{"id":"hong-kong-web3-festival","version":1,"language":"en","title":"Hong Kong Web3 Festival","hidden":false,"content":"The Hong Kong Web3 Festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang 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. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-3buy950wfm8)   \n$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](InhtwWBJjMs)$$  \n  \n# 2025  \n  \nThe Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2025, the third edition of this major Asian [crypto](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) event, will take place April 6-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and [HashKey Group](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hashkey-group), with W3ME as the organizer, this gathering will bring 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 is expected to attract 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  \n# 2024  \n  \nThe Hong Kong 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 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, CEO of ARK Invest, and [Dr. Xiao Feng](https://iq.wiki/wiki/xiao-feng), Chairman of Wanxiang 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 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$$widget0 [YOUTUBE@VID](p1oBFqV3NAI)$$  \n  \n# 2023  \n  \nThe Hong Kong 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, 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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