WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025 is set to bring together more than 5,000 attendees, including top companies, global investors, and leading experts from over 30 countries. It promises to be a vibrant hub for meaningful connections, fresh ideas, and exciting business opportunities.
Supported by the Government of Hong Kong (SAR), Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board, WOW Summit 2025 will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, robotics, digital art, gaming, and decentralized finance (DeFi), serving as a much-needed link connecting people who will help to shape the next era of intelligent, decentralized technology.
Key Themes and Topics Include
Web3 Innovation and Regulation
In the Web3 domain, the summit will delve into real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, the institutional adoption of blockchain technologies, and the advancement of purpose-built protocols alongside DePin (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks). A significant focus will be placed on regulatory developments, particularly stablecoin regulations, with an emphasis on Hong Kong’s evolving legal framework. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on how regulatory clarity is shaping the global blockchain landscape.
FinTech and PayFi Infrastructure
A spotlight will also shine on next-generation PayFi infrastructure. These solutions exist at the intersection of decentralized finance and traditional payment systems. The summit aims to foster dialogue around practical implementations and scalable technologies that empower financial inclusivity and digital transformation.
Startup Ecosystem and Investment Opportunities
WOW Summit 2025 will be a dynamic platform for businesses, offering opportunities to participate in a high-stakes pitch competition and gain visibility through investor matchmaking sessions. The summit provides a unique environment for start-up businesses to accelerate capital and expansion, with hundreds of investors in attendance.
Artificial Intelligence and Industry Transformation
On the AI front, the summit will explore the rapidly growing synergy between artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies. It will demonstrate how AI is revolutionizing business models across healthcare, finance, smart cities, and more. The agenda covers applications such as AI agents, diagnostics, algorithmic trading, and robotics.
AI Regulations and Infrastructure
There will also be in-depth talks about how the AI regulatory landscape is changing in Hong Kong and around the world. Technical investigations of critical infrastructure will supplement these discussions. Supercomputing systems, cloud-based AI platforms, and high-capacity data centers that set the stage for enterprise-scale adoption are among the subjects covered.
AI Startup Commercialization and Showcase
The AI Showcase Stage, which will feature innovative startups ready to upend their respective industries, will be a highlight of the AI Summit. These innovators will have the chance to network with business partners, which will promote cross-sector collaboration and commercialization.
Speakers include:
- Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury The Government of Hong Kong SAR
- Jayne Chan, Head of StartmeupHK, Invest HK
- Elizabeth Wong, Director and Head of Fintech unit Intermediaries, Securities and Futures Commission
- Evan Auyang, Group President, Animoca Brands
- King Leung, Global Head of Financial Services, Fintech & Sustainability, Invest HK
- Bowie Lau, Managing Director, MaGE Group
- Angelina Kwan, COO, Stratford Finance
- Neil Tan, Chairman, AI Association of Hong Kong
- Sebastien Borget, Co-founder & COO, The Sandbox
- Mete Altinkaya, Co-Founder, ICB LABS
- Laura K. Inamedinova, Chief Global Ecosystem Officer, Gate.com
- Charu Sethi, Senior Ambassador & CMO, Polkadot, Unique Network
- Anders Kristiansen, Ethereum core developer, Nethermind
- Nenter Chow, Global CEO, Bitmart
- Alex Chung, Co-Founder & CEO, Art Growth Limited
- Joseph Kim, Founder, CryptoTap
- Matt Coo, Co-Founder, Mandala Chain
- Kakie Hung, Head of HK, Ava Labs
WOW AI Summit – Where Artificial Intelligence Redefines Industries
Running in parallel with WOW Summit, the dedicated AI Summit will showcase transformative AI applications across healthcare, finance, smart cities, robotics, and fashion. From advanced diagnostics and algorithmic trading to AI agents and cloud-powered infrastructure, this is where intelligent solutions take center stage.
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