The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) returned to Hong Kong on 26–27 January 2026, convening international leaders and market participants for dialogue on the evolving global financial landscape. With the theme “Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape,” the forum framed a timely agenda around uncertainty, innovation, and cross-border connectivity—positioning Hong Kong as a hub where capital, policy perspectives, and business opportunities intersect.

Organised by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, AFF 2026 featured a packed programme of high-level sessions and thematic discussions covering macroeconomic outlooks, investment strategies, wealth management, fintech and digital transformation, sustainable finance, trade and supply-chain finance, as well as market infrastructure topics such as gold-related financial development.

A distinctive highlight of AFF is its Deal-making component—structured matchmaking designed to connect investors with projects and business opportunities. According to the event’s published information, this year’s Deal-making format includes hundreds of investors and projects, facilitating a large volume of targeted meetings aimed at accelerating real-world collaboration across regions and sectors.

Hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, AFF continues to serve as a visible annual barometer of how finance is responding to structural shifts—from technology-driven productivity gains to sustainability transition and geopolitical reconfiguration. For institutions and professionals tracking Asia’s financial trajectory, AFF offers a concentrated window into the policy directions, market signals, and partnership models likely to shape the year ahead.

For more information, please refer to the official AFF website and programme page: https://asianfinancialforum.hktdc.com/conference/aff/en