Nearly 10,000 attendees from 102 countries gathered for the sold-out event, driving key industry announcements and an estimated HK$275 million economic impact.
Consensus 2025 Record Attendance and Industry Impact
Consensus Hong Kong welcomed nearly 10,000 attendees from 102 countries, marking its sold-out debut at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event reinforced its position as a premier global Web3 conference, with an estimated economic impact of HK$275 million.
Major Announcements and Industry Developments
Key industry announcements were made throughout the event, including Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission unveiling a 12-initiative roadmap to strengthen the region’s virtual asset ecosystem. Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands, and HKT announced a joint effort to launch a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. Additional announcements came from Bullish Group, Hex Trust, Robinhood, WisdomTree, and other major industry players.
Global Participation and Media Coverage
Seventy-five percent of attendees traveled from overseas, demonstrating Hong Kong’s appeal as a Web3 hub. More than 450 media representatives covered insights from over 300 speakers, including officials from the Hong Kong government and executives from Binance, Coinbase, Circle, Google, Pantera, and Solana Foundation.
Extensive Side Events and Community Engagement
Over 350 side events took place at prominent venues, including Cloud 39 at The Henderson, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and Wonderland at West Kowloon Cultural District. Events such as Rooftop Revelry, the Consensus Cup, and Token of Love music festival provided networking and cultural experiences for attendees.
Innovation Through Hackathon and PitchFest
The Consensus Hackathon, hosted in partnership with EasyA, brought together over 500 developers, resulting in 67 blockchain projects competing for over US$400,000 in prizes. The PitchFest competition featured 12 early-stage Web3 startups, with TransCrypts securing the winning spot.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Michael Lau, Chairman of Consensus Hong Kong, highlighted the event’s success as proof of product-market fit for a world-class Web3 conference in the region. Managing Director Brad Spies emphasized Consensus’ role in bridging traditional finance and digital assets. With its impact on the industry and economy, Consensus has confirmed its return to Asia in 2026.
“Consensus Hong Kong was an overwhelming success. The combination of our nearly 10,000 in-person attendees and over 350 side events is independent validation proving our conference achieved incredible product-market fit. It is clear that the global Web3 industry has been asking for a truly world-class conference in Hong Kong for a while, and Consensus Hong Kong was the answer. Hong Kong has worked hard to strategically position itself as a forward-thinking digital assets hub with a vibrant ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurial spirits, so we hope to return again next year—at an even bigger scale.”
– Michael Lau
“Consensus has always had a laser focus on bringing together all of the different parts of the crypto ecosystem: traditional finance, DeFi traders, regulators, developers, entrepreneurs, investors, startups, academics, and artists. We are humbled to host heavyweight attendees from around the world looking to connect, and share singular experiences from day to night. Consensus Hong Kong has taken that mission to a new level, bringing together all sides of the industry, east and west, and using Hong Kong’s unparalleled venues, restaurants, and community as a way to bring people together to share ideas, create business opportunities, and have an excellent time doing it.”
– Brad Spies
13Desk Joins Consensus 2025 as a Community Partner
As a leading blockchain and crypto news community, 13Desk played a vital role as a community partner for Consensus 2025, contributing to the event’s global reach and engagement. With a strong presence in the industry, 13Desk provided coverage and real-time updates on its social media platforms.
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