Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 will take place from November 2–6, 2026, bringing together the worlds of finance, technology, and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. The event will feature 45,000+ global leaders, 1,000+ speakers, 800+ sponsors, exhibitors, and startups, 30+ Chinese Mainland and international delegations, and participants from 120+ economies. The details of the event timings will be announced closer to the event.
The festival will look at the ways in which emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, digital assets, Web3, tokenisation, payments, open banking, cybersecurity, and others are changing financial services. Policy talks, industry forums, technology demonstrations, startup events, networking, and global cooperation are all included in the agenda.
Event Agenda
Policy Forum
The Policy Forum focuses on frameworks for digital assets, financial regulation, government policy, and Hong Kong's role in influencing the next wave of financial innovation. It unites worldwide stakeholders, financial leaders, regulators, and policymakers.Digital Finance Forum
The digital transformation of financial institutions, including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, open banking, data platforms, and next-generation financial infrastructure, is examined in this forum.Digital Assets Forum
DeFi, tokenisation, Real-world assets, institutional Web3, digital currencies, custody, and tokenised finance are all topics covered by the Digital Assets Forum. It focuses especially on the adoption of digital assets by institutions.Blockchain & Web3 Forum
The integration of traditional banking with blockchain and Web3, including tokenised money, DeFi, digital assets, enterprise blockchain, and practical financial applications, is the main topic of this discussion.AI & Advanced Tech Forum
The forum looks at how financial services and associated businesses use AI, AI agents, quantum computing, cybersecurity, and other new technologies.TechX Forum
Startups, IT firms, and innovators can use TechX as a venue to present their solutions, make investment pitches, and establish connections with banks and possible partners.Visionary Forum
Senior corporate executives and investors gather at the Visionary Forum to talk about key developments influencing global markets, technology, finance, investment, and entrepreneurship.China-Global Innovation Forum
This conference explores collaboration between Mainland China and international markets with a focus on technology innovation, investment, fintech development, and cross-border potential.Event Highlights
-More than 45,000 world leaders are anticipated to take part.-More than a thousand speakers from the business, government, technology, and financial sectors.
-More than eight hundred sponsors, exhibitors, and entrepreneurs presenting innovations.
-More than thirty delegations from China's mainland and abroad are taking part.
-Participants from more than 120 economies.
-Focused conversations about blockchain, Web3, AI, digital assets, tokenisation, and payments.
-Prospects for international business expansion, collaborations, investment, and networking.
Speakers
The speaker lineup for ETHGlobal Mumbai 2026 will be announced by ETHGlobal closer to the event.Who can Attend?
-Banking executives-FinTech professionals
-Institutional investors
-Blockchain professionals
-Digital asset professionals
-Startup founders
-Technology providers
-Policymakers
-Regulators
-Venture capital investors