{"id":11918,"date":"2025-01-16T14:50:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T06:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/group.qa1.hashkeydev.com\/?p=11918"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:53:16","slug":"paul-chan-mo-po-vitalik-buterin-among-the-top-speakers-at-hong-kong-web3-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/paul-chan-mo-po-vitalik-buterin-among-the-top-speakers-at-hong-kong-web3-festival-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul CHAN Mo-po, Vitalik Buterin Among the Top Speakers at Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11918\" class=\"elementor elementor-11918\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-361c0ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"361c0ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3683167 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3683167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/group-oss.hashkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260550-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11919\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/group-oss.hashkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260550-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/group-oss.hashkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260550-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/group-oss.hashkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260550-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/group-oss.hashkey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260550.jpg 1281w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-858b7ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"858b7ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-kksny655\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\">Hong Kong Web3 Festival today announced the first-round speaker lineup for its upcoming 2025 edition, which will take place from 6 to 9 April. The event will bring together representatives from a broad range of experts and leaders in the Web3 space, including:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-fpt68210\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, <\/strong>GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-gx59j213\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Vitalik Buterin,<\/strong> Co-founder, Ethereum<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-g9zpt216\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>XIAO Feng,<\/strong> Chairman, Wanxiang Blockchain; Chairman and CEO, HashKey Group<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-l6z8r219\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Duncan Chiu,<\/strong> Legislative Council Member (Technology &amp; Innovation Constituency), Hong Kong<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-87osa222\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>David Bailey,<\/strong> CEO, Bitcoin Magazine<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-20wjn225\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Genki Oda,<\/strong> Chairman, Japan Virtual and Crypto assets Exchange Association<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-5sqn7228\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Lily Liu,<\/strong> President, Solana Foundation<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-esmrb231\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Sreeram Kannan,<\/strong> CEO, EigenLabs<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-h8afg234\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Smokey Bera, <\/strong>Co-founder, Berachain<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-v8w6v237\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>John Patrick Mullin, <\/strong>CEO, Mantra<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-gwym2240\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Alexander Pack,<\/strong> Managing Partner, Hack VC<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-2dw1f243\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Lasse Clausen,<\/strong> Founding Partner, 1kx<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-iiq6f246\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Keywolf,<\/strong> Partner and CPO, SlowMist<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-77tiy249\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Blue,<\/strong> Partner and CTO, SlowMist<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-mw7cg252\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Rita Liu,<\/strong> CEO, RD Technologies<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-z5e4j255\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Devon Sin, <\/strong>Alternate Chief Executive, ZA Bank<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-mmwpr258\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>YU Chen, <\/strong>Chief Advisor, \u9cb2KUN<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-8wt6m261\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Michael, <\/strong>Co-founder, Brevis<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-7kkeh264\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Alex Rawitz, <\/strong>Co-founder, DIMO<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-urht2267\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Bugra Celik,<\/strong> Director of Digital Assets, HSBC<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-rh1eq270\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Stanley Huo,<\/strong> Partner &amp; Head of Asia, Hivemind Capital<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-mlpj9273\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Terence Kwok,<\/strong> Founder and CEO, Humanity Protocol<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-0fr0g276\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Tetsuya Sanada,<\/strong> CEO, BlockSmith &amp; Co.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-odpbg279\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>David Lee,<\/strong> Chairman, Global FinTech Institute<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-3ok6d284\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\">Hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Group and organized by W3ME, Hong Kong Web3 Festival is Asia\u2019s premiere crypto gathering that convenes the world\u2019s smartest minds in the Web3 and crypto space. Its previous editions, which took place in April 2023 and 2024, brought together over 250 exhibitors, more than 800 speakers, 80,000 visitors and 300 side events.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-gucii288\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\">The Web3 Festival 2025 has forged a strategic alliance with the region\u2019s trade statutory body, Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). Furthermore, the event has revealed an impressive lineup of 2025 sponsors so far, including:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-e3c46292\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Title:<\/strong> OKX Web3<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-viajh295\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Platinum: <\/strong>CKB Eco Fund, SlowMist<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-0liau298\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Gold: <\/strong>Alchemy Pay, Beyond Gaming Labs, OneKey<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-5qfi5301\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Primary: <\/strong>Google Cloud<strong>, <\/strong>Hotcoin, \u9cb2KUN<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-w3ul8306\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Secondary: <\/strong>CertiK<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-ml78v309\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Tertiary:<\/strong> Fufuture,\u00a0Keyblock Solutions,\u00a0MoneyCollect,\u00a0PingCap<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-ietrg312\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Knowledge: <\/strong>Brevis<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-3k00i315\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>Open Stage: <\/strong>Primecoin<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-wysxm320\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\">The conference will feature keynote speeches, fireside chat, and panel discussions across various forums, including PayFi session hosted by the host together with RD Technologies, DePIN session by Arkreen, Bitcoin session by CKB Eco Fund, Crypto Finance Forum 2025 by MetaEra, Web3 Security and Compliance Session by SlowMist, Web3 Scholars Conference 2025 by DRK Lab, and more.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-s39ef324\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\">Taking an area of over 14,000\u33a1at the iconic HKCEC, which is 1.5 times larger than previous ones, the conference will create an ideal networking and learning environment, with regular conference areas and exhibition spaces embracing professionals, investors, enthusiasts, and leading projects worldwide who will delve into the latest progress, solutions, trends, and policies in Web3 and crypto.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div data-breakout=\"normal\"><p id=\"viewer-b6s1l328\" class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 tua2N o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong>$399 tickets are available for grabs now! Secure a spot at this fabulous gathering to meet industry leaders and professionals: <\/strong><a class=\"dtqu- Cnx4-\" href=\"https:\/\/www.web3festival.org\/hongkong2025\/#\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><u>https:\/\/www.web3festival.org\/hongkong2025\/#\/en<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hong Kong Web3 Festival today announced the first-round speaker lineup for its upcoming 2025 edition, which will take place from 6 to 9 April. The event will bring together representatives from a broad range of experts and leaders in the Web3 space, including: The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":11919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11918","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11918"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11918\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11923,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11918\/revisions\/11923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11918"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11918"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/group.hashkey.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11918"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}