On September 9-10, 2025, Hong Kong will host the WOW Summit conference supported by the local government and Invest Hong Kong. The event focuses on the intersection of AI, financial technology, robotics, digital art, gaming and decentralized finance (DeFi) and aims to act as a bridge between participants in these fields.

According to the release, organizers expect WOW Summit to attract more than 5,000 attendees, including major players, global investors and leading experts from more than 30 countries. The event promises to be a vibrant hub for meaningful connections, fresh ideas and exciting business opportunities.

The summit is organized by UVECON.VC and MMPro Group with the assistance of ICB Labs and Ultima Chain. These organizations are at the forefront of technology innovation, shaping industries through platforms spanning blockchain, NFT, DeFi and the meta-universe, the release emphasized. The event was also supported by MaGESpire and DTC Group.

Speakers announced include:

• Joseph H.?L.?Chan – Undersecretary for Financial Services and Treasury in the Hong Kong SAR;
• Elizabeth Wong – Director of Licensing and Head of Fintech at the Hong Kong SAR;
• Yat Siu – co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands;
• Sebastian?Borget – co-founder and chief operating officer of The Sandbox;
• Mete Al – founder of ICB Labs;
• Kevin Lee – chief business officer of Gate.io;
• Chase Sethi – Senior Ambassador and Chief Marketing Officer of Polkadot; and others.

The agenda for the summit can be found on the official website. According to the release, the event will cover the following topics:

• Web3 innovation and regulation. This involves tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), integration of blockchain technologies in the institutional sector and development of special protocols along with DePin (decentralized physical infrastructure networks). Particular attention will be paid to regulatory development, particularly oversight of the stablecoin sector, with a focus on Hong Kong’s evolving legal framework;

• PayFi and fintech and infrastructure. The event will discuss next-generation PayFi infrastructure, as these solutions are at the intersection of decentralized finance and traditional payment systems;

• the startup ecosystem and investment opportunities. WOW Summit 2025 will be a dynamic platform for businesses, offering the opportunity to participate in high-stakes pitch sessions and gain exposure through investor search sessions, the release said;

• artificial intelligence and industry transformation. In AI, the summit will explore the rapidly growing synergies between artificial intelligence and Web3 technologies. It will demonstrate how AI is revolutionizing business models in healthcare, finance, smart cities and other areas. The agenda covers applications such as AI agents, diagnostics, algorithmic trading and robotics;

• AI regulation and infrastructure. There will also be in-depth discussions on how the AI regulatory environment is changing in Hong Kong and globally. These discussions will be complemented by technical research on critical infrastructure;

• commercialization and presentation of AI startups. One of the highlights of the AI Summit will be the presentation of innovative startups ready to revolutionize their industries. These innovators will have the opportunity to network with business partners to foster cross-industry collaboration and commercialization.

In parallel with the WOW Summit, a special AI Summit will be held to showcase AI applications in areas such as healthcare, finance, smart cities, robotics and fashion. From advanced diagnostics and algorithmic trading to AI agents and cloud infrastructure, intelligent solutions take center stage here.