Following the sell-out of tickets for its inaugural event in 2025, Consensus by CoinDesk has announced its return to Hong Kong from February 10th to 12th, 2026. The inaugural conference attracted nearly 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries, contributing approximately HK$275 million to the local economy. The 2026 conference is expected to bring together 15,000 industry decision-makers.
CoinDesk's curated 2026 agenda will bring together over 250 high-profile speakers across six stages. Topics will cover institutional adoption, DeFi, stablecoins, robotics, and the intersection of AI agents and on-chain execution.
Key meetings include:
● Tokenizing the Earth: Speakers include Graham Ferguson (Securitize), Ian De Bode (Ondo), and Naveen Mallela (JP Morgan).
● The Next Step for Ethereum: Scalability and User Experience (UX) Insights, with speakers including Hsiao-Wei Wang (Ethereum Foundation) and Sandy Peng (Scroll).
● Beyond the Digital Asset Vault (DAT): Driving the Ecosystem Through NASDAQ, ETFs, and DeFi: Exploring the digital asset vault and growth with Evan Cheng (Mysten Labs) and Stephen Mackintosh (Sui Group Holdings).
● Designing blockchain infrastructure for the real economy: Explore the design principles behind production-grade blockchains with Emin Gün Sirer (Ava Labs), Bart Smith (Avalance Treasury Company), and Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly).
Industry leaders such as Lily Liu (Solana Foundation), Richard Teng (Binance), Justin Sun (TRON), Ella Zhang (YZI Labs), Joseph Chalom (Sharplink), and Mo Shaikh (Maximum Frequency Ventures)
Peter Mintzberg (Grayscale Investments), Austin Federa (DoubleZero), and Annabelle Huang (Altius Labs) have confirmed their participation in Consensus Hong Kong 2026. You can view the full agenda here.
“The tremendous success of Consensus Hong Kong 2025 underscores Hong Kong’s position as a leading global FinTech hub and its unique role as a gateway to Asia,” said Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus. “This vibrant city, with its thriving ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit, has proven the necessity of hosting world-class conferences. We look forward to returning to Hong Kong with an even larger platform, bringing together the most influential thought leaders in blockchain, Web3, and AI to create unparalleled opportunities for exchange and collaboration.”
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 will break free from the traditional stage, hosting entrepreneurship and developer competitions, networking events, and a series of special events at an iconic Hong Kong venue. These include:
● EasyA Hackathon & PitchFest: Consensus Hackathon and CoinDesk PitchFest will directly connect developers, startups, and top VCs.
● Cultural Immersion: Participants can experience the official opening and closing parties in Central, Hong Kong, take a guided tour of Shenzhen’s technology ecosystem, and enjoy exclusive access to The Consensus Cup race at Happy Valley Racecourse.
● Citywide takeover: Following its successful inaugural year, this year’s event is expected to generate more than 350 related events throughout the city.
The Solana Accelerate APAC Summit will also be held concurrently with the Consensus conference, bringing together over 2,000 developers, executives, and policymakers in Hong Kong. This event will bring together over 100 fintech companies and over 50 crypto startups, with a focus on internet capital markets and blockchain infrastructure.
Tickets for Consensus Hong Kong 2026 are now on sale. To register, please visit: https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/register/
Regarding Consensus
CoinDesk Consensus is the world's oldest and most influential event for the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence industries. The conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore core topics such as DeFi, Web3, artificial intelligence, and the evolving regulatory environment, helping participants gain insights into the future of digital assets. With its diverse panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive sessions, Consensus provides an ideal platform for exploring the latest trends shaping the digital economy. For more information on Consensus, please visit https://events.coindesk.com/ .
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