BEYOND Expo Upgrades to BEYOND as Asia's Most Dynamic Tech Festival, Returning to Macao on 26-29 May 2027

MACAO, Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BEYOND today announced that its flagship annual event will return to The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo from May 26-29, 2027, with a refreshed global identity under the BEYOND brand.

Previously known as BEYOND Expo, the move to BEYOND reflects the event's evolution since its launch in 2021—from a technology exhibition into one of Asia's most dynamic and internationally connected gatherings for technology, entrepreneurship, investment, media and crossover.

Over the past five years, BEYOND has grown into a global innovation platform with more than 160,000 participants from over 120 countries and regions. Founders and technology companies come to showcase what is next; investors and family offices discover emerging opportunities; policymakers and government leaders engage with new ideas and industries; developers and builders create together; global media and storytellers bring innovation stories to the world; and celebrated figures from business, sports, entertainment and crossover bring new perspectives to conversations about the future.

BEYOND's Six-Pillar Architecture

As its global community grows and new ways to engage continue to emerge, BEYOND has evolved into six connected pillars, creating an innovation ecosystem that brings together ideas, technology, capital, visibility, and meaningful connections.

BEYOND Expo showcases innovation. BEYOND Summit brings ideas together. BEYOND Awards gives breakthrough achievements the recognition they deserve. BEYOND Ventures connects innovation with capital. BEYOND Spotlight expands visibility. BEYOND Connect builds relationships that create opportunities.

1. BEYOND Expo

A global debut floor for frontier technologies and immersive innovation, bringing together startups and technology companies to unveil new products, breakthrough technologies, and bold business ideas.

2. BEYOND Summit

Where global leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators explore the forces shaping the future—from artificial intelligence, robotics, new energy, healthcare, and Web3 to investment, regional innovation, SheTech, and other frontier topics.

3. BEYOND Awards

Celebrating breakthrough technologies, visionary companies, and innovations that create meaningful impact and shape the future.

4. BEYOND Ventures

Where startups and global capital come together—from Fund-at-First-Pitch, startup demos and pitching opportunities to the Global Investment Summit and Wealth Summit—connecting emerging companies with hundreds of VCs, family offices, CVCs and leading investors from around the world.

5. BEYOND Spotlight

A global stage for Product Launches, Media Day and breakthrough stories—connecting innovators with international media and KOLs, investors, buyers, and industry partners to amplify visibility and create new market opportunities.

6. BEYOND Connect

A curated series of experiences designed to bring the BEYOND community closer together—from BEYOND Fun Continues, featuring parties, invite-only dinners, meetups, and partner events beyond the show floor, to private gatherings that connect founders, investors, and family offices with global leaders, policymakers, developers and builders, media and storytellers, cultural icons, and the next generation of innovators.

BEYOND 2027 is expected to welcome more than 35,000 participants, 1,200+ exhibiting companies, 900+ investors, and 700+ leading media and KOLs from around the world. Across 200+ sessions and events, more than 400 speakers will come together to explore the technologies, ideas and opportunities shaping what's next.

"Technology has become more than products and exhibitions—it's about people, ideas, communities, and experiences," said Dr. Gang Lu, Co-founder of BEYOND. "BEYOND reflects what our event has become: a place where founders launch companies, investors discover the next generation of innovators, global media tell the stories shaping our future, and the world's technology community comes together. It's not simply an expo—it's a celebration of innovation."

More Than an Expo

BEYOND is Asia's most dynamic tech festival—a global gathering where technology, entrepreneurship, capital, media and culture converge. From founders, investors, and family offices to global leaders, policymakers, developers and builders, media and storytellers, cultural icons, and the next generation of innovators, BEYOND brings together the people shaping what's next.

Through frontier technology showcases, thought-provoking summits, startup pitches, investment gatherings, product launches, hackathons, awards, parties, and curated community experiences, BEYOND goes far beyond a traditional tech event—connecting ideas with opportunities, people with each other, and Asia's innovation with the world.

At the heart of the experience, BEYOND Expo remains a global debut floor for frontier technologies and immersive innovation, bringing together startups and technology companies while offering attendees an immersive experience of what's next. This year, the Expo will also introduce the Debut Floor, a dedicated showcase for startups and emerging companies to unveil new products, breakthrough technologies, and innovative business models.

Beyond the exhibition floor, BEYOND Summit brings together global leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore the forces shaping the future—from artificial intelligence, robotics, new energy, healthcare, and Web3 to investment, regional innovation, SheTech, and other frontier topics. (Check our newest Program and Agenda 2027: https://www.beyondexpo.com/en/agenda/)

The BEYOND Awards recognize breakthrough technologies, visionary companies, and innovations that create meaningful impact and help shape the future.

Where Startups Meet Global Capital

Investment has become one of BEYOND's defining elements. Hundreds of venture capital firms, family offices, corporate venture investors, institutional investors, and other capital partners from around the world gather at BEYOND each year to discover emerging companies, explore new investment opportunities, and connect with fellow investors.

Through BEYOND Ventures, startups, and global capital come together—from Fund at First Pitch, startup demos, and pitching opportunities to major investment programs including the Global Investment Summit and Wealth Summit.

Together, these experiences create an environment where emerging companies can gain visibility, meet global investors, and industry partners, and turn promising ideas into opportunities for investment and international growth.

A Global Stage for Innovation

BEYOND has also evolved into an important international platform for companies seeking global visibility. Through BEYOND Spotlight, Media Day, product launches, and breakthrough stories take center stage, connecting innovators with international media, investors, buyers and industry partners.

BEYOND Media Day brings together leading journalists, media organizations, and storytellers from around the world, while BEYOND Product Launch provides startups and technology companies with a dedicated stage to unveil new products and technologies to an international audience.

From emerging startups launching their first products to established technology companies introducing their latest innovations, BEYOND provides a platform where new ideas gain attention, compelling stories reach global audiences, and innovations find new markets.

Built by the People Shaping What's Next

BEYOND is not only a place to discuss and showcase technology—it is increasingly a place to build it. Hackathons, developer programs, and open innovation activities bring together engineers, developers, designers, AI builders, and open-source communities to experiment, collaborate, and transform ideas into working solutions.

This builder culture adds another dimension to the BEYOND experience, creating opportunities for those developing tomorrow's technologies to work alongside entrepreneurs, investors, corporations, and industry leaders.

Where the Community Comes Together

Some of the most valuable connections at BEYOND happen outside the stages and exhibition halls.

BEYOND Connect brings the community together through a curated series of experiences, including BEYOND Fun Continues—featuring parties, dinners, meetups, and partner events beyond the show floor—as well as dozens of private gatherings that connect founders, investors, family offices, LPs, GPs, industry leaders, and other key members of the global innovation community.

Technology increasingly shapes every part of society—from how we work and communicate to how we experience entertainment, sports, and culture. BEYOND brings these worlds together, creating unexpected intersections between technology, business, creativity, and popular culture. Over the years, internationally recognized entrepreneurs, athletes, entertainers and cultural icons have joined founders, scientists, investors, and policymakers at BEYOND, bringing new perspectives and new audiences into conversations about innovation and the future.

Together, these experiences give BEYOND a character unlike a conventional technology conference or exhibition. It is a place where technology meets capital, creativity meets culture, and the global innovation community comes together to discover, connect, and celebrate.

"From the very beginning, our vision has been to build more than an event—we wanted to create a global platform that connects people, ideas, and opportunities," said Jason Ho, Co-founder of BEYOND. "The upgraded BEYOND identity represents that ambition. It brings together technology and capital, but also governments, communities, creators, and culture. Macao gives us a unique international stage to create those connections, and we look forward to welcoming the world back in May 2027 for the next chapter of BEYOND."

Connecting Asia with the World

Hosted in Macao, BEYOND occupies a unique position at the intersection of Asia and the global innovation economy.

Each year, startups, technology companies, investors, family offices, policymakers, government leaders, multinational corporations, universities, research institutions, developers, global media, and ecosystem partners come together at BEYOND.

For Asian innovators, BEYOND provides a platform to access international capital, media, markets, and partnerships. For global participants, it offers a gateway to discover the technologies, companies, talent, and opportunities emerging across Asia.

Whether unveiling a breakthrough product, raising capital, discovering new technologies, entering international markets, meeting policymakers, finding business partners, or simply encountering an idea or person that changes what comes next, BEYOND is where connections become possibilities.

BEYOND 2027 Partnership Opportunities Are Now Open

Partnership opportunities for BEYOND 2027 are now open. We welcome technology companies, leading brands and industry organizations from around the world to join us in Macao, connect with global industry leaders, investors, and innovators, showcase what's next, and creating new business opportunities.

Exhibiting, sponsorship, and partnership opportunities are now available. Click here or Scan the QR code below to get in touch or contact the BEYOND Business Development team at [email protected] to learn more and discuss how you can be part of BEYOND 2027.

SOURCE Beyond Expo