Ethereum Hong Kong Meetup-Jan
Welcome to the inaugural Ethereum Hong Kong Meetup, the first gathering in a monthly series designed to bring together builders, researchers, investors, and enthusiasts from Hong Kong's evolving Web3 ecosystem.
This series will be hosted at the upcoming Hong Kong Ethereum Community Hub (the first of its kind in Asia), supported by the Ethereum Foundation's Ethereum Everywhere (EE) team and operated by SNZ and ETHTAO. It aims to foster meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and learning around key topics in the Ethereum space.
Registration Link: https://luma.com/a9z5am9d
Agenda
14:00-14:30 Registration
14:30-14:40 Opening Remarks: Gavin WANG, Chief Investment Officer, SNZ Holding
14:40-15:00 Keynote: Adrian LI, Ethereum Foundation, Ecosystem Development (Asia)
15:00-15:30 Fireside Chat - Programmable Privacy: Balancing Transparency, Compliance, and Confidentiality
- Moderator: Keith CHEN, Co-founder, SNZ Holding
- Panelists:
- Mo JALIL, Head of Enterprise & Institutional Privacy, APAC, Ethereum Foundation
- Geoff JIANG, Chairman of Web3 Development Committee, Yunfeng Financial Group; Founder & CEO, Alphatoken
- Michael DONG, Co-founder, Brevis
15:30-16:10 Panel Discussion - From Regulation to Practice: Unlocking the Future for Institutions and RWAs
- Moderator: Andrew WONG, Founder, Blockmosaic; Advisor, Global Regulated Assets & Digital Exchange Alliance (GRADE)
- Panelists:
- Wally YU, Senior Solutions Architect, Chainlink
- Kathy Qu, Director, Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS), HashKey Group
- Joyce CUI, Partner, Asseto
16:10-16:50 Panel Discussion - The Next Chapter of Ethereum DeFi: L2 Scaling and Protocol Innovation
- Moderator: Timz, Head of APAC Growth, Spark
- Panelists:
- Adele HU, Head of DeFi and RWA, Taiko
- Bo Hong DENG, Founder, Super Return
- Shan Shan SHUI, APAC Growth Lead, Morpho
- Gigi YIP, Global Business Director, Cap Money
16:50-18:00 ETH HK Community Hub Tour & Networking
🚀Why Join?
- Get an exclusive early preview before the official opening of the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Hub in April
- Network with Ethereum core researchers, top project teams, and local builders
- Gain early insights
About the Hong Kong Ethereum Community Hub
The first Ethereum Community Hub in Asia, initiated by the Ethereum Foundation's Ethereum Everywhere team and operated by SNZ and ETHTAO. Located in Hong Kong, a global financial gateway, the Hub connects East and West, Web2 and Web3 through daily co-working, events, workshops, and community gatherings. It is an open space for builders, researchers, artists, and innovators, and a key node in the global network of Ethereum Community Hubs.
Connecting and fostering Ethereum's growth in Asia. Leveraging Hong Kong's strengths as a financial and innovation hub, we build bridges between Eastern and Western ecosystems and facilitate dialogue between traditional finance and decentralized protocols. We support real-world blockchain solutions through education, events, and collaboration.
About Ethereum Everywhere
Ethereum Everywhere (EE) is a team within the Ethereum Foundation focused on ecosystem development and outreach, with a mission to empower local communities and events to achieve sustainable success and long-term growth. They are developing accessible and comprehensive support systems to help communities grow in a responsible and sustainable way, while building a global network connecting Ethereum community activities worldwide—including offline meetups, workshops, and permanent community hubs—to promote Ethereum's global adoption and strengthen connections within the ecosystem and community.
About SNZ Holding
SNZ is a research-driven investment firm focused on the crypto space, with a portfolio of over 200 investments. Since its founding in 2014, the SNZ team has focused not only on investing but also on community building and incubation. Notably, SNZ is one of the earliest Ethereum supporters in Asia and a strategic partner for several Western projects expanding into the region. SNZ is a proactive investor that grows alongside its portfolio. For more information, visit: https://snzholding.com/
About ETHTAO
ETHTAO was initiated by SNZ and core builders from the Ethereum ecosystem. It is an open community organization dedicated to promoting Ethereum's values and culture in Asia, connecting community builders, and attracting, nurturing, and supporting top talent for the Ethereum ecosystem.
