The Year of the Fire Horse has officially begun, and we can already feel its energy. With it comes a surge of courage, momentum, and forward drive. For us, the Lunar New Year is far more than a festive milestone. It is a moment of reflection and renewed ambition. The Horse stands for courage, speed, and determination. Fire adds passion, transformation, and bold momentum. A powerful combination and a strong signal for 2026: move forward decisively, think long-term, and turn ideas into measurable impact.

Our industry continues to evolve at remarkable pace. AI is reshaping communication, sustainability has become a clear expectation, and global markets are constantly shifting. Yet one truth remains unchanged: live experiences create trust, connection and emotional resonance like nothing else.

Across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region, the Lunar New Year marks not only celebration but economic acceleration. Brands are investing, markets are gaining speed and international companies are strengthening their presence in one of the world’s most dynamic business environments.

China as a Strategic Basis

For us at VOK DAMS, China is not simply a market, it has been a strategic pillar of our international footprint for more than 20 years. With over two decades of on-the-ground presence, we have grown alongside the market, building strong local partnerships, deep cultural understanding and long-term trust. Over the past year in particular, we have seen how strongly clients from Europe and the Middle East rely on our local Chinese teams, just as much as leading Chinese brands do. This growing global-to-local dynamic refelcts who we are: connectiong international strategy with deep local insight, seamlessly and authentically.

With this foundation, we support global and local brands alike in creation impactful experiences across the region, from high-level corporate conferences and product launches to incentive programs and brand activations. In every format, we combine German engineering precision with nuanced Chinese market insight, delivering experiences that are strategically sound, culturally resonant and built for measurable impact. konnte.

MAKING CONSCIOUSLY COURAGEOUS DECISIONS

At the heart of everything we do lies one essential principle: hospitality.
For us, hospitality means more than flawless execution. It means making people feel genuinely welcome, respected and understood. It means honoring cultural nuances while delivering international standards of excellence. Especially in China, where hospitality holds deep cultural significance, we see it as our responsibility to create environments where dialogue, trust and long-term relationships can flourish.

The Year of the Fire Horse calls for bold moves:

• - Rethinking event formats with data-driven precision
  - Blending human creativity with AI-powered intelligence
  - Designing sustainable experiences with lasting positive impact
  - Strengthening global connections through genuine hospitality

Speed alone is not enough. Direction matters. Purpose matters. Impact matters. And the way we bring people together matters most.

With more than 20 years of experience in China and truly global perspective, we are ready for what lies ahead.

The Fire Horse has begun its gallop.

If you planing your next brand experience in China or across Asia-Pacific, reach out to our teams in China and discover how global vision and local expertise create extraordinary experiences: info@vokdams.de.

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