Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025: A Record-Breaking 10th Anniversary Milestone

The Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2025 marked an extraordinary 10th anniversary, setting new records and cementing the city's position as a global FinTech and tech capital. The landmark unified event welcomed more than 45,000 participants from over 120 economies worldwide, with insights from more than 1,000 world-class speakers and over 800 exhibitors. The event hosted over 30 high-level delegations from the Chinese Mainland and key international markets, strengthening cross-border collaboration

Joyful and memorable touches were felt everywhere, celebrating a full decade of innovation, including the 10th Anniversary Stamp Hunt and Engraving Booth, which created lasting souvenirs for thousands of attendees.

The Finoverse team poured its energy into crafting an unforgettable experience, honoring a decade of Hong Kong FinTech Week while integrating the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of StartmeupHK Festival. We took the event to a whole new level, while keeping our longstanding promise of bringing people and experiences together that lead to transformative change. Strategic Partners included Bank of China (Hong Kong), HSBC, and Standard Chartered, with Invesco as Themed Sponsor. The Diamond Sponsor lineup featured Ant Digital Technologies, Ant International, ChinaAMC, Citi, Du Xiaoman Technology, Tencent, and WeBank. The remarkable breadth of international representation powerfully reinforced Hong Kong’s role as the ultimate super-connector bridging East and West. We were proud to welcome both returning and new delegations this year.

Eleven Themed Forums Spark Bold Conversations on the Future of Technology

Our two-day main conference delivered eleven powerhouse themed forums that drove deep and forward-looking discussions. Topics ranged from Policy and Visionary Forums to the transformative power of AI and agentic systems, the rise of digital assets and Web3, and China-global synergies.

A true highlight was Geoffrey Hinton, the 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Physics and widely regarded as the “godfather of AI,” whose insights into the future of artificial intelligence captivated audiences.

Samantha AI: The Networking Revolution

The true game-changer of the event was the debut of the world’s first AI Community Host, “Samantha” developed by Finoverse AI. Read more about how she delivered insights richer than a decade of traditional operations, and connected people at the event.

A Week-Long Ecosystem Celebration

The unified Festival became a week-long celebration with over 100 community-led events. Highlights included the spectacular 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner & Closing Party, featuring an inspiring speech from Justin Sun and global superstar DJ Afrojack. The Startups x Investors Networking Drinks ignited countless new partnerships.

Finoverse Team in Action: Proudly Powering the 10th Anniversary Edition

The Finoverse team stood at the centre of it all. Our Co-founder and CEO, Anthony Sar, led powerhouse conversations with global pioneers including Geoffrey Hinton and Richard Teng of Binance. Our Chief Business Officer, Alison Yim, moderated sessions with leading Chinese AI innovators. Our Head of Venture and Partnerships, Kris Fok, hosted in-depth exchanges with top minds in digital assets like Peter Chen of Tether.

“Thank you for being part of this 10th-anniversary event, which achieved a record-breaking attendance of over 45,000! Looking ahead, the next decade will see Hong Kong FinTech Week and StartmeupHK Festival reach new heights – playing an even more vital role at the intersection of finance and technology, with new themes such as next-gen finance, green tech, and AI & emerging technologies. We’re expanding our footprint to build a bigger, bolder platform in the Greater Bay Area, where innovators can shine, connect, and be heard, while gaining insights into Mainland China’s advanced technologies and spotlighting Hong Kong as the super-connector for global growth. See you in 2026!” - Vila Wong, Co-founder & Managing Director of Finoverse.