TL;DR Hong Kong runs 15+ tech events across all of 2026, dominated by fintech, Web3, and AI. The three unmissable mega-events: Consensus HK (Feb, crypto/Web3/AI), LEAP East (Jul, deep tech), and FinTech Week x StartmeupHK (Nov, fintech). Nearly all flagship events use HKCEC as the venue. [1][5][6]
2026 Calendar at a Glance
| Date | Event | Focus | Scale | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10–12 | Consensus Hong Kong | Web3, crypto, AI | 11,000+ attendees [2] | HKCEC |
| Mar 31 | AI + Cybersecurity Summit (PCPD) | Enterprise security | Half-day | HKCEC Old Wing |
| Apr 13 | WIC Asia-Pacific Summit | Digital governance | Government-led | HKSAR |
| May 13 | Embodied AI + AGIBOT Summit | Robotics, AI | Invitation-only | Ritz-Carlton HK |
| May 21 | Tech Fest Summit | Cloud, AI, cybersecurity | 2,000+ [4] | HKCEC |
| Jun 4–5 | AI+ Power 2026 | AI applications expo | Multi-sector | HKCEC |
| Jun 6 | HKOSCon 2026 | Open source, DevOps | 30 sessions, free | HKIIT Tsing Yi |
| Jun 14–15 | CityUHK FinTech & AI Conference | Academic fintech/AI | Researchers | City University HK |
| Jul 7 | MarTech Summit HK | Marketing technology | ~120 senior attendees | Hopewell Hotel |
| Jul 8–10 | LEAP East 2026 | Deep tech, AI, startups | 400+ exhibitors | HKCEC |
| Jul 21 | DiCyFor & AI Security Summit | Cybersecurity leadership | 250+ delegates | InterCon. Stanford, KLN |
| Aug 27–28 | Bitcoin Asia 2026 | Bitcoin, crypto | 15,000+ [8] | HKCEC |
| Oct 14 | FutureCIO Conference HK | CIO strategy, AI | 120+ IT leaders | TBA |
| Nov 2–6 | FinTech Week x StartmeupHK | Fintech, AI, Web3 | 45,000+ [6] | HKCEC |
| Nov 19 | HKICT Awards Ceremony | Industry recognition | Gala, 8 categories | TBA |
| TBD | RISE Conference | Startup, deep tech | 5,000+ | Asia World Expo |
Mega-events
Consensus Hong Kong (Feb 10–12) is the flagship Web3/crypto event in Asia, drawing 11,000+ attendees from 122 countries [2] and recognized by the HK government as a city mega-event [3]. Four dedicated summits run in parallel: Open Money, AI & Robotics, Global Bitcoin, and Asia Macro. 400+ side events extend the week across the city.
LEAP East 2026 (Jul 8–10) is the APAC edition of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP conference, making its Hong Kong debut at HKCEC. 200+ speakers, 400+ exhibitors, and 250+ investors [5] converge across a main stage, DeepFest (AI/robotics), and startup/investor programming. Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, Google Cloud, and Huawei are among confirmed exhibitor names.
FinTech Week x StartmeupHK (Nov 2–6) is the result of merging Hong Kong FinTech Week with StartmeupHK into a single 45,000-person event spanning HKCEC and multiple city venues [6]. Theme: Fintech Nexus: Bridging the World, Building the Future. 120+ economies represented; tracks cover AI, Web3, insurtech, greentech, and healthtech.
Bitcoin Asia 2026 (Aug 27–28) returns to HKCEC, expecting 15,000+ attendees and 200+ speakers [8]. Organized by BTC Inc., it covers institutional Bitcoin, Layer-2s, ordinals, and regulatory developments. GA passes from $48.
AI & Emerging Tech
- Embodied AI + AGIBOT Summit (May 13, Ritz-Carlton): inaugural industry summit for physical AI/robotics; AGIBOT announced its international R&D HQ will be located in Hong Kong [14]. Invitee-only.
- Tech Fest Summit (May 21, HKCEC): one-day, 2,000+ attendees; tracks on Agentic AI, Cloud Transformation, and Cybersecurity [4]. Free standard tickets; $100 USD for workshop access.
- AI+ Power 2026 (Jun 4–5, HKCEC): expo + conference combining vendor showcases with keynotes on AI in finance, retail, healthcare, and logistics [9].
- WIC Asia-Pacific Summit (Apr 13): government-convened; themed Digital and Intelligent Empowerment for Innovative Development [18].
Cybersecurity
- PCPD AI + Cybersecurity Summit (Mar 31, HKCEC): half-day enterprise-focused session from Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner [19].
- DiCyFor & AI Security Summit (Jul 21, InterContinental Grand Stanford, Kowloon): 250+ delegates, 74% director-level or above; covers zero trust, security mesh, and AI governance [13]. Speakers from CitiBank, AIA, and government agencies.
Developer & Academic
- HKOSCon 2026 (Jun 6, HKIIT Tsing Yi): largest annual open source event in HK; 30 sessions on Agentic AI, DevOps, IoT, and Linux [10]. Free with limited seats.
- CityUHK FinTech & AI Conference (Jun 14–15, CityUHK): academic; keynotes by Prof. Allan Timmermann (UC San Diego) and Prof. Markus Pelger (Stanford) [11]. No submission fee; lodging covered for accepted presenters.
- FutureCIO Conference HK (Oct 14): 120+ CIOs and senior IT leaders; theme Forging Future Advantage covering AI industrialization and data sovereignty [15]. Early-bird from USD $1,795; free passes for qualifying CIOs.
- MarTech Summit HK (Jul 7, Hopewell Hotel): 120-person intimate summit for CMOs and marketing directors on AI automation and cross-border commerce [12].
Awards
HKICT Awards 2026 — 20th anniversary edition. Eight categories (FinTech, Smart Business, ICT Startup, Digital Entertainment, Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart People, Student Innovation) [16]. Applications open April 28 – July 20 [17]; awards gala November 19.
Practical Notes
- Venue: HKCEC (Wan Chai harbourfront) hosts virtually every flagship event — book accommodation near Wan Chai/Admiralty well in advance.
- Cost range: free (HKOSCon, Tech Fest standard) → $48 GA (Bitcoin Asia) → $1,795+ (FutureCIO). Consensus and FinTech Week passes are separately priced; check official sites.
- RISE 2026: returning to Asia World Expo (Lantau Island, 5 min from airport) [20]; dates not yet announced as of June 2026 — monitor riseconf.com.