Under the Radar: How Blockchain is Quietly Reshaping Institutional Finance

​Blockchain is often associated with speculation and hype, but beneath the surface, a deeper transformation is underway. Financial institutions, corporations, and industry leaders are integrating blockchain to reshape payments, trading, asset issuance, and cross-border finance.

​This event brings together key players in the space to explore how blockchain is quietly redefining the financial landscape. From bridging traditional and digital assets to enhancing market efficiency, we’ll dive into the real-world applications that are shaping the future of global finance. Whether you’re actively engaged in blockchain or just beginning to explore its relevance, this discussion will provide a clear perspective on why it matters for everyone.

Co-Hosts: The Hang Seng University of HK (IKE), Wormhole, Bolarity Network

​Event partners: Hashkey Chain, Solar, Amber Group, Precision Edge Capital, Citrea, TradeOS, Televerse, 0xU 

​Agenda:

• ​14:00 - 14:30 | Welcome reception & networking 

• ​14:30 - 14:40 | Opening speech, Dr. John Leung | Associate VP at Hangseng University of Hong Kong

• ​14:40 - 15:00 | Keynote: Institutions in Crypto - Unlocking the Next Trillion Dollars, by Sushant Kurren | Strategic Growth at Wormhole Foundation

• ​15:00 - 15:30 | Fireside chat: Beyond Traditional Wealth - Why Hong Kong Family Offices Are Betting on Web3?

  • ​Moderator: Hermione | Investment Partner at Precision Edge Capital

  • ​Speakers:

    • ​Jimmy Pun | CEO & Investment Partner at Precision Edge Capital

    • ​Dr. Louis Poon | Director, Private Wealth & Family Office at BLS Capital

    • ​Peter Koo | Vice President at Asia Family Office Foundation 

  • ​15:30 - 16:10 Panel Discussion 1: Scaling Web3 for Institutions: Bridging, L2s, and Liquidity

    • ​Moderator: Jon Leung | Co-Founder at Bolarity Network

    • ​Speakers:

      • ​Pauline | Senior Developer Relation Advocate at Wormhole

      • ​Francis | Head of Architects at Hashkey Chain

      • ​Trevor Tse | VP at Amber Group

      • ​Peter Koo | Vice President at Asia Family Office Foundation

  • ​16:10 - 16:20 Tea break

  • ​16:20 - 17:00 Panel Discussion 2: Bringing Crypto to the Masses: How Web3 Apps are Reshaping Digital Economies

    • ​Moderator: Paul

    • ​Speakers: 

      • ​Orkun Mahir Kılıç | CEO & Co-Founder at Citrea

      • ​Jon Leung | Co-Founder at Bolarity Network 

      • ​Aaron | Founder at Televerse

      • ​Heemo | TradeOS

      • ​Amit Mehra | Borderless Capital

  • ​17:00 - 17:10 | 0XU Student presentation

  • ​17:10 - 17:30 | Networking