2026 Community Events

VNTR and StartHub Asia host an invitation-only Investor Roundtable on 5 November during Hong Kong FinTech Week. Limited to 30 seats, this closed-door afternoon brings together angels, VCs, family offices and funds for curated deal flow across AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Blockchain and Tokenization. Expect ecosystem updates and focused networking designed to turn FinTech Week conversations into real investment opportunities. Held at Eaton Club, Great Eagle Centre, Wan Chai, a five-minute walk from HKCEC. Investors only; every application is reviewed.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way organisations operate, innovate and compete. As AI adoption accelerates across industries, businesses face an increasingly complex landscape of evolving regulations, governance expectations and operational considerations across multiple jurisdictions. Bringing together lawyers from across our international network, this seminar will explore the latest developments in AI regulation and adoption across businesses and industries, and governance across Asia, Europe and the wider global market. We are also delighted to be joined by a line-up of distinguished guest panellists from industry, who will share practical insights and real-world perspectives on the opportunities and challenges presented by AI.

StartHub Asia and VNTR co-host an invitation-only investor roundtable during Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026. Investors only — every application is reviewed and seating is limited to 30. Held at Eaton Club, a five-minute walk from the FinTech Week venue, the session brings together angels, VCs, family offices and funds for a closed-door afternoon of curated deal flow across AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Blockchain and Tokenization. Connect with fellow investors, hear ecosystem updates, and turn FinTech Week conversations into actionable investment opportunities.

The 2026 CUHK Conference on Financial Technology brings together leading academics, industry practitioners, policymakers, and innovators to explore the latest developments shaping the future of finance. As a satellite programme of Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026, the conference offers insightful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and research presentations on topics including artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital assets, cybersecurity, and financial innovation. The event provides a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, industry collaboration, and networking among global FinTech stakeholders.

Financial institutions are investing in AI, but turning promising pilots into reliable business workflows remains a challenge. In this practical online session, Streamlogic will explore how AI can connect company knowledge, data, and existing systems to streamline financial operations and support better decisions. Using a realistic financial workflow example, we will discuss how to design for reliability, security, human oversight, and measurable business impact. Participants will leave with a practical framework for identifying high-value use cases and moving from AI experimentation to production.

Syndicate Capital and JDC Lab invite you to an exclusive cocktail reception and lucky draw at Cyberport. As the powerhouses behind RWA Vault—the world’s premier jewelry Real-World Asset (RWA) platform—this joint venture establishes the secure, dual-layered digital and physical infrastructure needed to seamlessly bridge luxury assets, such as GIA diamond necklace and 24K gold chain, onto the blockchain. Join us to network with industry leaders, tour our premium showroom, and explore our secure gold vault. Discover how we are revolutionizing asset tokenization. RVSP. First-come-first-serve

As Hong Kong FinTech Week comes to a close, join the tech community for a Saturday hike from Tai Tam to Repulse Bay. Meet fellow founders, tech professionals, investors and tech enthusiasts, enjoy Hong Kong’s trails and coastal views, and continue the conversations in a relaxed setting. We’ll set off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 7—an energising way to wrap up a busy week.

The Hong Kong International Computer Conference (HKICC) is an annual flagship event organised by the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) since 1978 and is one of the best and most popular ICT conferences in Hong Kong. It brings together ICT professionals and experts, government leaders and business executives from local and abroad to share and discuss the latest trends of ICT innovations and developments in enhancing business opportunities and productivity.

Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring John Tsang, Former Financial Secretary of Hong Kong and StashAway Senior Advisor; Tai Hui, Chief Market Strategist for Asia Pacific at J.P. Morgan Asset Management; and Justin Jimenez, Group Head of Macro & Investment Research at StashAway. Together, they will share where the US and China stand in AI development, how AI will affect both economies, and the opportunities it creates for investors. After the panel, stay to network with the speakers and guests over drinks and canapés. Due to limited capacity, registration is subject to approval with priority given to StashAway clients.

This closed-door roundtable on the future of financial services customer loyalty in Hong Kong aims to (1) unpack the key insights from an upcoming report by Quinlan & Associates and HeyMax and (2) provide senior executives in the banking and financial services industry with an opportunity to share their perspectives on customer loyalty in Hong Kong.

As Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026 approaches, join Stratford Finance, FinSTEP Asia, and Asia Insight Circle for an exclusive premium side event exploring the intersection of AI-driven finance and tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) hosted by Garage Society. ​"The Future of Value" brings together leading institutional voices and industry innovators to discuss the commercialisation of Web3 technologies, compliant AI architectures, and new paradigms in banking. ​Why Attend ​Discover how asset tokenisation is enabling fractionalisation at scale and how global institutions are adopting RWA tokens as reliable investments. ​Learn how AI is rewriting operational efficiency, collapsing transaction settlement times from standard cycles (T+1/T+3) to instant execution. ​Understand the rise of Agentic AI and how autonomous financial workflows are set to eliminate "lazy money."

​The London Business School Hong Kong Alumni Club, in partnership with the London Business School Founders & Investors Alumni Club and HKUST, is hosting a networking evening showcasing AI and fintech startups on the sidelines of StartmeupHK x HK Fintech Week on the 29th of October, 2026. Hosted by HKUST. ​Startups affiliated with London Business School or HKUST through a founder, key investor, C-suite leader, or current student/alumnus will have the opportunity to present about their company to fellow alums, VCs, Angels, professionals and startup enthusiasts. The event is supported by the LBS Alumni Founders and Investors Club. Eligible startups are expected to be already in the market and have active users, whether consumer- or institution-focused. ​The inspiring presentations will be followed by networking and light refreshments.

Got something big to say, but not enough time to make it land? Elevate Your Pitch is a lively 90-minute workshop for founders, builders, and tech professionals who want to sharpen the way they present their ideas, whether for demo day, a stage appearance, an investor meeting, or a pitch to potential clients. If you know your work inside out but find it hard to explain it clearly in the moments that matter most, this session is built for you.

Tech Leaders Exchange - Convergence of TradFI and DeFI brings together stablecoin issuers, digital-asset exchanges, institutional users and infrastructure providers to examine the practical requirements for scaling regulated stablecoin services in Hong Kong. Keynotes from industry executives, an expert panel, and interactive roundtables will address institutional use cases, implementation priorities, secure connectivity, market infrastructure, liquidity and compliance. The programme will conclude with an executive dinner and peer exchange, providing a focused forum to meet decision-makers and explore the technology, regulatory and innovation themes shaping Hong Kong’s digital-finance ecosystem.

After a packed Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, it’s time to loosen the tie, grab a drink, and keep the conversations going. ​Join us at Culture Club Gallery for a relaxed evening with entrepreneurs, potential business partners, clients, and investors, all in a lively setting that’s made for easy introductions and good energy 🥳 ​We’ll have networking activities to help you meet a great mix of people without the awkward wandering 🤝

Native and Asseto invite you to an intimate Hong Kong FinTech Week evening overlooking the neon pulse of Soho, connecting professionals across institutions, RWA, and stablecoin innovation. If you’re driving tokenization, institutional liquidity, or next-gen spending cards, this is where you need to be.

Spent all day pacing exhibition halls, collecting business cards, and sitting through back-to-back keynotes? Swap the corporate pitch decks for a casual networking evening. ​Curated specifically for FinTech Week pass holders and Prompt in Progress community members, this intimate post-conference gathering is designed to help you decompress, recharge, and make real connections across the regional AI, fintech, and startup ecosystem. ​Join us on November 3rd from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM HKT for a relaxed evening of drinks and pure networking vibes.

AI is accelerating innovation at an unprecedented pace, transforming how tech ventures scale, differentiate, and win. CVCF 2026 brings together global investors, visionary founders, and ecosystem leaders to decode the new playbook for market success. From unlocking high-growth corridors across regions, harnessing competitive frontier technology to building defensible moats and nurturing early venture growth, join us to discuss how turning AI into a foundational capability drives unmatched speed, resilience, and scalable growth in a shifting global landscape.

The UBS Disruptive Technology CEO Summit (DTS) has brought together business leaders, innovators and investors to exchange perspectives on the technologies shaping the future. In its 12th year, the Summit will explore the forces driving the next era of innovation. This year's Summit will convene pioneering entrepreneurs, industry leaders and technology visionaries to discuss the opportunities and implications of disruption.

Entering a new market takes more than ambition. It requires the right connections, local knowledge and a clear understanding of the support available. Discover market opportunities, government funding, and growth support available to help accelerate your business journey. Gain firsthand insights into market-entry strategies through expert discussions, connect with ecosystem stakeholders and like-minded companies, and explore HKSTP’s world-class innovation ecosystem. Apply now to reserve your place!

​K-Fintech Hong Kong Demo Day 2026 brings together promising Korean fintech companies with venture capital firms, accelerators, financial institutions and strategic investors in Hong Kong. ​Participating companies will showcase their innovative technologies and services, along with their strategies for entering Hong Kong and other Asian markets. Each company presentation will be followed by a Q&A session, offering investors and potential business partners an opportunity to engage directly with the presenting companies. ​The programme is designed to connect promising Korean fintech companies with Hong Kong’s investment and financial community and to identify opportunities for investment, proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, market entry and strategic partnerships.

Join an expert panel of leaders from financial services, digital-asset platforms, technology and professional services for a timely discussion on the future of cross-border payments. The session will examine the growing role of stablecoins, developments in the regulatory and market landscape, institutional adoption, and real-world use cases that are influencing the next generation of payment and settlement infrastructure. The discussion will also consider the opportunities and challenges for Hong Kong as an international financial centre and innovation hub. Following the panel, participants are invited to engage directly with the speakers during the Q&A session and continue the conversation over networking and light refreshments.

Discover Australian innovation at Australia x Hong Kong Innovation Day, a full-day showcase connecting high-growth Australian companies with Hong Kong and Asia’s investment and innovation ecosystem. Attendees can hear pitches and live Q&A from a curated group of 6–8 companies across fintech, AI, biotech, medtech and other innovation sectors, while networking with investors, strategic partners and business leaders. The programme also features strategic introductions and opportunities to explore investment, partnership and market expansion connections.

​The Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit is an institutional event focused on how digital asset infrastructure interfaces with institutional markets.

Thinking about setting up in Hong Kong, raising capital, or growing across Asia? Join AWS, Carta and Osome for an afternoon built for founders. ​Hear from the teams that help startups build, fund and scale. Then listen to successful founders and investors to talk about fundraising and the investment landscape in Asia. Stay on for food, drinks and time to meet various industry players, including founders, investors and ecosystem builders etc.

Join us in Hong Kong during Hong Kong Fintech Week 2026 for an evening of meaningful connections and networking with fintech founders, industry leaders and innovators.

Meet Qoder, an AI platform built to plan and execute tasks across software development and everyday professional work. Describe what you need in plain language, and Qoder helps turn documents, data, and research into practical deliverables. ​For finance professionals, this opens up opportunities to streamline everyday work—from synthesizing company research and preparing meeting briefings to analyzing spreadsheets and drafting reports and presentations. ​During Hong Kong FinTech Week, join an invitation-only gathering of senior financial-services leaders who are already using AI in their everyday work and want to explore what comes next.

Most AI projects inside a company stall at the same point: the data can't leave the building, and the model lives somewhere else. This is an evening for the people stuck on that. Fifty of them, in one room, the people who own data, security and engineering at their companies, and the integrators who actually deploy into those environments. Governed. Private. Secure. Your data and your AI stay inside your building. Drinks, no pitch deck, no panel. We'll have midas on hand if you want to see it enterprise AI that runs in your own network and belongs to you outright. It's in private beta and we're choosing pilot partners. minions and round1 will be around too.

This CPD course equips banking professionals with a practical understanding of stablecoin infrastructure through a five-layer framework, covering settlement, custody, compliance and customer experience. Participants will examine Hong Kong’s Verified Holder requirements, key AML challenges, omnibus wallet risks, and solution frameworks, supported by real-life case studies and insights.