Event Overview
The Scaling Summit Hong Kong 2026 is a curated one-day conference co-organized by 499 and City University of Hong Kong, taking place during Hong Kongâs Web3 Festival Week on April 20, 2026.
The summit centers on the rise of AI Agents and autonomous systemsâand the evolution from generative models that produce outputs to systems capable of perceiving, reasoning, and acting in real-world environments.
We bring together leaders from AI companies, major technology platforms, infrastructure teams, startups, and investors across both Web2 and Web3.
Event Date: Monday, April 20, 2026, 10:00â17:00 (GMT+8, Hong Kong Time)
Venue: City University of Hong Kong ¡ Kowloon
Registration Link: https://luma.com/TheScalingHK2026
Ticket Tiers
đ General Pass (Early Bird) â Free (application required)
- Limited free early-bird tickets
- Access to all stages and networking opportunities
đŤ General Pass â US$49.90 (application required)
- Full access to the main stage, breakout stages, and exhibition area
- Complimentary refreshments
- Exclusive summit merchandise
đ VIP Pass â US$299.00 (application required)
- All benefits included in the General Pass
- Access to the VIP lounge
- Speaker networking sessions
- Exclusive media interviews
- VIP codes available for sponsors, speakers, partners, and media partners
đ ď¸ Builder Pass â US$99.00 (application required)
- Unlocked upon successful completion of an AI Agent demo
- Access to builder-focused sessions, demos, and ecosystem showcases
- Networking opportunities with VCs and ecosystem partners
Core Themes
- AI Agents and Autonomous Systems
- AI Infrastructure and System Design
- Applied AI and Real-World Workflows
- Human-AI Coordination and Emerging Interfaces
- Intelligent Economies and New Value Systems
Event Highlights
- Full-day multi-stage programming
- Carefully curated keynote talks, panel discussions, and focused stage dialogues
- Dedicated tracks covering AI agents, crypto infrastructure, onchain finance, and emerging ecosystems
- High-signal conversations with founders, investors, and protocol leaders
- Live demonstrations and builder showcases on the AI Agent & Ecosystem Stage
- Select networking opportunities with VCs, founders, and ecosystem partners
Event Structure
đš Main Stage: Keynotes and panel discussions focused on the future of AI agents, system design, and intelligent infrastructure
đš AI Demo Day: A dedicated day for AI Agent demos and showcases, featuring live product demonstrations and real-world applications
- Conversations across AI companies, infrastructure teams, startups, and investors
- High-signal networking with founders, builders, and ecosystem leaders
Speakers will be announced progressively.
The full agenda will be released shortly.
Organizers & Partners
Organizers: 499, City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
