Hong Kong to host Consensus Asian flagship event for three straight years, 2027–2029, starting next February

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) signed a memorandum of understanding with CoinDesk on October 27 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, formally establishing a strategic partnership: Consensus, CoinDesk's global AI, blockchain and digital assets industry conference, will be held in Hong Kong as its Asian flagship event, Consensus Hong Kong, for three consecutive years from 2027 to 2029.

Next edition: February 1–3, 2027, at HKCEC

Under the agreement, the two sides will stage the event in Hong Kong from 2027 to 2029, starting with Consensus Hong Kong 2027 at the HKCEC from February 1 to 3 next year. Consensus debuted in Hong Kong in 2025 and returned in 2026 to an enthusiastic industry response; as digital assets and AI increasingly converge, AI will become a core theme alongside digital assets from next year.

More than 350 side events per edition

Beyond the conference itself, each edition of Consensus Hong Kong has generated more than 350 side events across the city, including forums, networking receptions, corporate launches, investor meet-ups and start-up activities, delivering tangible benefits to tourism, hotels, dining, retail and professional services. The HKTB said the long-term partnership is a strong vote of confidence in Hong Kong from the global industry and reinforces the city's standing as an international innovation and technology centre and the World's Meeting Place.

The MoU was signed by HKTB Executive Director Anthony Lau and Consensus Hong Kong Chairman Michael Lau, witnessed by HKTB Chairman Dr Peter Lam and Sean Whipkey of Bullish Group, CoinDesk's parent company.