{"id":"hong-kong-web3-festival","title":"Hong Kong Web3 Festival","content":"**The Hong Kong Web3 Festival,** co-hosted by Wanxiang [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) Labs and [HashKey Group](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashkey-group) and organized by W3ME, is Asia's premier [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) event. It fosters collaboration and explores the future of digital innovation. Held annually each April, the festival has drawn thousands of global attendees and featured notable speakers like [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) co-founder [Vitalik Buterin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/vitalik-buterin) and ARK Invest CEO [Cathie Wood](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cathie-wood). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-3buy950wfm8)​\n\n## 2026\n\nThe Hong Kong [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Festival is scheduled to be held in 2026. The event, also known by its Chinese name 2026香港Web3嘉年華, is marketed as \"Asia's largest crypto event\". [\\[6\\]](#cite-id-4Mwlk2HFSOmDqmQg)​\n\n​\n\n# 2025\n\nThe Hong Kong [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Festival 2025, the third edition of this major Asian [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) event, is taking place April 6-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Co-hosted by Wanxiang [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) Labs and [HashKey Group](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashkey-group), with W3ME as the organizer, this gathering brought together leading global minds in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency). Building on the success of past editions, which saw 250 exhibitors, 800 speakers, and 80,000 visitors, the 2025 event attracted tens of thousands worldwide to discuss the future of [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and showcase innovations in the field. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-3buy950wfm8)[\\[2\\]](#cite-id-6jm5r1b1d3l)\n\nAmong the speakers was [Yi He](https://iq.wiki/wiki/yi-he), co-founder of [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance). At the fireside session “Crossing the Chasm: How [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Moves from Geek Culture to Mass Resonance,” held on April 7, 2025, she described AI as a productivity revolution that drastically reduces labor input, while blockchain transforms production relationships, enabling transparent incentive structures between platforms and users.\n\n> “AI Native + Crypto Native could spark massive change,” she said. “But to truly promote social progress, a product must answer two fundamental questions: What problem are you solving? And who needs it?”\n\nShe concluded by pointing to [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) as an example of how incentive-aligned platforms can empower users and grow sustainably. But she also cautioned against building for hype alone.\n\n“Without addressing real user pain points or building clear value mechanisms, tech is just noise,” she added. [\\[7\\]](#cite-id-R8NlGsL3MQUG8Hkw)\n\n# 2024\n\nThe Hong Kong [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Festival 2024, held from April 6 to 9, brought together prominent voices in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and digital asset regulation to explore the evolving landscape of [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) and [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency). Co-hosted by Wanxiang [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) Labs and [HashKey Group](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashkey-group), the event featured industry leaders, project developers, venture capitalists, and regulators who discussed significant developments in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and examined emerging regulation policies. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-3buy950wfm8)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-2e03jzom6fc)\n\nKey speakers included Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, and legislative member Duncan Chiu, who shared insights into Hong Kong's digital asset regulatory landscape. Global industry leaders such as [Cathie Wood](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cathie-wood), CEO of ARK Invest, and [Dr. Xiao Feng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/xiao-feng), Chairman of Wanxiang [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), also contributed their perspectives on [Web3’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) future potential and challenges. The festival facilitated discussions on fostering collaboration and innovation across sectors, providing a platform for regulatory representatives to interpret recent policy updates. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-3buy950wfm8)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-2e03jzom6fc)\n\nFocused on openness and collaboration, the Hong Kong [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Festival provided a venue for co-organized sessions, allowing participants to engage in mutual development initiatives and gain insight into the latest trends and innovations within [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-3buy950wfm8)[\\[3\\]](#cite-id-2e03jzom6fc)\n\n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](p1oBFqV3NAI)$$\n\n# 2023\n\nThe Hong Kong [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) Festival 2023, held from April 12 to 15, was one of Hong Kong's largest [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency)-centered events. It gathered over 300 industry leaders, investors, regulators, and scholars to discuss the latest [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) technologies. Hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event opened with remarks from prominent officials, including Paul Chan, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, alongside industry figures such as Clara Chan of the HKMA, [Dr. Xiao Feng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/xiao-feng) of Wanxiang [Blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain), and [OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx) President Hong. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-dp0bh30gs5a)[\\[5\\]](#cite-id-64bbzf04jjv)\n\nThe agenda featured sessions across multiple stages, covering various topics relevant to [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3). Day one highlighted virtual asset developments, including a keynote with [Binance’s](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) CEO, [Changpeng Zhao](https://iq.wiki/wiki/changpeng-zhao). Concurrent sessions explored [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) integration, digital finance, and the evolving landscape of decentralized social networks. In subsequent days, they delved into [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) infrastructure, the [metaverse](https://iq.wiki/wiki/metaverse), [NFTs](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft), and foundational discussions on [Layer 2](https://iq.wiki/wiki/layer-2) networks, [DeFi](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi), digital wallets, and regenerative finance. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-dp0bh30gs5a)[\\[5\\]](#cite-id-64bbzf04jjv)\n\nApril 14 and 15 focused on [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) and [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) ecosystems, including tokenization, cross-chain tech, and [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) security discussions, with industry leaders sharing insights on these evolving sectors. A new [whitepaper](https://iq.wiki/wiki/white-paper), “[Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) New Economy and Tokenisation,” was released alongside demonstrations from dozens of [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) and [NFT](https://iq.wiki/wiki/non-fungible-token-nft) startups. The event provided attendees—from professionals to enthusiasts—with a comprehensive look at emerging trends and innovations in the global [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) landscape. 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