From April 19 to 21, 2027, the fifth Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, co-launched by Wanxiang Blockchain Lab and HashKey Group, and organized by W3ME, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. This year's carnival is themed "OnChain Finance" and will introduce for the first time a Institutional Arena, adopting a closed-door invitation-only mechanism throughout, gathering core forces from traditional financial institutions, including global banks, securities, asset management, payments, insurance, family offices, and the digital asset sector, to jointly explore the development opportunities and future paths of on-chain finance.

As asset tokenization accelerates towards practical applications, stablecoin payments and on-chain settlements continue to expand financial business scenarios, blockchain technology is increasingly penetrating core processes of asset issuance, transaction circulation, and payment settlements in the financial market. At the same time, global banks, asset management institutions, and payment companies are accelerating their layout in digital assets, and issues such as the connection between on-chain and off-chain financial systems, cross-market collaboration, and regulatory compliance are becoming increasingly prominent. From financial product innovation to the evolution of market operation mechanisms and infrastructure, OnChain Finance is promoting a deeper integration of on-chain technology with the traditional financial system.

Since the first Hong Kong Web3 Carnival was held in 2023, the past four carnivals have not only witnessed the Web3 industry's transition from infrastructure exploration to application practice but also the increasingly close relationship between traditional finance and the digital asset field. From ARK Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood sharing forward-looking insights on digital assets and investment trends, representatives from institutions such as Hong Kong Stock Exchange, WeBank, Ant International discussing fintech innovation and application practices, to representatives from financial institutions like BlackRock, HSBC, CICC, and Huaxia Fund (Hong Kong) participating in industry dialogues, the carnival has continuously gathered voices from different fields such as banking, securities, asset management, investment, and fintech.

Standing at a new starting point in its fifth year, the 2027 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival will continue the innovation of Web3 technology and the construction of new-generation financial infrastructure, centering around OnChain Finance as its annual theme, further deepening discussions on on-chain financial innovation and practice. This year's carnival will revolve around core topics such as asset tokenization, stablecoins and global payments, on-chain capital markets, institutional-level digital asset services, regulatory compliance, as well as quantum computing and cryptography, AI and financial security, open hardware and privacy protection, continuing to invite global financial institutions, tech companies, and digital asset industry representatives to explore the forefront practices, market opportunities, and future development directions of on-chain finance.

First Closed-Door Institutional Session, Opening Deep Dialogue Among Global Financial Institutions

During the three days of activities from April 19 to 21, the carnival will introduce the Institutional Arena for the first time, adopting a closed-door, invitation-only format, inviting senior managers and core decision-makers from global banks, asset management, payments, institutional investors, and digital asset companies to create a more in-depth and professional communication scene for institutions, while also providing a dedicated venue for leading financial institutions to hold closed-door events. As an important new segment of this carnival, the Institutional Arena will set up dedicated communication areas, focusing on core topics that institutions are currently deeply concerned about, to explore business practices and collaboration opportunities across different markets through keynote speeches, closed-door round tables, and thematic discussions, creating more targeted communication space for direct dialogues between financial institutions and innovative companies in the industry.

From open industry communication to focused business-oriented closed-door dialogues, the Institutional Arena will further deepen professional exchanges between global financial institutions and the digital asset field, promoting cross-institution collaboration and business alignment.

Accumulation of Four Sessions, Linking Global Digital Asset Ecosystem

Since its inaugural event in 2023, the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival has reached its fifth year. In the past four sessions, the carnival has attracted over 500 projects to exhibit, invited more than 1600 industry leaders for in-depth exchanges, with the total number of on-site attendees exceeding 150,000, and over 600 peripheral activities held, gradually developing into an important communication platform connecting global digital assets, finance, and technology.

Four sessions of accumulation have witnessed continuous breakthroughs in technological innovation and financial practice. The 2027 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival will be themed on OnChain Finance, using the first-time establishment of the closed-door Institutional Session as an opportunity to further connect the core forces of global finance and the digital asset field, promoting a deep intersection of cutting-edge ideas and innovative practices.

More event agendas, keynote speakers, and institutional day arrangements will be announced soon, please stay tuned to the "Wanxiang Blockchain" public account and the official Hong Kong Web3 Carnival X (@festival_web3) for the latest updates.

• Sponsorship inquiry: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027sponsorship
• Application to be a speaker: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027speakerapplication
• Media collaboration/community partnership application: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027partner
• Side Event application: https://hongkong.web3festival.org/2027sideevent

About Wanxiang Blockchain Lab

Wanxiang Blockchain Lab was established in 2015 by Wanxiang Group, gathering experts in the field to conduct research and discussions on technological research and development, commercial applications, and industry strategy, providing guidance for entrepreneurs, offering references for industry development and policy formulation, and promoting blockchain technology to serve the advancement of social economy.

Since its establishment, Wanxiang Blockchain Lab has established a global Web3 community and developer network through annual events like the Shanghai Global Blockchain Summit & Hong Kong Web3 Carnival, organizing hackathons, training camps, and incubators, as well as publishing blockchain literature, offering developer and entrepreneur courses, and conducting blockchain and Web3 research to promote the popularization and development of blockchain technology.

About HashKey Group

HashKey Group (3887.HK) is a leading digital asset financial services group in Asia with a global footprint. Established in 2018, we are building a new generation of global financial infrastructure to serve institutions, retail investors, and blockchain ecosystem partners, helping traditional institutions and blockchain project parties efficiently access global resources and achieve compliance expansion and growth of products and business. The group's business covers four core sectors: transaction facilitation, on-chain services, asset management, and tokenization services.

HashKey Group is committed to promoting the large-scale implementation of blockchain technology, providing trusted and accessible digital asset services for a billion global users.