Established in 2001, 100 Women in Finance (100WF) is a global non-profit organization committed to building a more diverse and gender equitable finance industry by promoting diversity of thought, raising visibility, and empowering women to find their personal path to success. 100WF currently has 30,000+ registered members in 32 locations globally.

100WF connects women at every career stage, including pre-career, to a global network of people and resources. Through Education, Peer Engagement and Impact, the organization furthers the progress of women who have chosen finance as a career, and enables their positive influence over pre-career young women.

The organisation operates under a guiding principle of Vision 30/40, which is a goal for women to occupy 30% of senior investment roles and executive committee positions by 2040.

As part of 100 Women in Finance’s visibility initiatives, 100WFintech aims to connect female fintech leaders, enable their stronger interconnectivity to the FinTech ecosystem, and inspires the next generation of female FinTech talent.

100WFinTech enables collaboration, ideas exchange, best practice sharing, experience leverage and strong relationships across fintech’s subsectors such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, wealthtech, cybersecurity, payments, insurtech, regtech etc.

The organisation runs a directory to raise visibility of female fintech leaders who are transforming the financial services landscape and host regular events around themes affecting the fintech industry today.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organisations build their digital core, optimise their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

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About Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab Asia Pacific

Modeled on similar programs that Accenture co-founded in New York and London,

the FinTech Innovation Lab Asia Pacific is a highly competitive, challenge-based accelerator program that helps growth-stage startups refine and test their value propositions with the support of the world’s leading financial institutions. Find out more here.

AFOF is a leading NGO dedicated to supporting and empowering family offices in Hong Kong and across Asia. Our mission is to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, talent development, and best practices among family offices, wealth managers, industry professionals, and service providers. In addition to providing a robust networking hub, AFOF actively explores a wide range of opportunities including ventures in sectors such as Virtual Assets, Fintech, ESG, Biotech, AI, Energy, and more.

Asian FinTech Academy (AFTA) organises 'Asia Digital Finance Forum and Awards' annually and conducts Executive Programs on Fintech, Blockchain enabled Tokenization & Digital Assets and Artificial Intelligence in Finance.

ASIFMA (Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association) is an independent, regional trade association with over 160 member firms comprising a diverse range of leading financial institutions from both the buy and sell side. Our mission is to promote the development of liquid, deep and broad capital markets in Asia, which is fundamental to the region’s economic growth.

Blockchain Association Costa Rica – is a non-profit organization officially incorporated in 2018 in Costa Rica focused on blockchain technology. Our commitment to the future is rooted in our mission to promote the responsible and ethical adoption of distributed technologies for the betterment of society. Since incorporation we strive to drive innovation, collaboration, and social impact through our initiatives and projects in Costa Rica

We are ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), a globally recognised professional accountancy body providing qualifications and advancing standards in accountancy worldwide.

Founded in 1904 to widen access to the accountancy profession, we’ve long championed inclusion and today proudly support a diverse community of over 252,500 members and 526,000 future members in 180 countries.

ACCA now has over 29,000 members and 125,000 future members in China, with representative offices and contact points in 11 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Shenyang, Qingdao, Wuhan, Changsha, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR.

Our forward-looking qualifications, continuous learning and insights are respected and valued by employers in every sector. They equip individuals with the business and finance expertise and ethical judgment to create, protect, and report the sustainable value delivered by organisations and economies.

AustroCham, short for the Austrian Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong & Macau - provides a channel of communication within the business community, with the Government of Hong Kong & Macau, local business associations, and trade institutions officially representing Austrian interests in Hong Kong & Macau.

Blockchain for Europe is a non-profit trade association based in Brussels that represents the global players in the blockchain industry. We're dedicated to contributing to the policy debate and supporting European decision-makers in their goal to make blockchain a success at EU and international levels. With members and organisations whose business models are based on blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), Blockchain for Europe aims to educate policymakers about blockchain/crypto developments through events, reports and expert insights while providing a networking platform for members to engage with stakeholders and advocate for supportive regulatory initiatives in the EU.

CFA Society Hong Kong (香港特許金融分析師學會) is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 as The Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts by a group of CFA Charterholders.

The Society shares the mission of CFA Institute in raising the professional and ethical standards of financial analysts and investment practitioners through our advocacy and continuing education efforts. In addition to promoting the CFA designation in Hong Kong, the Society aims to provide a forum for our members, CFA Institute and other investment practitioners for the exchange of industry insights.

As of 30 June 2023, the Society has 6,378 members, and is the fourth largest member society of CFA Institute, which has more than 190,000 members in 160-plus markets.

The Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) recognizes the CFA designation as an industry qualification for the licensing of Responsible Officers.

CPA Australia is one of the largest professional accounting bodies in the world, with more than 172,000 members in over 100 countries and regions, including more than 22,200 members in Greater China. CPA Australia has been operating in Hong Kong since 1955 and opened our Hong Kong office in 1989. Our core services include education, training, technical support and advocacy. CPA Australia provides thought leadership on issues affecting the accounting profession and the public interest. We engage with governments, regulators and industries to advocate policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth and have positive business and public outcomes.

Founded in 1977, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a proactive, non-government body that provides an extensive networking platform for members with business interests in Canada, Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the broader Asia-Pacific region. CanChamHK is one of the largest Canadian business organizations outside of Canada, one of the leading and most active international chambers in Hong Kong, and an influential business group in Asia-Pacific.

Our mission is to connect members with one another and with other members of the business network in Hong Kong in order to expand their opportunities so that their businesses and careers thrive.

The Chinese Banking Association of Hong Kong (“HKCBA”) is a non-profit association, registered in Hong Kong on 23 May 2016, with Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, Agricultural Bank of China Limited Hong Kong Branch, China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited, Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Hong Kong Branch and China Development Bank Hong Kong Branch as promoters. Members of HKCBA are mainly Chinese banks operating in Hong Kong, while we also invite selected non-Chinese banks and professional firms as members. HKCBA currently has 46 members, comprising 39 licensed banks, 2 restricted licence banks, 2 deposit-taking companies, 2 local representative offices and 1 non-bank financial institution.

CryptoUK is the leading trade association representing the UK’s Web3 industry. We collaborate with policymakers and market participants to develop balanced and proportionate regulatory and governance policies in the UK and Europe, in partnership with and on behalf of our members. As the trusted voice of the UK's Web3 industry, we champion the sector's growth and success, advocating for its interests across both public and private sectors.

What is Draper Startup House?

A chain of accommodation & Co-working hubs providing opportunity for traveling startups, digital nomads, creatives and the larger entrepreneurial community to connect to new opportunities. We want to build a community to inspire our members to innovate, execute and empower one another to GO BIG, give back, and drive progress! Draper Startup CARICOM will also provide opportunities for growth through local and foreign-based accelerator programs, investor bootcamps, executive education programs and ongoing founder support.

The Dutch Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1991, is an independent international business association, representing Dutch or Dutch-related companies of all sizes and individuals that have a stake in developing trade in, with, or through Hong Kong.  It is a member-driven, non-profit, non-governmental organisation of business people, and sustains itself through membership subscriptions, advertisements and events.

The Dutch Chamber participates in the International Business Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary of HKSAR. This unique Committee provides four times a year a ‘face to face’ forum between the Government, representatives from international chambers of commerce and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce on matters affecting the business environment and perceptions of Hong Kong.  Furthermore the Dutch Chamber is also a member of the European Chamber of Commerce, comprised of the 16 European Chambers that are based in Hong Kong.

eFinancialCareers, is the world’s leading financial services and technology careers platform.

For our finance professionals, we provide the latest job opportunities, career information and invaluable industry insights they need to maximise their potential. For our recruiters or HR professionals we provide a vital competitive edge by enabling them to source highly qualified professionals they need to achieve their strategic ambitions - quickly and efficiently.

We operate in 19 markets to include APAC, North America, Europe and the Middle East. So we’re ideally placed to connect finance professionals to companies.

The Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) is a leading membership organisation for innovative businesses in the Asia Pacific Payments ecosystem, including payment schemes, banks, issuers, merchant acquirers, PSPs, technology providers, and wallets, such as industry leaders like HSBC, IBM, Amazon, and PayPal.

With a strong membership base, policy connections, a thought leader community, and seats in international task forces, EPAA organises industry-shaping topic discussions, think tanks, and networking events. These efforts deliver member insights, industry frameworks, and submission papers that influence regional policy and regulation.  

The tight-knit EPAA community amplifies the voice in payments, connects business opportunities for our members and drives innovation to reshape the financial payments landscape. Our mission to improve lives everywhere is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring us to push the boundaries of what's possible in the payments industry.

The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (EuroCham) is a non-governmental business interest group. The EuroCham is a ‘Chamber of Chambers’ with its membership comprising 16 European Chambers based in Hong Kong.

The Business Councils are the core of the Chamber’s activities. They bring experts from business sectors to discuss policy, regulation, and market access and engage with the Government and other relevant stakeholders. The Business Councils research and study European-related business, trade and investment topics relevant to Hong Kong and Macau and the rest of the Greater Bay Area, and facilitate networking.

Our main objectives:

• Providing a forum to exchange information and discuss common challenges our members are facing.
• Promoting commercial, industrial, scientific and economic exchange between Hong Kong, Macau, the Greater Bay Area and the rest of Europe.
• Facilitating connections between stakeholders.
• Actively advocating for the interests and concerns of our members, facilitating a favourable business environment within the Hong Kong and European markets.

Empowering The European Blockchain Ecosystem

European Blockchain Association combines, synchronises and leverages blockchain-related activities of European corporations, startups, venture capitalists, and scientific institutes. It serves as a superior, neutral body to aggregate and coordinate blockchain activities throughout Europe and to provide Non-European parties access into the European blockchain ecosystem.

The FOAHK is an independent family office trade association established in 2020. As a non-profit consultative industry body, we represent family offices advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on governance, investment, and strategic matters. Serving as the voice for the family office industry in Hong Kong, we aim to drive dialogue between industry participants, advocate for legislative and regulatory matters favourable to the industry’s development, and facilitate knowledge exchange within the community. Through these efforts, we strive to reinforce the city’s global leadership in the industry, attracting and retaining investment and top talent for sustained industry growth and prosperity.

FinTech Australia is a national association for the Australian FinTech Startup community. Our vision is to make Australia the leading market for FinTech Innovation and Investment by working with both sides of Government, Industry and the Australian FinTech community to create a supportive environment and partner ecosystem in Australia and abroad.

We empower FinTech companies by facilitating their growth and global expansion. Our comprehensive services include in-depth research and market studies, connecting them with investors, clients, partners, and industry peers. For European and African FinTech firms, we pave the way into five prominent Asian FinTech hubs: Hong Kong, China, Korea, Singapore, and Kazakhstan. Additionally, we facilitate business ventures in Israel, Qatar, and the U.A.E. Conversely, we assist Asian and African FinTech startups in establishing their presence in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, and South-East Europe.

The Fintech Association of Georgia (FIA) was founded in 2019 by a group of technology-driven industry leaders who are shaping the future of finance. Since its establishment, FIA has served as a resource for education, information sharing, and networking among companies, policymakers, and the public. FIA promotes technology-centered financial services and advocates for the modernization of financial regulations to support inclusion and responsible innovation. Its members are innovative market entrants driving competition with traditional financial players, creating more seamless services, and offering lower-cost products.

FIA's mission is to unify the voices of fintech companies, strengthen the fintech sector's role within Georgia's financial system, and advocate for the interests of fintech companies at the policy level. It aims to promote Georgia as the region's fintech innovation and investment hub. One of FIA's primary objectives is to establish a communication platform between fintech companies and promote cooperation among them.

What is the FTAHK?

Being Asia’s largest independent Fintech Association, the FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK), combines expertise, reach, influence and diversity thus enabling it to fully represent Hong Kong's FinTech ecosystem in the city and internationally.  

Its organizational structure as not-for-profit and its base on pillars of transparency, accountability, and governance ensure an unbiased approach to all activities (particularly but not limited to policy and advocacy work) as well as a laser focus on what is relevant to the members and the community. 

FTAHK is organised and led by the community, for the community.

FTAHK is led by a volunteer group of board members and committee co-chairs who care about the future of FinTech in Hong Kong, Greater China, and Asia.

Members range from promising start-ups and passionate individuals to global financial institutional service providers. We also work closely with government and regulators to advocate for global standards in the FinTech ecosystem.

FAOM is a non-profit association founded in 2016. Our main objectives are to accelerate innovation in the financial sector, connect entrepreneurs and startups and to be the catalyst of national policies, legislation and regulations in fintech.

FinTech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL) is an independent, not-for-profit, and cross-industry organisation representing Sri Lankan and global FinTech community to support the development, innovation and investment in the FinTech sector.

Fintech Belgium is the Federation BY and FOR fintechs active in Belgium. Our non-profit organisation represents more than 130 fintechs, insurtechs, regtechs, wealthtech, ... and animates the largest community of experts interested in Digital Finance in Belgium. Our 3 main missions are to be a platform for dialogue with regulators and other stakeholders, actively and tangibly promote the FinTech sector in Belgium and Belgian FinTechs abroad, and share the experience within and outside the community. We organise a lot of events and support the development of digital finance through our FIRe Innovation Hub.

The Indonesia Fintech Association (AFTECH) was established in 2016 and is a forum for fintech to advocate and collaborate with various stakeholders to encourage technological innovation and strengthen the competitiveness of national fintech industries. AFTECH has been officially appointed by Financial Services Authority (OJK) as the Association of Digital Financial Innovation Fintech (IKD) on July 19th, 2019, based on POJK No. 13/2018. As of Q2 2024, we are serving more than 300 members from more than 25 business models.

Our vision is encouraging financial inclusion through digital financial services, with the mission of meeting the technology-based financial services access for people across Indonesia by improving access, use and quality of financial services to achieve the National Strategy target for Financial Inclusion (Target: 90% by 2024).

Founded in 2016, the FinTech Poland Foundation is now the largest association of companies in the financial innovation sector in Poland and an independent think tank specializing in digital finance. The organization's mission is to accelerate the development of this sector in Poland and to build and strengthen Poland's next-generation financial center.

FinTech Poland provides a forum for dialog for market participants, regulators and decision makers to build a favorable regulatory environment for the digital finance sector. The organization creates a vibrant fintech ecosystem open for all stakeholders, from startups and global financial institutions to investors, professional services firms and public institutions.

The think tank's activities also include a comprehensive analysis of new developments in the digital economy, Internet space and financial sector. As a result, FinTech Poland possesses the knowledge and know-how to actively promote the digital finance sector in Poland and Polish fintechs abroad to strengthen the importance of Poland as a financial center.

The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to raise funding, build a co-founding team, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute's mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

The Founder Institute was founded in 2009 by Adeo Ressi and Jonathan Greechan. It is operated out of Palo Alto, California.

Press Contact: Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder at the Founder Institute (help@fi.co)

Created in 2015 at the initiative of entrepreneurs, France FinTech federates companies using innovative and disruptive operational, technological or economic models, aiming to address existing or emerging issues in the financial services industry and representing the main components of the sector.

The association’s mission is to promote the excellence of the sector in France and abroad and to represent French fintechs to the public authorities, the regulator and the ecosystem. It is chaired by Alain Clot, its board of directors includes the founders and managers of Simple, AML Factory, Anaxago, Defacto, Epsor, Kriptown, Lydia, Pennylane, October, Rosaly, Virgil and Kristen Charvin is its managing director.

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong has been serving the interests of the French and international business community in Hong Kong for over 35 years. We help companies set up and expand in Hong Kong while driving closer engagement between the French and local business communities.

HKAI Lab is funded by Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund and SenseTime and is a platform for bringing together a dynamic community of academics, scientists, and entrepreneurs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) who are passionate about innovation and creating a better future.  We focus on advancing the frontiers of AI through cutting-edge technologies and expertise, while also empowering startups to develop and commercialize their AI inventions and technologies. Our aim is to nurture AI and data talents and boost the development of technology in Hong Kong.  

Established in 2018, we are acquiring over hundreds of startups and their businesses spread across the categories including Health Tech, ConTech and PropTech, Smart Retail, EdTech, FinTech, GreenTech, Smart City, etc. We are continuing to build and develop the AI ecosystem in Hong Kong and keep organizing many workshops and sharing sessions with different leading corporations, VC, academic institutions and industry associations.

In 2022, HKAI Lab was recognized as the AABI Incubator of the Year by the Asian Association of Business Incubation, a prestigious regional network focused on building entrepreneurship collaboration frameworks.

HKU FinTech provides a platform for the University of Hong Kong’s initiatives as the preeminent FinTech research and education center in Asia. It serves as a forum for global thought leaders and researchers at the intersection of finance, technology, law, regulation, and broader sustainability concerns. Addressing major long-term challenges requires an interdisciplinary approach, one we wholeheartedly embrace in our scholarship and policy recommendations. Based at HKU and driven by a mission to ‘Build Better Financial Systems,’ we firmly believe that sound regulatory policy and the targeted use of technology can ensure ecologically balanced growth and development for the foreseeable future. We collaborate with leading academic and global development institutions on cutting-edge research, primarily serving our community of over 170,000 MOOC learners on HKU-edX, as well as SSRN readers with over 220,000 lifetime research paper downloads.

The University of Hong Kong–Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation FinTech Academy (HKU–SCF FinTech Academy) was established in 2020 with a generous support of HK$60 million from the Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation.  Hosted by the Department of Computer Science of the Faculty of Engineering and strongly supported by the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Business and Economics, the HKU–SCF FinTech Academy strives to help Hong Kong develop as a global FinTech hub and create a sustainable impact on the financial services sector in the Greater Bay Area.  The mission of the HKU–SCF FinTech Academy is to leverage the combined strength of academics and industry to stimulate cutting-edge research, groom world-class talents, and reach out to the community to advance FinTech innovation.

The Hong Kong Association of Banks ("HKAB") was created by The Hong Kong Association of Banks Ordinance, Cap.364 ("Ordinance") in 1981 to replace the Exchange Banks' Association. The Ordinance provides a framework for the Government to exchange views with the banking sector for the further development of the industry. Although banking licences are granted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, no fully licensed bank can operate in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region without being a member of HKAB and is thus subject to HKAB's rules. Its members are the banks, not their employees. Each member bank must designate a senior executive to represent it at the Annual General Meetings and other meetings of HKAB.

The role of HKAB:

• To promote the interests of licensed banks in Hong Kong and after consultation with the Financial Secretary to make rules for the conduct of banking business
• To be a focal point for consultation on law reform, new legislation and regulatory matters
• To form a sounding-board for the Government and other relevant bodies on general business and banking issues
• To offer a channel of communication among members and with third parties
• To promote best practice to members and provide information service such as issuing circulars on lost items of payment instruments
• To organise or sponsor events on topical issues with distinguished speakers

Founded in 1970, the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS) is a recognised nonprofit professional organisation focused on developing Hong Kong’s Information Technology (IT) profession and industry. Their members come from a broad spectrum of Hong Kong’s IT community, from corporations to like-minded individuals, all coming together to raise the profile and standards of the IT profession and industry. As a well-established IT professional body, the Society is committed to professional and industry development as well as community services to ensure the IT sector continues to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives with three main goals, namely, 1) talent cultivation and professional development, 2) industry development and collaboration, and 3) the effective use of IT in our community.

Hong Kong Digital Asset Society is led by a group of industry practitioners who are passionate about the future of Financial Technology in Hong Kong, Greater China, and beyond Asia. We aim to develop and promote the four areas of the digital asset industry in Hong Kong: Education, Technology, Incubation, and Integration. We provide resources and network, mentorship, workshops, and even necessary training to educate the public, especially students on the latest developments in digital assets and blockchain technology. We strive to equip our young talents to be ready for the ever-evolving environment. Activities such as career consultation and job matching events help enrich the web3 and fintech ecosystem in Hong Kong. In addition, we aim to continuously support local entrepreneurs for a breakthrough in their journey to success. Moreover, we encourage integration and collaboration with regulators and industrial organizations locally and overseas.

香港出口信用保險局（香港信保局）於 1966 年根據《香港出口信用保險局條例》（香港法例第 1115 章）成立，專責為香港出口商提供出口信用保險服務，保障他們因放帳給海外買家而面對未能收回款項的風險，使他們能安心拓展出口業務。香港信保局獲香港特區政府提供800億港元的保險業務負責額保證。

The Hong Kong Fintech Industry Association (HKFIA) was established in 2014 by a group of experienced professionals with backgrounds in finance and technology.  Our mission is to serve as a think tank and conduct policy research, as well as provide fintech education to the public and executives.  We have formed a strong network with fintech associations and corporates around the world, spanning from East to West, and have facilitated the sharing of best practices within the industry.  Our efforts have helped fintech companies expand beyond their domestic markets, fostering a vibrant and innovative financial technology ecosystem in Hong Kong and beyond.

香港總商會成立於1861年，是香港歷史最悠久、最具活力的商業組織。總商會會員包羅香港本地、中國內地和國際企業，業務遍布各行各業，約半數恒生指數旗艦上市公司均為總商會會員。

總商會的會員涵蓋知名跨國企業和蓬勃發展的中小企，合共僱用約三分之一的本地勞動人口。我們作為商界之聲，透過政策倡議、資訊分享、聯繫交流及全面商貿文件服務的核心功能，協助會員邁向成功。

本會的使命是維持香港作為全球最具活力和競爭力的商業及金融樞紐的領先地位。

The Hong Kong Green Building Council (HKGBC) is a non-profit, member-led organisation established in 2009 and has become a public body under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance since 2016. The HKGBC strives to promote the standard and development of sustainable buildings in Hong Kong. The HKGBC also aims to raise green building awareness by engaging the government, the industry and the public, and to develop practical solutions for Hong Kong’s unique, subtropical built environment of high-rise, high density urban area, leading Hong Kong to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and to become a world’s exemplar of green building development. The Founding Members of the HKGBC include the Construction Industry Council (CIC), the Business Environment Council (BEC), the BEAM Society Limited (BSL) and the Professional Green Building Council (PGBC).

香港綠色金融協會於2018年正式成立，致力推動綠色和可持續金融在香港及其他地區的發展。本會的宗旨和任務是組織業界專業力量，向香港政府和監管部門提出支持綠色金融發展的政策建議，推廣綠色金融和綠色投資理念，組織研究與開發綠色金融產品、方法和工具，開展本地和國際性的交流活動，為金融機構參與香港、內地和“一帶一路”的綠色投融資提供資訊和專案對接平台，助力全球落實聯合國永續發展目標和《巴黎協定》，爭取將香港打造成為國際領先的綠色金融及綠色科技中心。

香港綠色金融協會現有超過來自金融機構、服務提供者、企業等160家機構會員，通過五個工作組致力發掘及連接大灣區的綠色融資需求，加强地區性合作交流，當中包括銀行 – 轉型融資工作組、產品創新和解決方案工作組、可持續發展相關披露、政策和標準工作組、粵港澳大灣區綠色金融聯盟工作組及房地產工作組，積極推動多項重要成果。

Hong Kong Innovative Technology Development Association (HKITDA) is a professional association composed of experts in technology innovation. HKITDA’s mission is to advance the widespread application of innovative technology across society. HKITDA’s membership consists of institutions and the public from various sectors, aiming to unite members and inspire new perspectives on innovative technology for societal benefit. As a leading professional association in this field, HKITDA strives to promote the integration of innovative technologies, such as telecommunications, information technology, and artificial intelligence, into business operations. Additionally, it seeks to elevate the social status of Hong Kong’s innovative technology institutions and professionals, encourage industries to employ and effectively utilize talent in this field, and provide members with up-to-date information on technological applications. HKITDA actively collaborates with the government, academic institutions, and research bodies to harness Hong Kong's unique advantages, creating more business opportunities and fostering a culture of innovation.

Established in 1963, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (“HKIB”) is the first not-for-profit organisation that provides training and certification services to the banking community in Hong Kong. It is also the first professional body in the territory to offer banking qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree level. For six decades, HKIB has been helping practitioners and young graduates to equip themselves with the essential banking skills and knowledge, playing a critical role in the banking industry’s talent and professional development.

IMS Digital Ventures is a market-leading venture builder that co-founds and invests in disruptive technology ventures, in collaboration with visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders and influential corporations. Leveraging over 300 top-tier software engineers, digital marketers and business development staff allows IMS Digital Ventures to fast-track both the launch & scaling phases of its ventures. IMS Digital Ventures has already successfully co-founded multiple ventures in the B2B SaaS, cybersecurity, e-commerce, sports technology (through IMS Sports & Entertainment) and Web3 verticals, with plans to continue building many more.

InnovationHongKong® is the digital content platform showcasing #innovationthatmatters across categories for a global audience. It is your gateway to #innovationasia.

Providing impact with informative, factual articles, exclusive interviews & insights, InnovationHongKong® offers 25 language options & is filled with #informationthatmatters in the innovation ecosystem. A major category we offer is Business & Finance where you can search the latest trends & innovation taking place in the fintech world. Premium content can be accessed with membership to Innovatorsclubasia® & offers exclusive, interesting interviews with insights from visionaries & game-changers creating a difference.

If you are curious & want to be ahead of the curve for the latest in innovation then please visit the website here: https://innovationhongkong.com

ICMA promotes well-functioning cross-border capital markets, which are essential to fund sustainable economic growth. It is a not-for-profit membership association with offices in Zurich, London, Paris, Brussels, and Hong Kong, serving over 620 members in 68 jurisdictions globally. Its members include private and public sector issuers, banks and securities dealers, asset and fund managers, insurance companies, law firms, capital market infrastructure providers and central banks. ICMA provides industry-driven standards and recommendations, prioritising three core fixed income market areas: primary, secondary and repo and collateral, with cross-cutting themes of sustainable finance and FinTech and digitalisation. ICMA works with regulatory and governmental authorities, helping to ensure that financial regulation supports stable and efficient capital markets.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong & Macao is a non-profit organisation established in March 1997. Since then, we successfully operated alongside our Members, their Companies and the whole locally-based SISTEMA ITALIA Institutions and Organisations Network with the same passion and unwavering commitment to fostering closer bilateral ties between Italy, Hong Kong & Macao. The Chamber serves as a common platform for members to interact with each other, attend networking events, receive assistance, and maximise opportunities to gain exposure and establish new business connections.

Law, Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship Lab at the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Law (LITE Lab@HKU) is an award-winning interdisciplinary and experiential programme that fosters the law of tech and the tech of law.  LITE Lab@HKU has been awarded 2023 Edtech Heroes Award for Stakeholder Engagement (Adult Education), Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC) Legal Innovation in Operations (LIO) Award 2022 and World Commerce and Contracting Innovation & Excellence Award for Outstanding Cooperation & Collaboration APAC 2021 . Its founding executive director Brian Tang leads regular legal, innovation, technology and operations roundtables with law firms and legal departments and his courses are one of the first from law schools worldwide to incorporate GenAI, where he has applied his pedagogies to curate well-received GenAI workshops for legal practitioners. Brian also leads a pan-regional  climate contracting initiative in collaboration with The Chancery Lane Project.

The Malaysia Blockchain Association (MBA) is a non-profit organization that was established to promote and develop the blockchain industry in Malaysia. Its mission is to create an ecosystem that fosters collaboration and innovation in blockchain technology and to support the growth of blockchain-related businesses in the country.

The MBA aims to achieve this by providing education and training on blockchain technology, conducting research and development, and promoting best practices and standards within the industry. It also serves as a platform for members to network and share ideas, as well as to collaborate on projects and initiatives.

Some of the key objectives of the MBA include advocating for policies that support blockchain adoption and integration, promoting the use of blockchain technology in various industries, and creating awareness about the benefits and potential of blockchain technology.

OffChain Global is a premier Web3 community with chapters in seventy cities worldwide. OffChain fosters a trusted global network, enabling members to expand their professional social connections through virtual and in-person events. Our community provides the essential resources, both locally and globally, to help members thrive in the Web3 professional landscape.

The Private Wealth Management Association is a Hong Kong-based voluntary association incorporated as a company limited by guarantee. The main objectives of PWMA are: to better position Hong Kong as the private wealth management hub in the region by promoting and encouraging the growth and development of the PWM industry in Hong Kong and to help maintain Hong Kong's status and competitiveness as a major financial centre; to provide a forum for members to discuss and exchange views on trends and challenges faced by the PWM industry and how to strategically position for these trends and challenges; to promote proper conduct, integrity and high standards of professional competence on the part of PWM practitioners; to provide industry representation and consultation in Hong Kong on PWM-related matters; and to serve as a channel for the private wealth management industry to maintain ongoing dialogue with governments, regulators, trade bodies and nongovernmental organisations. The PWMA currently has 43 Full Corporate Members and twelve Associate Members with a 12-member Executive Committee serving as the Association’s governing body.

The RegTech Association (RTA) has a clear vision to be a global centre of excellence by facilitating the building of higher performing, ethical and compliant businesses through RegTech innovation and investment. The RTA was founded in 2017 as a non-profit organisation that focuses on what is needed to support the growth of the sector and to accelerate RegTech adoption. They support members to embrace and adopt best practice Environmental, Social and Governance principles.

The RTA brings together government, regulators, regulated entities, professional services and founder-led RegTech companies to ensure collaboration between all of the parties, promoting the RegTech industry as widely as possible, resulting in action in the uptake of RegTech proof of concepts and deployed RegTech solutions across the eco-system.

Shenzhen FinTech Association (SFA) is a professional, non-profit and neutral organization, with a history of almost 20 years. SFA has over 100 leading financial institutions and more than 90 well-known FinTech companies members, with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange as the unit president. Rated as a 5A-level social organization, SFA is the most active FinTech community of the GBA, and the most distinctive financial CIO community in China.

SFA provides service modules such as FinTech community construction, FinTech industrial space operation, FinTech talent services (including SHMFTPP) and specialized FinTech projects. These modules complement and promote each other, effectively driving the development of the entire FinTech industry.

Singapore FinTech Association is a cross-industry, non-profit initiative intended to be a platform designed to facilitate collaboration between all market participants and stakeholders in the FinTech ecosystem.

HKRFP is established to promote professionalism in financial planning and is a self-regulatory and not-for-profit organisation. It recognizes and registers qualified individuals who are in the field of financial planning.

Startup Grind is the world’s largest community of startups, founders, innovators, and creators.

In Hong Kong, we have brought like-minded yet diverse individuals together to connect, learn, teach, help, build, and belong since February 2014.

Until today we have carried out over 110 events in Hong Kong, we love to see you at one of our future events.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (SwedCham Hong Kong) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with over 200 member companies and individuals with a connection to Sweden. SwedCham Hong Kong was established in 1986 with a mission to promote and advance Swedish businesses and values while providing a broad spectrum of services to its members. Swedish values are guiding principles of the Chamber and embedded in its approach; we value being sustainable, innovative, open, and caring.

Swedish businesses have a long-standing relationship with Hong Kong and Mainland China. SwedCham Hong Kong is a natural hub to bring together both established companies and newcomers to the market.

SwedCham Hong Kong is a dynamic platform – by members for members. Our network of companies and individuals encompasses a wide range of sectors and industries, including financial services, logistics, legal, retail, sourcing and production.

The Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce (SwissCham) facilitates business ties, fostering a vibrant Sino-Swiss economic community. It serves as a hub for networking, offering a platform for companies to connect and engage in trade. The chamber promotes exchange through events and digital media, enhancing business visibility and collaboration. Members benefit from a range of services, including access to training, event consulting, and exclusive discounts. SwissCham is a registered non-profit, recognized for its role in foreign trade, and partners with various entities to enrich its members' business experience.

W3W is a female-led not for profit organization that aims to help professional women transition to and thrive in Web3. Our goal is to foster a community of female leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs in blockchain and Web3 industries. We believe Web3 should be an equitable and inclusive ecosystem empowered by female leaders. The mission of W3W is to provide access, equip and empower aspiring females with a roadmap to become the next generation of female Web3 leaders with sponsorship from prominent female Web3 leaders around Asia who serve as role models, mentors and advisors

The Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) is dedicated to meeting the needs of Hong Kong's women business owners. Recognizing the importance of peer support and collaborative learning, WEN provides opportunities for like-minded individuals to connect, encourage, educate, and empower women entrepreneurs to scale up their businesses.

WEN hosts a variety of tailored events each year, facilitating small group discussions where industry experts guide participants in solving business challenges and impart valuable insights. Boasting a 30-year history, WEN's flagship "How to Start and Run Your Own Business" program has been instrumental in the launch, scaling, and sale of numerous women-owned ventures in Hong Kong. In 2015, Kimberly Whiley and Elizabeth L. Thomson relaunched the organization as a non-profit run by successful women business owners, continuing its mission to empower and educate the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

WAIFC facilitates cooperation between financial centers, the exchange of best practices, and communication with the general public. WAIFC is project-driven. The first projects covered a range of areas, including financial technology, green investment and infrastructure, the creation of a financial center database, funding for small and medium-sized enterprises, and, perhaps the most important, the role of financial centers in financing the economy

XDC Network is a blockchain developed to support trade finance and RWA tokenization. A highly optimized, EVM-compatible, Layer 1, XDC Network reaches consensus through a delegated proof-of-stake (dPoS) mechanism, which allows for a transaction time of mere seconds, near zero gas fees, and a high number of transactions per second (TPS).

Secure, scalable, and highly efficient, the XDC Network powers a wide range of novel blockchain use cases and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for enterprise-grade blockchain applications.

Find more information about XDC Network by visit XinFin.org, XDC.org

AllConfsBot is an all-in-one event calendar, designed to simplify the way you discover, organize, and partner with events worldwide.

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China Banking News is a provider of in-depth, timely intelligence on Chinese macroeconomic and financial policy. Our research and reports are read by key decision makers at Bloomberg, the Jamestown Foundation, J.P. Morgan and the World Bank

Coinfea is our go-to source for the latest crypto, web3, and blockchain news that truly matters. At Coinfea, we are passionate about exploring the exciting possibilities of the digital world and staying ahead of the curve regarding technological advancements and their impact on our lives. Our expert writers and analysts are dedicated to providing our readers with insightful analysis and in-depth coverage of the most pressing topics in the crypto and blockchain space.

Conventus Law, an online platform and legal media company that focuses on providing insights and updates on legal developments, trends, and news. It serves as a resource hub for legal professionals, businesses, and individuals interested in staying informed about the legal landscape. Conventus Law serves as a valuable platform for legal professionals and businesses seeking to stay updated on legal developments and trends, enabling them to make informed decisions and navigate the complex legal landscape effectively.

Cryptopolitan promotes crypto awareness and makes informative and trending reports more accessible to investors globally by joining a 5000-strong publisher and distribution partner for content syndication, and distribution services. High-quality content and commentary serve individuals and professionals looking to stay informed on the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.

After 10 years in fintech, FF News has become a leading source of industry news. We cover all the major developments and interview top fintech entrepreneurs, banking professionals, and thought leaders.

Find us at major events and conferences, and join a global audience of over 100,000 online. Stay updated at ffnews.com for all things fintech and finance, and explore our premium video and event coverage.

Established in 1996, Pink Tiger Media is a full-service global PR, marketing, and communications agency specialising in the financial services, energy, and technology sectors.

We provide tailor-made strategies that empower businesses and drive growth. Led by a team of veteran marketers, graphic designers, and corporate communications experts, Pink Tiger Media delivers measurable results and enhances market presence for clients ranging from large multi-national organisations to start-ups.

With a commitment to excellence, Pink Tiger Media is the partner of choice for organisations seeking to make a lasting impact in their industries.

U.Today is a top-tier cryptocurrency and blockchain media outlet. Launched in 2017, it covers the hottest trends in Web3, cryptocurrency, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and so on. U.Today editors work from various regions and countries: from Germany to the Asia Pacific region, LatAm and CIS.

U.Today offers dozens of types of content to its three million readers: from regular news articles to comprehensive guides, how-tos, product reviews and price forecasts. Every day, its editors publish a digest on the most important crypto news in 24 hours. The outlet publishes interviews with the most influential trendsetters in the segments of crypto and blockchain.

ZEX PR WIRE ®  is Press Release Distribution SAAS platform, which syndicates press release content to Tier 1,2 & 3 media outlets globally. ZEX PR WIRE ®  has partnered with more than 500+ Media outlets. ZEX PR WIRE ®  is a 99% automated platform which can be used by any marketing or PR team in a firm or even by individual PR agencies and marketing firms too for conducting and managing PR campaigns of their clients.