Event Update | Consensus HongKong 2025 will be held from February 18th to 20th

By: blockbeats|2025/02/06 10:45:02

From February 18 to 20, CoinDesk will host Consensus Hong Kong in Hong Kong. Since 2015, Consensus has evolved from a mere event to the annual gathering of various groups. Here, the most influential companies in the blockchain, Digital Assets, and Web3 fields come together to drive industry development.

In 2025, Consensus expands to Hong Kong, bringing together the East and the West for key discussions and transactions to determine the next steps in development. BlockBeats is the official media partner for this event and will provide readers with exciting live coverage.

Event Update | Consensus HongKong 2025 will be held from February 18th to 20th

Conference Website: https://consensus-hongkong2025.coindesk.com/

Main Speakers

· Hong Kong Financial Secretary Mr. Chan

· Blockstream CEO Adam Back

· Binance CEO Richard Teng

· Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu

· OKX Chair Hong Fang

· Bitget CEO Gracy Chen

· Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg

· Polymarket Founder Shayne Coplan

· Berachain Co-Founder Smokey Bera

· TON Foundation Board Member Steve Yun

· Monad Labs Co-Founder Keone Hon

· TRON Founder Justin Sun

· Animoca Brands Co-Founder Yat Siu, and others

Main Conference Agenda (Partial)

February 19

Theme: Opening Keynote

Time: 9:35-9:45

Guest: Mr. Chan, Hong Kong Financial Secretary

Topic: Bitcoin: The Basis for a New Financial System?

Time: 9:45-10:15

Guest:

· Adam Back, Blockstream

· Samson Mow, JAN3

· David Tse, Babylon Inc.

· James Van Straten, CoinDesk

Topic: Why DeFi Will Eat The World

Time: 10:15-11:00

Guest:

· Adeniyi Abiodun, Mysten Labs

· George Danezis, Mysten Labs

Topic: How Polymarket Is Looking Beyond the 2024 Election

Time: 11:05-11:25

Guest: Shayne Coplan, Polymarket

Topic: More than Bitcoin: Shaping the Future with Binance

Time: 11:25-11:45

Guest:

· Richard Teng, Binance

· Michael Lau, Consensus HongKong

Topic: Where Does Ethereum Go From Here?

Time: 11:45-12:15

Guest:

· Shuyao Kong, MegaETH

· Sandy Peng, Scroll

· Mike Silagadze, ether.fi

· Marcin Kazmierczak, RedStone Oracles

Topic: Dimensions of the Crypto Market

Time: 12:30-12:45

Guest: Andrei Grachev, DWF Labs

Topic: Fighting for Digital Property Rights

Time: 13:10-13:30

Guest: Yat Siu, Animoca Brands

Topic: Tron: A Year of Momentum

Time: 13:30-13:50

Guest:

· Justin Sun, Tron

· Sam Reynolds, CoinDesk

Topic: Fireside: Solana

Time: 14:10-14:30

Guest: Lily Liu

Topic: Beyond Trading: How Crypto Exchanges are Shaping the Market

Time: 14:30-15:00

Guest:

· Gracy Chen, Bitget

· HongFang, OKX

· Armani Ferrante, Backpack

· Parikshit Mishra, CoinDesk

Topic: Protocol Village: Solana

Time: 15:00-16:00

Guest:

· Chris Zhu, SONIC SVM

· James Zhang, Jambo

· Dirk Yuan, CUDIS

· Richard Liu, Huma Finance

Topic: Fireside: Grayscale

Time: 15:30-16:10

Guests:

· Peter Mintzberg, Grayscale

· Thomas Farley, Bullish

Topic: Protocol Village: Ethereum

Time: 16:00-16:30

Guests:

· Gajinder Singh, ZEAM

· Jihoon Song, Software Developer

· Michael Ferris, Ethereum Foundation

Topic: Protocol Founders: Next Gen L1s & L2s

Time: 16:10-16:40

Guests:

· Smokey Bera, Berachain

· Keone Hon, Monad Labs

February 20

Topic: How Memecoins Went from Pictures to Cult Tokens in 2024

Time: 10:05-10:35

Guests:

· Jordi Alexander, Selini Capital

· Nom Bonk, BONK

Topic: In AI We Trust?

Time: 10:05-10:35

Guests:

· Terence Kwok, Humanity Protocol

· Gary Liu, Terminal 3

Topic: The Future of DeFi

Time: 11:20-11:50

Guests:

· Daniel Oon, Polygon

· Kain Warwick, Infinex

· Bobby Ong, CoinGecko

Topic: What Makes a Meme More Than a Meme? Memeland.

Time: 11:40-12:00

Guests:

· Ray Chan, 9GAG

· Sam Ewen, CoinDesk

Topic: Why are Crypto VC's Pivoting to AI

Time: 11:50-12:20

Guests:

· Martin Baumann, CMCC Global

· Cheryl Chan, Dragonfly Capital

· Akshat Vaidya, Maelstrom

· Paul Veradittakit, Pantera Capital

· Min Teo, Ethereal Ventures

Topic: Advancing Freedom of Finance for the Frontier Markets

Time: 13:30-14:40

Guest: Steve Yun, TON Foundation

Topic: Bitcoin's New Layer

Time: 14:55-15:25

Guests:

· Muneeb Ali, Stacks

· Jacob Phillips, Lombard

Topic: Data: Finding Alpha

Time: 15:30-16:00

· Niki Ariyasinghe, Chainlink

· Elodie de Marchi - Chouard, Kaiko

· Alex Thorn, Galaxy

Peripheral Events Summary

Echoes of the Future: Retro Visionaries Night

Time: February 19th 19:00-23:00

Location: Hollywood Center, Central, Hong Kong

Organizers: YBB Capital, Kronos Research, Waterdrip Capital, BlockBeats by Dapao, Vara & Gear

Event Link: https://lu.ma/8nirgchf

February 17

WAVE 2025

Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck

Organizers: Web3.pro, Jucoin

Event Link: https://lu.ma/coybec3e

PayFi Summit Consensus Hong Kong

Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Organizers: Huma Finance, Solana Foundation

Event Link: https://lu.ma/10xsqb5z

Telegram Builders Day | Consensus Hong Kong

Time: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Soho House Hong Kong

Organizer: Epic Web3

Event Link: https://lu.ma/tghk

February 18

Bitcoin Tech Carnival 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Hosts: UniSat, Babylon, SatLayer, BlockSpaceForce

Event Link: https://lu.ma/tjdzd7ap

MEMEX FESTIVAL

Time: 10:00-17:00

Location: Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong

Hosts: MemeCore, HashKey Exchange, MEMEX, 852Web3, Pudgy Penguins, TON

Event Link: https://lu.ma/memexfest

DNA House at Consensus Hong Kong, February 18th and 19th, 2025.

Time: 11:00-20:22:30

Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Host: DNA House

Event Link: https://lu.ma/9y5u29gp

DWF Labs Haus: Consensus Hong Kong

Time: 18:00-22:00

Location: RSVP for details

Host: DWF Labs

Event Link: https://lu.ma/DWFLabsHaus-HK2025

February 19

Sui Connect: Hong Kong

Time: 16:00-19:00

Location: Hutong

Host: Sui

Event Link: https://lu.ma/suiconnecthongkong

Consensus HK Institutions VIP Dinner (Invited Only)

Time: 18:00-21:00

Location: Soho House Hong Kong

Host: Core Foundation

Event Link: https://lu.ma/ispmtutq

Rare Social: Hong Kong Edition

Time: 18:00-21:00

Location: The Rooftop at Fayy

Host: Rare Network

Event Link: https://lu.ma/m8cp6j1p

February 20

EASYCON Hong Kong

Time: 10:00-15:00

Location: Elephant Grounds

Host: CoinEasy

Event Link: https://lu.ma/0cci01jd

Hack Seasons Conference Hong Kong

Time: 10:00-19:00

Location: Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel

Host: Metaverse Post

Event Link: https://lu.ma/hack_hk

AI in the Skyline

Time: 20:00-00:00

Location: Faye

Host: 13DESK News, Sto, OffChain Global

Event Link: https://lu.ma/c6z1mcm7

February 21

DePIN Day Hong Kong

Time: 11:00-16:00

Location: TBA

Host: Fluence, Titan Network

Event Link: https://lu.ma/depin-hk

Where the thunder of legions falls into a hallowed hush, the true kings of arena are crowned in gold and etched into eternity. Season 1 of WEEX AI Wars has ended, leaving a battlefield of glory. Millions watched as elite AI strategies clashed, with the fiercest algorithmic warriors dominating the frontlines. The echoes of victory still reverberate. Now, the call to arms sounds once more!

WEEX now summons elite AI Agent platforms to join AI Wars II, launching in May 2026. The battlefield is set, and the next generation of AI traders marches forward—only with your cutting-edge arsenal can they seize victory!

Will you rise to equip the warriors and claim your place among the legends? Can your AI Agent technology dominate the battlefield? It's time to prove it:

Arm the frontlines: Showcase your technology to a global audience;Raise your banner: Gain co-branded global exposure via online competition and offline workshops;Recruit and rally troops: Attract new users, build your community and achieve long-term growth;Deploy in real battle: Integrate with WEEX’s trading system for real market use and get real feedback for rapid product iteration;Strategic rewards: Become an agent on WEEX and enjoy industry leading commission rebates and copy trading profit share.

Join WEEX AI Wars II now to sound the charge!

Season 1 Triumph: Proven Global Dominance

WEEX AI Wars Season 1 was nothing short of a decisive conquest. Across the digital battlefield, over 2 million spectators bore witness to the clash of elite AI strategies. Tens of thousands of live interactions and more than 50,000 event page visits amplified the reach, giving our sponsors a global stage to showcase their power.

Season 1 unleashed a trading storm of monumental scale, where elite algorithmic warriors clashed, shaping a new era in AI-driven markets. $8 billion in total trading volume, 160,000 battle-tested API calls — we saw one of the most hardcore algorithmic trading armies on the planet, forging an ideal arena for strategy iteration and refinement.

On the ground, workshop campaigns in Dubai, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, and Turkey brought AI trading directly to the frontlines. Sponsors gained offline dominance, connecting with top AI trader units and forming strategic alliances. Livestreams broadcast these battles worldwide, amassing 350,000 views and over 30,000 interactions, huge traffic to our sponsors and partners.

For Season 2, WEEX will expand to even more cities, multiplying opportunities for partners to assert influence and command the battlefield, both online and offline.

Season 2 Arsenal: Equip the Frontlines and Command Victory

By enlisting in WEEX AI Wars II as an AI Agent arsenal, your platform can command unprecedented visibility, and extend your influence across the world. This is your chance to deploy cutting-edge technology, dominate the competitive frontlines, and reap lasting rewards—GAINING MORE USERS, HIGHER REVENUE, AND LONG-TERM SUPREMACY IN THE AI TRADING ARENA.

Reach WEEX’s 8 million userbase and global crypto community. Unleash your potential on a global stage! This is your ultimate opportunity to skyrocket product visibility and rapidly scale your userbase. Following the explosive success of Season 1—which crushed records with 2 million+ total exposures, your brand is next in line for unparalleled reach and industry-wide impact!Test and showcase your AI Agent in real markets. Throw your AI Agents into the ultimate arena! Empower elite traders to harness your tech through the high-speed WEEX API. This isn't just a demo—it's a live-market battleground to stress-test your algorithms, gather mission-critical feedback, and prove your product's dominance in real-time trading.Gain extensive co-branded exposure and traffic support. Command the spotlight! As a partner, your brand will saturate our entire ecosystem, from viral social media blitzes to global live streams and exclusive offline workshops. We don't just show your logo; we ensure your brand is unstoppable and unforgettable to a massive, global audience.Enjoy industry leading rebates. Becoming our partner is not a one-time collaboration, but the start of a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship with tangible revenue opportunities.Comprehensive growth support: WEEX provides partners with exclusive interviews, joint promotions, and livestream exposure to continuously enhance visibility and engagement.

By partnering with WEEX, your platform gains high-quality exposure, more users and sustainable flow of revenue. The Hackathon is more than a competition. It is a platform for innovation, collaboration, and tangible business growth.

Grab Your Second Chance: Join WEEX AI Wars II Today

The second season of the WEEX AI Trading Hackathon will be even more ambitious and impactful, with expanded global participation, livestreamed competitions, and workshops in more cities worldwide. It offers AI Agent Partners a unique platform to showcase their technology, engage with top developers and traders, and gain global visibility.

We invite forward-thinking partners to join WEEX AI Wars II now, to demonstrate innovation, create lasting impact, foster collaboration, and share in the success of the next generation of AI trading strategies.

About WEEX

Founded in 2018, WEEX has developed into a global crypto exchange with over 6.2 million users across more than 150 countries. The platform emphasizes security, liquidity, and usability, providing over 1,200 spot trading pairs and offering up to 400x leverage in crypto futures trading. In addition to the traditional spot and derivatives markets, WEEX is expanding rapidly in the AI era — delivering real-time AI news, empowering users with AI trading tools, and exploring innovative trade-to-earn models that make intelligent trading more accessible to everyone. Its 1,000 BTC Protection Fund further strengthens asset safety and transparency, while features such as copy trading and advanced trading tools allow users to follow professional traders and experience a more efficient, intelligent trading journey.

Follow WEEX on social media

X: @WEEX_Official

Instagram: @WEEX Exchange

Tiktok: @weex_global

Youtube: @WEEX_Official

Discord: WEEX Community

Telegram: WeexGlobal Group

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