From Models to Systems · From Tools to Autonomous Intelligence
Event Overview
• Date: April 20, 2026
• Location: United Center, 8th Floor, Hong Kong
• Host: 499 × City University of Hong Kong
• Cohost: 0G
Event Introduction
The Scaling Summit Hong Kong 2026 is a flagship, one-day gathering focused on a critical shift: AI is moving from models to systems—and from passive tools to autonomous intelligence.
As AI begins to perceive, reason, act, and coordinate autonomously, it is fundamentally reshaping how intelligent products are built, how scientific knowledge is generated, and how complex biological and digital systems evolve.
Designed as a high-signal, cross-disciplinary platform, this summit converges top-tier AI researchers, technology giants, system architects, and visionary investors. In deep collaboration with City University of Hong Kong's elite research institutions—including the Institute of Digital Medicine and the AI for Science Institute—the event is further backed by a global academic network, drawing visionary scholars, researchers, and builders from top-tier institutions including Imperial College London, Tsinghua University, Peking University, NUS, NTU, and other leading global universities. Together, we explore the ultimate frontiers of intelligent systems across software, scientific discovery, and human longevity.
Key Focus Areas
• AI Agents & Autonomous Systems
• Agentic Payment Systems & Autonomous Financial Agents
• AI Agent Identity, Security & Trust
• AI for Science & Research Acceleration (in collaboration with the AI for Science Institute)
• Digital Medicine & Healthcare (in collaboration with the Institute of Digital Medicine)
• AI in Education & Knowledge Systems
• Biological Models (OpenClaw) & Health/Longevity Management
• System-level Infrastructure & Real-world Applications
What Makes This Different
Unlike traditional tech or academic conferences, this summit emphasizes:
Systems, not models: Exploring coordination, execution, and autonomy beyond static AI.
Real systems, not narratives: Focusing on deployment, infrastructure, and working applications driven by top university developer hubs.
Interdisciplinary convergence: Bridging AI, science, medicine, and biological systems into one discussion space.
Event Structure
The event features a dual-track experience designed for both high-level discourse and hands-on building:
Main Stage
The Frontiers of AI: Systems & Science
10:30 – 11:00 | Registration
11:00 – 17:00 | Keynotes, Panels & Fireside Chats
Focused on cutting-edge, interdisciplinary domains including AI Agents, parallel computing infrastructure, digital medicine, and AI for Science.
Bringing together leading academics, global tech leaders, and top-tier investors to share strategic insights.
17:00 – 18:00 | AI Agent Demo Showcase
A curated selection of high-potential teams will present live product demos, engaging directly with leading VCs and ecosystem leaders from major blockchain networks.
Sub-Stage (Developer Track)
09:30 – 11:30 | OpenClaw Lab
A hands-on technical workshop featuring deep architectural insights, live deployment guidance, and direct interaction with elite developers from top institutions (Tsinghua, Peking University, CityU, HKU, HKUST, NUS, NTU, Imperial College London).
12:00 – 13:30 | Closed-Door Builder Session
A curated matchmaking session where VCs, blockchain ecosystems, and developer teams engage in focused, one-on-one discussions—facilitating real partnerships and capital connections.
Audience
A strictly curated group of ~600 participants, including:
• Premier Academic & Research Network: Researchers, professors, and scholars from Imperial College London, Tsinghua University, Peking University, National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Fudan University, Zhejiang University, Shenzhen University, alongside Hong Kong’s leading institutions (HKU, HKUST, CityU).
• Technology companies: Major tech platforms & AI startups.
• Builders: Developers, system architects, and OpenClaw builders.
• Capital: Top-tier investors and ecosystem leaders.
Positioning
The Scaling Summit is not a typical tech event. It is a vital meeting point where AI systems, scientific research, and real-world applications intersect—exploring how autonomous intelligence will evolve across all domains, from foundational software to human longevity.
Event Page
https://luma.com/TheScalingHK2026
Confirmed Speakers
• Prof. Michael Yang, Senior Vice President, City University of Hong Kong
Director, Institute of Digital Medicine
• Yat Siu, Co-Founder & Chairman, Animoca Brands
• Michael Heinrich, CEO & Co-Founder, 0G
• Jay Yu, Junior Partner, Pantera Capital
• Kenny, APAC, Ton Foundation
• David Ching, Investment Director, Animoca Brands
• Stella Yang, Investment Manager, Hashkey Capital
• Dominic Cox, Head of PR, 1inch
• Sal, Core Contributor, Virtuals Protocol
• Prof. Qi Liu, Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Harry Yang, Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Prof. Xiaofan Liu, Associate Professor, City University of Hong Kong
• Dr. Roy Rong, Founder & CEO, Longevity Pioneer
• Walter, Business Development, BNB Chain
• Jing, AI Lead, Monad
• Jtsong, Head of APAC, 0G
• Jacky Kong, Head of HK, Ava Labs
• Laughing, APAC Lead, Kite AI
