The themes will cover institutional adoption, DeFi, stablecoins, robotics, and the intersection of artificial intelligence agents with on-chain execution.
Following the sell-out of tickets for the inaugural event in 2025, Consensus by CoinDesk has announced its return to Hong Kong from February 10 to 12, 2026. The first conference attracted nearly 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries, contributing approximately HKD 275 million to the local economy. The 2026 conference is expected to gather 15,000 industry decision-makers.
The meticulously curated 2026 agenda by CoinDesk will feature over 250 high-level speakers across six stages. The themes will cover institutional adoption, DeFi, stablecoins, robotics, and the intersection of artificial intelligence agents with on-chain execution.
Key sessions include:
● Tokenizing the Earth: Speakers include Graham Ferguson (Securitize), Ian De Bode (Ondo), and Naveen Mallela (J.P. Morgan).
● The Next Steps for Ethereum: Insights on scaling and user experience (UX), with speakers including Hsiao-Wei Wang (Ethereum Foundation) and Sandy Peng (Scroll).
● Beyond Digital Asset Treasuries (DAT): Driving ecosystem development through NASDAQ, Exchange-Traded Funds (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 the design principles behind production-grade blockchains with Emin Gün Sirer (Ava Labs), Bart Smith (Avalance Treasury Company), and Haseeb Qureshi (Dragonfly).
Industry leaders such as 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) have confirmed their participation in Consensus Hong Kong 2026. You can view the full agenda here.
“The tremendous success of Consensus Hong Kong 2025 reaffirms Hong Kong's position as a leading global FinTech hub and its unique role as a gateway to Asia,” said Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus. “This vibrant city, with its thriving ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrates the demand for hosting world-class conferences. We look forward to returning to Hong Kong on a grander platform, bringing together the most influential thought leaders in blockchain, Web3, and AI to create unparalleled opportunities for exchange and collaboration.”
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 will break the stage framework by hosting startup and developer competitions, networking events, and a series of special events at iconic Hong Kong venues. Specific highlights include:
● EasyA Hackathon & PitchFest: The Consensus Hackathon and CoinDesk PitchFest will directly connect developers, startups, and top VCs.
● Cultural Immersion: Participants can experience the official opening and closing parties in Central Hong Kong, take guided tours of the Shenzhen tech ecosystem, and enjoy exclusive access to the “The Consensus Cup” event at Happy Valley Racecourse.
● Citywide Takeover: Following the success of the inaugural year, this year's event is expected to spawn over 350 associated events across the city.
The Solana Accelerate APAC Summit will also take place concurrently with the Consensus conference, bringing together over 2,000 developers, executives, and policymakers in Hong Kong. This grand event will gather over 100 fintech companies and more than 50 crypto startups, focusing on internet capital markets and blockchain infrastructure.
Tickets for Consensus Hong Kong 2026 are now on sale. To register, please visit: https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/register/
About Consensus
CoinDesk Consensus is the world's longest-running and most influential cryptocurrency, blockchain, and artificial intelligence industry event. The conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore core topics such as DeFi, Web3, artificial intelligence, and the evolving regulatory landscape, helping attendees gain insights into the future of digital assets. With a diverse range of panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive networking sessions, Consensus provides an ideal platform for exploring the latest trends shaping the digital economy. For more details about Consensus, please visit https://events.coindesk.com/.
About CoinDesk
CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices, and data company in the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk Media has been at the forefront of reporting on the future of money and investment, revealing the social and cultural transformations it brings. As a subsidiary operating independently under the Bullish Group (NYSE: BLSH), CoinDesk adheres to strict editorial policies. Our award-winning team of journalists provides news coverage and unique insights, committed to enhancing industry transparency, fostering understanding, and providing in-depth background analysis.
CoinDesk brings together the global cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 communities through its annual events, with Consensus being the largest and longest-running cryptocurrency event in the world. For more information, please visit coindesk.com.
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