HKMA Membership

What HKMA Membership does

The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1960 and headquartered in Hong Kong, serving approximately 13,000 individual and corporate members plus over 130 Charter Members drawn from Hong Kong's largest enterprises. Its core offering is a tiered membership platform — Charter (HK$23,800, invitation only), Corporate (HK$2,980 base), Fellow (HK$1,200), Full (HK$680), Associate (HK$500), Student (free) and Overseas (US$100) — combined with six Specialist Clubs, an annual awards portfolio (Marketing Excellence with ViuTV/Now TV, Global Innovation with HKT, Quality, Best Annual Reports, Training & Development, Sustainability, Distinguished Salesperson), paid seminars and study tours, and a Member-to-Member Offers scheme.

HKMA generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions across its tiered structure, paid event/seminar/study-tour attendance (e.g., HK$3,380 per seminar, HK$12,500–HK$14,500 for study tours), and awards/competition participation fees. Distribution is direct via its website and event-registration platform with member referrals driving organic acquisition. The organization is governed by a Council of industry leaders, operates with approximately 30 staff, and is compliant with Hong Kong's Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap.486). It is not a technology company and does not disclose proprietary platforms; its competitive position is built on network prestige, long-standing brand recognition, and embedded multi-touchpoint member engagement rather than technology differentiation.

Name

HKMA Membership

Legal name

The Hong Kong Management Association

Website

https://membership.hkma.org.hk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hong Kong Management Association is a Hong Kong-based non-profit professional membership association founded in 1960, serving 13,000+ individual and corporate members plus 130+ Charter Members through tiered memberships, six specialist clubs, awards programs, and paid seminars and study tours.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from various tiers of membership fees including Charter Members (HK$23,800), Corporate Members (HK$2,980 for two units + HK$980 for subsequent units), Fellows (HK$1,200), Full Members (HK$680), Associate Members (HK$500), Student Members (Free), and Overseas Members (US$100).
2. Event and Seminar Fees: Revenue generated from paid events, seminars, and workshops including the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development seminars (HK$3,380 for members, HK$3,980 for non-members) and study tours like the AI+ Hangzhou tour (HK$12,500 for members, HK$14,500 for non-members).
3. Awards and Competition Participation Fees: Revenue from awards programs including HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV傑出市場策劃獎 (HK$1,400 for members, HK$1,600 for non-members with early bird discounts available).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) operates as a professional membership association providing networking, knowledge exchange, and personal development services to approximately 13,000 individual and corporate members in Hong Kong. It offers tiered membership subscriptions, six specialist industry clubs, multiple annual award programs recognizing excellence in training, marketing, quality, sustainability, and innovation, plus professional development seminars, workshops, and international study tours.

Product overview

HKMA Membership is a membership management organization platform serving approximately 13,000 individual and corporate members in Hong Kong. The core platform provides membership management, event registration, and member directory services. The product portfolio includes six specialist clubs (Chinese Executives Club, Elite Marketers' Alumni, Human Capital Management Society, ICT Management Club, Professional Managers' Club, and Sales & Marketing Executives Club), multiple award programs (Award for Excellence in Training and Development, HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence, HKMA Quality Award, Best Annual Reports Awards, Distinguished Salesperson Award, Hong Kong Sustainability Award, HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award), the annual Hong Kong Management Game competition, an e-Newsletter publication, a Member-to-Member Offers Scheme, and educational study tours including the AI+ Hangzhou Innovation and Technology Study Tour.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charter Member Premium corporate membership tier by invitation only, recognizing organizations that have made substantial contributions to Hong Kong's growth. Priced at HK$23,800 annually.

Named customers109 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• ViuTVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKMA partners with ViuTV for the annual HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence, a flagship marketing awards program that brings together over 600 marketing professionals to recognize outstanding marketing campaigns.
• Now TVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership with ViuTV and Now TV for the HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence, recognizing excellence in marketing strategy and execution across Hong Kong's business community.
• HKTflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHKMA partners with HKT for the annual HKMA / HKT Global Innovation Award, recognizing innovative solutions and practices in business and technology sectors.
• Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentresupportingOthersEvents are hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, providing premium venue facilities for award seminars and conferences.
• HKIRC (Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint event partnership for the 安全AI@職場賦能計劃 (Safe AI in the Workplace Empowerment Program), supporting AI workplace safety initiatives.
• JCI Hong KongsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partnership for JCI Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection 2026, recognizing exceptional young leaders in the community.
• Hong Kong Red CrosssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for Hong Kong Red Cross 4th Red Cross City Challenge, a community service initiative.
• Hong Kong ICT AwardssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partnership for Hong Kong ICT Awards 2026: Smart Business Award, recognizing excellence in technology and business innovation.
• Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for MarketingPulse & eTailingPulse 2026, HKTDC's annual marketing and e-commerce conference.
• CHO AssociationsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partnership for CHO Appreciation Award 2026, recognizing excellence in corporate social responsibility.
• Hong Kong Palace MuseumsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Hong Kong Palace Museum Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums Exhibition'.
• Cathay PacificsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Cathay 80th Anniversary'.
• Coca-ColasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Authentic Tea House - 100 Chronicles of Delicate Taste, Made in Hong Kong'.
• DBSsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Treasures Campaign 2025'.
• Hang Seng BanksupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Hang Seng Bank Anti-Fraud Band'.
• HSBC Hong KongsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaigns 'HSBC Credit Card: Red Hot Chef' and 'HSBC Premier x HSBC Life: Breaking Boundaries'.
• McDonald's Hong KongsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Back to the Beginning'.
• Prudential Hong KongsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with campaign 'Reputation Management'.
• Security BureausupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner for marketing awards with Cantonese campaign '聽我講：一齊企硬　唔take嘢' supporting anti-fraud messaging.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Singapore Institute of Management (SIM): SIM is a regional peer institution in Singapore offering professional development, membership services, and industry engagement for management professionals. It serves as a direct regional competitor for talent and corporate members seeking Asian-based management credentials and networking.
• Management Institute of New Zealand (NZIM): NZIM (now NZ IoD-aligned) is a long-established management-focused membership association in New Zealand offering tiered membership, training, and professional development for managers. It parallels HKMA's structure and program mix within a different geography.

Direct peers

• Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce: HKGCC is a domestic Hong Kong membership organization serving businesses across industries with networking, advocacy, and member services. It overlaps with HKMA's corporate member base and competes for the same pool of HK corporate subscriptions and event mindshare.
• American Management Association: AMA operates a directly comparable model as a long-established professional membership association delivering management training, seminars, and executive development across the U.S. It shares HKMA's core offering of tiered membership, professional development events, and corporate engagement, making it a benchmark international analog.
• Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA): HKICPA is a peer professional body in HK offering tiered membership, CPD tracking, awards, and exclusive events for qualified professionals. It shares HKMA's membership-driven business model and serves a similar market of senior HK professionals seeking credentials and networking.
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) - HK Chapter: IMA operates a globally recognized membership network for management accounting and finance professionals with HK chapter activity. It is a directly comparable professional association providing tiered membership, certification, and local chapter events that overlap with HKMA's professional manager offering.
• Chartered Management Institute (CMI): CMI is a UK-based chartered body awarding management qualifications and representing professional managers. It directly parallels HKMA in serving management practitioners with professional credentials, CPD tracking, networking events, and corporate membership tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC): HKTDC is a larger, statutory organization promoting HK trade and business globally with extensive events (e.g., MarketingPulse co-partnered with HKMA). It is a broader incumbent in the HK business ecosystem that collaborates with HKMA on specific initiatives while competing for executive attention and corporate sponsorship.
• Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC): HKPC is a statutory body delivering productivity, technology, and management consulting services to HK enterprises. While state-backed, it overlaps with HKMA in management training and awards programs (e.g., shared support for Hong Kong ICT Awards), serving as a broader ecosystem participant.

Others

• Asia Pacific Federation of Associations (APFA): APFA is an industry body representing professional and trade associations across Asia Pacific. It serves as an umbrella network that HKMA could participate in, representing an adjacent ecosystem connection rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hkmachannel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hkmachannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/HKMAfb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hkma-membership
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkmachannel

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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