Hong Kong stand as one of the most prominent fintech hubs in the world, home to a vibrant community of over 1,200 fintech companies, a sophisticated financial industry, and a proactive government committed to leveraging technology and fostering innovation.
Building on this strong foundation, Hong Kong’s dynamic fintech industry is poised to maintain its growth trajectory, with the government unveiling earlier this month at the Hong Kong Fintech Week 2025 a series of new initiatives designed to modernize the financial system, boost the adoption artificial intelligence (AI), and encourage the development of tokenization.
This thriving ecosystem has made Hong Kong a premier destination for fintech events, attracting global industry leaders to explore opportunities and tackle emerging challenges.
Among the many conferences scheduled in the months to come, the following 15 are standing as the most significant gatherings in the last quarter of 2025 and 2026. These event are expected to bring together top decision-makers, regulators, and innovators to shape the future of the sector.
Top Fintech Events to Attend in Hong Kong in Q4 2025
AVCJ Private Equity Forum 2025
November 17-20, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel and Online, Hong Kong
The AVCJ Private Equity Forum is a leading event for private equity in Asia. From November 17 to 20, 2025, over 3,400 senior professionals, including 900 limited partners (LPs) from 44 countries, will come together for four days of expert panels, real-world case studies, and quality networking.
Participants will get to gain insights into how firms are handling today’s macro and geopolitical headwinds, and explore the trends shaping the future of private equity across the region. They’ll get to hear directly from LPs about capital allocation, meet private wealth investors moving into alternatives, and see how general partners (GPs) are adapting their fundraising and liquidity strategies.
Key themes this year will include the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in private markets, local sourcing strategies, and new approaches to value creation. The program will include the ESG Summit on November 17, the PE, VC & LP Summits on November 18, and the Investment Summit on November 19 and 20.
Key sessions will include:
- The current state of play of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards;
- Climate and net zero transition: managing opportunities and risks;
- The Asian middle market;
- Value creation: Inside the contemporary playbook; and
- Private wealth: Penetrating an under-penetrated region.
Speakers will include:
- Anders Strömblad, Senior Adviser, Second Swedish National Pension Fund (AP2);
- Daniel Zhang, Managing Partner, FirstLight Capital;
- David Gross, Co-Managing Partner, Bain Capital;
- Gaurav Trehan, Partner, Co-Head of KKR Asia Pacific, Head of Asia Pacific Private Equity, KKR Asia Pacific;
- Michael Brandmeyer, Global Head & Chief Investment Officer, External Investing Group (XIG), Goldman Sachs Asset Management; and
- Phillip Wong, Head of Private Markets, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
NEXX CFO Forum 2025
November 19, 2025
Google’s office, Tower2, Times Square, Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, HKI Hong Kong
The NEXX CFO Forum 2025, taking place on November 19, will bring together senior financial executives, CXOs, and technology leaders across industries for an afternoon of strategic insights and interactive dialogue.
The event will feature keynote presentations, expert panels, and discussions on leveraging AI to drive enterprise impact, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Attendees will explore AI-driven innovation and financing strategies for retail and brand growth while connecting with peers, thought leaders, and technology partners.
Strategic partners include Google Cloud, HGC Communications, and GoGBA Business Support Centre, with City University, College of Business, serving as academic partner.
Sessions will include:
- Scaling AI for Enterprise Impact: Forging Robust Security, Governance, and Privacy Frameworks with Actionable Metrics;
- AI-Driven Capital: Business Innovation and Financing Growth, and Measuring ROI for Retail and Brands;
- A Keynote speech from Prof. Alvin Leung, Associate Dean, College of Business , City University of Hong Kong; and
- Award Ceremony of NEXX AI in Corporate Innovation and Transformation Awards 2025.
Insurtech Insights Asia 2025
December 03-04, 2025
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Insurtech Insights Asia is one of the region’s largest insurance innovation conferences, connecting over 5,000 industry leaders, 300+ speakers, and facilitating more than 20,000 meetings. The 2025 edition, taking place on December 03 and 04, will address the transformative impact of AI, the Internet-of-Things (IoT), blockchain, and emerging technologies on underwriting, distribution, claims, and risk management.
Participants will gain insights into intelligent underwriting, digital distribution, cyber risk mitigation, health and wellness solutions, specialty insurance, marine insurance, and captive structures. They will learn about practical strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience, and drive business growth. They will also get to expand their expand their network, create new opportunities, and meet with and attract talents of tomorrow.
This year’s headliners will include:
- Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Hong Kong Government;
- Huynh Thanh Phong, Group CEO, FWD;
- Kevin Strain, President & CEO, Sun Life;
- Edward Moncreiffe, CEO, Insurance, HSBC Life;
- Clement Cheung, CEO, Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority; and
- Lawrence Lam, CEO, Hong Kong, Prudential.
Top Fintech Events to Attend in Hong Kong in 2026
Digital Asset Innovators Summit Asia 2026
January 22-23, 2026
Hong Kong
The digital asset industry stands at a pivotal inflection point. Recognition of digital assets as a legitimate asset class is rising among traditional financial players. At the same time, stablecoins are increasingly challenging the foundations of legacy payment systems, while the rapid tokenization of real-world assets raises both unprecedented opportunities and growing skepticism.
The Digital Asset Innovators Summit (DAIS) is Asia’s premier platform dedicated to the future of digital asset. Positioned at the intersection of traditional finance and the crypto-native world, the event, each year, brings together leading financial institutions, innovative infrastructure and technology providers, and influential policymakers to exchange insights, explore strategies, and confront emerging challenges.
With over 500 participants, 50+ speakers, and 200 companies represented, this year’s event will explore growth opportunities in Hong Kong’s digital asset market, institutional adoption strategies, resilient crypto investment frameworks, stablecoin regulation, and tokenization of real-world assets. Participants will get to hear from top decision-makers, including:
- Rocky Tung, Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council;
- King Leung, Global Head of Financial Service, Fintech and Sustainability, InvestHK;
- Abdelhamid Bizid, PhD, Head of APAC Product Development, Active & Alternatives, Head of Product, China Global Product Solutions (GPS), BlackRock;
- Chetan Karkhanis, SVP, Digital Advisory & Wealth Management, Franklin Templeton;
- John Cahill, Chief Operating Officer Asia, Galaxy Digital;
- Elton Cheung, Managing Partner, VMS Group;
- Fiorenzo Manganiello, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, LIAN Group;
- Thomas Zhu, Chief Executive Officer, AlloyX;
- Bugra Celik, Director, Digital Assets and Currencies, HSBC;
- Emma Pecenicic, Head of Digital Propositions and Partnerships, Asia Pacific ex-Japan, Fidelity International
- Kevin Lee, Chief Business Officer, Gate;
- Kayan Chan, Head of Digital Assets Business Development, UBS;
- Ronald Poon, Executive Director APAC, AMINA Bank;
- Miles Mok, Head of Client Coverage, Business Banking, ZA Bank;
- Giselle Lai, Associate Investment Director, Digital Assets, Fidelity International;
- Michael Ashby, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, AlgoQuant;
- Peng Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Cango Inc.;
- Freddy Wong, Head of Product, Asia Pacific, Invesco;
- Brian Chan, Group CIO & Group Head of Investment and Products, VSFG; and
- Lareina Wang, Chairman, Fintech Association of Hong Kong.
Asian Financial Forum 2026
January 26-27, 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
The Asian Financial Forum 2026, taking place on January 26 and 27, will convene more than 3,600 participants from 60 countries to explore the latest in fintech, investment, and economic policy. With over 130 global speakers and 140 exhibitors, AFF 2026 will provide a platform for deal-making, investor matchmaking, and strategic dialogue.
Participants will gain access to more than 720 meetings, 560 projects, and insights from leading institutional investors. They will get to connect with the region’s top investors and meet with potential business partners from around the world.
Digital Assets Week
February 04-05, 2026
Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Digital Assets Week, taking place on February 04 and 05 in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen, will bridge institutional finance, infrastructure, and regulatory bodies to advance the tokenization and digitalization of financial assets.
The program will provide insights into regulatory developments, institutional adoption, and market trends for digital securities and digital assets. Attendees will include banks, investors, VCs, private equity firms, crypto platforms, and decentralized finance (DeFi) innovators.
Liquidity 2026
February 09, 2026
JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong
Liquidity is an institutional summit connecting digital, tokenized, and traditional assets. The 2026 edition, taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong, will explore multi-asset trading, blockchain applications, regulatory coordination, and institutional risk management, bringing together an estimated 1,000 attendees, 400 institutions, and 20+ sponsors.
With the theme “Bridging Digital Assets and Traditional Finance: Building the Next Generation of Multi-Asset Financial Infrastructure,” the summit will highlight the accelerating convergence of digital assets, tokenized products, and traditional finance, underscoring the industry’s entry into a new era of multi-asset integration.
Participants will get to hear insight content and market trends, gain in-depth perspectives from global leaders on the evolution of digital, tokenized, and traditional assets, and engage with a diverse community of professionals and institutions across the financial and digital asset ecosystem. They will also get to participate in focused discussions, expert panels, and small-group dialogues designed to foster deeper understanding of industry trends, risk management, compliance practices, and policy developments worldwide.
Key discussion themes will include:
- The future of multi-asset trading and allocation: integrating digital assets, tokenized products, and traditional markets;
- Global regulatory developments and cross-border coordination;
- Institutional strategies and risk management in a multi-asset landscape;
- Applications of blockchain, custody, and clearing technologies across markets; and
- Building sustainable institutional-grade financial infrastructure and ecosystems.
Speakers at the event will include:
- Giovanni Vicioso, Executive Director Equity and Alternative Products, CME Group;
- David Hui, Chief Commercial Officer, DBS Digital Exchange;
- Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, The Government of Hong Kong SAR;
- Andrew Crawford, Vice President, Digital Assets, Franklin Templeton;
- Kevin Lee, Chief Business Officer, Gate.io;
- Kishelle Blaize-Cameron, Deputy Director, Specialised Supervision, BVI Financial Services Commission; and
- Andrew Wong, Executive Director, UBS.
Consensus Hong Kong 2026
February 10-12, 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
Consensus Hong Kong will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 10 to 12, 2026, expanding its footprint following a sold-out debut that attracted nearly 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries and generated an estimated HK$275 million for the local economy.
The 2026 edition will convene global leaders for deal-making and accelerated business growth, offering unparalleled opportunities in one of the world’s most rapidly scaling markets for crypto adoption. It will feature four dedicated summits:
- The Open Money Summit, covering institutional adoption, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and tokenization; The AI & Robotics Summit, exploring Web3 applications and emerging technologies;
- The Global Bitcoin Summit, focusing on infrastructure, mining, and monetary policy; and
- The Asia Macro Summit, highlighting blockchain innovation across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Exploration tracks will span key industry sectors including DeFi, stablecoins, advanced trading, staking, real-world asset tokenization, and brand integration of crypto tools, and sessions will address regulatory frameworks, technical innovations, and market adoption challenges shaping the digital asset ecosystem.
Speakers will include:
- Lily Liu, President, Solana Foundation;
- Richard Teng, CEO, Binance;
- Tom Lee, Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager, Fundstrat Capital (NYSE: GRNY); Co-founder & Head of Research, Fundstrat; Chairman of the Board, Bitmine Immersion (NYSE: BMNR);
- Yimei Li, Chief Executive Officer, China Asset Management;
- Mike Belshe, CEO & Co-Founder, BitGo;
- Justin Sun, Founder, TRON;
- Irene Gao, President of Mining, BITMAIN;
- Asher Genoot, Board Member, American Bitcoin;
- Yat Siu, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands; and
- Ella Zhang, Head, YZi Labs.
The inaugural 2025 event featured 300+ speakers from the Hong Kong government, global regulatory bodies, and industry leaders including Circle, Coinbase, and Google, with 350+ side events across the city.
6th annual Technology for Change Asia
March 11-12 2026
Hopewell Hotel Hong Kong, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
The 6th annual Technology for Change Asia, organized by the Economist Newspaper, will take place on March 11 and 12, 2026, bringing together more than 700 decision-makers together to explore actionable technology strategies for business growth.
The 2026 edition will cover AI, quantum computing, tokenization, smart logistics, and intelligent cities, and will combine expert-led sessions, workshops, and networking to help businesses adopt emerging technologies with measurable impact.
Key sessions will include:
- Tariff and tech disruption: a roadmap for Asia;
- Regional approaches to AI governance in Asia;
- Towards quantum readiness: infrastructure, standards and policy;
- Decoding tokenization: Asia’s race to digitize real-world assets;
- IP and copyright: making AI robust, reliable and fair;
- Smart finance for smart factories: driving Asia’s manufacturing;
- Hype to enterprise: scaling agentic AI across Asia;
- Smart logistics: intelligent port and distribution networks; and
- New mobility and intelligent cities: driving prosperity.
Speakers will include:
- Aseem Puri, Digital CEO, Unilever;
- Karen Tan, Chief Information Officer, Asia-Pacific, DHL Express;
- Steven Yau, Chief Information Officer, Asia-Pacific, Estée Lauder;
- Rajat Kumar Jain, Managing Director, Nestlé Singapore;
- Spencer Lam, Chief Technology Officer, Shangri-La Group;
- Glen Seto, Chief Technology Officer, Jardine Matheson;
- Ahmad Zafarullah Abdul Jalil, Director, ASEAN Integration Monitoring Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat;
- Ying Huang, Chief Technology Officer, ASTRI – Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute;
- Benjamin Ang, Chief Data Officer (Policy), AI Singapore;
- Jason Zhang, Vice-President of Digital Products, Marriott China;
- Boris Hajduk, Group Chief Information Security Officer, GoTo Group;
- Nick Gibson, President, Asia-Pacific, Glydways;
- Sam Majid, Chief Executive, National AI Office, Malaysia;
- Sally Chen, Resident Representative for Hong Kong, International Monetary Fund;
- Haksoo Ko, Chairperson, Personal Information Protection Commission, South Korea;
- Helen Wong, Managing Partner, AC Ventures;
- Louis Shun, Chief Information Officer, Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong;
- Raymond Lam, Chief Superintendent, Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau, Hong Kong;
- Kevin Teo, Chief Technology Officer and Head of ImpactCollab, AVPN;
- George Fanthome, Chief Information Officer, Bangalore International Airport;
- Evan Auyang, Group President, Animoca Brands;
- Sevgi Seckiner, Regional Industry Manager, East Asia and the Pacific, International Finance Corporation; and
- Alan Ng, Founder and Chief Executive, QuikBot Technologies.
InsurInnovator Connect Asia 2026
March 25-26, 2026
Hong Kong
InsurInnovator Connect (IIC) Asia is a premier insurance innovation summit, bringing together the region’s leading insurers, reinsurers, regulators, insurtech startups, and technology partners. The 2026 edition, taking place on March 25 and 26, aims to serve as the ultimate platform to explore how insurance in Asia is being reshaped, offering unparalleled access to visionary leadership insights, cutting-edge technology discussions, and practical case studies
The event will feature two flagship forums:
- The 6th Insurance Analytics & AI Innovation Asia 2026 (IAAI Asia 2026), which will help industry stakeholders navigate the next wave of insurance transformation, and explore how AI, advanced analytics, and data ecosystems are transforming underwriting, pricing, claims, distribution, and risk management—helping insurers move from pilots to enterprise-wide impact; and
- The 7th Health Insurance Innovation Congress Asia 2026 (HIIC ASIA 2026), which will delve into AI-driven health insurance, and undercover how digital health, AI-powered customer experience, new product models, and smart claims innovation are enabling health insurers to improve affordability, sustainability, and customer confidence across Asia.
LEAP East 2026
July 08-10, 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Hong Kong
LEAP’s flagship tech event in Saudi Arabia is driving a worldwide movement. The event is now expanding eastward with LEAP East, striving to create in Hong Kong a new global tech hub where groundbreaking ideas will bridge worlds.
The 2026 LEAP East edition, taking place from July 08 to 10, will showcase groundbreaking research, transformative technologies, and emerging opportunities across every sector, including AI, robotics, fintech, gaming, Web3, and smart cities. It’s expected to bring together over 200 speakers, 300 exhibitors, and 200 investors with startups and industry leaders,
Highlights will include:
- The LEAP East Main Stage, where participants will get to hear first-hand from tech visionaries, influencers, and the who’s who of the industry as they share insights, experiences, and groundbreaking breakthroughs in technology;
- The Global Exhibition, where they will get to discover the latest trends, technologies, and tools that could make the businesses and organizations more tech-enabled;
- LEAP East Nights, their gateway to events, receptions, and social gatherings designed to offer a space to unwind, connect, and build meaningful relationships with industry peers; and
- The DeepFest at LEAP East, where AI, robotics, deep tech and investment will come together.
Speakers will include:
- H.E. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia;
- Alpha Lau, Director-General of Investment Promotion, InvestHK;
- Jerry Li, Founder & Managing Partner, ewpartners;
- Michael Spranger, President, Sony AI;
- Cindy Chow, Executive Director & CEO, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund; and
- Sunghyun Park, Co-Founder & CEO, Rebellions Inc.
Blending innovation, investment, and collaboration across a global tech ecosystem, the event will also feature networking and investor programs designed to facilitate discussions and negotiations between the East and the West. These will allow participants to explore potential joint initiatives and partnerships, and let them connect with visionary investors, entrepreneurs and disruptive startups that are shaping the tech industry.
Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026
August 27-28, 2026
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
BTC Inc., the organizer of the world’s largest Bitcoin conferences, is returning to Hong Kong on August 27 and 28, 2026, with its flagship Asian conference, Bitcoin Hong Kong 2026. The event promises a leading global platform for Bitcoin and digital asset thought leadership, gathering developers, investors, policymakers, and innovators to discuss market developments, adoption trends, and technological innovation.
Past speakers of the Bitcoin Conference series have included Eric Trump, CZ, Belaji Srinivasan, Adam Back, Bilal Bin Saquib and Dr. Xiao Feng. The 2025 Asia edition saw over 20,000 sold passes, with workshops, exhibitions, and networking opportunities driving industry collaboration.
APAC Fin.Tech Marketing Conference 2026
September 22, 2026
Hong Kong
The APAC Fin.Tech Marketing Conference 2026, scheduled on September 22, will unite senior business and marketing leaders from financial services and fintech to exchange best practices and drive growth through cutting-edge go-to-market strategies.
Participants will get to gain insights on unique innovative ways to drive new customer acquisition and retention, and greater operational efficiency. They will also gain knowledge on strategies to accelerate marketing automation, and reduce marketing costs.
Bringing together more than 200 senior executives, influencers, and decision-makers, the APAC Fin.Tech Marketing Conference 2026 will provide a unique opportunity for participants to share best practices, challenge conventional thinking, and learn from industry pioneers shaping the future of financial marketing.
Across an immersive day of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain actionable insights into the strategies and tools driving new customer acquisition and retention, greater operational efficiency, and marketing automation.
Banking Summit Asia
September 22, 2026
Four Seasons Hotel, Hong Kong
With 2026 set to be a decisive year for global markets, Asia’s banks sit at the centre of a shifting financial order. Geopolitical volatility, divergent regulation and trade realignments are colliding with rapid digital transformation, forcing institutions to rethink resilience and strategy. Persistent inflation, fragile interest rate cycles and escalating competition from digital-native players and super-apps are reshaping customer expectations and capital flows across the region.
Against this backdrop, Asian leadership is critical. The Banking Summit Asia will return to Hong Kong on September 22 as the Financial Times’ flagship platform for senior banking leaders. Across two days, CEOs and CXOs from across Asia will debate how the region’s financial institutions can navigate disruption, capture growth and define the next chapter of global banking, examining the future of Asian banking in an era of uncertainty and transformation.
Key themes will include:
- The pan-Asian banking ecosystem: What do customers demand as economies develop and scale?
- Digital transformation: How is the fintech and digital banking landscape shaping up?
- Combating fraud: How are financial crime and fraud prevention measures evolving?
- Geopolitics and the global economy: How will Asia compete amid mounting instability?
- China’s future in the region: How critical is China to the success of banks in the region and wider world?
- The payments landscape: As customer habits evolve, how do banks need to adapt?
Previous world-leading speakers have included:
- Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, The Government of the Hong Kong; Special Administrative Region, Financial Services, and the Treasury Bureau;
- Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority;
- Serey Chea, Governor, National Bank of Cambodia;
- Kevin Sneader, President of Asia Pacific Ex-Japan, Goldman Sachs;
- Huynh Thanh Phong, OBE, Group Chief, Executive Officer, and Executive Director, FWD Group;
- Rachel Huf, Hong Kong CEO and General Counsel, Asia Barclays;
- Jo Miyake, Head of Banking, Asia and Middle East Corporate and Institutional Banking, HSBC; and
- Samarth Bansal, Wise Platform General Manager, Asia Pacific, Wise.
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