Crypto Open House @ConsensusHK 2026 w/ Presto, Utila and Canton Foundation
Crypto Open House is an all-day networking hub built for institutions, foundations, and VCs attending Consensus Hong Kong, located just steps away from the main conference venue. Designed for effortless drop-ins throughout the day, it gathers high-profile decision-makers from across the crypto ecosystem in a relaxed yet vibrant setting with great food and drinks.
Here, off stage conversations happen naturally offering rare access to the people shaping the market, space to explore new opportunities, and a chance to step away from the noise and connect with the right crowd in an atmosphere that feels both exclusive and genuinely enjoyable.
🗓️ Date & Time: Feb 11, 2026. 11:00 - 18:00 HKT
📍 Venue: Frites Belgium on Tap at HKCEC
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Event Agenda
⏳ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Welcome & Check-in
Guest arrival
Welcome drinks
Informal networking begins
🎤 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Welcome Remarks from Co-hosts
Opening Speech by Sean Kim, Head of SnT at Presto
Opening Speech by Joshua Weiss, Head of Sales at Utila
Opening Speech by Melvis Langyintuo, Executive Director at Canton Foundation
🤝 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Open Networking & Meeting Hub
Gourmet bites and premium drinks
Free-flow networking with industry leaders
Exclusive meeting area for in-depth discussions
Presto
Presto is an algorithmic trading and financial services firm built on a foundation of quantitative research and engineering. Our core strength lies in combining engineering, mathematics, and science to navigate both digital asset and traditional equity markets with precision. https://prestolabs.io
Utila
Utila is the leading digital asset infrastructure platform for fintechs and enterprises. We empower fintechs, payment companies, and global enterprises to securely build, manage, and scale their digital asset operations across stablecoin payments, trading, treasury, and beyond. The Utila platform combines institutional-grade MPC wallets, granular policy controls, robust APIs, multi-chain support, and deep integrations with banking, compliance, exchanges, DeFi, and more. Trusted by over 250 industry leaders, Utila processes more than $20B in monthly volume and has secured over $200B in transactions to date. Learn more at https://utila.io/
Canton Foundation
The Canton Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for stewarding the governance and long-term development of the Canton Network’s shared infrastructure. It supports transparent decision-making, ecosystem coordination, and participation among Global Synchronizer operators and network stakeholders, ensuring Canton remains a reliable, fair, and trusted foundation for institutional-grade blockchain applications. https://canton.foundation/