18/01/2026
Consensus Hong Kong Unveils 2026 Speaker Lineup Featuring Binance, Solana Foundation, Grayscale, J.P. Morgan
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 ex*****on.
💫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).
💥 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:
1️⃣EasyA Hackathon & PitchFest: The Consensus Hackathon and CoinDesk PitchFest will connect developers and startups directly with top VCs.
2️⃣Cultural 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.'
3️⃣City-Wide Takeover: Following the debut year's success, the event is expected to foster over 350 side events throughout the city.
4️⃣Solana 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.
💬 Tickets for Consensus Hong Kong 2026 are available now. To register, visit https://consensus-hongkong.coindesk.com/register/