GBA-ASEAN Summit 2026 invitation for Startuplokal members
Gateway to Growth – Forging High-Level Ties
Exclusive invitation for #StartupLokal members
Day 1 – Hong Kong
June 30, 2026
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Day 2 – Qianhai, Shenzhen
July 1, 2026
Qianhai, Shenzhen
Side visit · June 29, 2026
Guided tour at Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) — available to overseas delegates before the summit begins.
What Startuplokal members get
Up to 10 complimentary in-person delegate passes (valued at USD 480 each) — first come, first served for community members.
Exclusive discounted hotel rate for delegates travelling to Hong Kong, arranged through SCMP.
Key themes at the summit
Register with the exclusive Startuplokal link:
gbaaseansummit.com/?promo=Startuplokal
Event: GBA-ASEAN Summit 2026
Day 1: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Hong Kong
Venue Day 1: The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Day 2: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Qianhai, Shenzhen
Side Visit: Monday, June 29, 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)
Organizer: South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Theme: Gateway to Growth – Forging High-Level Ties
Startuplokal is a supporting organisation of the GBA-ASEAN Summit 2026. Our members get up to 10 complimentary in-person delegate passes, each worth USD 480. You also get access to an exclusive hotel accommodation discount.
The summit is organised by South China Morning Post (SCMP). It brings together ministerial speakers, government officials, institutional investors, and the HKSAR Chief Executive. If you want direct access to Greater Bay Area capital and top-tier industrial networks, this is the event.
What You Get as a Startuplokal Member
- Up to 10 complimentary in-person delegate passes (USD 480 value each)
- Exclusive hotel accommodation discounted rate at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel
- Access to the June 29 guided tour at Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP)
- Networking with ministerial delegations, institutional investors, and GBA industrial champions
Event Schedule
June 29 – Side Visit (Optional)
Guided tour at Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP). Open to international delegates who want to explore Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem before the summit begins.
June 30 – Day 1: Hong Kong
Location: The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, Hong Kong
Day 1 focuses on high-level dialogue between Southeast Asian founders and investors and the Greater Bay Area ecosystem. Expect ministerial keynotes, panel discussions on cross-border capital flows, and formal networking sessions.
July 1 – Day 2: Qianhai, Shenzhen
Location: Qianhai, Shenzhen
Day 2 moves to Shenzhen for direct access to China’s tech manufacturing and fintech corridor. This session is designed for founders and investors ready to explore China market entry and GBA expansion opportunities.
Full agenda available at: gbaaseansummit.com/agenda
Why This Summit Matters for Indonesian Founders
Indonesia is one of the most active partners in the Greater Bay Area’s international expansion. The GBA-ASEAN Summit is built specifically to open a permanent corridor for capital and innovation between the two regions.
This is where you meet the decision-makers. Not through a cold email, not through a LinkedIn request. In person, at a structured event with ministerial-level speakers and institutional investors from across the GBA.
“Indonesia continues to be a vital partner for the GBA. This summit is designed to facilitate international expansion and establish a permanent corridor for capital and innovation between our regions.”
GBA-ASEAN Summit 2026 Organising Team, SCMP
How to Register
Use the special registration link below. This link is exclusively for Startuplokal members and unlocks the complimentary delegate passes.
Passes are limited to 10 pax. Register early to secure your spot.
Register with the exclusive Startuplokal link:
gbaaseansummit.com/?promo=StartuplokalQuestions about the summit? Contact the SCMP team directly via the registration page or reach out to us at [email protected].
About GBA-ASEAN Summit 2026
The GBA-ASEAN Summit is organised by South China Morning Post (SCMP), one of Asia’s most respected media institutions. The summit connects Southeast Asian entrepreneurs and investors with the Greater Bay Area – the world’s largest bay area economy spanning Hong Kong, Macau, and nine cities in Guangdong Province.
The 2026 edition is the first to include an Indonesia-focused delegation and features a special side visit to HKSTP on June 29.