The winners ceremony will take place in Hong Kong on 22 April 2026. The exact venue will be confirmed very soon, so please check back for more details.

And although there are no ceremony-only tickets, all shortlisted entries and their colleagues qualify for an exclusive discount giving them 50% off the standard ticket. Access your exclusive discount here.

Delegates from more than 170 countries and territories can enter Hong Kong without a visa for short stays ranging from 7 to 180 days, while others require a visa. It generally takes four weeks to process a visa application, so early application is recommended.

Check if you require a visa

We can provide visa invitation letters for ticket holders when requested. Please email a photo/scan of your passport to events@timeshighereducation.com once you have booked your ticket.

We cannot accept any responsibility for visa applications. Where a delegate is unable to attend because of failure to obtain a visa on time, the normal cancellation policy for the ticket fee will apply.

We recommend having travel insurance for the duration of your trip. Please contact your travel agent for further details.

Delegates are responsible for reserving and covering the cost of accommodation for the duration of their stay.

Below you will find a handy map through which you can easily browse for hotels and private accommodations. Hover over an accommodation to view travel times and distances to the venue.

Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East (rebranded as The Royal Garden Kowloon East in January 2026)
Tower 5, No. 3 Tong Tak Street, Tseung Kwan O Hong Kong, Hong Kong

This 5-star hotel is located atop Tseung Kwan O MTR Station and PopCorn Shopping Mall. Please also note that part of the hotel will be undergoing renovations until July 2026. A preferential rate has been secured for delegates up to and including 20 March. To book, please send this booking form to anna.cheung@rgke.com.hk and anna.cheung@cptko.com.

WM Hotel Hong Kong, Vignette Collection
28 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong

This hotel offers tastefully designed rooms and features a well-equipped gym, sauna, steam room and rooftop infinity swimming pool. A preferential rate has been secured for delegates up to and including 7 April. To book, please send this booking form to sunnyliu@wmhotel.hk and rsvn@wmhotel.hk.

Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour Hong Kong
1 North Point Estate Lane, North Point, Hong Kong

With breath-taking views of Victoria Harbour, this lifestyle hotel in North Point offers rooms and suites with premium amenities including an outdoor infinity pool and 24-hour fitness centre. A preferential rate has been secured for delegates up to and including 20 March. To book, please click here.

Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui
18 Hanoi Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Situated in the heart of the Tsim Sha Tsui business and tourism district, this hotel offers rooms and suites with modern décor and stunning views of Victoria Harbour and the city. A preferential rate has been secured for delegates up to and including 30 March. To book, please click here.

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong

Located above Pacific Place and connected to the Admiralty MTR station, this hotel offers sophisticated rooms with modern amenities and views over Victoria Harbour. A preferential rate has been secured for delegates up to and including 21 March. To book, please email Mr Jonathan Ling at jonathan.ling@marriotthotels.com and quote the booking code HKUST.