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Join us for a discussion on the evolution of digital finance in Asia


October 29, 2024
11:30am – 6:30pm

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Join a distinguished group of leaders in digital finance for discussions on the evolution of money in Asia.

Together, we’ll examine topics including the exponential growth of digital asset adoption in Asia, strategic advantages for frontrunners in digital asset regulations, and what comes next for the future of digital finance.

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Featured Speakers

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Jeremy Allaire

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Circle

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Joseph H. L. Chan, JP

Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury The Government of Hong Kong SAR

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The Honourable Duncan Chiu

Legislative Council Member, Technology & Innovation Constituency

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Elisabeth Carpenter

Chief Operating Officer, Circle

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Jeremy Fox-Geen

Chief Financial Officer, Circle

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Sandra Persing

VP, Developer & Ecosystem Marketing, Circle

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Yam Ki Chan

Head of APAC, Circle

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Ian Lin

Director of Product Management, Circle

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Michael Gao

Co-Founder & CEO, RedotPay

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Daren Guo

Co-Founder, Reap

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Monita Leung

CEO, Digital Ventures, HKT

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René Michau

Global Head, Digital Assets, Standard Chartered Bank

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Amy Yu

Chief Executive Officer APAC, AMINA

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Nischint Sanghavi

Head of Digital Currencies – Asia Pacific, VISA

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Eugene Cheung

Chief Institutional Business Officer, OSL

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Samuel Lok

Head of Compliance, HashKey

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Sessions

The Circle Forum agenda is set to showcase a dynamic assembly of industry experts and thought leaders. While we will continue to announce additional sessions and speakers, we are pleased to unveil the current line-up.

 

RETAIL

Stablecoins, Blockchains and the Future of Commerce

In this session, join leaders from AMINA Bank and Standard Chartered Bank as they explore the potential of stablecoins and blockchain technology in reshaping global commerce. Our speakers will provide insights into how their respective companies are positioning themselves at the forefront of this financial revolution, working with regulators and partners to build trust and interoperability in the digital asset ecosystem.

This session will delve into blockchain technology’s evolution from a speculative investment vehicle into a powerful tool for everyday transactions, potentially mirroring the explosive growth of the internet in the 1990s and 2000s.

 

PAYMENTS

Updating The Global Payment System

In this panel discussion, industry experts from Visa, Reap, and Redot Pay will explore challenges and opportunities surrounding payments as they exist today. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges businesses and consumers face with payments and the immense opportunities that stablecoins can unlock.

The speakers on this panel will share real-world examples of the importance of stablecoins in the global financial system while exploring how the rise of near-instant payment networks equipped with stablecoin technology can make payments and payouts faster, more cost-efficient, and more secure.

 

REGULATION

A Fireside Chat with Legislative Council Member, The Honourable Duncan Chiu

More details coming soon.

 

FINTECH

HKT: Building A Next Generation Web3 Loyalty Platform

Join us for a timely conversation with Monita Leung, CEO of HKT Digital Ventures, as she shares how Hong Kong's leading telecommunications company is blazing the trail in responsible innovation through Web3 technologies with Circle.

This session will offer valuable insights for anyone looking to understand the practical applications of Web3 in enhancing customer relationships. Attendees will gain a firsthand look at how HKT is leveraging blockchain technology to create meaningful value for merchants and consumers.

 

Finance

The Forefront of Innovation: How Digital Assets Are Improving Traditional Finance

In this session, executives from Bullish, HashKey Group, and OSL will explain how digital assets are changing finance and improving existing systems. The panel will discuss Hong Kong's strengths as a virtual asset hub, including its historic leadership in finance, connections to global markets, and future innovations that are already becoming a reality.

 

Developers

Circle Builders: Creating the Next Wave of Onchain Applications

In this session, we'll showcase innovative developers who are leveraging Circle's Platform, Community, and Grants programs to bring onchain applications to life. Through their journeys from concept to mainnet launch, these Circle Builders demonstrate the transformative potential of decentralized applications and inspire the next wave of innovation in our growing ecosystem.

The Venue

Four Seasons Hong Kong
8 Finance Street
Central, Hong Kong


Located in the heart of the city’s financial and cultural center, the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong boasts a convenient location near the MTR and ferry piers and is adjacent to the IFC Mall and corporate institutions.

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Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications worldwide. 


Circle is the issuer of USDC — a leading regulated dollar stablecoin that’s highly liquid, trusted, and operates natively on the internet. Our open platform also empowers low-cost access to digital financial technology and regulated digital dollars.