Hong Kong FinTech Week and SmartCon Unite in Hong Kong this October to Shape the Future of Web3 and Capital Markets - Recap of SmartCon Pre-Drink Happy Hour

9th October 2024

On the evening of October 8, Chainlink, supported by SNZ, Hashkey Group, and Finoverse, successfully hosted "Where TradFi & DeFi Converge: SmartCon Pre-Drink Happy Hour" in Central, Hong Kong. Over 200 attendees from capital markets, fintech and Web3 attended the event.

SNZ, as key strategic partner of Chainlink in Asia and Conference Partner for SmartCon 2024, deeply engaged in Hong Kong's financial sector and the Web3 space. With the upcoming SmartCon and Hong Kong FinTech Week(HKFTW), SNZ aims to bring together influential figures from Hong Kong's finance and political arenas. This gathering not only serves to promote the events but also enhances SNZ's influence within Hong Kong's financial, Web3, and political communities.

Below is what the partners, supporters and organizers shared during this event (in order of speakers):

Gavin Wang delivered a welcome speech, stating that SNZ will continue to deepen its efforts in community building and “Connect to Empower”, and work diligently to position Hong Kong as a premier Web3 Hub. Gavin also recalled SNZ’s history and strategic partnership with Chainlink and expresses sincere gratitude to all attendees and the strong support from the Hong Kong government and various partners.

Gavin Wang, CIO, SNZ Capital

InvestHK is the organizer of HKFTW and also a sponsor of SmartCon. King Leung expressed his confidence in Hong Kong's development as a Web3 hub and the commitment of InvestHK to support. He emphasized the city's potential to lead in the Web3 space and acknowledged the essential role of SNZ in promoting Hong Kong's Web3 initiatives to Europe, the Americas, and beyond. He also shared the great experience with Chainlink and SmartCon and wishes the 2 events great success.

King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, FinTech & Sustainability, InvestHK

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Duncan Chiu offered valuable insights on the integration of Hong Kong's capital markets with Web3, expressing strong confidence in the upcoming HKFTW and SmartCon this October.

Duncan Chiu, member of the Legislative Council for the Technology and Innovation functional constituency

Jupiter Zheng delved into how Web3 innovations are reshaping capital markets and improving financial services, highlighting the development of Hong Kong's asset management industry following the introduction of ETFs.

Jupiter Zheng, Partner, HashKey Capital

Anthony Sar and Janet Yu, as the appointed event organizer of HKFTW and a key organizer of SmartCon respectively, introduced the exciting features of this year's events and warmly invited all attendees to participate. SmartCon will focus on the convergence of Blockchain Technology and Traditional Financial Systems, while HKFTW will connect over 30,000 global minds to explore innovative opportunities in the fintech landscape.

Anthony Sar, Co-founder & CEO, Finoverse

Janet Yu, Senior Marketing Strategist, Chainlink Labs

Joseph Chan discussed the connections with Smartcon and shared insights from last year's event held in Barcelona. He expressed hopes that this year's SmartCon and HKFTW will pave the way for a new era of Web3 in Hong Kong, attracting more industry professionals and investors.

Joseph Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury; the Government of the HKSAR

In closing, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants for making the "SmartCon Pre-Drink Happy Hour" a success. We encourage everyone to actively participate in SmartCon and support our collective efforts to establish Hong Kong as a leading Web3 hub. Together, let's amplify Asia's voice in the global financial landscape!

Chainlink is a global leader in technology, providing essential infrastructure and services not only for the Web3 industry but also facilitating traditional financial institutions' entry into the Web3 space. （Chainlink Labs ：https://chainlinklabs.com/）

This year, SmartCon, Chainlink’s annual global summit, will be held in Asia for the first time on October 30-31, 2024, in Hong Kong—one of the world’s foremost financial hubs. The theme for this year, "Where TradFi & DeFi Converge," will delve into the exciting convergence opportunities between Blockchain Technology and Traditional Financial Systems. We’re bringing together top DeFi protocols like AAVE and major financial institutions and market infrastructures, including SWIFT, Euroclear, SBI, Citibank, and Fidelity, to foster meaningful dialogue and collaboration.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, alongside his global team, will lead an engaging agenda featuring over a hundred key leaders from Government, Web3, and Capital Markets. They will explore vital industry topics such as the Tokenization of Real-World Assets, Stablecoins, Cross-Chain Interoperability, the Intersection of AI and Blockchain, Transformations in the Capital Markets Lifecycle, and the growth of Regional Digital Asset Ecosystems.（Event link：https://smartcon.chain.link/home）