Since 2015, Consensus has evolved from merely an event to an annual gathering of groups where the most influential companies in blockchain, digital assets, and Web3 come together to drive the industry forward.
In 2025, Consensus expands to Hong Kong, uniting East and West for critical dialogue and trading to determine the next steps forward.
Consensus is produced by the award-winning media outlet CoinDesk, fostering transformative ideas and sincere dialogue based on independent and objective journalism.
Don't miss this moment — join us for Consensus Hong Kong!
A look back at a decade of Consensus
2015
The first Consensus was held in a banquet hall in New York City, with 500 guests, 12 sponsors, and several speakers, including a young crypto-anarchist named Vitalik Buterin.
2016
Blockchain technology leaders discussed the mysteries of Satoshi Nakamoto, scaling, and more at Consensus 2016.
2017
The ICO craze marked Consensus 2017 - speakers and attendees were discussing its legitimacy and speculating about the future.
2018
WEN LAMBO? One of the most notorious moments in Consensus history was when BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes rented three Lamborghinis and revved the engines outside the Consensus venue.
2019
Consensys founder Joe Lubin made a $500,000 bet with Bitcoin's largest user, Jimmy Song, wagering that Ethereum's decentralized applications would achieve significant user numbers within five years.
2020
The highly anticipated third halving event of Bitcoin took place during the online Consensus Distributed panel discussion in 2020.
2021
Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) delivered a virtual keynote speech on the importance of regulatory freedom and competition in the cryptocurrency space, stating, "No one can shut down Bitcoin."
2022
Consensus was held in Austin, Texas, marking the largest event to date, with over 20,000 attendees at the annual conference in June, unknowingly standing on the edge of one of the biggest crashes in cryptocurrency history.
2023
During the darkest winter of cryptocurrency, 15,000 of the industry's most dedicated builders and innovators gathered to discuss the best paths forward for cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3.
2024
CoinDesk held its 10th annual Consensus celebration in Austin, Texas, featuring speeches from presidential candidate RFK Jr. and Chris Dixon of a16z.
2025
Consensus will go global through events held in Hong Kong and Toronto; join us and be part of this historic journey.
Industry reviews
This is a truly B2B conference where you can accomplish three months of meetings in three days, prioritize this event! - Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer, Ledger
This is a special moment for the region to host the Consensus conference, and the significance of this event being held in Hong Kong somewhat reflects the changes of the times. - Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Animoca Brands
As the ecosystem matures, Consensus will become the place for trading, quite impressive! - Keith A. Grossman, President, MoonPay
Consensus Hong Kong 2025
Consensus is one of the largest, longest-running, and most influential blockchain, Web3, and AI community gatherings in the world, bringing together visionaries, disruptors, and decision-makers who are reshaping finance, technology, governance, and social foundations.
This is also an industry celebration in the field of digital assets and Web3, eagerly anticipated to be held for the first time in Hong Kong. This flagship event will gather global leaders, innovators, and investors from East and West for three days, focusing on communication, trading, and shaping the future of digital assets.
Consensus 2025 will take place from February 18 to 20, 2025, in vibrant Hong Kong, known for its global market strategic position, providing unparalleled opportunities to connect with top professionals and build influential partnerships.
Ticket discounts
ICP will participate in this conference, on February 20 from 10:50 AM to 11:20 AM, DFINITY Foundation founder and chief scientist Dominic Williams will discuss the topic of (Decentralized) Compute For All with Clara Tsao from the Filecoin Foundation; you are welcome to tune in!
As the official partner community for Consensus Hong Kong 2025, the IC Chinese community offers an exclusive 15% discount on tickets, discount code: ICPCHINA15.
Ticket link:
https://go.coindesk.com/icpchinacommunity
Reminder: The Consensus conference has a great reputation, and with this being the first time it is held in Hong Kong during a bull market, it is expected to be crowded. For a better conference experience and to secure your spot early, it is best to purchase tickets in advance. The ticket price will increase after a while; it has recently gone from $599 to $649, and it will continue to rise. Buying tickets in advance and using discount codes can save you enough to enjoy several luxurious meals!
For more details about the conference and ticket purchasing instructions, please read:
Hong Kong is set to host at least 93 major events in the first half of next year, expected to generate HK$3.3 billion in consumption!
The world's oldest and most influential cryptocurrency and Web3 event, Consensus, moves to Hong Kong.
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