Draper Dragon-Cyberport-Harvard Alumni Hong Kong Web3 Event
Preface:
The U.S. digital asset strategy led by David Sacks, the AI and cryptocurrency "czar" appointed by President Trump, emphasizes the government's leadership role in this sector. With the influence of Harvard alumni in Hong Kong, the city is set to embrace new crypto opportunities, especially during the Consensus conference from February 18-22, 2025. This period could mark significant developments in the global digital asset space.
Draper Dragon and Hong Kong Cyberport will collaborate with the Harvard Kennedy School Chinese Alumni Association, The Harvard Club of South China, Guangdong, Draper University (Silicon Valley) and the Canadian Blockchain Association to host a seminar:
Impact and Response to the New U.S. Digital Asset Strategy on Hong Kong’s Policies and Investments
📅 Date & Time: February 19, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Arcade at Cyberport, Hong Kong Cyberport
Organizers:
🔹 Main Hosts:
Draper Dragon
Hong Kong Cyberport
🔹 Co-organizers:
Harvard Kennedy School China Alumni Association
Harvard South China Alumni Association
Draper University (Silicon Valley)
Canadian Blockchain Association(CBA)
ICP China
Agenda:
1. Opening Remarks (2:00 PM - 2:10 PM)
Host: Liu Xi, President of the Harvard Kennedy School Chinese Alumni Association
Welcoming Speech by Hong Kong Cyberport Leadership – Dr. Jianping Kong, Director of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited
2. Keynote Speech 1 (2:10 PM - 2:30 PM)
Trends in Web3 Venture Capital – Richard Wang, Partner at Draper Dragon
RWA Opportunities from the U.S. to Hong Kong — Chen Yijia, Founder of the RWA Wish Alliance and Author of the Bestselling Book Blockchain Business Thinking
3. Panel Discussion 1 (2:30 PM - 3:15 PM)
Moderator: Stanley Diao, Draper Dragon Accelerator, Head of International Ecosystem Cooperation; Co President of Canadian Blockchain; Investor of Carbonlarity
Panelists:
Sarah S, Head of BD, BNBChain
SY, Head of APAC BD at Consensys; ex-BarCap, JPM, and UBS; MIT MBA
Dr. Yu Jianing, President of Uweb, Co-Chair of the Blockchain Special Committee of the China Communications Industry Association
Li Cheng, VP & Web3 Head at Shenzhen Tianrong Sports (Exclusive Operator of F1H2O Powerboat Championship in China)
Adam Cai, CEO of Virgo Group
Jason Gao, DFINITY Foundation Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships
4. Keynote Speech 2 (3:15 PM - 3:25 PM)
Moderator: Zhang Ying, Director, Hupan Learning and Research Center of Entrepreneurship
DeAI, the inevitable path of the intelligent economy –Dr. Guo Dazhi, Partner, Draper Dragon
5. Panel Discussion 2 (3:25 PM - 4:10 PM)
Panelists:
Wang Yang, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at HKUST, Chair Professor of Mathematics, Harvard PhD
Felix Fung, Chief Risk Officer (CRO), HKbitEX
William Kowk, CEO of Global Investor Institute & Personal Advisor to Mark Mobius
Wang Jianbo, CIO, Cybex Technologies HK; ex-Director of ETFs & China Risk Trading, Deutsche Bank; Stanford Alumni
Wang Puyu, Senior Researcher, HashKey Tokenization; Winner of the 12th Financial Book "Golden Sheep Award"
TonyTong. cc, HongKongBlockchain Association HKBA. club, HongKongBlockchain. org, Com2000. org Web3 Incubator Accelerator
Discussion Topics (Tentative):
New Trends in Hong Kong's Compliance & Regulations
Pathways for Hong Kong’s Traditional Financial Center to Transition into Web3
Opportunities in RWA AI Agents DePIN in Hong Kong
Comparison of Web3 Venture Capital Trends in Hong Kong, the U.S., Singapore, and Dubai
Future of Venture Capital & Incubators in Hong Kong
6. Audience Q&A & Interaction (4:10 PM - 4:30 PM)
Live Q&A with Speakers
Book Giveaway: "The New Era of Digital Currency—Hong Kong VASP and Stablecoin Comprehensive Guide" by Draper Dragon Partner Richard Wang
7. Networking（4:30 PM - 5:00 PM）
Expected Attendees (50-100 People):
✅ Harvard alumni & affiliates
✅ Family Offices & High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in Hong Kong
✅ Representatives of Hong Kong's Web3 ecosystem companies
Event Highlights:
🌍 Policy Insights: Understanding how the latest U.S. digital asset strategies will impact Hong Kong and APAC markets
📈 Global Perspective: A comparative analysis of U.S.-China policies, uncovering Web3 innovation and investment opportunities
🤝 Cross-Sector Networking: A high-level dialogue platform between Harvard alumni and Hong Kong’s fintech & tech communities
💡 Strategic Partnerships: Direct access to top global incubators and investment institutions
About the Organizers:
🔹 Draper Dragon (Draper Dragon Fund):
Founded in 2005 by top global VC investors and China’s first-generation VCs, Draper Dragon is a core fund in the Draper Venture Network. The fund has invested in unicorns such as Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), HKbitEX, VirgoCX, CoinDCX, Ledger, Otter.AI, VeChain ($VET), IOTEX ($IOTX), YEEPAY, and Splashtop. It collaborates with government-guided venture funds in Shanghai and Qingdao, mobilizing social capital to drive high-tech industry development.
🔹 Hong Kong Cyberport:
Cyberport, Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship and entrepreneurship incubator, hosts over 2,100 start-ups and technology companies, including more than 280 Web3 enterprises. Backed by the Hong Kong SAR Government, Cyberport focuses on fostering talent, promoting entrepreneurship, and supporting the development of the start-up ecosystem including Web3.0 and AI ecosystems, to drive innovation and digital transformation.
🔹 The Harvard Kennedy School of Government Chinese Alumni Association
The only official Kennedy School alumni organization in Greater China, has been established for over 30 years. It connects alumni, scholars, and professors, fostering academic exchange and societal impact. The association supports alumni in work and life, builds bridges between Chinese and foreign scholars, and influences society through thought leadership. It has hosted renowned scholars like Lin Yifu and Zhu Min for in-depth discussions and organized Harvard China Trek, leading Harvard students to visit institutions such as the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Peking University, and Tsinghua University to explore China firsthand.
🔹 The Harvard Club of South China, Guangdong:
Recognized by the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), this group represents Harvard alumni in South China, fostering U.S.-China student exchanges and promoting the Greater Bay Area’s international presence.
🔹 Draper University (Silicon Valley):
Founded by Tim Draper, Draper University is a leading startup accelerator and educational institution in San Mateo, California. It provides entrepreneurship training and global investment resources for founders, investors, and tech innovators.
🔹 Canadian Blockchain Association (CBA):
Founded in 2020, CBA is a leading blockchain think tank and nonprofit organization in Canada. It promotes blockchain innovation, education, and collaboration in Web3 & decentralized ledger technologies (DLT).
This event presents a unique opportunity to engage with top-tier investors, policymakers, and Web3 leaders shaping the next phase of digital asset evolution in Hong Kong and beyond. 🚀