Final Countdown to Consensus Hong Kong Debut with High-Profile East-Meets-West Agenda Launch

• Consensus Hong Kong will be the first large-scale Web3 and digital assets event to take place following the inauguration of US President Donald Trump.
• High-profile speakers include CEOs, regulators, Web3 players, financial institutions and established brand executives from over 100 countries, qualifying Consensus as a Mega Event in Brand Hong Kong.

HONG KONG SAR, January 21st , 2025 – Consensus Hong Kong, taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 18 to 20, 2025, today announces its agenda of high-profile speakers, sponsors, partners and experiences in the lead up to the event.

Consensus Hong Kong marks the first time CoinDesk will be bringing its successful event franchise outside of the US in six years and the timing is optimal. As the world’s biggest and longest-serving event series for critical conversations on Web3, digital assets and blockchain, it is the first large-scale event to take place following the inauguration of a new US administration that promises to redefine the sector. Coming to Asia, the event also coincides with several key regional milestones, most notably that digital asset adoption in the region reached 22% in 2024 – almost three times the global average.*

Consensus Hong Kong’s program will feature 200+ high profile speakers, including:

• The Honourable Paul Chan Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
• Richard Teng, CEO, Binance
• Gautam Sharma, CEO & CIO, Brevan Howard Digital
• Adrian Cheng, Chairman, Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy
• Julia Leung, CEO, Securities and Futures Commission
• Matthew White, CEO, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority
• Tom Farley, CEO, Bullish
• Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation
• Shayne Coplan, Founder & CEO, Polymarket

Consensus Hong Kong will also introduce signature experiences as part of its debut in the SAR. In addition to its annual Hackathon and PitchFest, Consensus will be hosting the following events for badge holders:

• A high-altitude party at Cloud 39 to kick-off the event with a view of the skyline atop The Henderson, a building designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid that opened in mid-2024.
• A special access pass to the iconic Wednesday horse races at Happy Valley racecourse.
• A grand finale Crypto Fight Night, hosted at the Grand Hyatt.

Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus Hong Kong, said, “Consensus Hong Kong is happening at a critical inflection point in Web3 and digital assets history. We have structured the agenda around the key pillars of quality and leadership to create a forum where participants, decision and deal makers can convene, connect, and - together - drive the industry forward.”

Mr. Lau continues, “As someone who calls Hong Kong home, it has been a personal mission of mine to both showcase how the city blends productivity with culture, as well as reinforce its position as the gateway to Asia. In recent years, Hong Kong has strategically positioned itself as a forward-thinking digital assets hub in this dynamic region, and it will be great to see some of our speakers – such as Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary the Honourable Paul Chan and Julia Leung from the Securities and Futures Commission – convey this on the global stage.”