Following a sold-out debut in 2025, Consensus by CoinDesk has announced its return to Hong Kong from February 10–12, 2026. Building on an inaugural event that attracted nearly 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries and contributed an estimated HK$275 million to the local economy, the 2026 edition is projected to host 15,000 industry decision-makers.

Curated by CoinDesk, the 2026 agenda features over 100 high-caliber speakers across six stages. Topics will cover institutional adoption, DeFi, stablecoins, robotics, the intersection of AI agents and on-chain execution.

Highlighted Sessions Include:

• Tokenizing the Planet: Featuring Carlos Domingo (Securitize), Ian De Bode (Ondo), and Naveen Mallela (J.P. Morgan).

• Securing the Multi-Chain Future: A look at how Bitcoin Restaking is redefining L1 and L2 architectures with David Tse (Babylon) and Evan Cheng (Mysten Labs).

• AI is Unseating Mining in the US: A discussion on hashrate allocation featuring Asher Genoot and Mike Ho (American Bitcoin), and Irene Gao (Bitmain).

• Ethereum Next Steps: Scaling & UX insights with Hsiao-Wei Wang (Ethereum Foundation) and Sandy Peng (Scroll).

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 been confirmed for Consensus Hong Kong 2026. You can access the full agenda here.

“The overwhelming success of Consensus Hong Kong 2025 was a testament to Hong Kong’s status 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 dynamic ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit, has proven the demand for a world-class conference. We are excited to return with an even larger platform to host the most influential voices in blockchain, Web3, and AI, and to create unparalleled networking opportunities.”

Consensus Hong Kong 2026 will go beyond the stage with startup and developer competitions, networking opportunities and marquee special events across iconic Hong Kong venues. This includes:

• EasyA Hackathon & PitchFest: The Consensus Hackathon and CoinDesk PitchFest will connect developers and startups directly with top VCs.

• Cultural Immersion: Attendees can access official opening and closing parties in Hong Kong Central, guided excursions to Shenzhen’s tech ecosystem, and premium access to the Happy Valley Racecourse for 'The Consensus Cup.'

• City-Wide Takeover: Following the debut year's success, the event is expected to foster over 350 side events throughout the city.

Solana Accelerate APAC will also be hosted at Consensus, bringing an additional 2,000+ builders, executives, and policymakers to Hong Kong. The event will feature 100+ fintech companies and 50+ crypto startups, with a focus on internet capital markets and blockchain infrastructure.