February 2026 will transform Hong Kong into the undisputed capital of Web3. Consensus Hong Kong returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 10-12, bringing together crypto founders, institutional investors, and builders from over 100 countries. After a sold-out 2025 debut that attendees described as "top-notch crypto rock n' roll from start to finish," this year's gathering promises to be even bigger—with finance leaders representing over $4 trillion in assets under management expected to attend.
For companies operating in the blockchain, DeFi, and digital asset space, Consensus week represents something beyond just conference attendance. It's a moment when your target audience—whether that's investors, partners, potential hires, or community members—is concentrated in a single city, looking for meaningful connections beyond the main stage.
The Real Business Happens Off the Exhibition Floor
Anyone who's attended a major crypto conference knows the pattern. The keynotes and panels provide valuable insight, but the conversations that turn into deals happen in smaller settings. The breakfast meeting where you finally get face time with that fund manager. The evening workshop where developers actually engage with your protocol. The product launch where journalists and influencers experience your technology firsthand rather than reading about it in a press release.
Consensus Hong Kong's 2025 sessions touched on everything from regulatory developments to DeFi adoption to digital property rights, with speakers from major exchanges, protocols, and traditional finance institutions. The 2026 agenda will likely follow similar themes, reflecting Hong Kong's positioning as crypto's gateway to Asia. But for many attendees, the scheduled programming is just the starting point.
What Makes a Great Event During Conference Week
The most effective gatherings during major crypto weeks share a few characteristics. They're accessible—nobody wants to trek across the city between sessions. They're appropriately sized—intimate enough for real conversation, but with enough energy to feel worth attending. And they match their format to their purpose.
A product demo needs good AV and reliable WiFi. An investor meetup needs comfortable seating and a setting conducive to conversation. A community celebration needs flexibility for mingling and enough character to photograph well for social media. A workshop needs space for hands-on participation and the technical infrastructure to support live coding or demonstrations.
The venue sets the tone before anyone speaks a word. For companies positioning themselves as innovative, builder-focused, or community-driven, the setting should reflect that identity. There's a reason the Web3 crowd gravitates toward spaces with personality—industrial aesthetics, creative neighbourhoods, environments that feel more startup than corporate.
Wan Chai: The Sweet Spot for
Consensus Week
Location becomes everything during conference week. The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre anchors the action, and attendees quickly learn to value proximity. Wan Chai offers the ideal balance—close enough to the HKCEC that guests can walk over between sessions, but far enough to feel like a distinct destination rather than an overflow room.
The neighbourhood itself carries the right energy. Wan Chai blends Hong Kong's commercial intensity with a grittier, more creative character than the polished towers of Central. It's home to a thriving food and bar scene that keeps the area lively into the evening, and excellent MTR connectivity means guests arriving from across Hong Kong Island or Kowloon can reach you easily.
For companies planning activities during Consensus week, Wan Chai addresses the practical challenges that can make or break an event. Your guests won't get lost. They won't waste thirty minutes in a taxi. They can pop out to the main conference and return without logistical headaches.
Creating Moments That Matter
The companies that extract the most value from conference weeks think beyond traditional event formats. Yes, the panel discussion with drinks has its place—but consider what would genuinely serve your audience and advance your goals.
If you're launching in the APAC market, a session exploring regional regulatory landscapes or partnership opportunities might attract exactly the local players you need to meet. If you're a protocol seeking developer adoption, a hands-on workshop teaches more than any pitch deck. If you're a fund looking to meet founders, a curated breakfast with a tight guest list beats fighting for attention at a crowded evening party.
The East-meets-West dynamic that defines Consensus Hong Kong's positioning creates natural programming opportunities. Sessions bridging Asian and Western perspectives on crypto adoption, institutional investment, or regulatory frameworks resonate with an audience that's travelling specifically because they recognise Asia's importance to blockchain's future.
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Garage Society Wan Chai: Built for Flexibility
Our Lockhart Road space hosts up to 100 guests in an environment designed for exactly these kinds of moments. The industrial-chic aesthetic reflects the builder mentality of the Web3 community—this isn't a sterile hotel function room, but a space with character that photographs well and feels authentic to the crypto ethos.
We've spent over a decade supporting high-growth technology companies, from early-stage startups to names like Uber, Deliveroo, and Meituan. That experience shows in the details: WiFi that actually handles a room full of people on their phones, AV equipment that works for product demos and live streaming, layout flexibility that adapts to your format whether you're running a seated workshop or a standing reception.
Our community team manages the logistics so you can focus on your guests. From catering coordination to room configuration to day-of support, we handle the operational details that can distract from your core purpose.
Wan Chai's location means your guests can walk from the Convention Centre in under ten minutes, or hop one MTR stop from Wan Chai station. Close enough to be convenient, distinct enough to feel like a destination.
Planning for February
Consensus Hong Kong runs February 10-12, 2026, with the exhibition floor open February 11-12. Smart planners are already thinking about how to use that week, and the best venues and time slots book early.
Whether you're considering a morning session before the conference opens, an afternoon workshop during the lunch break, or an evening gathering after the exhibition floor closes, now is the time to start conversations about space, format, and logistics.
Interested in exploring our Wan Chai event space for Consensus week? Get in touch for availability and a tailored quote. We're happy to walk you through the space, discuss format options, and help you think through what would work best for your goals.
Garage Society offers flexible workspace and event venues across Hong Kong Island, with locations in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and Sheung Wan. For over a decade, we've provided private offices, coworking, meeting rooms, and event spaces to companies ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 firms. Learn more at thegaragesociety.com.
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