Consensus Hong Kong Announces 2026 Speaker Lineup, Led by Binance, Solana Foundation, Grayscale, and J.P. Morgan
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Consensus Hong Kong Announces 2026 Speaker Lineup, Led by Binance, Solana Foundation, Grayscale, and J.P. Morgan
Topics will cover institutional adoption, DeFi, stablecoins, robotics, and the intersection of AI agents with on-chain execution.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsFollowing the sell-out of tickets for its inaugural 2025 event, Consensus by CoinDesk has announced its return to Hong Kong from February 10–12, 2026. The first edition attracted nearly 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries, contributing approximately HK$275 million to the local economy. The 2026 edition is expected to draw 15,000 industry decision-makers.
The 2026 agenda—curated by CoinDesk—will feature over 250 high-caliber speakers across six stages. Topics will span institutional adoption, DeFi, stablecoins, robotics, and the intersection of AI agents with on-chain execution.
Featured sessions include:
● Tokenizing Earth: Featuring Graham Ferguson (Securitize), Ian De Bode (Ondo), and Naveen Mallela (J.P. Morgan).
● Ethereum’s Next Steps: Scaling and UX Insights: Featuring Hsiao-Wei Wang (Ethereum Foundation) and Sandy Peng (Scroll).
● Beyond Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT): Advancing the Ecosystem via NASDAQ, ETFs, and DeFi: Exploring digital asset treasuries and growth with Evan Cheng (Mysten Labs) and Stephen Mackintosh (Sui Group Holdings).
● Designing Blockchain Infrastructure for the Real Economy: Exploring design principles behind production-grade blockchains with Emin Gün Sirer (Ava Labs), Bart Smith (Avalanche Treasury Company), and Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly).
Industry leaders confirmed to attend Consensus Hong Kong 2026 include Lily Liu (Solana Foundation), Richard Teng (Binance), Justin Sun (TRON), Ella Zhang (YZI Labs), Joseph Chalom (Sharplink), Mo Shaikh (Maximum Frequency Ventures), Peter Mintzberg (Grayscale Investments), Austin Federa (DoubleZero), and Annabelle Huang (Altius Labs). View the full agenda here.
“The tremendous success of Consensus Hong Kong 2025 reaffirms Hong Kong’s status as a global FinTech hub and its unique role as Asia’s gateway,” said Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus. “This vibrant city—boasting a thriving ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit—has proven there is strong demand for world-class conferences. We look forward to returning with an even grander platform, bringing together the most influential thought leaders in blockchain, Web3, and AI to create unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and exchange.”
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 will break beyond traditional stage formats, hosting startup and developer competitions, networking events, and a series of special programming at iconic Hong Kong venues. Highlights include:
● EasyA Hackathon & PitchFest: Bringing together developers, startups, and top-tier VCs through the Consensus Hackathon and CoinDesk PitchFest.
● Cultural Immersion: Experience official opening and closing parties in Central Hong Kong, guided tours of Shenzhen’s tech ecosystem, and VIP access to “The Consensus Cup” horse racing event at the Happy Valley Racecourse.
● Citywide Takeover: Building on last year’s success, this edition is expected to catalyze over 350 affiliated events across the city.
The Solana Accelerate APAC Summit will also be held concurrently with Consensus, gathering more than 2,000 developers, executives, and policymakers in Hong Kong. This summit will unite over 100 fintech companies and 50 crypto startups, focusing on internet capital markets and blockchain infrastructure.
Tickets for Consensus Hong Kong 2026 are now on sale. Register at: https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/register/
About Consensus
CoinDesk Consensus is the world’s longest-running and most influential conference dedicated to cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence. It brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore pivotal topics—including DeFi, Web3, AI, and the evolving regulatory landscape—to help stakeholders understand the future of digital assets. With diverse panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive networking opportunities, Consensus provides an ideal platform for exploring the latest trends shaping the digital economy. Learn more about Consensus at https://events.coindesk.com/.
About CoinDesk
CoinDesk is the world’s most trusted media, events, index, and data company covering the crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has led reporting on the future of money and investing—and the societal and cultural transformations they drive. As an independently operated subsidiary of Bullish Group (NYSE: BLSH), CoinDesk adheres to strict editorial standards. Its award-winning journalists deliver news and incisive analysis aimed at enhancing transparency, fostering understanding, and providing deep contextual insights into the industry.
CoinDesk unites the global cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 communities through its annual flagship events—with Consensus recognized as the largest and longest-running crypto conference worldwide. For more information, visit coindesk.com.
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