Event Agenda: Consensus Hong Kong Debut, Gathering of Eastern and Western Influencers
Consensus Hong Kong will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 18 to 20, 2025.As the largest and oldest significant dialogue event in the Web3, digital assets, and blockchain fields globally, Consensus Hong Kong will be the first large-scale event held after the inauguration of the new U.S. government, marking a reshaping of the industry.
Consensus Hong Kong will be the first major Web3 and digital asset event following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
This event invites CEOs, regulators, Web3 practitioners, financial institutions, and senior executives from well-known brands from over 100 countries, showcasing Consensus's unique position as a major event brand in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, January 21, 2025 --- Consensus Hong Kong will take place from February 18 to 20, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Today, the organizing committee announced the detailed agenda, including prominent speakers, sponsors, partners, and experiential activities.
Consensus Hong Kong marks the first time in six years that CoinDesk has brought its successful event brand outside the United States. This event is timely, as the largest Web3, digital asset, and blockchain dialogue platform globally, Consensus Hong Kong becomes the first large-scale event held after the inauguration of the new U.S. government, signaling a possible reconstruction of the industry. The event is held in Asia, coinciding with several regional milestones, especially in 2024, when the digital asset adoption rate in Asia reaches 22%, nearly three times the global average.
The agenda for Consensus Hong Kong will include over 200 renowned speakers, specifically:
- Mr. Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (GBM, GBS, MH, JP)
- Richard Teng, CEO of Binance
- Gautam Sharma, CEO and CIO of Brevan Howard Digital
- Adrian Cheng, Chairman of the Hong Kong Wealth Legacy Society
- Julia Leung, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission
- Matthew White, CEO of the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority
- Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish
- Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation
- Shayne Coplan, Founder and CEO of Polymarket
Consensus Hong Kong will also launch a series of iconic experiences as highlights of the first event held in Hong Kong. In addition to the annual Hackathon and PitchFest, the event will host the following exclusive activities for credential holders:
- An aerial party at Cloud 39 to kick off the event, overlooking the skyline of The Henderson, designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, which will open in mid-2024.
- A special pass to experience Hong Kong's famous Wednesday horse races at Happy Valley Racecourse.
- A grand cryptocurrency fight night at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus Hong Kong, stated: "The timing of Consensus Hong Kong coincides with a critical turning point in the history of Web3 and digital assets. We have designed the agenda around the core pillars of quality and leadership, providing a platform for attendees, decision-makers, and industry leaders to gather, communicate, and collaboratively drive the industry's development."
Mr. Lau continued: "As a local Hong Kong resident, I have always been committed to showcasing how Hong Kong combines productivity with culture and strengthens its position as a gateway to Asia. In recent years, Hong Kong has strategically positioned itself as a forward-looking digital asset hub in this vibrant region. I am very excited to see some of our speakers, such as Financial Secretary Paul Chan and Julia Leung from the Securities and Futures Commission, convey this message on the global stage."
About Consensus
Since 2015, Consensus has been the largest and most influential gathering of the digital asset, blockchain, and Web3 community globally. This time, Consensus will join forces with the most important industry voices from both the East and West to engage in significant dialogue and business opportunities.
Consensus Hong Kong will bring together leaders from the global technology and finance sectors to discuss urgent issues, announce important developments and transactions, and share their visions for the future.
Consensus is hosted by the award-winning media platform CoinDesk, dedicated to independent and impartial news reporting. Consensus sets the agenda for the next wave of innovation and transactions in the crypto and Web3 space.
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