HKPAX 2026 is Coming— Get Ready for B2B

Led by Jennifer Dautermann, Founding Director of Classical:NEXT

As one of the key performing arts exchange platforms in Hong Kong, HKPAX offers invaluable opportunities to connect and collaborate. Through a thoughtfully curated programme of performances, pitches, talks, exhibition, and professional networking activities — HKPAX will once again bring global performing arts professionals together.

To support practitioners in making the most of these opportunities, HKPAX has invited international advisor Jennifer Dautermann, Founding Director of Classical:NEXT, to lead two targeted training sessions on networking preparation and professional presentation. Designed to support arts practitioners’ participation in HKPAX, these sessions equip participants with practical tools and insights to prepare with confidence and engage effectively.

• How to prepare strategically for HKPAX
• How to present yourself and your work with confidence
• Practical tips for networking in professional industry settings
• How to make best use of HKPAX exhibition spot

Part 1: Be Ready for a B2B - Prepping, Proposing & Networking

Conducted in English

Part 2: Be Ready 2 B2B - Preparation, Meeting, Exhibiting, Pitching

Conducted in English

About Jennifer Dautermann

Jennifer Dautermann is an arts consultant, strategist, facilitator, coach, and project architect working internationally across the performing arts. She collaborates with cultural organisations, creative leaders, and emerging professionals to design and deliver conferences, strategic processes, and capacity-building initiatives.

Jennifer is an International Advisor to the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo. She was the Founding Director of Classical:NEXT and later conceived and led Art In Action (ArIA), a “glocal” initiative to empower art music as a force for positive social change. Earlier in her career, Jennifer Dautermann founded the C3 Festival at Berlin’s Berghain club, following a seven-year tenure in the Arts and Creative Industries department at the British Council in Berlin.

In addition to her strategic and facilitation work, Jennifer brings a strong foundation in education. She holds teacher training at the University of Cambridge and has many years of hands-on teaching experience. She is also a graduate of the Global Leaders Institute for Arts Innovation Executive MBA program. Jennifer Dautermann divides her time between Canada and Germany.