The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and its Research Centre for Blockchain Technology (RCBT) successfully hosted The Hong Kong Research Symposium at Consensus Hong Kong on 20 February. This landmark event provided a unique platform for leading experts, researchers, and industry pioneers to discuss advancements in blockchain, Web3, decentralised artificial intelligence (AI), and post-quantum cryptography — technologies that are redefining global technological and economic landscapes. This symposium was the only university-led session at Consensus Hong Kong, reinforcing PolyU’s pivotal role in driving the future of decentralised technologies.
The keynote sessions featured esteemed speakers who shared insights on emerging technologies. Among them was Prof. Jiannong Cao, Dean of Graduate School, Otto Poon Charitable Foundation Professor in Data Science, and Chair Professor of Distributed and Mobile Computing at PolyU. In his speech, he discussed the utilisation of AI in decentralised environments and the role of blockchain in enhancing trust and coordination.
Prof. Man Ho Allen Au, Professor and Associate Head (Research and Development) of the PolyU Department of Computing, and Prof. Daniel Xiapu Luo, Professor and Associate Dean (Research) of the Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences and Director of RCBT at PolyU, moderated a panel discussion. They highlighted PolyU’s commitment to academic excellence and its endeavors to position Hong Kong as a premier Web3 hub while also introducing RCBT’s dedication to innovative research and the evolving realm of Web3.
In addition, Prof. Au and Prof. Luo conducted a media interview to share PolyU’s dedication to advancing education and blockchain research, as well as their groundbreaking work on zero-knowledge proofs. They offered valuable insights into the future of decentralised applications and their implications on financial infrastructure.
The symposium attracted a large number of participants, and the active cooperation and efficient knowledge sharing between academia and industry successfully demonstrated the significant role of collaborative innovation in driving technological advancements. RCBT will continue its commitment to leading-edge research in the blockchain field, promoting technological breakthroughs, and facilitating academic exchanges to advance industrial development.
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