Sinclair was delighted to be the official Communications Partner of Live Matters, the only conference that connects Asia’s live sports, gaming, music, media and entertainment events sectors, which returned to Hong Kong on 2 March 2023.
Produced by Branded and presented by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, in partnership with the widely anticipated music festival Clockenflap, the invitation-only conference was hosted on Thursday 2 March 2023 at AIA Vitality Park. Live Matters 2023 brought leading industry experts together to mix, mingle and unlock new event opportunities through a schedule packed with insightful seminars and discussions.
Jasper Donat, CEO of Branded said: “We are thrilled to host Live Matters – live and in person – right in the centre of one of the world’s vital business and cultural hubs. What better way to reconnect and celebrate our industry? Live Matters will be kicking off an event-packed month for the city, and you can feel the excitement from everyone.
“Globally, the pandemic impacted the event industry more than most – it was the first in and last out of it. In 2019, pre-pandemic, Hong Kong hosted over 100 exhibitions with more than 1.6 million overseas overnight MICE visitors. Now, as the global live event industry bounces back, we are very excited to bring together all stakeholders – hosts and buyers – to discuss what the revival journey will look like for Hong Kong.”
The conference on 2 March began with a welcome address from **Dane Cheng, Executive Director of Hong Kong Tourism Board** and Anthony Ingham, Executive Director, Membership, Brand, Marketing and Experience of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and close with entrepreneur and events pioneer Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group – highlighting the value of live events to the city.
Live Matters is the first in a series of world-class events hosted in Hong Kong in March including Clockenflap, BMW Hong Kong Derby, The 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival, Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Central, World City Championship golf tournament and the Hong Kong Sevens.
