Frequently Asked Questions

SmartCon programming will take place from Oct 30, 2024 to Oct 31, 2024. Hacker House and pre-conference activities will be taking place on Oct 28, 2024 and Oct 29, 2024.

SmartCon will take place in person at Kerry Hotel, which is located at 38 Hung Luen Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong.

More details about the virtual experience will be provided closer to the event.

All sessions will be delivered in English.

Email us at [email protected] for assistance.

You can register here.

Press passes are issued separately from the registration process. Please reach out to [email protected] for information on obtaining a press pass.

Tickets are non-refundable. In the event of a change in plans, purchased tickets can be reassigned to another attendee as long as this process is initiated by October 25th (note that new recipients cannot already be registered as an attendee). Email [email protected] for assistance with this process.

While the main SmartCon conference will take place on October 30-31, 2024, we encourage you to arrive by October 28 in order to participate in sponsored activities taking place around Hong Kong throughout the week, including Hacker House.

We also strongly encourage attendees to pick up their badges on Oct 29, 2024 to avoid long lines on Wednesday.

You can fly into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

You are welcome to use your registration confirmation as supporting documentation for your visa application, as well as ask your employer for visa assistance. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].