Meet Founder Institute of Silicon Valley, New Asia Dragons in Crypto, Hong Kong FO & RO
The new Asia Dragons and collaborative model is what happens when serious capital, serious tech and not‑so‑serious egos decide to build together instead of competing for the shiniest hype deck. While everyone else chases the usual hotspots, a new wave of Asian “dragons” is quietly shipping real infrastructure, Layer‑2, AI x crypto and on‑chain deployments—less drama, more working code. In this room, you will meet frontier builders and investors from some of the region’s hottest emerging markets, swapping playbooks on how collaboration becomes real products, real deals and real market access.
The Founders Institute network, alongside Hong Kong’s family offices and responsible officers, anchors this collaboration by connecting global founder talent, long‑term capital and on‑the‑ground regulatory expertise into one working loop.
This by‑invitation‑only Consensus 2026 side event is designed for people who sign term sheets, draft policies or ship code—and preferably all three. Address details will be shared after RSVP is confirmed; think of it as KYC for your calendar.
The Host and Sponsors 主辦及贊助機構
Co‑organizers 聯合主辦及合作夥伴
Hong Kong Digital Finance Association (HKDiFi), bringing together leaders from payments, virtual assets and digital finance ecosystems.
Founders Institute, the Silicon Valley–born accelerator with 8,900+ alumni companies, US$2 billion+ in funding and a network across 100+ countries.
AFOF Foundation - one of the largest family office network in greater China
Bitcoin and Virtual Asset Development Association of Taiwan, represented by its Chairman and a hand‑picked delegation of builders from one of Asia’s most underrated deeptech crypto hubs.
Blockwind.News and HKBU MA International Journalism “Reporting on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain” class, adding media, narrative and storytelling rigor to the mix.
Why this room, why now?
Founders Institute’s global muscle and alumni network
The Founders Institute network spans 200+ chapter cities, 100+ countries, 40,000+ mentors and investors and an estimated US$20 billion portfolio value, making it a uniquely powerful bridge between Asia builders and global capital.Hong Kong FO and RO on RWA “hard mode”
Responsible Officers are evolving from pure risk gatekeepers into growth architects, using RWA and virtual asset compliance advantages to unlock new business and ecosystems in partnership with family offices, fintechs and technology partners.Hear how Blockwind.News and HKBU’s “Reporting on Cryptocurrency and Blockchain” journalism program dissect hype, spin and signal—so you can pitch, build and invest with storylines that survive both market cycles and fact‑checks.
Agenda and Panels:
Opening: New Finance, New Roles, New Ecosystems
New Asia Dragons: From Taipei to Central – How Greater China Builders Collaborate in Web3
How Hong Kong, Taiwan and new “crypto dragons” collaborate through policy sandboxes, builder‑led infra and accelerator programs like Founder Institute Web3 ASEAN to share talent, capital and regulatory know‑how.
Stablecoins After the Hype
Licensing Reality in Hong Kong and Beyond
What Hong Kong’s and regional stablecoin licensing regimes actually require on reserves, disclosures and AML, and how those rules expose the real economic and structural challenges behind stablecoin issuance.
Payments, Token Rails and the RWA Plumbing
How payment rails, stablecoin settlement layers and tokenized RWAs connect through custody, on/off‑ramps and compliance workflows so that risk control and treasury can evolve into new revenue lines.
Regulation, Security and Custody: The Unsexy Infrastructure Holding Crypto Together
How licensing, compliance standards, institutional‑grade custody and security practices quietly underpin tokenization, RWAs and stablecoin businesses, even though they rarely feature in marketing narratives.
From Silicon Valley to Central – How Founder Institute and HKDiFi Connect Global Talent, Capital and Regulation
How a global accelerator network and Hong Kong’s digital‑finance ecosystem together help founders become “globally native, locally licensed,” connecting them to mentors, investors and regulatory pathways across regions.
Networking drinks: Because the best deals rarely happen on stage
Touch the History, Taste the Culture — Immerse in Lee Tung Street’s Hidden Heritage Gem
Once known as “Wedding Card Street,” Lee Tung Avenue (利東街) in Wan Chai is where Hong Kong’s printing and publishing heritage first flourished. Revitalized with elegant colonial façades and vibrant cultural energy, it is now a lively lane of cafés, artisan boutiques, and art installations celebrating the city’s evolving identity. Today, this festive promenade has become a must-visit spot for design lovers, foodies, and travelers seeking a taste of Hong Kong’s living heritage.
Overlooking Lee Tung Avenue and Queen’s Road East stands a remarkable hidden treasure — a Grade II heritage building that now houses PH3. This restored tong lau (唐樓 táng lóu) bridges Hong Kong’s architectural past with modern creativity, embodying the spirit of preservation and innovation. A visit here offers a rare chance to learn more than regulation, hear more than from founders, and truly touch the history of Hong Kong while immersing yourself in its cultural legacy.
觸摸歷史・品味文化 — 沉浸於利東街的隱世古蹟瑰寶
曾被譽為「囍帖街」的利東街，見證了香港印刷與出版業的黃金年代。這條經重建而復活的歷史街道，保留了典雅的殖民風建築外牆，洋溢著節日的視覺盛宴與創意氣息。如今，街上林立的咖啡館、設計店與藝文活動，使這裡成為探索香港文化魅力與潮流生活的必到熱點。
俯瞰利東街與皇后大道東的，是一座歷史悠久的二級歷史建築——PH3。這幢經修復的唐樓（táng lóu）將昔日的建築魂魄與當代藝術融合，完美呈現保育與創新的精神。在此參與活動，不僅能「學得比法規更多、聽得比創辦人更深」，更能親手觸碰香港的歷史，沉浸於其獨特的文化底蘊之中。
RSVP
Spots are limited and the room is intentionally kept small for real conversations; confirmed guests will receive the exact Central address and further details. Handicap and elevator access info available upon request.