Gathering Global Top Talent to Explore the Future of Web3
The GWDC 2026 Global Web3 Developer Conference, hosted by Web3Labs and co-hosted by Techub News, has officially announced its complete two-day agenda to be held from February 8 to 9, 2026, at Cyberport, Hong Kong. This year's conference, themed "Making the World Interesting Again - For Builders, By Builders," is expected to bring together over 20 development teams, more than 40 industry heavyweight guests, and over 1000 Web3 practitioners and enthusiasts to engage in in-depth discussions on key topics such as technological innovation, industry implementation, and compliance ecology.
As one of the most influential Web3 technology and industry integration conferences in the Asia-Pacific region, GWDC 2026 will systematically present the latest technological breakthroughs and business trends in the Web3 industry through keynote speeches, fireside chats, roundtable forums, and hackathon showcases.
Day One Focus: Integration of Web3 Infrastructure and Cutting-edge Technology
The conference will officially kick off on February 8 with a high-profile lineup of guests. National Committee member and Chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council's Commerce and Innovation Technology Committee Wu Jiezhuang will deliver the opening speech, sharing Hong Kong's strategic direction for promoting the Web3 industry. Following that, Caspar, CEO of Web3Labs, will give a welcome speech on behalf of the organizers, outlining the vision for building a global developer ecosystem.
The morning keynote session will feature leading industry institutions:
Bian Zhuoqun, President of Ant Group's Blockchain Business, will share the latest practical experiences of Ant Group in the enterprise-level blockchain and data assetization fields, analyzing the trends of trusted computing and industrial digitalization integration.
Dr. Xiao Feng, Founder and CEO of HashKey Group, will discuss the evolution of the global digital asset market structure and how compliant financial infrastructure can become the core driving force for industry growth.
Wish Wu, Co-founder and CEO of Pharos Network, will focus on the construction path of on-chain financial infrastructure and its strategic value in decentralized financial systems.
Shukyee Ma, Chief Strategy Officer of Plume Network, will analyze the next phase of Web3 market expansion opportunities from the perspective of cross-chain asset flow and ecological collaboration.
In the fireside chat session, Alma, Founder of Techub News, Keith Chen, Co-founder of SNZ, and Samuel Tse, Head of Investment and Strategic Partnerships at Animoca Brands, will engage in an in-depth discussion on Web3 capital trends and the integration path of brand ecology.
The subsequent thematic forum "Web3 × AI: Catalyst for the Intelligent Economy" will invite:
Jessica, CEO of ME Group
Chi Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Kite AI
JT Song, Head of OG Asia-Pacific
Terrence, Head of SuperNet Ecology
Phil Kang, CEO of ZR Financial Group
Wang Buai, Ambassador of CoinAnk and Founder of Blackwater Quant
Various parties will jointly explore the reshaping role of AI and blockchain integration in the intelligent economic system.
On-chain Financial Infrastructure as a Core Competitive Arena
In the afternoon agenda, the Pharos Forum will systematically discuss the construction of on-chain financial infrastructure, user access, and capital efficiency, showcasing the potential of On-Chain Finance to build a new value network outside the traditional financial system.
The following 2026 GWDC Launch Ceremony will welcome important guests, including:
Huang Weilun, Deputy Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong
Wu Jiezhuang, National Committee member and Chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council's Commerce and Innovation Technology Committee
The two guests will jointly witness the official launch of the conference, demonstrating Hong Kong's strategic determination to continue promoting the development of the digital asset industry.
In terms of industry collaboration, Techub News will sign a strategic agreement with the Asia-Pacific Institute of Business at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Jinlin Lighthouse, and Web3Labs, and simultaneously launch the "AI Empowering Digital Asset Innovative Management Global Leadership Camp." The Dean of the Chinese University of Hong Kong's Business School, Zhou Lin, will also deliver a keynote speech emphasizing the importance of Web3 talent cultivation and industrial upgrading.
Industry Leaders Share Ecological Development Paths
The afternoon keynote session will also feature several core industry figures:
Caspar, CEO of Web3Labs
Sun Yuchen, Founder of TRON
Ami, Chief Marketing Officer of CHAINISLE
Guests will analyze the commercialization path of Web3 from the perspectives of public chain ecological construction, global asset liquidity, and digital financial innovation.
The conference's first-day closing forum "RWA and Stablecoins: Connecting the Real World and the Digital Economy" will invite:
Horace, Founder and CEO of CoinFound
Shukyee Ma, CSO of Plume Network
Joy Zhou, Co-founder of ME Group and CMO of DeShang Qidian
Claude, Research Head of KuCoin Ventures
Bei Hai, Advisor of PicWe
Monica Liu, Founder and CEO of Firex
The forum will systematically analyze the core role of Real Asset Tokenization (RWA) and stablecoins in cross-border payments, asset flow, and the digital economy.
Day Two Exploration: Technological Breakthroughs and Compliance Ecology Construction
The agenda on February 9 will further focus on Web3 technological innovation and global ecological construction.
The conference will feature an opening keynote speech by Peng Chengzhi, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, analyzing the development trends of blockchain, distributed computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure.
Subsequently, several industry technology representatives will share in-depth insights:
Jack Kong, Founder of Nano Labs, will share breakthroughs in Web3 hardware and infrastructure technology.
Ella, Managing Partner of Yzi Labs, will engage in a fireside chat with Caspar, CEO of Web3Labs, discussing technology investment and industrial innovation paths.
David, Vice President of Conflux, will analyze trends in cross-chain interoperability and multi-protocol ecological collaboration.
Michael, CEO and Co-founder of Brevis, will focus on the key role of ZK technology and data verification in enhancing blockchain performance.
AI and Web3 Development Efficiency Revolution
In terms of technology application, Gracy, CEO of Bitget, will engage in an industry dialogue with Caspar, CEO of Web3Labs, sharing trends in trading ecology and user growth.
Additionally, Rex Law, Solutions Architect at AWS, will present a thematic talk titled "Agent-based AI Empowering Web3 Development: Accelerating Construction with AWS Kiro," analyzing how AI can reconstruct Web3 development productivity.
Stablecoins Driving the Global Payment Revolution
The thematic roundtable "Web3 Payment Revolution: From Stablecoin Settlement to AI-driven Micropayments" will gather:
Cao Dafu, Partner at OnePiece Labs
Leona Gan, Business Development Head at FOMO Pay
Nina Rong, Growth Executive Director at BNB Chain
Bruce Liu, CEO of OP CAT Layer
Vlada Kandyba, Global Business Head at Noos Network
Nikola Plecas, Vice President of Payments at TON Foundation
Rachel Lee, Director of Blockchain and Digital Assets at Cyberport
Guests will discuss the upgrade paths of the global payment system concerning stablecoin cross-border settlement and AI micropayment scenarios.
Accelerating Industry Implementation of Digital Asset Financial Services
In the trading and digital asset financial services sector, several leading institutions will share industry practices:
BitMart will analyze the construction of the global digital asset trading ecosystem and market liquidity innovation, explaining how trading platforms can drive industry growth in a compliant environment.
Paul Liang, Chief Revenue Officer of Antalpha, will share insights on digital asset financial services and institutional-level funding solutions, exploring trends in mining finance and the digital asset financing market.
Anna, Chief Marketing Officer of NBCoin, will focus on digital asset trading and market expansion strategies, analyzing the ecological layout of emerging trading platforms in the global market.
Building a Global Competitive Advantage through Compliance Ecology
In the thematic forum "Hong Kong Web3 Ecology and Global Regulatory Trends: Compliance as Competitiveness,":
Emma Zhu, Partner at Sinohope Asset
Honglin Liu, Founder of Mankun Law Firm
will delve into the changes in the global regulatory framework and discuss how compliance systems can become the core competitive advantage for enterprises' international development.
Concentrated Display of Global Developer Innovation Achievements
The conference will conclude with the GWDC Hackathon Top 10 Project Showcase. Outstanding development teams from around the world will present innovative applications based on the integration of Web3 and AI, demonstrating the significant role of the developer ecosystem in driving industry innovation.
Building a Global Web3 Collaborative Innovation Platform
As one of the most anticipated Web3 industry events at the beginning of 2026, GWDC 2026 is not only an important platform for technology and industry exchange but also a crucial node for global Web3 ecological collaborative innovation.
The conference is building a cross-regional, multi-dimensional Web3 industry cooperation network by integrating developers, capital institutions, technology companies, and regulatory resources.
Tickets for the conference are now officially open for application, and developers, entrepreneurs, and industry practitioners can obtain more participation information through official channels.
Date: February 8, 2026, 9:00 AM – February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Location: Cyberport, Hong Kong
Registration Link: https://luma.com/spz5c884
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