Event Overview
The Global Fintech Institute is pleased to announce its participation in the Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026 as a Community Partner. GFI Chairman Prof. David Lee Kuo Chuen has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the festival, which takes place from 20 to 23 April 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
Now in its fourth edition, the Hong Kong Web3 Festival is Asia’s largest Web3 event, drawing over 10,000 attendees and up to 300 speakers from across the blockchain, digital assets, and decentralised technology ecosystem. The festival is organised by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group, with strategic support from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Title Sponsor: OKX Web3. Platinum Sponsor: Qtum.
Keynote Lineup
Prof David Lee will be among a distinguished lineup of keynote speakers, including:
Paul Chan Mo-po — Financial Secretary, Hong Kong SAR
Xiao Feng — Chairman, Wanxiang Holdings & HashKey Group
Lily Liu — President, Solana Foundation
Yat Siu — Co-Founder, Animoca Brands
Duncan Chiu — LegCo Member, Technology & Innovation
Cynthia Wu — Founding Partner, Matrixport
GFI’s Community Partnership
GFI’s Community Partnership with the Hong Kong Web3 Festival reflects the Institute’s ongoing commitment to bridging the gap between fintech education and emerging technology practice. As Web3 infrastructure matures and regulatory frameworks evolve across Asia, the need for institutional-grade education, credentialing, and applied research has never been more pressing.
Through its professional certification programmes — including the Certified FinTech Professional (CFtP) and Certified FinTech Associate (CFtA) — and its role as a non-profit think tank, GFI continues to equip professionals and institutions with the knowledge required to navigate the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
Connect with GFI at the Festival
GFI welcomes conversations with partners, policymakers, educators, and practitioners attending the Hong Kong Web3 Festival. To learn more about GFI’s programmes, partnerships, or to schedule a meeting during the event, please contact us at [email protected].
Event details: web3festival.org/hongkong2026