Anthony founded Finoverse in 2015 and Hong Kong FinTech Club in 2017 to meet the growing demand in the FinTech industry. He has over 20 years of experience in event management, communication and media in Asia and Europe.

As the Co-founder of Finoverse, Vila is responsible for government relations, event management and company operation. She has designed and organised 50+ events in 8 years. Vila also works closely with key FinTech stakeholders, such as banks, VCs, associations and universities.

CTO at Finoverse with 20 years in IT and 15 in fintech. Building scalable, high-performance applications that drive innovation. Passionate about engineering excellence and leading teams that deliver reliable systems at scale.

Alison joined Finoverse in 2015 and has been leading the business development team for all projects since then. She has successfully brought in over 1,000 clients from 20+ countries from various industries, including banking, technology, legal, and consulting professionals.

Kris is a Web3 & Crypto leader with over 7 years of experience building communities and partnerships around innovative technologies and cutting-edge tech businesses. She builds the new Web3 venture arm for Finoverse, and oversees and develops company’s growth engagement initiatives in the Web3 space globally, aiming to drive and promote adoption for the industry.

Hannah has over 12 years of experience working on large-scale international business events, in the UK and Asia. At Finoverse she leads on the Global Fast Track Programme which connects tech companies with corporates and investors through a range of business growth activities, supporting them to scale in Asia. She also leads the International Delegation Programme, bringing exciting global tech companies to exhibit and speak at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK.

Artem is Head of Design at Finoverse, where he has spent the past seven years leading brand evolution and design initiatives. He specialises in branding, design systems, AI-powered design automation, creative workflows, and scalable visual identity development across digital products, events, and marketing experiences.

Andrea joined Finoverse in 2026 to oversee the Genesis Network, a private members' network built for next-generation family business leaders, family offices, tech founders and investors. Specialising in building high-profile audiences, editorial strategy and brand storytelling, she brings 15 years of media and communications experience to the role. Prior to Finoverse, she most recently served as Executive Editor of Tatler Hong Kong. A proven creator of premium media properties from the ground up, she also successfully built, launched and served as the Editor of Tatler Macau. Her background includes roles such as Features Producer at CNN International, and her work has been published in Business Insider, The Independent and the South China Morning Post, among others.

As Business Director at Finoverse, Maggie leads engagement with mainland Chinese enterprises and government delegations. With 12 years of cross-industry experience and strong government relations, she specialises in business negotiation and cross-border cooperation, connecting enterprises with capital and helping clients access international opportunities through Finoverse.

Leveraging over 8 years of experience in event production and trade show management, Fred served as stage manager for HKFTW 2022, overseeing all production elements to ensure seamless execution. He also managed the Finoverse Arabia VIP Tour, providing concierge services as part of the event coordination team.

Michael leads the Content and Programme team at Finoverse, directing the strategic vision and agenda curation for flagship events. He drives high-impact content and experiences around the next generation of technology and AI-driven innovation, leveraging a decade of experience building institutional ecosystems and specialised events for the financial services sector.

Suzanne brings over 10 years of communications and marketing experience across the arts, luxury and technology sectors. At Finoverse she runs integrated campaigns across APAC and global markets, pairing content strategy with certified skills in paid media and analytics.

Sandra spearheaded the launch of Genesis by Finoverse in 2024, a private initiative for next-gen family businesses and family office principals. She continues to be involved in the project on an advisory basis. Previously, Sandra worked in both luxury editorial and hospitality, and contributed to the content curation for a Zurich-based family office conference.

Paul is a seasoned business developer with expertise in FinTech, Technology, and Hospitality. At Finoverse, he enhances productivity with AI and database management, bringing a global perspective and a passion for driving growth.

Benny is the Head of Human Resources and Administration at Finoverse. With over 15 years of all-round HR and administration experience across multinational corporations, listed companies, and startups, she brings deep expertise in talent management, organisational development, and strategic HR leadership. Her career spans industries from technology and robotics to media, where she has led recruitment, HR operations, and employee engagement programs. At Finoverse, Benny focuses on shaping a people-first culture that supports the company’s global growth, drawing on her expertise in cross-cultural communication, counseling, and HR transformation.

Cici Yang serves as Finance Lead at Finoverse. She is in charge of the company’s full-range finance functions. Her expertise covers budget control, cross-border financial handling and financial compliance for business operations.

Senior engineer who builds AI products end-to-end, from multi-agent voice systems and vector-based data matching to the cloud infrastructure underneath. Ships production systems across the full stack: real-time voice and messaging pipelines, observability platforms with Grafana and Loki, automated CI/CD with Pulumi, and load-tested, auto-scaling infrastructure on AWS.

Patrick is a software engineer focused on creating innovative products with a focus on resilient scalable systems and pragmatic engineering. His background includes Accenture, CHANEL, Crossroads and Imagination, where he has shipped production ready software across enterprise and nonprofit contexts and led engineering teams through complex deliveries.

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As an AI QA Engineer, he specialises in LLM evaluation, test automation, and data integrity. His experience with Finoverse has been fantastic, allowing him to apply deep quality assurance expertise to deliver reliable, ethical, and high-impact artificial intelligence solutions.

Alice is a dynamic event management professional with eight years of experience delivering over 380 high-profile corporate events for Asia’s leading listed companies and top luxury brands. She now drives speaker logistics for Hong Kong Fintech Week x StartmeupHK 2026. Meticulous and passionate, Alice specialises in multitasking across complex logistics to transform bold concepts into seamless, memorable experiences that consistently exceed client expectations.

Bobo specialises in drafting marketing materials and creative content for our events, from EDMs to social posts to brochures. She also coordinates partnerships with organisations and media outlets, working closely with all parties to keep everything sharp, accurate, and on brand.

With over two years at Finoverse, Dmitry specialises in web design, AI-driven design systems, and high-impact marketing materials. He brings extensive experience in event design, combining creativity and strategic thinking to deliver engaging visual experiences across digital and offline platforms.

With over 11 years of experience in event and project management across entertainment and fintech, he specialises in delivering large-scale events, bringing expertise in production, planning, and seamless project execution.

Specializing in event logistics and seamless execution. Focused on developing creative concepts and design solutions that enhance event experiences. Skilled in combining innovation, visual storytelling, and strategic thinking to bring fresh ideas to life.

PMP® and Google Cloud-certified specialist in IT, travel and events. She tracks and connects customer journeys with B2B campaign strategy to build next-generation, AI-enabled event experiences.

Katy combines a background in marketing and partnerships with over 7 years of experience. As Senior Content and Communication Manager at Finoverse, she curates high-impact global conference programs, strategically recruits top-tier speakers, and nurtures long-term community relationships across the Fintech and technology ecosystem.

Blending a biotech background with experience curating bespoke client experiences in wedding design, Megan brings a unique perspective to ecosystem building. After coordinating stakeholders at a chamber of commerce, she now supports and runs the Global Fast Track programme together with Hannah, seamlessly connecting dynamic startups with regional leaders to drive impactful, sustained corporate growth.

Marketing professional specialising in large‑scale event promotion. Supporting China-market marketing at Finoverse: localise global event campaigns for the Chinese market, oversee multi-media content and marketing collaterals, and drive local brand outreach.

Working as an Event Manager at Finoverse, Nicole helps coordinate side events and registration management for Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK. She works closely across teams to connect creative concepts with steady backend planning, aiming to make every event effortless for attendees.

Stepan is a software engineer with expertise in AI integration and systems automation. At Finoverse, he builds and connects the technology behind Samantha, the company's AI assistant, making it work smoothly across the platforms customers rely on every day.