asia and Europe.
Web2 +3 Commerce Forum – STAGE V, Vision (AM)
Co-hosted with ChainNeXT
The Web2+3 Commerce Forum focuses on a new global trade landscape driven by stablecoins. Speakers and participants will discuss key topics such as the implementation of compliant stablecoins in Hong Kong, B2B cross-border payments, and supply chain finance in emerging markets.
Prominent speakers including Animoca Brands Group President Evan Auyang, RD Technologies CEO Rita Liu and Interlace Co-Founder and CEO Michael Wu will share insights from their real-world experience.
Two roundtable discussions will bring together perspectives from regulators, technology providers, and industry leaders to collectively envision a compliant and efficient future infrastructure for global commerce and payments.
Creator Summit – STAGE V, Vision (PM)
The Creator Summit brings together content creators and KOL ecosystem representatives from around the world, spanning short video, live streaming, social media, and digital content.
Participants will jointly explore trends in content creation, the evolution of platform ecosystems, and monetization pathways. The summit is dedicated to building a global platform for creator exchange and collaboration, connecting brands, platforms, and creator resources, while fostering deeper integration of content innovation and the influence economy to unlock the growth potential of the global creator economy.
Fund At First Pitch – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (9:00 – 18:00)
Fund At First Pitch (FAFP) is not a typical pitch competition—it is more like a high-speed, high-stakes “Fast & Furious” moment in the tech world, a real-life Monopoly game of funding, creativity, and opportunity.
Here, entrepreneurs have just 60–180 seconds to clearly showcase their business value, while investors provide immediate feedback on the spot. Through rapid pitching and real-time decision-making mechanisms, the format significantly improves the efficiency of matching between projects and investment institutions.
As quickly as 60 seconds—you face decision-makers directly.
BEYOND Hack Day – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (9:00 – 18:00)
As one of the main competitions at BEYOND Expo 2026, BEYOND HACK DAY is open to global developers, creators, entrepreneurs, university teams, and one person company (OPC). Around 400 top participants will be selected to compete in person in Macau. This is more than a hackathon—it is an acceleration platform that transforms ideas into products and drives them toward commercialization.
Focusing on four tracks—embodied intelligence, AI-powered innovative hardware, video creativity, and general innovation—the event explores the next generation of AI applications.
Gala Dinner/BEYOND Awards Ceremony (18:00 – 20:00)
As the the most prestigious networking event at BEYOND Expo 2026, the Gala Dinner brings together global tech leaders, investment institutions, corporate executives, and innovation pioneers. The Gala Dinner provides opportunities for cross-sector connections and in-depth collaboration.
The prestigious BEYOND AWARDS ceremony will also be held during the Gala Dinner, honoring outstanding achievements in technological innovation, industrial breakthroughs, and social impact.
BEYOND Pool Party (21:00 – late)
Put on your casual wear and dive into a more relaxed evening. The Pool Party invites innovators from around the world to unwind by the poolside.
Enjoy light bites, refreshing drinks, upbeat music, and a laid-back atmosphere. Dive in, let loose, and make memories.
Day 3 – May 28: Exhibition & Summits Continue
Exhibition Area/Venue Open – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo(9:00-18:00)
The excitement continues at the exhibition area and summits. More than 1,200 exhibiting companies from around the world are gathered here, including Asia Fortune 500 companies, major multinational corporations, unicorns, emerging startups, and industry leaders—all coming together to explore the future trends of technology and innovation.
Global Investment Summit – STAGE S, Synergy (09:00-18:00)
As one of the most influential core segments of BEYOND Expo 2026, the Global Investment Summit will be held on May 29, 2026.
This year’s summit will bring together top-tier capital and industry forces from multiple countries and regions worldwide. Over 900 leading global investors, 150+ Asian tech giants, and representatives from more than 200 Asian unicorn companies will gather to engage in in-depth discussions and exchange ideas on global technology investment trends, industrial upgrading pathways, and future growth opportunities.
BEYOND Wealth Summit – STAGE O – 9:00-18:00
Co-hosted with Asian Family Legacy Foundation
By invitation only
The BEYOND Wealth Forum is one of the most influential networking platforms in Asia for family offices, institutional investors, and financial leaders.
As a core event of BEYOND Expo 2026, the BEYOND Wealth Forum is invitation-only and is expected to bring together family office representatives, institutional investors, industry leaders, and innovation pioneers from around the world to explore emerging trends in wealth management.
AI Beauty & Health Summit – STAGE G, Genesis (AM)
The AI Beauty & Health Summit focuses on the deep integration of artificial intelligence with the beauty and wellness industries. It brings together global brands, technology companies, healthcare institutions, and investors to explore innovative applications of AI in personalized skincare, health management, smart wearables, digital diagnostics, and enhanced consumer experiences.
The forum is dedicated to advancing cross-sector convergence between “technology + beauty + health,” reshaping future lifestyles and enabling AI to become an integral part of everyone’s daily health and aesthetic care.
China Venture Capital Forum – STAGE G, Genesis (PM)
Co-hosted with Zero2IPO Holdings
The China Venture Capital Forum at BEYOND Expo 2026 will focus on the structural transformation and long-term opportunities in China’s private equity and venture capital landscape.
The conference will center on key topics such as the reshaping of the venture ecosystem, the evolution of industrial investment logic, cross-border financing and investment under the new regulatory environment, and the global expansion strategies of Chinese capital.
Asia-LATAM Tech Forum – STAGE F, Fusion (AM)
Co-hosted with RMI
The Asia–LATAM TechForum brings together technology companies, investment institutions, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policy representatives from Asia and Latin America to engage in in-depth discussions on key topics such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, fintech, smart cities, and sustainable development.
The forum is dedicated to building a cross-regional bridge for innovation cooperation, facilitating efficient connections between technology, capital, and industrial resources, accelerating collaborative innovation and the implementation of outcomes across emerging markets, and jointly exploring new drivers of global growth and more diversified development pathways.
UFC Demo Day – STAGE F, Fusion (PM)
Co-hosted with UFC
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has officially partnered with BEYOND Expo 2026 to launch the “UFC Tech Octagon — 2026 Global Innovation Call for Submissions.”
Through close collaboration with technology companies, startups, and innovation-driven teams, BEYOND Expo aims to build a direct bridge for global innovators to the core of the industry. Participants are invited to explore the application of cutting-edge technologies in areas such as athletic performance, scientific training, and fan engagement, unlocking the next generation of sports technology.
As a core component of this initiative, exhibitors at BEYOND Expo 2026 are invited to submit breakthrough ideas. Selected participants will have the opportunity to join the “UFC Demo Day” held onsite at BEYOND Expo 2026, where they will engage in in-depth discussions with UFC executives and special guest fighters, and showcase their technology-driven solutions for the future of sports competition on a global stage.
Gen Z Forum – STAGE F, Fusion (PM)
Co-hosted with wteam
The Gen Z Forum focuses on the rise of the global young generation’s innovation and influence across technology, culture, and business. It brings together young entrepreneurs, content creators, emerging tech talents, and brand representatives to explore new ways of creative production in the AI era, digital identity building, and evolving consumption trends.
The forum is dedicated to creating an open, diverse, and experimental platform for exchange—one where Gen Z perspectives are seen, connected, and amplified—unlocking the creativity and voice of the next generation within the global innovation landscape.
Games for Change Forum – STAGE I, Inspire (AM)
Co-hosted with G4CHK
Games for Change Forum brings together global leaders from the gaming industry, including developers, platforms, investors, and content creators. Covering topics from game development and user experience to global publishing and commercial ecosystems, the summit focuses on future trends of next-generation interactive entertainment.
It explores how games are evolving from “content products” into future digital gateways that connect technology, culture, and social interaction.
SheTech Summit – STAGE I, Inspire (PM)
Co-hosted with Shero
The SheTech Summit focuses on women’s leadership in the AI era and the practical pathways for “AI for Good.” It explores the impact of artificial intelligence across education, employment, social governance, and sustainable development, as well as strategies for response and adaptation.
With diverse perspectives, the forum aims to inject female leadership and innovation momentum into the technology industry, contributing to its inclusive and forward-looking development.
Web2+3 Wealth Forum – STAGE V, Vision (9:00-18:00)
Co-hosted with ChainNeXT
The Web2+3 Wealth Forum is dedicated to breaking down the barriers between on-chain and off-chain assets and reshaping the investment ecosystem. Key topics include Digital Asset Treasury (DAT), Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization, and the evolution from CEX to UEX, among other cutting-edge developments.
Industry leaders such as Solana Company Executive Chairman Joseph Chee, Ant Digital Technologies Vice-President and Bitget CEO Gracy Chen will share insights.
The forum will also feature roundtable discussions with leading institutions including the Ethereum Foundation, Partners Group, and IOSG Ventures, offering forward-looking perspectives on the convergence of primary and secondary markets across both on-chain and traditional finance ecosystems.
Fund At First Pitch – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (9:00 – 18:00)
Fund At First Pitch (FAFP) is not a typical pitch competition—it is more like a high-speed, high-stakes “Fast & Furious” moment in the tech world, a real-life Monopoly game of funding, creativity, and opportunity.
Here, entrepreneurs have just 60–180 seconds to clearly showcase their business value, while investors provide immediate feedback on the spot. Through rapid pitching and real-time decision-making mechanisms, the format significantly improves the efficiency of matching between projects and investment institutions.
BEYOND Hack Day – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (8:45 – 18:00)
As one of the main competitions at BEYOND Expo 2026, BEYOND HACK DAY is open to global developers, creators, entrepreneurs, university teams, and one person company (OPC). Around 400 top participants will be selected to compete in person in Macau. This is more than a hackathon—it is an acceleration platform that transforms ideas into products and drives them toward commercialization.
Focusing on four tracks—embodied intelligence, AI-powered innovative hardware, video creativity, and general innovation—the event explores the next generation of AI applications.
BEYOND CAPITAL SOIRÉE (20:30-22:30) By invitation only
BEYOND CAPITAL SOIRÉE brings together top global investors, founders, and industry decision-makers in a more relaxed environment.
There are no formal speeches here. A drink or a conversation could become the starting point for the next funding round, acquisition, or cross-regional partnership.
As the lights dim, the flow of capital and opportunity is only just beginning to accelerate.
Official BEYOND Afterparty @MOP (21:30 – late night)
The official BEYOND Party @MOP brings together global tech entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, and creators for a vibrant night of networking in a relaxed and open atmosphere designed for innovators.
More than just a space to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and connect global resources, it also represents the BEYOND community culture and international innovation ecosystem.
With music, social interaction, and the fusion of diverse cultures, it creates a space in Macau where innovative forces from around the world come together to connect with the future.
DAY 4 – May 30: Closing
Exhibition Area/Venue Open – The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo (9:00-18:00)
On the final day of BEYOND Expo 2026, the venue will be open to the public for free.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology exhibitions, innovative product demonstrations, and interactive installations up close, directly engage with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, digital technology, and future lifestyles.
Innovation will be brought to a wider audience and allowing everyone to witness how technology is integrating into—and transforming—everyday life.
Physical AI Summit – STAGE S, Synergy (9:00-18:00)
The Physical AI Summit focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence with the real world. Centered on cutting-edge fields such as embodied intelligence, robotics, automation systems, and intelligent hardware, it brings together global research institutions, technology companies, and industry leaders to explore the key pathways for AI’s transition from “digital capability” to the “physical world.”
The summit is dedicated to advancing AI’s capabilities in perception, decision-making, and action in real-world environments, accelerating the shift from virtual models to tangible applications, and reshaping the future paradigm of productivity and human–machine collaboration.
Digital AI Summit – STAGE G, Genesis (9:00-18:00)
The Digital AI Summit focuses on the integration of artificial intelligence with the digital economy. It brings together global tech firms, research institutions, investors, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge trends and real-world applications in large language models, generative AI, data intelligence, and digital transformation across industries.
The summit is dedicated to building a high-level platform for intellectual exchange and industry collaboration, driving AI from capability breakthroughs toward large-scale adoption, and accelerating the restructuring of the digital world as well as the continuous evolution of the innovation ecosystem.
AI Agent Summit – STAGE F, Fusion (AM)
Co-hosted with TGO, AGICamp, AIBase
The AI Agents Summit focuses on cutting-edge technological evolution, ecosystem development, and real-world applications. It brings together leading global technical experts, industry leaders, ecosystem partners, and innovation pioneers.
The summit centers on key topics including agent technology R&D, open-source ecosystem building, integrated hardware-software innovation, cross-industry commercialization, and talent development in science, technology and innovation. It serves as a premier platform for technical exchange, intellectual discourse, resource connection, and achievement showcasing.
Its mission is to accelerate the transition of AI agent technologies from theoretical research to practical industry deployment, empower regional technological innovation and digital economy upgrading, and lead the next wave of AI evolution toward autonomous intelligence and collaborative interaction.
Clawcon Macao – STAGE F, Fusion (PM)
Co-hosted with ClaCon, OpenClaw Asia, YourChinaGuy
BEYOND Expo 2026 joins forces with ClawCon, OpenClaw Asia, and YourChinaGuy to jointly launch the largest OpenClaw offline gathering in Asia to date — ClawCon Macau.
As one of the official flagship activities of BEYOND Expo 2026, ClawCon will make its debut in Macau. This is not only an AI community meetup, but also an open experiment connecting developers, creators, product builders, and future technologies.
During this pivotal moment when AI is transitioning from the digital world to the physical world, this collaboration aims to create an immersive experience for global developers that blends technology, innovation thinking, and social networking.
Held alongside the BEYOND Hack Day, ClawCon Macao will bring together some of the most imaginative and creative individual AI projects in Asia. The program will feature special segments including individual AI product demonstrations, open networking spaces, and a developers’ roundtable—where participants can engage directly with leading creators to explore AI agents, personal AI sovereignty, and the future direction of the next-generation AI ecosystem.
BEYOND Hack Day – STAGE I, Inspire (AM)
After two days of intense competition on May 28–29, BEYOND HACK DAY will select outstanding projects across four tracks—embodied intelligence, video creativity, AI innovative hardware, and general innovation—for on-site demo showcases and award presentations.
Developers, creators, and startup teams from around the world will gather in Macau to showcase some of the breakthrough AI innovations and witness how next-generation technological creativity moves from idea to reality.
Build to Launch & Launch of the Greater Bay Area Physical AI White Paper – STAGE I, Inspire (PM)
Hosted by Watipee
The Build to Launch event, together with the launch of the “Greater Bay Area Physical AI White Paper,” focus on the development trends of embodied intelligence and the Physical AI industry.
It brings together industry experts, entrepreneurs, investment institutions, and technology companies to explore how AI is truly transitioning from the digital world into the physical world.
The Greater Bay Area Physical AI White Paper will be officially released, offering in-depth insights into technological evolution, industrial ecosystems, application scenarios, and future opportunities.
It will comprehensively showcase the Greater Bay Area’s innovation strength and industrial potential in robotics, smart hardware, and Physical AI.
Web 2+3 AI Forum – STAGE V, Vision (AM)
Co-hosted with ChainNeXT
The Web2+3 AI Forum explores a new AI paradigm powered by decentralized infrastructure.
Speakers will analyze transformative topics such as Web3+AI trends, a stablecoin-driven internet of autonomous agents, and AI-native blockchains. Pioneering figures including Cyberport Hong Kong Director Jack Kong, Animoca Brands Chairman Yat Siu, Amber Group Co-Founder and CEO Michael Wu, 0G Labs Co-Founder and CEO Michael Heinrich will share insights.
Roundtable discussions will focus on data, computing power, and agent ecosystems, envisioning a future internet where users truly own their data sovereignty.
AI Glasses Forum – STAGE V, Vision (PM)
Co-hosted with XR Vision AI
The AI Glasses Forum focuses on the innovation and evolution of AI glasses and the next generation of wearable computing. It brings together global technology companies, hardware manufacturers, chipmakers, and content ecosystem partners to explore breakthroughs in spatial computing, real-time AI interaction, visual recognition, and immersive experiences.
The forum is dedicated to advancing AI beyond screen-based interaction toward environmental perception, reshaping human–machine interfaces, and opening up a new digital lifestyle powered by smart glasses as the primary entry point.
Closing Ceremony + Fund At First Pitch Finale (16:00-18:00)
As the grand finale of BEYOND Expo 2026, the Closing Ceremony brings together global tech leaders, representatives of innovative companies, and industry guests to reflect on the most memorable moments and breakthrough achievements of the event.
On this stage—symbolizing both conclusion and new beginnings—the highly anticipated FUND AT FIRST PITCH Finale will also take place.
After two days of competition, the top-performing companies will take the stage one by one to showcase their technological breakthroughs and commercial vision.
BEYOND UFC Watch Party @ UFC Fight Night (18:30-21:30)
The BEYOND UFC Watch Party @ UFC Fight Night brings together technology, sports, and social culture in one immersive experience, inviting global innovators, entrepreneurs, and fans to gather in Macau to watch the thrilling UFC Fight Night matchups together.
Amid the electrifying atmosphere of live fight viewing, participants will connect with global technology and sports communities while experiencing the powerful collision of competitive spirit and innovation.
More than just a watch party, this is an energy-filled gathering created for innovators from around the world.
BEYOND AI Clash Party (21:00-late night)
The BEYOND AI Clash Party, as the last official party of BEYOND Expo 2026, brings together investors, developers, creators, geeks, and visionaries in the field of AI to celebrate the ultimate night of this year’s BEYOND Expo.