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#DeAI enthusiasts, this one's for you! 🚀 Join us NEXT MONDAY at THE VERSE for the "AI Catalysts Lounge - DeAI in HK"! OORT | Trailblazer for Decentralized AI and Finoverse are bringing together leading minds in #DecentralizedAI (DeAI) and #Web3 as part of #ConsensusHK for HumanAIx. Explore what the future holds for DeAI and its impact on Web3. Connect with experts from OORT | Trailblazer for Decentralized AI, Google Cloud, Aethir, BNB Chain Innovation, DeTaSECURE, io.net, and Tsunami Advisors Limited to redefine the boundaries of frontier technologies and discover new opportunities for collaboration within the DeAI community! Meet the Featured Speakers - Michael A. Robinson (Foundation Chairman of OORT) - Dr. Sean (Sichao) Yang (CTO of OORT) - Blues Lin (Web3 BD Manager, APAC at Google Cloud) - Mark Rydon(Co-Founder & CEO of Aethir) - Sarah Song (BD Head of BNB Chain) - Tamaghna Basu (CEO of DeTaSECURE) - Gaurav Sharma (CTO of io.net) - Kris Fok (Web3 & Crypto Lead of Finoverse) - Neil Tan 🌐 (Chairman of AIHK & Managing Partner of Tsunami Advisors) 📅 Date: February 17, 2025 📍 Location: THE VERSE, Hong Kong 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🎟 We’ve got just a few seats left for Monday, make sure you RSVP now: https://lu.ma/p2k7l58v #DecentralizedAI #Web3 #AI #Finoverse #OORT #ConsensusHongKong #HumanAIx #TheVerse

Kung Hei Fat Choi! 🎉 Start the Year of the Snake by exploring how Decentralized AI (#DeAI) is reshaping industries and creating new opportunities in #Web3. On February 17th, 2025, OORT | Trailblazer for Decentralized AI, in collaboration with Finoverse, invites you to "AI Catalysts Lounge — DeAI in HK" at THE VERSE, as part of Consensus Hong Kong for HumanAIx. This exclusive event is designed for innovators, visionaries, and professionals who want to understand how DeAI is solving real-world challenges and driving progress. Gain fresh insights into the future of decentralized AI and its transformative impact across sectors like finance, cloud computing, and beyond. Why Attend? - Hear from industry leaders about the challenges, opportunities, and real-world applications of DeAI. - Explore what 2025 holds for decentralized AI and its role in advancing Web3. - Engage with experts from OORT | Trailblazer for Decentralized AI, Google Cloud, Aethir, Bluwhale, BNB Chain Innovation, and more. 📅 Date: February 17, 2025 📍 Location: THE VERSE, Hong Kong 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM 🎟 RSVP to secure your spot: https://lu.ma/p2k7l58v Seats are limited—don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the key players driving the decentralized AI revolution. #DecentralizedAI #Web3 #AI #Finoverse #OORT #ConsensusHongKong #HumanAIx #TheVerse

Is 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Web3-ready? That was the critical question fueling a dynamic discussion at yesterday’s Web3 Harbour Cross Harbour Thursday, hosted at THE VERSE. Featured speakers included Gary Liu (Terminal 3), Jeffrey Tchui 徐家基 (The Hashgraph Association), Karena Belin (WHub, AngelHub), and Minh Do (Animoca Brands), who unpacked the opportunities, challenges, and crucial next steps for #HongKong to cement its place as a global #Web3 hub. Here are some key takeaways: 💡Finding the Balance: The panel emphasized the need for Hong Kong to strike a delicate balance between regulatory oversight and fostering innovation to attract global players while nurturing local Web3 talent. 💡Building a Thriving Ecosystem: Open dialogue between stakeholders, fostering impactful communities, and addressing barriers to development (like talent acquisition) is essential for building a thriving Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong. 💡A Global Perspective: Hong Kong and Asian Web3 startups and investors need to maintain a global perspective, considering the broader crypto landscape and adapting strategies to thrive in an interconnected world. Finoverse is deeply committed to fostering the growth of a thriving Web3 ecosystem in Hong Kong. Our partnership with Web3 Harbour, and to support initiatives like Cross Harbour Thursday, is a testament to that commitment. The insights, connections, and vibrant community these events foster are invaluable. We applaud Gary Liu and the entire Web3 Harbour team for their dedication, and look forward to continuing to champion Hong Kong's Web3 future together.

We had a great time yesterday co-hosting a luncheon with CAIA Association, Family Office Association Hong Kong and OKX here at THE VERSE. The topic? The ever-evolving world of digital assets – "Trends in Digital Assets: From Cryptocurrencies to Tokenisation, What’s Next?". It was a fantastic opportunity to hear diverse perspectives from industry leaders and discuss key themes like: -The latest market trends influencing #ETFs, #cryptocurrencies, and #CBDCs. -The importance of investor education in driving mainstream adoption of #blockchain and #crypto. -Hong Kong's promising role as a global hub for digital asset innovation. -The increasing impact of institutional investors in the crypto space. Thank you to our insightful speakers, Theodore Qi Shou, CFA, CAIA (Skybound Capital Group), Giselle Lai, CFA, CAIA (Fidelity International) Jame DiBiasio (DigFin Group), and Kris Fok (Finoverse), for sharing their valuable insights. We'd also like to thank CAIA Association, Family Office Association Hong Kong and OKX for inviting Finoverse to host this luncheon at our space. We're excited to see how the digital asset landscape continues to evolve! #HKFinTech #DigitalAssets

Introducing this month’s #SMARTCONTACT at #CROSSHARBOURTHURSDAY, an exclusive conversation with Bullish. 🔗 Jump to registration: https://lu.ma/CHT-MAY24 Join us as we welcome Michael Lau, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales at Bullish for an in-depth fireside chat with our Chair, Gary Liu, that will explore: • the genesis story behind Bullish and why they remain rooted in #HongKong • institutional interest in #crypto trading and marketing tactics that work in the current landscape • sneak peeks into #ConsensusHongKong2025 & CoinDesk's exciting plans EVENT DETAILS • Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024 • Time: 6-8pm • Venue: THE VERSE • Registration: https://lu.ma/CHT-MAY24 • Notes: Registration is required. W3H members attend for free! HK$150 for non-members, to cover networking drinks. Don’t miss this chance to catch up on Bullish's latest developments and hear what’s coming up at Web3 Harbour, soon marking its first anniversary of bringing together the vibrant #Web3 community of Hong Kong for learning, impact, and connection. Thanks to our SMART CONTACT series sponsors, Circle and Finoverse. To learn about W3H membership and sponsorship opportunities please contact: gm@web3harbour.org. 

🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the insightful fireside chat on "Navigating the Future: Licensed Innovation in #DigitalFinance"! 🚀 We were thrilled to co-host this event with Pando Finance and Blockdaemon, discussing the transformative impact of STOs and Spot ETFs in the licensed digital landscape. 🌐 As Hong Kong recently approved ETF products, this topic is especially timely, highlighting the evolving regulatory frameworks and opportunities for innovation in digital finance. 💼 Special thanks to Finoverse for organising and hosting this engaging discussion! 🔥 #DigitalFinanceInnovation #STO #SpotETFs #LicensedDigitalFinance #OSL

Introducing our April CROSS HARBOUR THURSDAY, featuring an exclusive SMART CONTACT conversation with Chainlink Labs’s Co-Founder, Sergey Nazarov. 🔗 Jump to registration: https://lu.ma/CHT-APR24 Join us to hear firsthand how Chainlink is connecting global capital markets onchain. Meet the Chainlink team and hear direct from Co-Founder, Sergey Nazarov, on how their Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol is revolutionizing the way capital is raised, traded, and invested on a global scale. From enabling secure and reliable data transfer to facilitating #smartcontract functionality across different #blockchains, this fireside chat is not to be missed. EVENT DETAILS • Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024 • Time: 6-8pm • Venue: THE VERSE • Registration Required: https://lu.ma/CHT-APR24 • Note: Members gain priority free access to W3H events. Refer to our membership options and apply today at: https://lnkd.in/gfcps2Kf We look forward to bringing many from #HongKong ’s #Web3 community together for another impactful session! Our SMART CONTACT expert conversation series is made possible thanks to the support of Circle, our lead 2024 SMART CONTACT series sponsor, and Finoverse, our regular host for our monthly tentpole #CROSSHARBOURTHURSDAY events. To learn about sponsorship opportunities please contact: gm@web3harbour.org. 

You’re invited to join us at THE VERSE on April 8th for an exclusive panel discussion on “Navigating the Future: Licensed Innovation in Digital Finance.” Hosted by OSL, one of Hong Kong’s leading licensed digital asset exchanges, and supported by Finoverse, this event will bring together thought leaders as they explore how regulated operations are helping to shape the growth of digital finance. Esteemed Panelists Include: Patrick Pan, Chairman & CEO, OSL Junfei Ren, Founder & CEO, Pando Finance Glenn (Deok Soo) Woo, Head of Sales, APAC, Blockdaemon Moderator: Kris Fok, Web3 & Crypto Lead at Finoverse  📅 Date: April 8th  🕡 Time: 18:00 - 21:00  📍 Venue: THE VERSE  👉 Secure your spot and register today: https://lu.ma/fsf8d925 *The panel discussion will be bilingual, conducted in both Mandarin and English.

Honored to join the panel at Esperanza event titled "Are you ready for the AI revolution?" Kudos to John Tsang, Rachel Chan and the team, along with THE VERSE for an amazing venue. It's especially rewarding in sharing the stage with knowledgeable panelists bringing different perspectives and experience in navigating the complexities and opportunities of the AI revolution, especially in the education and corporate talent empowering space. The active Q&A and networking sessions highlighted Hong Kong's keen interest and momentum in 'getting ready' of this transformative moment of AI. Thanks all, please stay in touch! #AI-in-education #humancenteredai

😎 How might we build our AI readiness? 😎 We had another convivial gathering with members of the Esperanza community yesterday. Many thanks to the sharing of Joon Nak Choi Isabelle Heung Ivy Shi Wendy Tam and the moderation of Eric Byron. Our key takeaways are: 1. #AI is not as complicated as we think but it is changing fundamentally everything, especially #education or more precisely #learning. 2. It is imperative to understand what AI can and cannot do, and how mankind can collaborate with AI by understanding the virtue and strengths of #humanity. 3. We do not have the luxury to wait and see. But we need some #guidelines to ensure we can use AI effectively, ethically and responsibly, especially for educators. Who do you think have the responsibility to come up with the guidelines? How can we build the AI readiness of #schools and #businesses. Love to hear more of your views. Become an Esperanza community member to get more involved in our work and learn from like-minded peers: https://lnkd.in/ft7GezH Thank you to Finoverse Anthony Sar Fred Leung Kris Fok for hosting us at The Verse and for the help of Jen Chan Rina Lai, PhD, FRSA and Haihao Liu 刘海昊.