Consensus Summit 2/18-20 landed in Hong Kong! Chen Maobo, Richard Teng confirmed attendance, agenda at a glance

Consensus Hong Kong 2025 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on February 18~20, and the agenda and speakers have been announced one after another. (Summary: Hong Kong list "30 Most Influential People of the Year" community nomination & voting starts, witness the new era of Web3 development) (Background supplement: Hong Kong virtual asset market in 2024: 7 exchanges, 31 brokers, 36 asset management) This article is a press release, written and provided by Consensus, and does not represent the position of the region. As the world's largest and oldest Web3, digital asset and block chain summit, Consensus Hong Kong will become the first large-scale digital asset and Web3 international summit after the new Trump administration took office, promoting key exchanges between the East and the West and reshaping the industrial structure. Consensus Hong Kong has entered the final countdown stage, which will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on February 18~20, 2025, and has announced the agenda of the conference, revealing the key speakers, sponsors and partners of the conference. This is also the first time in six years that CoinDesk has selected a location outside the United States to hold the Consensus Conference, successfully bringing together CEOs, regulators, Web3 participants, senior financial institution executives and well-known brand executives from more than 100 countries, and received Mega Event certification from Brand Hong Kong. According to Consensus's latest report, digital asset adoption in Asia Pacific reached 22% in 2024, which is almost three times the global average of 7.8%. This phenomenon is driven by the interplay of the changing regulatory environment, investment interest, utility, and firm belief in the future potential of digital assets. Consensus Hong Kong Heavyweight Guest Consensus Hong Kong The event successfully invited more than 200 renowned speakers, including: Mr. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Grand Bauhinia Grant, GBS, MH, JP Richard Teng, CEO of Binance Gautam Sharma, CEO & CIO, Brevan Howard Digital Zheng Zhigang, Chairman of the Hong Kong Heritage Institute Leung Fung Yee, Chief Executive Officer of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong Matthew White, Dubai Virtual Assets Authority (VARA) Chief Executive Tom Farley, Bullish CEO Lily Liu, Solana Foundation Chairman Shayne Coplan, Polymarket Founder and CEO Consensus Hong Kong will also launch the first featured experience in Hong Kong. In addition to the annual Hackathon and PitchFest, Consensus will host the following events for attendees: Cloud 39 Sky Party: Skyline views at The Henderson Penthouse Bar, designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Harty and opening in mid-2024. A special pass to Happy Valley Racecourse's iconic Wednesday horse race. Crypto Fight Night: A grand finale party at the Grand Hyatt. Five Highlights The most influential cryptocurrency event is coming to Asia, and here are five reasons why Consensus Hong Kong is an ideal destination for leaders, innovators and traders. A meeting point between East and West: Hong Kong is a bridge between the world, bringing together top minds and innovative ideas. Hot land for deals: 82% of attendees surveyed said Consensus was their top event for closing deals and collaborations. 100+ speakers gained insights from leaders like Richard Teng of Binance, Lily Liu of the Solana Foundation, and Johann Kerbrat of Robinhood. Rising Asia-Pacific: Emerging markets in Asia Pacific account for 96% of encryption opportunities, driven by large populations and high adoption potential. OG Encryption Campaign: Over the past 10 years, Consensus has set the standard. Now, we're boosting it. Don't just participate, make history together. Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus Hong Kong, said: "Consensus Hong Kong comes at a critical turning point in the history of Web3 and digital assets, and our agenda focuses on quality and leadership, hoping to create a forum where participants, decision-makers and traders can come together, connect with each other and jointly move the industry forward." He further said, "Hong Kong is my hometown and my mission is to show how the city combines productivity with culture and strengthens its position as a gateway to Asia's markets. In recent years, Hong Kong has positioned itself as a forward-thinking digital asset hub in this dynamic region, and we are delighted to see our guest speakers, such as Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po and SFC Chief Executive Officer Leung Fung Yee, convey this message on the global stage." About Consensus Conference Since 2015, Consensus has been the most influential conference for the global digital asset, block chain and Web3 communities. In 2025, Consensus entered Hong Kong for the first time, bringing together leaders from East and West for critical dialogue and global business opportunities. Consensus Hong Kong brings together global leaders in technology and finance to discuss pressing issues, announce important developments and transactions, and share their visions for the future. Consensus is hosted by CoinDesk, a world-renowned media outlet that is committed to independent and impartial journalism. Consensus sets the agenda for the next wave of innovation and development in the field of encryption and Web3. Official Website|Agenda|Speakers|X (Twitter) Related Reports Chen Maobo, Vitalik and others confirmed their attendance, and the first speakers of the 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival were announced! Is it possible for Hong Kong to offer Compliance virtual asset trading to Chinese users? Can Chinese buy Hong Kong BTC ETF? Central Bank: Expanding Mainland Investment in Legal Financial Products in Hong Kong and Macau 〈Consensus Conference 2/18-20 Landing in Hong Kong! Chen Maobo and Richard Teng confirmed their attendance, and the agenda was read once" This article was first published in BlockTempo's "Dynamic Trend - The Most Influential Block Chain News Media".