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global finance and Digital Assets summit

Hong Kong Institutional Digital Assets Summit

A neutral convening platform at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, institutional finance, and public-sector policy. Hosted alongside Hong Kong FinTech Week, November 4–6, 2026.

Hong Kong

Nov 5-6, 2026

the vision

Where Technical Excellence Meets Institutional Reality

Institutions are not coming onchain. They are operating onchain. The question is no longer whether — it is how: governance, custody, settlement, compliance, resilience.

Cosmoverse 2026 is a three-day, institutional-grade convening designed for operators and builders working on production deployment. The summit brings together blockchain infrastructure providers, financial institutions, asset managers, regulators, and government agencies for structured dialogue on the operational realities of regulated digital asset infrastructure.

Hosted at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong during FinTech Week — with over 45,000 participants at the Convention and Exhibition Centre directly across from the venue — Cosmoverse provides the environment where infrastructure providers, market operators, and the institutions that must run them to institutional standards come together to address what is being built, what is being adopted, and what is being regulated.

The programme is structured around five institutional themes: Sovereign Financial Infrastructure, Institutional Market Infrastructure, Digital Assets & Market Access, Real-World Asset Tokenization, and Interoperability & Cross-Border Payments. Formats include keynotes, panels, fireside chats, closed-door roundtables, and bilateral meetings across three days.

1,500+ Attendees

Builders, founders, and investors from 60+ countries engaging in real world deployment discussions.

80+ Institutions

Financial institutions, banks, and asset managers participating in conversations on digital infrastructure and regulated adoption.

100+ Speakers

Leaders from infrastructure, finance, and the public sector sharing operational perspectives on digital assets.

Hong Kong Institutional Digital Assets Summit speakers

Confirmed Speakers

Hear from the visionaries shaping the industry.

Nischint Sanghavi

Head of Digital Currencies, Asia Pacific

Visa logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Nischint Sanghavi

Head of Digital Currencies, Asia Pacific

Visa logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Andreas Neidhart-Lau

Head of Strategic Industry & Partnerships Practice, APAC

Andreas Neidhart-Lau

Head of Strategic Industry & Partnerships Practice, APAC

Anna Zhang

Head of Payment Growth, APAC

Anna Zhang

Head of Payment Growth, APAC

Bhavna Haswani

Director, Digital Assets Strategy

HSBC logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Bhavna Haswani

Director, Digital Assets Strategy

HSBC logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Christie Chan

Director, Group Digital Assets and Currencies

HSBC logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Christie Chan

Director, Group Digital Assets and Currencies

HSBC logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Devendra Verma

Business Lead, Digital Assets, SWIFT

Swift logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Devendra Verma

Business Lead, Digital Assets, SWIFT

Swift logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Bugra Celik

Head of Digital Assets and Currencies, Global Macro, HSBC

HSBC logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Bugra Celik

Head of Digital Assets and Currencies, Global Macro, HSBC

HSBC logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Italo Borssatto

Adviser, BIS

BIS logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Italo Borssatto

Adviser, BIS

BIS logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Joshua Chu

Co-Chair

Hong Kong Web3 Association logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Joshua Chu

Co-Chair

Hong Kong Web3 Association logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Abdelhamid Bizid

Head of Product Development APAC

Blackrock logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Abdelhamid Bizid

Head of Product Development APAC

Blackrock logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Barton Lui

Director, Global Product Solutions

Blackrock logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Barton Lui

Director, Global Product Solutions

Blackrock logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Tom Digby

Managing Director, Head of APAC ETF Distribution

Invesco logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Tom Digby

Managing Director, Head of APAC ETF Distribution

Invesco logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Angelina Kwan

CEO Stratford Advisory

Stratford Finance logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Angelina Kwan

CEO Stratford Advisory

Stratford Finance logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Don Ng

Director, Digital Assets at China Asset Management

China AMC (HK) logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Don Ng

Director, Digital Assets at China Asset Management

China AMC (HK) logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Peggy Kwok

Senior Vice-President Fintech, InvestHK

InvestHK logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Peggy Kwok

Senior Vice-President Fintech, InvestHK

InvestHK logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Emma Pecenicic

Head of Digital Assets Distribution

Fidelity International logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Emma Pecenicic

Head of Digital Assets Distribution

Fidelity International logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
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Jayne Chan

Head of Startups at Invest Hong Kong

InvestHK logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Jayne Chan, Head of Startups at Invest Hong Kong — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Jayne Chan

Head of Startups at Invest Hong Kong

InvestHK logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Florian M Spiegl, CEO at EVIDENT — The Licensed Digital Market for Private Assets — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Florian M Spiegl

CEO at EVIDENT — The Licensed Digital Market for Private Assets

Evident logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Florian M Spiegl, CEO at EVIDENT — The Licensed Digital Market for Private Assets — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Florian M Spiegl

CEO at EVIDENT — The Licensed Digital Market for Private Assets

Evident logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Chetan Karkhanis, Leading Innovative Partnerships and Strategic Investments across the APAC fintech landscape for Franklin Templeton — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Chetan Karkhanis

Leading Innovative Partnerships and Strategic Investments across the APAC fintech landscape for Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Chetan Karkhanis, Leading Innovative Partnerships and Strategic Investments across the APAC fintech landscape for Franklin Templeton — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Chetan Karkhanis

Leading Innovative Partnerships and Strategic Investments across the APAC fintech landscape for Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton logo — Partner at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Charles d'Haussy, CEO, dYdX Foundation — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Charles d'Haussy

CEO, dYdX Foundation

Dydx Foundation logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Charles d'Haussy, CEO, dYdX Foundation — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Charles d'Haussy

CEO, dYdX Foundation

Dydx Foundation logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Anina Milanović, Head Intl. Cooperation & Development, SEC Serbia — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Anina Milanović

Head Intl. Cooperation & Development,
SEC Serbia

World Bank Group logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Anina Milanović, Head Intl. Cooperation & Development, SEC Serbia — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Anina Milanović

Head Intl. Cooperation & Development,
SEC Serbia

World Bank Group logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Roger H. Hartmann, Chairman, EFPA Luxembourg — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Roger H. Hartmann

Chairman, EFPA Luxembourg

Efpa Luxembourg Asbl logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit
Headshot of Roger H. Hartmann, Chairman, EFPA Luxembourg — Speaker at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

Roger H. Hartmann

Chairman, EFPA Luxembourg

Efpa Luxembourg Asbl logo — Sponsor at Hong Kong Digital Asset Summit

The venue

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

Set against the backdrop of Victoria Harbour, the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong offers a sophisticated blend of business and leisure. Known for its exceptional service and world-class event facilities, it provides an inspiring environment for the industry's most critical conversations.

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When and where is Cosmoverse 2026?

Cosmoverse 2026 takes place from November 4 to 6, 2026 (3 days) at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong — directly across from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during Hong Kong FinTech Week.

What is the format of the summit?

The summit spans three days with a distinct structure. Day 1 (November 4) is the Business Day — closed-door roundtables, bilateral meetings, and structured networking — followed by the exclusive Opening Dinner for senior executives and partners. Days 2 and 3 (November 5–6) form the Main Conference with keynotes, panels, and fireside chats across five thematic tracks.

What are the key themes of the 2026 edition?

The 2026 programme is structured around five institutional themes: Sovereign Financial Infrastructure (CBDCs, government blockchain strategy, digital identity), Institutional Market Infrastructure (custody, settlement, clearing, compliance, risk frameworks), Digital Assets & Market Access (tokenized instruments, on-chain securities, regulatory clarity), Real-World Asset Tokenization (bonds, equities, commodities, credit markets), and Interoperability & Cross-Border Payments (multi-chain infrastructure, cross-border settlement, FX).

How can my organization partner with Cosmoverse?

Cosmoverse offers structured partnership tiers designed around visibility, positioning, and access — from Title Partner to Industry Partner. Partnership includes curated speaking opportunities, brand placement, hosted formats, and direct engagement with institutional decision-makers.

Explore partnership options →

What is Cosmoverse 2026?

Cosmoverse 2026 — the Hong Kong Institutional Digital Assets Summit — is a curated, three-day convening platform at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, institutional finance, and public-sector policy. It brings together senior decision-makers from financial institutions, infrastructure providers, regulators, and government agencies to address how institutions are operating onchain today.

Who attends Cosmoverse?

Cosmoverse convenes a curated audience of institutional stakeholders: approximately 50% from blockchain and digital asset infrastructure (exchanges, foundations, custody providers, market makers), 35% from traditional finance and institutional capital (banks, asset managers, family offices, venture capital), and 15% from government and regulatory bodies (central banks, regulators, government agencies). Participants represent over 70 countries and 1,000+ organizations.

View confirmed speakers →

What pass types are available?

Two pass types are available. The Executive Pass includes a VIP experience throughout the summit and access to the Opening Dinner on November 4, in addition to the full Main Conference programme on Days 2 and 3. The Standard Ticket grants access to the Main Conference — all keynotes, panels, and networking sessions on November 5 and 6.

Register on Luma →

Why Hong Kong for 2026?

Hong Kong is at the forefront of institutional digital asset adoption, with a comprehensive licensing framework for exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers, and active engagement from its central bank on CBDC and tokenization initiatives. Cosmoverse 2026 takes place during Hong Kong FinTech Week, which draws over 45,000 participants to the Convention and Exhibition Centre — directly across the harbour from the Grand Hyatt. This positions Cosmoverse at the centre of Asia's largest fintech gathering while maintaining a curated, institutional format.

When and where is Cosmoverse 2026?

Cosmoverse 2026 takes place from November 4 to 6, 2026 (3 days) at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong — directly across from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre during Hong Kong FinTech Week.

What is Cosmoverse 2026?

Cosmoverse 2026 — the Hong Kong Institutional Digital Assets Summit — is a curated, three-day convening platform at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, institutional finance, and public-sector policy. It brings together senior decision-makers from financial institutions, infrastructure providers, regulators, and government agencies to address how institutions are operating onchain today.

What is the format of the summit?

The summit spans three days with a distinct structure. Day 1 (November 4) is the Business Day — closed-door roundtables, bilateral meetings, and structured networking — followed by the exclusive Opening Dinner for senior executives and partners. Days 2 and 3 (November 5–6) form the Main Conference with keynotes, panels, and fireside chats across five thematic tracks.

Who attends Cosmoverse?

Cosmoverse convenes a curated audience of institutional stakeholders: approximately 50% from blockchain and digital asset infrastructure (exchanges, foundations, custody providers, market makers), 35% from traditional finance and institutional capital (banks, asset managers, family offices, venture capital), and 15% from government and regulatory bodies (central banks, regulators, government agencies). Participants represent over 70 countries and 1,000+ organizations.

View confirmed speakers →

What are the key themes of the 2026 edition?

The 2026 programme is structured around five institutional themes: Sovereign Financial Infrastructure (CBDCs, government blockchain strategy, digital identity), Institutional Market Infrastructure (custody, settlement, clearing, compliance, risk frameworks), Digital Assets & Market Access (tokenized instruments, on-chain securities, regulatory clarity), Real-World Asset Tokenization (bonds, equities, commodities, credit markets), and Interoperability & Cross-Border Payments (multi-chain infrastructure, cross-border settlement, FX).

What pass types are available?

Two pass types are available. The Executive Pass includes a VIP experience throughout the summit and access to the Opening Dinner on November 4, in addition to the full Main Conference programme on Days 2 and 3. The Standard Ticket grants access to the Main Conference — all keynotes, panels, and networking sessions on November 5 and 6.

Register on Luma →

How can my organization partner with Cosmoverse?

Cosmoverse offers structured partnership tiers designed around visibility, positioning, and access — from Title Partner to Industry Partner. Partnership includes curated speaking opportunities, brand placement, hosted formats, and direct engagement with institutional decision-makers.

Explore partnership options →

Why Hong Kong for 2026?

Hong Kong is at the forefront of institutional digital asset adoption, with a comprehensive licensing framework for exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers, and active engagement from its central bank on CBDC and tokenization initiatives. Cosmoverse 2026 takes place during Hong Kong FinTech Week, which draws over 45,000 participants to the Convention and Exhibition Centre — directly across the harbour from the Grand Hyatt. This positions Cosmoverse at the centre of Asia's largest fintech gathering while maintaining a curated, institutional format.

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A neutral convening platform at the intersection of blockchain infrastructure, institutional finance, and public-sector policy. Hosted alongside Hong Kong FinTech Week, November 4–6, 2026.

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Cosmoverse is an independent organization and event platform. The views, opinions, and statements expressed by speakers, panelists, and participants during Cosmoverse events are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Cosmoverse, its organizers, sponsors, or partners. Cosmoverse does not endorse or take responsibility for any content, advice, or recommendations shared during the event. Attendees are encouraged to conduct their own research and due diligence.