Consensus Hong Kong 2026 is a large-scale cryptocurrency and Web3 conference scheduled for February 10-12, 2026. Organized by CoinDesk, the event will take place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. It is designed to be a key gathering for the digital asset industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with a focus on institutional finance, Web3 development, and the convergence of digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI). The conference is marketed as "Crypto's Gateway to Asia" and serves as the Asian edition of CoinDesk's global Consensus conference series, which was first established in 2015. ^{[1] [2]}​

Overview

Consensus Hong Kong aims to connect Eastern and Western markets by convening global leaders, investors, developers, and policymakers. The primary theme of the conference is "Digital Assets. Institutional Scale." This theme underscores the event's focus on facilitating high-level networking, deal-making, and collaborations that leverage Hong Kong's position as a developing hub for cryptocurrency adoption and regulation. ^[1]​

The 2026 edition is the second annual Consensus event to be held in Hong Kong, following an inaugural conference in 2025 that organizers reported as a "sold-out debut." The event is structured to cover a wide range of topics, including decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, global regulations, Bitcoin's role as a monetary network, and the integration of AI with blockchain technology. The conference chairman for the 2026 event is Michael Lau. ^{[3] [2]}​

Event Details

• Official Name: Consensus Hong Kong 2026

• Tagline: Crypto Conference & Web3 Summit

• Dates: February 10-12, 2026

• Exhibition Dates: February 11-12, 2026

• Organizer: CoinDesk

• Conference Chairman: Michael Lau

• Primary Location: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

• Other Venues:

  • Grand Hyatt Hong Kong (Hong Kong Institutional Summit)
  • The Trilogy (Opening Party)
  • Happy Valley Racecourse
  • Pier 1929

Details about the event's venues and schedule are published on the official agenda page. ^[3]​

Scale and Attendance

For the 2026 event, organizers project an attendance of over 15,000 individuals from more than 100 countries. At the previous Consensus event in 2025, the collective assets under management (AUM) of attending financial firms were reported to be over $4 trillion. ^[1]​

Event Structure

The conference is organized into several distinct thematic summits, deep dive tracks, interactive experiences, and stages to cater to a diverse audience of industry professionals. ^[3]

Thematic Summits

Consensus Hong Kong 2026 features four core summits, each presented by a major industry partner and focused on a specific sector. ^[3]

• Future of Finance Summit: Presented by the Stellar Development Foundation, this summit is designed for institutional leaders, crypto pioneers, and regulators to discuss the evolution of global capital and financial infrastructure.
• AI & Robotics Summit: This summit explores the convergence of artificial intelligence, decentralized Web3 infrastructure, and robotics, with a particular focus on the development of Autonomous Economic Agents (AEAs)—machines capable of owning assets and transacting on-chain.
• Global Bitcoin Summit: Presented by GoMining, this summit gathers leaders, developers, and policymakers to discuss the global impact of Bitcoin and its function as a decentralized monetary network.
• Asia Macro Summit: Presented by Kraken, this summit highlights the growth, innovation, and market dynamics of the APAC region, which is noted by organizers to account for over half of the world's crypto user base.

Deep Dive Tracks

In addition to the main summits, the event offers specialized "Deep Dive" tracks that provide in-depth analysis of specific technologies and market trends. ^[3]

• Privacy & Trust: Sessions exploring Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) as foundational elements for mainstream Web3 adoption.
• Stablecoins: Discussions covering regulatory frameworks, reserve management strategies, and new product innovations such as yield-bearing stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).
• Advanced Trading: A track focused on strategies and technologies for institutional participants, including high-frequency trading, algorithmic strategies, and the mechanics of decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
• Tokenization: A practical guide to the implementation of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, with a focus on asset classes like real estate, private equity, and fixed income.
• Digital Culture & Ownership: Analysis of how Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and generative AI are reshaping concepts of digital ownership, intellectual property, and monetization for creators.

Special Experiences

The conference includes several ancillary events and specialized forums for different segments of the industry. ^{[3] [1]}

• Hong Kong Institutional Summit: An exclusive, application-only event hosted on February 10 in partnership with SALT. It is held at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and is intended for institutional investors, asset managers, and financial experts. Discussions are conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
• Solana Accelerate at Consensus: A dedicated event track co-hosted with the Solana Foundation focusing on developments within the Solana ecosystem.
• CoinDesk PitchFest: A startup competition where early-stage blockchain, Web3, and AI companies present their projects to a panel of venture capital judges.
• Hackathon: A competition where developers build solutions on various blockchain protocols for a chance to win funding and prizes.
• Networking and Parties: The event includes facilitated networking opportunities, an official Opening Party at The Trilogy nightclub, and numerous side events throughout Hong Kong.

Stages and Venues

The main conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is spread across several themed stages. ^[3]

• Auros Mainstage: The primary stage for major keynotes and significant industry announcements, presented by Auros.
• Convergence Stage: The venue for the Future of Finance and Global Bitcoin Summits.
• Frontier Stage: The venue for the AI & Robotics and Asia Macro Summits.
• Exploration Stage: A stage for deep dive sessions on specialized, technical topics.
• Spotlight Stage: A platform for partner announcements and sponsored content.
• CoinDesk Live: An on-site broadcast studio providing continuous event coverage and interviews with speakers, presented by Hex Trust.

History and Previous Events

The Consensus conference brand was created by CoinDesk in 2015. The Hong Kong edition was launched to serve the growing digital asset market in the Asia-Pacific region. ^[1]​

Inaugural Event: Consensus HK 2025

The first Consensus Hong Kong conference took place in February 2025. The event was held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with activities occurring between February 17 and February 20. The conference was announced as "SOLD OUT" on February 17, 2025, signaling high demand. The kickoff included a cultural "dragon fire" performance. ^[2]​

Key features of the 2025 event included:

• easyA x ConsensusHK Hackathon: A 48-hour hackathon held from February 19-20, 2025. It was organized for developers to build and showcase Web3 projects and was held in partnership with easyA. Ripple was a Gold Sponsor for the hackathon.
• "Road to ConsensusHK" Pre-Events: A series of promotional events were held in other Asian cities leading up to the main conference. One such event took place in Singapore in late January 2025, in collaboration with ARC, Ryan Huang, and radio station Money FM 89.3. ^[2]

Notable sessions from the 2025 event included panels on a variety of topics. ^[1]​

• Hong Kong: What’s Next for Regulation?
• More than Bitcoin: Shaping the Future with Binance
• Fighting for Digital Property Rights
• Unlocking DeFi for the Masses: A Conversation with World Liberty Financial and TRON

Testimonials from the inaugural event were featured on the conference's official website:

"Consensus Hong Kong was top-notch crypto rock n' roll from start to finish. All our goals and expectations were exceeded on the first morning." - Bjorn Wahlstrom, CEO ^[1]

"Consensus Hong Kong turned the city into a hotspot for innovation, providing platforms for in-depth exploration of the trends shaping the future of crypto and finance." - Kenji Mitsusada, Head of Markets ^[1]