As the curtains close on the
#HongKong #FinTechWeek x
#StartmeupHK Festival 2025 today, we’re left buzzing with
#inspiration from what was truly a landmark event. 🇭🇰
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this year’s festival marked a “New Chapter” in
#fintech and
#entrepreneurship, blending the worlds of
#innovation,
#finance, and
#technology under the theme “Together We Create More.” 🫶
Held from November 3-7 this week at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and various venues across the city,
@HongKongFintech drew over 37,000 executives, 800+ leading speakers, and 700+ exhibitors from more than 100 economies. 🌎 It wasn’t just an event, it was a global convergence of ideas, partnerships, and forward-thinking strategies that positioned Hong Kong as
#Asia’s undisputed fintech hub.
The festival brought together a powerhouse mix of
#government leaders, industry titans, and innovators. Hong Kong’s top officials set the tone, emphasizing the city’s role in bridging East and West. 🫶
Here's a breakdown of leaders at the event:
✨ John KC Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR, highlighted Hong Kong’s decade of fintech impact.
✨ Paul Chan, Financial Secretary, discussed fiscal strategies for innovation.
✨ Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, and Algernon Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, shared policies on
#financial inclusion and economic growth.
Government leaders aside, speakers and panelists included global heavyweights like:
✨ Geoffrey Hinton, 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics and “Godfather of
#AI,” who delved into AI’s transformative potential, and its risks, for society and business.
✨ Liqun Jin, President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, on sustainable infrastructure financing.
✨ Georges Elhedery (
#HSBC Group CEO) and Bill Winters (
#StandardChartered Group CEO), offering insights on global banking evolution.
✨ Jenny Johnson (
#FranklinTempleton CEO), Sun Yu (Bank of China HK Vice Chairman), Forest Lin (
#Tencent VP), and Eric Xiandong Jing (Ant Group Chairman), representing fintech giants from Asia and beyond.
Startups shone brightly too, with 700+ participating in the Global Fast Track program across verticals like AI,
#greentech,
#blockchain, and
#insurtech. 👏
Insights from all these amazing sessions tap into how AI and blockchain aren’t just buzzwords, they’re tools for
#compliance, efficiency, and inclusion. 🌐
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a compliant bridge for institutional
#DeFi, with a focus on
#RWAs,
#stablecoins, and tokenized assets. 🏦 There's certainly been a shift in sentiments, from hype to practical, actionable steps, especially in AI-driven resilience and cross-border fintech. ✅
#FunFact: Samantha, the world's first AI
#community host by
@finoverse_ also made her debut at the HK Fintech week! 🤖 No apps were needed, attendees could just WhatsApp her for personalized intros, agendas, and perks. How cool is that? 😎
If you missed out on
#HKFTW2025, not to worry, watch this space as we've got more highlights coming your way!
Photo credits 📷:
HKMA website
@HongKongFinTech