As the world's largest and longest-running event in the Web3, digital asset, and blockchain space, Consensus Hong Kong will be the first major 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 after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The event has invited CEOs, regulators, Web3 practitioners, financial institutions, and senior executives from well-known brands from over 100 countries, showcasing Consensus' unique position as a major Hong Kong brand event.
Hong Kong SAR, January 21, 2025 — Consensus Hong Kong will be held from February 18-20, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Today, the event organizing committee announced the detailed agenda, including keynote speakers, sponsors, partners, and experiential activities.
Consensus Hong Kong marks the first time CoinDesk has brought its successful event brand outside of the U.S. in six years. This event comes at an opportune time, as the world's largest Web3, digital asset, and blockchain dialogue platform, Consensus Hong Kong will be the first major event held after the inauguration of the new U.S. government, signaling a potential industry restructuring. Hosting the event in Asia also coincides with several regional milestones, particularly the 22% digital asset adoption rate in Asia in 2024, nearly triple the global average.
Consensus Hong Kong will feature over 200 renowned speakers, including:
- Mr. Paul Chan, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR
- Richard Teng, CEO of Binance
- Gautam Sharma, CEO and CIO of Brevan Howard Digital
- Adrian Cheng, Chairman of the Hong Kong Wealth Succession Institute
- 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 feature a series of signature experiences as highlights of the first-ever Hong Kong edition. In addition to the annual Hackathon and PitchFest, the event will host the following exclusive activities for attendees:
- A high-altitude party at Cloud 39, kicking off the event and overlooking the skyline of The Henderson, a building designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, which will open in mid-2024.
- A special pass to experience the famous Wednesday horse races at the Happy Valley Racecourse.
- A grand Crypto Fight Night at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
Michael Lau, Chair of Consensus Hong Kong, said: "Consensus Hong Kong is timed at a critical inflection 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 convene, exchange, and collectively drive the industry forward."
Mr. Lau continued, "As a Hong Kong native, I have been dedicated to showcasing how Hong Kong can blend productivity and culture, and reinforce its position as a gateway to Asia. In recent years, Hong Kong has strategically positioned itself as a forward-looking digital asset hub for this vibrant region. I am excited to see some of our speakers, such as Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan and SFC's Julia Leung, deliver this message on the global stage."
About Consensus
Since 2015, Consensus has been the world's largest and most influential gathering of the digital asset, blockchain, and Web3 community. This time, Consensus will bring together the most important industry voices from the East and West for meaningful dialogues and business opportunities.
Consensus Hong Kong will convene global leaders from technology and finance to discuss pressing issues, announce important developments and deals, and share their vision for the future.
Consensus is hosted by the award-winning media platform CoinDesk, committed to independent and impartial journalism. Consensus sets the agenda for the next wave of innovation and deals in the crypto and Web3 space.
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