The Scaling Summit by 499 x CityU @Hong Kong 2026
🌍 The Scaling Summit – Hong Kong 2026
🔹HOST: 499 & City University of Hong Kong
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The Scaling Summit: AI Agents & Autonomous Systems
From Models to Systems · From Tools to Autonomous IntelligenceThe Scaling Summit Hong Kong 2026 is a curated one-day conference hosted by 499 and City University of Hong Kong, taking place on April 20 during Hong Kong Web3 Festival week.
The summit focuses on the rise of AI Agents and Autonomous Systems — and the shift from models that generate outputs to systems that can perceive, reason, and act in real-world environments.
We are bringing together leaders across AI companies, major technology platforms, infrastructure teams, startups, and investors, spanning both Web2 and Web3.
Rather than a traditional Web3 event or academic conference, the summit is designed as a cross-industry platform to explore one central question:
What does it take to build the next generation of intelligent systems?
In collaboration with City University of Hong Kong, the summit also connects with regional developer and research communities, while introducing interdisciplinary perspectives such as biological systems, longevity, and long-term intelligence.
We are keeping the group intentionally curated to ensure high-quality conversations.
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🏎️ Core Tracks
• AI Agents & Autonomous Systems
• AI Infrastructure & System Design
• Applied AI & Real-World Workflows
• Human–AI Coordination & Emerging Interfaces
• Intelligent Economies & New Value Systems
✨ What to Expect
• Multi-stage programming across one full day
• Curated keynotes, panels, and focused stage dialogues
• Dedicated tracks covering AI agents, crypto infrastructure, on-chain finance, and emerging ecosystems
• High-signal conversations with founders, investors, and protocol leaders
• Live demos and builder showcases across the AI Agent and ecosystem stages
• Curated networking with VCs, founders, and ecosystem partners
🧩 Event Structure
📅 April 20 — Hong Kong
🔹 Main Stage
🔹 AI Demo Day• A Main Stage featuring keynotes and panels on AI agents, system design, and the future of intelligent infrastructure
• An AI Agent Demo Day / Showcase with live product demonstrations and real-world applications
• Conversations across AI companies, infrastructure teams, startups, and investors
• High-signal networking with founders, builders, and ecosystem leaders
Speakers to be announced.
Full agenda will be released soon.
🏠 Venue
📍City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
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✨ About Hosts
499 - 499 is one of the industry's earliest and largest decentralized open organizations, pioneering the OG community since its founding in 2018.
As a global DAO with over 30 core members spanning 10+ countries, our mission is to build a public and open platform for the decentralized industry, breaking traditional organizational boundaries to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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