PolyU-hosted Hong Kong Research Symposium at Consensus Hong Kong Successfully Concludes
21 Feb 2025
Group photo of speakers, panelists, and hosts on stage at the Hong Kong Research Symposium at Consensus Hong Kong, from left to right: Professor Man Ho Allen Au, Professor and Associate Head (Research and Development), Department of Computing, PolyU, Dr. Sisi Duan, Researcher, Tsinghua University, Dr. Yi Li, Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Professor Jintai Ding, Dean of School of Mathematics and Physics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Professor Jiannong Cao, Dean of Graduate School, PolyU, Professor Muriel Médard, NEC Professor of Software Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and CEO/co-founder of Optimum, Dr. Patrick McCorry, Researcher, Arbitrum Foundation and Professor Daniel Xiapu Luo, Professor and Associate Dean (Research) of Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, PolyU.
A full house at the Spotlight Stage, Consensus Hong Kong, where attendees were deeply engaged in the discussions at the Hong Kong Research Symposium.
Panel discussion at the Hong Kong Research Symposium at Consensus Hong Kong, featuring Dr. Patrick McCorry (second from left), Dr. Sisi Duan (center), and Dr. Yi Li (second from right), moderated by Professor Man Ho Allen Au (far left) and Professor Daniel Xiapu Luo (far right).
The Hong Kong Research Symposium at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 successfully convened leading experts, researchers, and industry pioneers on 20 February 2025 to discuss the latest advancements in blockchain, Web3, decentralised AI, and post-quantum cryptography.
Hosted by the Research Centre for Blockchain Technology (RCBT) and supported by the PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab in Law and Web3 of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), this landmark event was the only university-led session at Consensus Hong Kong. The symposium provided an engaging platform for academic discourse and industry collaboration, reinforcing the critical role of research institutions in shaping the future of decentralised technologies.
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Professor Allen Au and Professor Daniel Luo delivering remarks at the Hong Kong Research Symposium at Consensus Hong Kong. |
Professor Jintai Ding delivering his keynote presentation, "Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration: A Historical Challenge and Opportunity". |
The event began with insightful remarks from Professor Man Ho Allen Au, Professor and Associate Head (Research and Development), Department of Computing, and Director of PolyU and Cybaverse Academy Joint Lab on Law and Web3 of PolyU, highlighting PolyU’s commitment to academic excellence and its role in supporting Hong Kong’s development as a leading Web3 hub. Professor Daniel Xiapu Luo, Professor and Associate Dean (Research) of Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, and Director of The Research Centre for Blockchain Technology of PolyU, followed by introducing RCBT’s dedication to advancing innovative research, laying the groundwork for discussions on the evolving landscape of Web3.
The keynote sessions featured distinguished speakers who shared their expertise on emerging technologies. Professor Jintai Ding, Dean of School of Mathematics and Physics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered an insightful presentation on post-quantum cryptography migration, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in transitioning global digital security to quantum-resistant standards.
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Professor Muriel Médard delivering her keynote presentation, "Decentralised Memory for the World Computer: A New Paradigm for Web3”. |
Professor Jiannong Cao delivering his keynote presentation, "Web3 Approach to Decentralised and Collaborative AI". |
Professor Muriel Médard, NEC Professor of Software Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and CEO/co-founder of Optimum, introduced a new paradigm for Web3 that enhances blockchain infrastructure by improving data availability, scalability, and efficiency.
Professor Jiannong Cao, Dean of Graduate School, Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science, and Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, explored how AI models can operate in decentralised environments, leveraging blockchain for trust, scalability, and autonomous coordination.
A thought-provoking panel discussion followed, featuring Dr. Yi Li, Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Dr. Sisi Duan, Researcher, Tsinghua University, and Dr. Patrick McCorry, Researcher, Arbitrum Foundation, who explored critical aspects of blockchain security, consensus mechanisms, and scalability. The discussion covered the challenges of securing decentralised applications, the role of blockchain in financial infrastructure, and the advancements in Layer 2 solutions for scaling Web3. Moderated by Professor Man Ho Allen Au and Professor Daniel Xiapu Luo, the session provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of decentralised technologies and their broader implications for the future of Web3.
The symposium successfully concluded with engaging discussions and valuable insights, marking a productive day of knowledge exchange and collaboration between academia and industry.
As a leading academic research centre in blockchain, the Research Centre for Blockchain Technology (RCBT) at PolyU continues to spearhead innovation in blockchain. We look forward to continuing the conversation and fostering future advancements. Watch the interview featuring Prof. Man Ho Allen Au and Professor Daniel Xiapu Luo by CoinDesk.
