Conference Venue

CSS 2026 will be held at the Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC), Macau SAR, China — Asia's most iconic and advanced MICE destination, offering world-class event facilities.

• Total flexible MICE space: 40,000 square meters
• Banquet capacity: Up to 8,500 guests
• Cocktail party capacity: Up to 16,000 guests
• Exhibition hall: 10,000 square meters (pillar-less design on ground floor), up to 7,000 delegates

The facility also features the Galaxy Arena, a 16,000-seat indoor venue — the largest indoor arena in Macau — providing 360-degree unobstructed views and high-definition broadcasting capabilities.

Visa Information

Mainland Chinese Citizens

Holders of Chinese passports, Hong Kong non-permanent resident cards, visas, landing slips, and exit-entry permits receive visa-free entry to Macao for stays up to 7 days. Note: an EEP visa label is recommended for Zhuhai travel.

Hong Kong Permanent Residents

Use your Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card for immigration clearance.

Foreign Nationals

Valid passports are required for entry to Macao.

Advanced Visa Requirements

Citizens from Bangladesh, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam must apply for Macao visas in advance through the Commissioner's Office of China's Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong SAR.

Accommodation

Below are recommended hotels near the conference venue:

Hotel	Star	Distance	Booking
Andaz Macau	5-star	200m from venue	Book Now
Marina Phantom Apartment Hotel	3-star	900m from venue	Book Now
England Marina Club Hotel	3-star	1km from venue	Book Now
Inn Hotel	3-star	2.5km from venue	Book Now
Regency Art Hotel Macau	4-star	3km from venue	Book Now

For more accommodation options, please visit macaotourism.gov.mo.

Transportation

Travelling to Macao

By Air

Macau International Airport: www.macau-airport.com
From Hong Kong International Airport: connections via TurboJET and Macau HK Airport Direct

By Land

Shuttle buses and cross-boundary coaches are available from Hong Kong to Macao. Bus services from major Guangdong cities are also available.

Gateway entry points:

• Border Gate: 6:00am – 1:00am
• Hengqin Port: 24 hours
• Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge: 8:00am – 10:00pm
• Qingmao: 24 hours

By Sea

Ferry services from Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai via TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet.

Local Transportation

Bus

MOP 6.00 per ride (cash) or MOP 3.00 with Macau Pass

Light Rapid Transit (LRT)

Connects 12 stations including airport, ferry terminals, and tourism areas. Operating 6:30am – 11:15pm on weekdays, extended hours on weekends. www.mlm.com.mo

Taxi

Regular taxis charge MOP 21.00 flag-fall; special taxis available by phone

Car Hire

Requires permission from Traffic Department (+853 2837 4214)

Emergency Contacts

• Tourism Hotline: +853 28 333 000
• Emergency: 999 / 110 / 112

About Macao

Macao is located on the western bank of the Pearl River Delta in southern Guangdong Province, People's Republic of China, approximately 60 kilometers west of Hong Kong, adjacent to Zhuhai. The territory comprises three main areas: Macao Peninsula (the central hub), Taipa, and Coloane, connected by bridges with newly developed districts like Cotai featuring international resorts.

Portuguese settlers arrived in the mid-16th century, creating a unique blend of Chinese, Western, and Portuguese influences reflected in architecture, cuisine, traditions, and art. The territory became a Special Administrative Region on December 20, 1999, operating under "One country, two systems."

The Historic Centre of Macao earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005 due to its distinctive historical and cultural landscape.

• Time Zone: Eight hours ahead of GMT (UTC+8)
• Official Languages: Chinese and Portuguese; Cantonese widely spoken; English common in commerce and tourism

For comprehensive visitor details, please visit the official Macao Tourism website.