The 2025 Hong Kong Web3 Festival will take place from April 6 to 9, 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, the event aims to celebrate Web3 exploration and achievement, bringing together global Web3 and financial leaders to share insights and exchange ideas. The organizers have now released the complete four-day agenda and a star-studded speaker lineup.
Four-Day Agenda with Over 30 Sessions
This year's agenda covers more than 30 sessions across topics including Web3 regulation, infrastructure, DePIN, AI, RWA, PayFi, and crypto finance. Each day features a main stage and multiple side stages running parallel forums and workshops.
April 6 (Day 1): Main stage focuses on "Public Blockchain Infrastructure" hosted by SNZ Holding. Stage 1 covers "Crypto Finance"; Stage 2 hosts "DePIN" (co-organized by Arkreen) and "RWA"; Stage 3 features "Blockchain Applications" by AltLayer and "Data Security & Privacy Protection"; Open Stage includes Solana Foundation and others.
April 7: Main stage explores "Crypto Finance & Traditional Finance" with government and regulatory insights. Stage 1 is the "PayFi Forum" (co-organized by RD Technologies); Stage 2 is the "AI+Web3 Forum" (co-organized by Sui Foundation); Stage 3 is the "Bitcoin Forum" (hosted by CKB Eco Fund). Open Stage features Primecoin, Lagrange, ND, Cyberport, FX168, HashKey Group, and more.
April 8: Main stage is "TON Day"; Stage 1 is "CryptoFi Forum Hong Kong" (by MetaEra); Stage 2 is "Web3 Scholar Summit 2025" (by DRK Lab); Stage 3 focuses on "Web3 Security & Compliance" (by Slowmist). Open Stage includes AiDav2, Kava, Onchain Labs, Microsoft, etc.
April 9 (Closing Day): Main stage features "ETH Asia"; Stage 1 is "Animoca Connect" (co-hosted by Gelato); Stage 2 is "AI <3 AGENT & IP & MEME" (by MEET48); Stage 3 is "Bringing Web3.0 to the Stage – Standardization and Globalization" (by W3SA-HK). Open Stage continues ETH Asia activities.
Impressive Speaker Lineup
The festival has announced a stellar roster of speakers, including Paul Chan Mo-po (Financial Secretary of HKSAR), Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum co-founder), XIAO Feng (Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain; Chairman & CEO of HashKey Group), Steven Kwok (Legislative Council Member), Odaka Shoki (Chairman of Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association), Lily Liu (President of Solana Foundation), Shen Jian-guang (VP & Chief Economist at JD.com), Haze (co-founder of GMGN), Ed Felten (co-founder & Chief Scientist of Offchain Labs), Sreeram Kannan (CEO of EigenLabs), Lasse Clausen (Founding Partner of 1kx), Keywolf & Blue (Partners at SlowMist), Rui Liu (CEO of RD Technologies), Ryan Sinn (Acting CEO of ZA Bank), Yu Chen (Chief Advisor of Kun), Michael (co-founder of Brevis), Alex Rawitz (co-founder of DIMO), Bugra Celik (Director of Digital Assets at HSBC), Stanley Hou (Partner & Head of Asia at Hivemind Capital), Terence Kwok (Founder & CEO of Humanity Protocol), David Lee (Chairman of Global FinTech Institute), Kye Gomez (CEO of Swarms), and Yat Siu (co-founder & Chairman of Animoca Brands).
Interactive Hub and Gaming Village
Beyond the packed agenda, the festival offers immersive learning and networking experiences. The Interactive Hub will host "Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshops" featuring traditional crafts like paper-cutting, dough modeling, and straw weaving. The Gaming Village will feature multiple Web3 esports competitions and dedicated spaces for GameFi enthusiasts.
Tickets to Increase Soon
Tickets are currently priced at $599 USD, with organizers warning of an upcoming price increase within a week. Purchasers also have a chance to win a limited-edition OneKey hardware wallet. Registration link: https://lu.ma/hkweb3festival_2025.
The Hong Kong Web3 Festival is organized by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, executed by W3ME, aiming to foster collaboration and explore the new landscape of Web3.