Consensus Hong Kong: Hong Kong Research Symposium

Consensus Hong Kong 2025, a premier event that brings together thought leaders and innovators in the Web3 and blockchain space is to be held in Hong Kong from February 18-20, 2025. As part of this significant conference, the Research Centre for Blockchain Technology (RCBT) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is organizing the Hong Kong Research Symposium on February 20.

We are delighted to offer exclusive complimentary passes for PolyU researchers to attend Consensus and support the symposium. Details of the symposium are as follows:

📅 Date: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)

🕘 Time: 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM 

🏢 Location: Spotlight Stage, Consensus HK, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai

 

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Key Agenda:

 

Welcome Remarks
Prof. Christopher Chao, Vice President (Research and Innovation), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Keynote Presentations

Post-quantum Cryptography Migration, A Historical Challenge and Opportunity

Prof. Jintai Ding, Dean of School of Mathematics and Physics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Decentralized Memory for the World Computer: A New Paradigm for Web3

Prof. Muriel Medard, NEC Professor of Software Science and Engineering in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and CEO/Co-founder of Optimum

Web3 Approach to Decentralized and Collaborative AI

Prof. Jiannong Cao, The Graduate School, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Panel Discussion

Future Unchained: Exploring the Next Wave of Web3

 

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This symposium represents a unique platform to engage with emerging Web3 paradigms that are redefining technological and economic landscapes worldwide. Participants will gain actionable insights from esteemed scholars, applicable to both theoretical research and practical implementation strategies.

Limited free passes are available at first-come-first-served basis. Each ticket is valued at US$49 and is non-transferable. To participate, please register here by February 13, 2025 (Thursday). Successful applicants will be notified with a email to redeem the pass by February 17, 2025 (Monday).