The Hong Kong Web3 Festival, co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, is one of Asia's largest Web3 and crypto events. It fosters collaboration and explores the future of digital innovation. Held annually each April since its inauguration in 2023, the festival has cumulatively drawn over 100,000 attendees and featured notable speakers like Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood, and former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. ^{[6] [1]}​

2026

The fourth Hong Kong Web3 Festival is scheduled to be held from April 20-23, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event, also known by its Chinese name 2026香港Web3嘉年華, is marketed as "Asia's largest crypto event" and is projected to host over 390 speakers and nearly 200 exhibitors. ^[6]​

2025

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2025, the third edition of this major Asian crypto event, took place from April 6-9 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC). Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, with W3ME as the organizer, the event featured over 300 speakers and 150 exhibiting projects, attracting more than 37,000 attendees. ^[1]​^[2]​

Among the speakers were Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, and Yi He, co-founder of Binance. ^[2] At the fireside session “Crossing the Chasm: How Web3 Moves from Geek Culture to Mass Resonance,” held on April 7, 2025, she described AI as a productivity revolution that drastically reduces labor input, while blockchain transforms production relationships, enabling transparent incentive structures between platforms and users.

“AI Native + Crypto Native could spark massive change,” she said. “But to truly promote social progress, a product must answer two fundamental questions: What problem are you solving? And who needs it?”

She concluded by pointing to Binance as an example of how incentive-aligned platforms can empower users and grow sustainably. But she also cautioned against building for hype alone.

“Without addressing real user pain points or building clear value mechanisms, tech is just noise,” she added. ^[7]​

2024

The Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024 was held from April 6 to 9, bringing together prominent voices in Web3 and digital asset regulation. Co-hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, the event focused on significant developments in Web3, emerging regulation policies, and fostering collaboration. ^[1][3]

Key speakers included Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, and legislative member Duncan Chiu. Global industry leaders such as Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest; Dr. Xiao Feng, Chairman of Wanxiang Blockchain; Binance CEO Richard Teng; DFINITY Foundation founder Dominic Williams; and Solana Foundation President Lily Liu also contributed their perspectives on Web3’s future potential and challenges. ^[3]

Focused on openness and collaboration, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival provided a venue for co-organized sessions, allowing participants to engage in mutual development initiatives and gain insight into the latest trends and innovations within Web3. ^[1][3]

2023

The inaugural Hong Kong Web3 Festival was held from April 12 to 15, 2023, and was one of Hong Kong's largest crypto-centered events of the year. The festival, which attracted over 10,000 attendees, was held in conjunction with the Hong Kong International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (InnoEX) as part of the "Business Week of Innovation and Technology" (BitWeek). It gathered over 300 industry leaders, investors, regulators, and scholars to discuss the latest Web3 technologies. Hosted at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event opened with remarks from prominent officials, including Paul Chan, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, alongside industry figures such as Clara Chan of the HKMA, Dr. Xiao Feng of Wanxiang Blockchain, and OKX President Hong. ^[4][5]

The agenda featured sessions across multiple stages, covering various topics relevant to Web3. Day one highlighted virtual asset developments, including a keynote with Binance’s CEO, Changpeng Zhao. Concurrent sessions explored Web3 integration, digital finance, and the evolving landscape of decentralized social networks. In subsequent days, they delved into Web3 infrastructure, the metaverse, NFTs, and foundational discussions on Layer 2 networks, DeFi, digital wallets, and regenerative finance. ^[4][5]

April 14 and 15 focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems, including tokenization, cross-chain tech, and Web3 security discussions, with industry leaders sharing insights on these evolving sectors. A new whitepaper, “Web3 New Economy and Tokenisation,” was released alongside demonstrations from dozens of Web3 and NFT startups. The event provided attendees—from professionals to enthusiasts—with a comprehensive look at emerging trends and innovations in the global Web3 landscape. ^[4][5]