The Agentic Economy: AI Agents & The New Financial Stack 🤖💸
Meet Wolf Ruzicka and Victor Shilo, co-authors of AI Driven, who crystallize decades of boardroom and CTO experience of startup and enterprise transformations into an accessible playbook for thriving in the age of Digital Darwinism. Through real-world case studies, the duo demystify AI in clear prose tailored to executives overseeing complex organizations. The examples range from adding predictive analytics to real-time structured data streams to probabilistic engineering on top of unstructured data to the correct use of generative AI on an enterprise-scale. Both will be sharing their latest journey into the world of Agentic Payment.
Foundational AI labs are burning billions on abstract models, but tech veteran Wolf Ruzicka argues the real survival game is happening elsewhere: payments.
Hosted by HKDifi, MiM, and Blockwind News, this event will also launch a new open mic forum 草台开放麦 and supported by Tech Talk Toastmasters, covering the intersection of AI agents, DeFi liquidity, and global payment infrastructure, and discover how value will be held, deployed, traded, settled, and transferred across borders in an agent-driven world with the help of the Toastmasters' Table Topics format.
Event Agenda
The Agentic Future (Panel & Fireside Chat)
2:00 PM | The Intersection of AI & DeFi Liquidity
Panelists: Beatrice Tai - CEO & Founder, Howard Ku - Founder of Execution Governance Research Centre, Emil Chan - Co-Chair, Hong Kong Digital Finance Association (Moderator)
What infrastructure and considerations do agents need to move from conversational interfaces to autonomous market participants?
2:45 PM | Agentic Payment
Speakers: Wolf Ruzicka and Victor Shilo, co-authors of AI Driven and executives of Unlimit; Moderator: Joe Pan, Blockwind News
Moving money is deterministic at its core, but the complex routing, FX drifts, and fraud prevention surrounding it represent a massive, high-value goldmine for probabilistic AI.
3:30 PM | Audience Q&A
Transitioning into our interactive session using the Toastmasters Table Topics format and 草台开放麦.
Open Mic & Live Debates 🎤
Grab the mic! We are opening the floor lead by
Michelle Tsoi, Vice President Public Relations of Tech Talk Toastmasters for a highly interactive, rapid-fire discussion based on the most controversial questions in the Agentic Economy. Pick a side and share your thoughts:
1. Can AI Agents spend money for people? / AI Agent可以替人花钱吗？
• PRO: Yes, as long as budgets and rules are strictly defined. • CON: No, final payment execution must always be confirmed by a human.
2. The Future Payment Gateway / 未来的支付入口
Will the ultimate entry point for payments belong to AI Agents, or will it remain in the hands of traditional wallets and banks?
3. The Fate of Stablecoins / Stablecoin的终局
Will Stablecoins entirely replace bank cards, or will they simply become the invisible settlement layer operating behind them?
4. Accountability / AI花错钱，到底算谁倒霉？
If an AI spends money incorrectly or falls for a scam, who bears the loss? The user, the creator, or the protocol?
5. Agent Identity / AI Agent需要拥有独立身份吗？
• PRO: Yes, they need on-chain identities to be recognized, held accountable, and build reputation. • CON: No, they are simply tools acting on behalf of a user or enterprise.
6. The "Clean Slate" Dilemma / AI的“信用洗白”问题
If an Agent makes a critical financial mistake, should it be able to regain a "clean slate" simply by switching models or rotating wallets?
Networking drinks: in the future of the Agentic Economy!Because the best deals rarely happen on stage
Who Should Attend?
Web3 and DeFi Builders
AI Developers & Researchers
Fintech and Payment Innovators
Investors exploring the intersection of AI and Crypto
Seats are strictly limited. RSVP now to secure your spot
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.
Co-hosted by:
Money in Motion, We document how financial systems are being rebuilt—How money moves, and who’s rewriting the rules.
LongTree Lab, 🌲向下扎根，向上生长 AI-native research & product studio
Media Partner
Blockwind News, Your Breeze of Fintech, Blockchain and Crypto stories from APAC
Supporting Organization
Tech Talk Toastmasters, A speaking community elevating presentation skills for technology industry professionals.
Sponsors