The Cutting Edge of Technology and Innovation: The "EDGE Summit" Brings Together Top Global Guests, Focusing on Web3 and Artificial Intelligence
The world's largest AI & Web3 investment summit, EDGE, will be grandly held in Hong Kong from September 25 to 27, 2023. This event is regarded as a forefront fusion of technology and innovation.Author: JackdawFund
The world's largest AI & Web3 investment summit, EDGE, will be grandly held in Hong Kong from September 25 to 27, 2023. This event is regarded as the forefront fusion of technology and innovation. The EDGE summit is strongly supported by the Hong Kong Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the Hong Kong Cyberport. Over 100 scholars, dignitaries, investors, entrepreneurs, and artists from various countries have confirmed their attendance. Desdemona, the sister of the humanoid robot pioneer Sophia, will make her debut at the EDGE summit, showcasing the infinite potential of artificial intelligence by disrupting the music industry through decentralized systems and blockchain technology.
Whether in technology or investment, 2023 is bound to be a historic year. Initially thought to be stalled due to the collapse of major top institutions, Web3 has unexpectedly warmed up after Hong Kong announced new policies. Meanwhile, as the investment circle struggled during the three years of the pandemic, the AI era brought by OpenAI has left everyone in awe. Web3 and AI have become topics we must face in the first half of 2023. With the rapid iteration of the industry, the perspectives, attitudes, and thoughts of global investors, developers, and project parties about the future also need to be shared and communicated in real-time.
Currently, dozens of investment institutions from China, the Middle East, Israel, Europe, and the United States have confirmed their attendance at the EDGE summit, including but not limited to: the top U.S. investment firm GEM, the renowned UK venture capital entity Kingsway Capital, the emerging UK investment force Vertex Labs, Israel's largest venture capital firm Shefa Capital, well-known Chinese investment institutions such as Meihua Venture Capital and Zihui Venture Capital, as well as prominent investment firms in the Web3 field like Amber Group, IDG Capital, and Hashkey. An important agenda item at the EDGE summit is DEMO DAY, which provides world-class showcasing opportunities for innovative entrepreneurial projects.
With strong support from Invest Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and Hong Kong Cyberport, several notable figures have confirmed their attendance at the EDGE summit, including Thomas Cheung, a Hong Kong Justice of the Peace, former National People's Congress representative for Hong Kong, and co-chairman of HKBA.club; former CEO of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and chairman of the Hong Kong Web 3.0 Association, Chen Delin; several members of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, and academic experts such as Guo Yike, Chief Vice President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
As a groundbreaking technology event, the EDGE summit aims to seamlessly integrate investment, technology, and fashion, creating a unique participation experience. Sean O'Kelly, chairman of the globally renowned film company Brilliant Pictures and film mogul, along with Sidney Ganis, former president of the Academy and former president of Paramount Pictures and board member of Marvel, will attend the EDGE summit to discuss innovative concepts, sustainable solutions, and immersive experiences, redefining the boundaries of fashion. China's largest girl group SNH48 will also make its debut in the Web 3.0 community at the conference.
Sophia, the robot, as one of the world's most watched technological innovations, has pushed the boundaries of artificial intelligence to a new height. With her realistic human face, human-like emotional recognition, and autonomous learning capabilities, she has become the focus of the tech world. Now, Sophia's sister Desdemona (nicknamed Desi) is radiating new vitality, ready to shine on the EDGE summit stage, which leads the tech trend.
Desi, created by renowned tech expert David Hanson and Hanson Robotics, is part of open projects like "Yaya Labs" and "SingularityNET." Sophia has attracted widespread attention due to her unique human characteristics and emotional recognition technology. As Sophia's successor, Desi will showcase her advanced AI technology, enhanced mobility, and disruptive innovative potential to the participants of the EDGE summit. Desi has also grown into a multifaceted character, including being the lead singer of the Jam Galaxy Band, a poetic artist, a harmony master, and a large-scale planner of the universe. She has established a complex yet healthy relationship with society, aiming to attract audiences through her unique creations and spectacular performances. She is also dedicated to disrupting the music industry through decentralized systems and blockchain technology, ushering in a new era of human potential and redefining the relationship between humanity and the world, creating a better world for all—one filled with profound understanding, compassion, and collective wisdom.
In addition to the highly anticipated Desi robot in the AI field, innovative entrepreneurial AI projects from around the world will also showcase their talents at the EDGE summit; star projects in the Web3 field such as Dfinity, Hape, and Near will also be exhibited at the EDGE summit. Gathering cutting-edge insights, sharing thoughts, innovations, and development trends that impact global industries.
Ander Tsui, founder of Vertex Labs and chairman of the EDGE summit, stated: "There is no doubt that Hong Kong is a world-class stage for Web3 and artificial intelligence conferences and other large events. Hong Kong not only attracts entrepreneurs, investors, and ambitious individuals from around the world but is also an important gateway to the thriving Greater Bay Area. We are very much looking forward to the debut of the high-quality EDGE event in Hong Kong."
Ander Tsui further added: "China has always been at the forefront of AI and Web3 development, with many outstanding investors and entrepreneurs. At the same time, Hong Kong has political stability and a very supportive legal framework. With strong support from the Hong Kong government, we expect the EDGE summit to become a platform for disseminating cutting-edge insights globally."
EDGE Summit Attendance Information
Summit Location: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
1 Airport Expo Road, Tung Chung, Hong Kong
Summit Dates: September 25 - September 27
From September 4 to September 8, tickets are half price for a limited time, and you will receive:
- A mysterious performance by Desi, the world's first humanoid robot band lead singer
- Insights shared by Hong Kong academia, dignitaries, and top AI & Web3 guests
- Celebrities from the music and film industries gathering to discuss the development of Metaverse 2.0
- Forward-looking exchanges and collaborations with top global investment institutions
- Showcasing of global AI & Web3 innovative projects
- SNH48's debut in the Web3 field
