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Hong Kong to host LEAP East for three years, affirming global tech hub status

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Hong Kong has secured a three-year deal to host the LEAP East exhibition, solidifying its position as a global hub for innovation and technology. The event, which concluded its Asian debut in Hong Kong with over 25,000 attendees, highlights the industry's confidence in the city. This partnership, alongside other major tech events like Consensus Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, reinforces Hong Kong's role as a key international meeting point and a preferred destination for MICE events. AI

IMPACT Reinforces Hong Kong's role as a hub for tech events, potentially attracting AI-focused companies and talent.

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a city securing a recurring event, which is a business/logistics development rather than a core AI release or research milestone.

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Hong Kong to host LEAP East for three years, affirming global tech hub status

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ng Kang-chung ·

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