2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Unveils First Batch of Guest Lineup

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The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, co-organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, will take place from April 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This annual event, now in its fourth consecutive year, aims to bridge traditional and innovative sectors while connecting Eastern and Western global perspectives. Prominent confirmed speakers include John Lee, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR; Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and HashKey Group; Solana Foundation President Lily Liu; and other key industry leaders. The event is supported by strategic partners such as the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and sponsors including OKX Web3, Qtum, and SlowMist. The carnival has already attracted over 500 high-level executives from traditional finance and real-world asset sectors, indicating strong cross-industry interest. It serves as a critical platform for high-net-worth individuals and core decision-makers to explore Web3 opportunities. Since its inception in 2023, the event has grown into one of the most influential crypto conferences globally, with over 120,000 attendees, 350 projects, and 1,200 speakers across its previous editions. It continues to foster a global ecosystem, leveraging Hong Kong’s unique position to connect Asian markets with international resources, driving integration of technology, business models, and regulatory practices. The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival aims to not only showcase the future of Web3 but al...

"The Web3 Carnival is the most locally distinctive industry summit and the only one that can reach millions of high-level local developers, entrepreneurs, and newcomers."

— John, Head of Asia-Pacific at TON Foundation

"As a sponsor for four consecutive years of the Hong Kong Web3 Festival, we have witnessed the entire process of Hong Kong's Web3 ecosystem from its infancy to accelerated development. This stage not only connects the most forward-looking technological forces globally but also practically promotes the industry in finding a balance between security, compliance, and innovation. We look forward to continuing to work with ecosystem partners to build a more secure Web3 infrastructure and drive long-term value and safe development in the industry."

— SlowMist

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From April 20 to 23, 2026, the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, jointly organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, will once again take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

As an annual event held in Hong Kong for four consecutive years, this year's Carnival will continue to unleash its "home advantage," linking tradition with innovation and connecting the East with the West, allowing global wisdom to converge here.

Gathering of Authorities: The 2026 Grand Event Begins Anew

Heavyweight speakers and global ecosystem partners have gathered to form a solid foundation and diverse structure for this year's event.

Currently, Paul Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and CEO of Hashkey Group; Duncan Chiu, Legislative Council Member (Technology and Innovation Sector) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Lily Liu, President of Solana Foundation; Cynthia Wu, Co-founder and Chief Business Officer of MatrixPort; Yat Siu, Co-founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands; and Professor Lee Kwok Chan, Dean of the Global FinTech Institute and Professor at Singapore University of Social Sciences (listed in no particular order), among other global thought leaders, have confirmed their attendance to share cutting-edge insights and perspectives. More heavyweight guests will be announced continuously. Stay tuned.

Simultaneously, this year's Carnival is honored to collaborate with strategic partner the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and has received strong support from title sponsor OKX Web3, platinum sponsor Qtum, exclusive dinner sponsor Sui Foundation, first-tier booth sponsors bitbaby, HappyMeta, and SlowMist, second-tier booth sponsors Ellipal, Fufuture, and Passey, and third-tier booth sponsor RWA.LTD (sponsors of the same tier listed in alphabetical order), among other global ecosystem partners, to jointly create a global industry event deeply integrating ideas, resources, and opportunities.

Breaking Boundaries: Linking Tradition and Innovation

The appeal of this year's Carnival extends beyond the native Web3 domain, with even stronger "boundary-breaking" momentum already evident.

Leveraging the deep积淀 of Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey in resource channels and brand building, as of December 2025, the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival has attracted over 500 executives from traditional finance and实体产业 to participate. These attendees are all high-net-worth individuals and core corporate decision-makers with a strong interest in the Web3 field.

Tangible cooperation begins with high-quality encounters. This is also one of the core values of this year's Carnival: building a dialogue bridge between cutting-edge digital innovation and vast traditional industry resources, making subsequent integration truly possible.

Connecting East and West: Building a Global Ecosystem

Since its inaugural event in 2023, the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival has rapidly grown into one of the world's most influential crypto summits, providing a high-standard, high-quality, and in-depth platform for global East-West exchange.

Over the past three events, it has attracted over 100,000 on-site participants, gathered more than 350 cutting-edge projects, invited over 1,200 speakers to share insights, and spawned over 400 side events, successfully building a vibrant ecosystem centered around the conference and radiating throughout the city.

As partners have stated, this platform is both "the most locally distinctive industry summit and the only one that can reach millions of high-level local developers, entrepreneurs, and newcomers" and is always committed to "connecting the most forward-looking technological forces globally," continuously "promoting the industry in finding a balance between security, compliance, and innovation."

As a hub connecting Eastern and Western Web3 ecosystems, the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival will continue to leverage Hong Kong's unique advantage of "being backed by the mainland and facing the world" to build an efficient channel between the Asian market and global resources. This year's event will be dedicated to promoting the deep integration of global cutting-edge technologies, business models, and compliance practices with the Asian market. Simultaneously, it will help local outstanding developers, entrepreneurial teams, and innovative projects step onto the international stage, achieving comprehensive connectivity and value linkage from technology and resources to markets.

In April 2026, let us gather once again in Hong Kong to not only witness the future but also participate in it and define it!

İlgili Sorular

QWhen and where will the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival be held?

AThe 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival will be held from April 20 to 23, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

QWho are the co-organizers of the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival?

AThe 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival is co-organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory and HashKey Group.

QWhich notable figures have been confirmed as speakers for the event?

AConfirmed speakers include Paul Chan Mo-po (Financial Secretary of the HKSAR), Xiao Feng (Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain and Hashkey Group), Duncan Chiu (Legislative Council Member for Technology & Innovation), Lily Liu (President of Solana Foundation), Cynthia Wu (Co-founder & CCO of MatrixPort), Yat Siu (Co-founder & Chairman of Animoca Brands), and Professor Lee Kwok Choy (President of the Global FinTech Institute and Professor at Singapore University of Social Sciences).

QWhat is a key 'breakthrough' focus of the 2026 Carnival mentioned in the article?

AA key 'breakthrough' focus is its strong appeal beyond the native Web3 field, attracting over 500 executives from traditional finance and实体产业 (physical industries) by December 2025, who are high-net-worth individuals and core corporate decision-makers interested in Web3.

QWhat role does the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival aim to play in the global ecosystem according to the article?

AThe Carnival aims to serve as a hub connecting Eastern and Western Web3 ecosystems, leveraging Hong Kong's unique advantage of 'backing onto the Mainland and facing the world' to build an efficient channel between Asian markets and global resources, facilitating the deep integration of global technologies and practices with Asia and helping local talent reach the international stage.

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