Events, 2026
Hong Kong Capital Markets Forum: Capturing the Next Growth
Momentum
2026 Jan 28
Hong Kong
Moderator: Digital Asset Development
Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Association of Registered Public Interest Entity Auditors Limited (PIEAA), The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies(CHKLC), The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), and the Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited (HKCMP), the panel is to provide in-depth analysis of Digital Asset Development currently facing Hong Kong’s
capital markets. From multiple perspectives, such as sustainable development and regulatory frameworks, ideas for the future development of the capital markets, including topics like the regulatory landscape surrounding stablecoins, the impact of tokenization on real-world assets, licensing requirements for virtual asset trading platforms. Through in-depth discussions with industry experts, aim to lay a solid foundation for the long-term prosperity of Hong Kong’s capital markets.
DLA Piper and LBS HK Alumni Club Digital Assets Forum
2026 Feb 09
Hong Kong
The DLA Piper Fintech, Blockchain & Digital Assets group, in partnership with the London Business School Hong Kong Alumni Club, invites you to join us for a leadership forum on Monday, 9 February at 17:00, where we will explore the rapidly evolving world of digital assets and the rise of regional hubs shaping the industry’s future.
The Women’s Foundation (TWF) – GIRLS GOT TECH + Closing Note:
Angelina Kwan
Consensus HK 2026 | FinTech Association of Hong Kong
2026 Feb 09
Hong Kong
Harmonizing Global Payment Rails for a Digital Economy
Panelist: The Merchant Gridlock and Settlement Illusion
2026 Feb 10-12
Hong Kong
12-Feb Frontier Stage
Panel moderator: Korea at a Crossroads: Charting the Next Phase of its Digital Asset Evolution
Digital Asset Forum: Convergence – Realising the Crypto x TradFi Intersection
2026 Feb 13
Hong Kong
Moderator: Road to Institutional Adoption
A panel discussion examining the role traditional financial institutions play in the wake of the wider crypto acceptance and payment revolution, powered by the buoyant market and rise of stablecoins; as well as those played by big-ticket institutional investors, such as family offices and the emergence of digital asset treasuries.
GFTN Forum – Japan’s Edge in the Global Market
2026 Feb 24-26
Tokyo, Japan
Agentic AI, Tokenization, and $13 Trillion Capital Flow: Japan’s Edge in the Global Market
GFTN Forum Japan 2026 returns for its 4th edition, spotlighting Japan’s role in regulated digital assets, agentic AI, and reimagined capital flows. The forum gathers investors, regulators, institutions, and technology leaders to explore Japan’s Digital Asset Mandate, the real-world AI economy across finance, and how capital flows are being reshaped today.
Feb-25
Roundtable: Stablecoins and Tokenised Assets in Practice – Global Infrastructure, Regulation, and Real‑World Adoption
This roundtable brings together leaders from across the digital asset ecosystem to explore how stablecoins and tokenised assets are entering mainstream finance. With case studies from Japan and Asia, speakers will highlight real-world use in payments, treasury, trade, and capital markets, and examine how regulation, compliance, and risk are shaping new corridors and liquidity venues. The session will show how these instruments are reshaping market structure and where adoption is headed next.
2026 Feb 24-26
Tokyo, Japan
Moderator: Expansion of the Defi ecosystem in Stablecoins
Panelists:
Nischint Sanghavi, Head of Digital Currencies APAC at VISA
Hitoshi Harada, Cofounder and CPO at Alpaca
Niki Ariyasinghe, VP APAC & ME at Chainlink Labs
The Women’s Foundation
International Women’s Day Lunch 2026
2026 March 06
Hong Kong
The Women’s Foundation’s International Women’s Day Lunch brought together over 400 guests to celebrate women’s leadership and community impact. Moderated by Angelina Kwan, the program featured powerful stories and an engaging panel. With strong support from attendees, the event raised significant funds to advance gender equality in Hong Kong.
(World Federation of Exchanges) WFEClear – The WFE’s Clearing and Derivatives 2026
2026 Apr 21-23
Toronto, Canada
Panelist: Prediction Markets and Event-Based Trading
Prediction markets and event-based contracts are gaining visibility across jurisdictions, raising new questions for market infrastructures about product design, risk management, and regulatory treatment. How should we assess the risk characteristics of event-driven products that settle on discrete, binary outcomes rather than continuous price formation? Do existing margin models, default management tools, and stress frameworks adequately capture jump risk, concentration, and information asymmetries inherent in these markets? And what lessons can we draw from early experiences to determine where central clearing adds value, where guardrails are needed, and how to engage constructively with regulators as these markets continue to evolve?
2026 Jul 13-14
Tokyo, JapanWebX is one of Asia’s largest global conferences planned and operated by CoinPost, Japan’s leading crypto asset and Web3 media platform.
The event is held in Tokyo and attracts a diverse audience from Japan and around the world.
WebX comprehensively covers a wide range of Web3 related topics, including cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, Web3 infrastructure, NFTs, DeFi, and AI.
Major enterprises, technology companies, financial institutions, investors, developers, media organizations, experts, and general attendees gather to explore the latest technological trends, industry applications, and community culture.
WebX is recognized as one of Asia’s largest international conferences offering a multifaceted view of the Web3 ecosystem.
2026 Sept 29 to Oct 1
Seoul, South Korea
Details: TBC (panel session featuring prominent female financial regulators)
Asia’s Premier Crypto Event
Established in 2018, KBW reigns as Asia’s foremost annual global blockchain and crypto conference, hosted in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Serving as the ultimate gateway to the Korean market, the unrivalled epicentre and sole powerhouse that defines the industry, KBW converges elite leaders, visionary innovators, and vibrant communities from Korea and across the globe, fostering collaborations that propel the future of crypto.
2026 Nov 17-19
Mumbai, India
Hosted by: National Stock Exchange of India
WFE Members, Affiliates and Long-Term Partners