Matters Lab 成為媒體合作伙伴：WOW Summit 於3月29日至30日在香港舉行

WOW Summit  成功在杜拜與里斯本舉辦之後，首次在 2023 年移師香港。香港是 APAC 地區重要的戰略性地點，而 Web3 大規模採用正在這裡蓬勃發展。香港政府也發表聲明，展現強烈的企圖心要讓香港成為 Web3 與虛擬資產空間的領先中心。 

WOW 是香港撤除 Covid 限制以及重新開放入境之後第一個大型的 Web3 活動。該場盛會迎來行業領袖、政府官員、創投、NFT項目、數位藝術家、創業家以及各國參與者。在這次活動中，大會將開啟重要的討論、社交、商業機會以及許多有趣的事情。

這次 WOW Summit 邀請眾多在香港以及 Web3 領域重要的演講者，包括 Yat Siu（Animoca Brands 聯合創始人兼執行主席）、Whaleshark（著名NFT藏家）、Sebastien Borget（Sandbox 聯合創辦人與COO）、Akina Ho（AllStarsWomen DAO 聯合創辦人與亞太地區領導大使）等。

根據官方新聞稿， WOW Summit 首席執行官 Ivan V. Ivanov 表示：「儘管全球經濟衰退、加密貨幣冬天和不確定性，但從 Web2 到 Web3、從中心化服務到去中心化的轉變正在發生。 技術進步是不可阻擋的。 數據隱私、最終用戶數據所有權、無銀行賬戶的金融產品訪問許可權、數位產權、客戶忠誠度管理的新工具、DAO 和元宇宙開發——這些都是 21 世紀第三個十年的趨勢。 香港重新開放邊界，引入了 Web3 和虛擬資產的新願景，歡迎來自世界各地的科技公司。 我很高興在這裡舉辦 WOW 峰會，以促進向 Web3 的過渡； WOW，事情會在這裡發生。」

三月29-30 也是非常適合前往香港參與 WOW Summit 的時節，因為在前後還有兩場重要的活動：Art Basel HK 與 Hong Kong Sevens。前者是重要的藝術展覽，後者則是香港最大的板球活動，整個香港將在這段期間享受熱鬧非凡的娛樂與運動活動，而 WOW summit 所帶來的 Web3 參與者，這將是 2023 年不可錯過的 Web3 盛會。

WOW Summit HK 官網：https://WOWsummit.net/hong-kong-mar-2023/

WOW summit 新聞稿原文

After successful editions in Dubai, UAE, and Lisbon, Portugal, WOW Summit Hong Kong will become a flagship full-scale Web3 event in the APAC region in 2023, along with General Partner OKX. The conference will host over 5000 attendees on March 29-30 at a world-class venue AsiaWorld-Expo. WOW Hong Kong is supported by government institutions - Invest Hong Kong and Hong Kong Tourism Board - and will be co-hosted by the well-known blockchain ecosystem players - Uvecon.VC, MaGESpire, organized by GuyWay, and powered by Market Making Pro. The founder of MaGESpire, Bowie Lau, is one of the biggest Web3 names in Hong Kong by Tatler Asia. 

"Thrilled and excited to return to the Web3 arena as a co-host of the blockbuster WOW Summit 2023, Hong Kong edition, one of the biggest and the brightest Web3 conferences in the APAC region, filled with thought leaders, trailblazers, and industry experts looking to shape the future of the industry. Hong Kong, as the home ground to the world's largest Web3 Gaming and Metaverse players, has always treaded with cautious optimism when it comes to crypto and Web3 and largely avoided the fallout of the Crypto Winter. But with an increasingly supportive regulatory stance and the open embrace of Metaverse, Hong Kong is positioned well to re-claim its leadership in the Web3 space!" said Bowie Lau, the founder of MaGESpire.

The General Partner of WOW Hong Kong - OKX - is a world-leading technology company building the future of Web3 and known for having a reliable crypto trading platform for investors and professional traders. OKX’s crypto exchange is the second largest globally by trading volume. In line with its commitment to transparency and security, the company publishes the Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis. 

“OKX is pleased to serve as the General Partner of WOW Hong Kong, which will be a showcase and celebration of how Web3 and crypto are shaping our world,” said Lennix Lai, Managing Director of Financial Markets at OKX. “The Web3 community in Hong Kong is as vibrant as ever, perhaps less visible in recent years. That’s going to change quickly thanks to events like WOW Hong Kong, which will propel Hong Kong’s Web3 industry to the forefront once again by bringing leaders of all stripes together.”

Hong Kong is made for tech gatherings, and Web3 is booming here. Top industry leaders, developers, startups, VCs, funds, corporates, and creators will gather at WOW HK to discuss the hottest topics in the space, network, and harness new business opportunities. Leading companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), First Digital, Newman Capital, Animoca Brands, First Digital, Flowdesk, Custonomy, AntAlpha, Brinc, OLN, and others are among the event’s partners. Reputable Tier 1 and Tier 2 publications eagerly support WOW HK as media partners as well. In addition, BeInCrypto and China Daily are among the Premium Media Partners, and Cointelegraph is a General Media Partner.

WOW Summit Hong Kong is the first full-scale Web3 event since the city's reopening after Covid. Attendees can expect the talks and fireside chats on the Web2-to-Web3 transition and the future of the internet, blockchain adoption, real assets tokenization, NFT and Metaverse use cases, CBDC, regulations, and more. Renowned speakers, such as Yat Siu (Co-Founder & Executive Chairman at Animoca Brands), Lennix Lai (MD of Global Institutional at OKX), Sebastien Borget (Co-founder & COO at Sandbox), Lucy Gazmararian (Founder & Managing Partner at Token Bay Capital), WhaleShark (Founder at WHALE and E1337), Dave Chapman (Executive Director at BC Group), Angelina A. Kwan (CEO at Stratford Finance Limited), Duncan Wong (CEO at CryptoBLK) among others, will break the talks on the stage. 

Talented artists from across the globe will present their work at the NFT and Digital Art Exhibition. In addition, startups building in Web3 will have a chance to participate in a startup competition, pitch in front of well-known funds, VCs, and corporate partners, and get grants worth around $100K for their projects development. 

"The transition from Web2 to Web3, from centralized services to decentralized, is happening now despite the global recession, crypto winter, and uncertainty. Technological progress is unstoppable. Data privacy, end-user data ownership, access to financial products for the unbanked, digital property rights, new tools for customer loyalty management, DAO, and metaverse development - these are the trends of the third decade of the 21st century. Hong Kong has reopened its borders and introduced a new vision on Web3 and virtual assets, welcoming tech companies from all over the world. I'm excited to bring WOW Summit here to boost the transition to Web3; WOW things will happen here!" said Ivan V. Ivanov, CEO of WOW Summit, Partner of UVECON.VC.

March 29-30 is perfect timing for WOW Hong Kong, as it will happen between two other popular events - Art Basel HK and Hong Kong Sevens, when the city will buzz and crave more entertainment. Besides the conference, several side events will offer more casual networking throughout the week and will be announced on the WOW Summit’s website. WOW Summit HK promises to be extraordinary and accommodate dozens of top Web3 companies, partners, publishing houses, VCs, speakers, and influencers. It is a must-visit Web3 event in 2023 for the global change-makers building a new world.

WOW summit 與 Hong Kong Sevens 合作新聞稿原文

WOW Summit Partners with Hong Kong Sevens: Five Memorable Days of Web3, Sports, and Excitement!

Hong Kong - WOW (World of Web3) Summit, a premium Web3-focused event, has its next edition in Hong Kong on March 29-30. WOW Hong Kong has just announced an official partnership with Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, happening right after it - from March 31 to April 2. 

The world-renowned rugby event attracts some of the greatest players and thousands of fans from across the globe every year. This partnership between WOW Summit Hong Kong and Hong Kong Sevens is a wonderful alliance, combining the fast-paced, high-energy action of rugby with the cutting-edge technology of the Web3 Summit. 

With over 100+ speakers, 100+ investors and VCs, 40+ media partners, 150+ sponsors, and partners, WOW Summit Hong Kong 2023 is expected to draw more than 5,000 attendees.  

To celebrate the partnership, fans can now buy a ticket bundle that combines access to both events from the WOW Summit’s website for an enticing price. 

Making a statement on the partnership, Ivan Ivanov, the Global Director of WOW Summit, said, "We are excited to partner with Hong Kong Sevens and bring together two world-class events that celebrate sports and technology. This collaboration represents the convergence of the physical and digital worlds and is a testament to Hong Kong's vibrant ecosystem." 

WOW Summit Hong Kong is supported by the Hong Kong Government (InvestHK and Hong Kong Tourism Board) and key ecosystem players. OKX is at the helm as the General Sponsor alongside Animoca Brands, First Digital, Circle, Flowdesk, Tencent Cloud, Newman Capital, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Custonomy, AntAlpha, and various other sponsors. 

In addition, WOW Hong Kong will host an NFT Art Exhibition curated by one of its Premium Media Partners - LiveArt. Also, top startups from around the world will have a chance to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a respectful jury, hundreds of VCs, and investors and win $100.000 worth of prizes.

The Hong Kong Sevens tournament, which had its first tournament in 1976, has established itself as one of the most anticipated tournaments on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series calendar.

It attracts some of the world’s greatest players and is a celebration of sports, entertainment, teamwork, and eclectic energy that Hong Kong has to offer. The tournament has seen some of the greatest players in history grace its local turf, including Jonah Lomu, Waisale Serevi, David Campese, Christian Cullen, Ben Gollings, Zhang Zhiqiang, and Eric Rush.

Bryan Rennie, General Manager of Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, added, “We’re thrilled to see so many incredible events return to Hong Kong, including a second round of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. We can’t wait to welcome our fans back to the stadium for a cold beer and to see the best rugby athletes in the world on display. It’s been really beneficial for us to partner alongside other live events such as WOW as we build back our reputation as a world-class destination and event hub.” 

About WOW Summit

WOW Summit Hong Kong 2023 is a premium Web3-focused event and a part of the WOW global series. Following successful events hosted in Dubai and Lisbon, the Hong Kong 2023 edition will be a flagship event in the APAC region. 

The event is powered by GuyWay and Market Making Pro. It is- co-hosted by UVECON.VC and MaGESpire – the well-known players in Hong Kong's Web3 and VC ecosystems. 

Bowie Lau, a founder of MaGESpire, is one of the biggest Web3 names to know in Hong Kong by Tatler magazine. Renowned speakers, such as Yat Siu (Animoca Brands), Sebastien Borget (Sandbox), Lennix Lai (OKX), Whaleshark (WHALE and E1337), Dave Chapman (BC Group), Angelina A. Kwan (Stratford Finance Limited), Duncan Wong (CryptoBLK), Julian Gordon (Hyperledger, Linux Foundation) among others, will lead talks on the stage.

About Rugby Sevens

To rugby fans, it’s world-class action. To the costumed stands, it’s the biggest party of the year. The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens is a 3-day tournament of non-stop rugby and top-tier vibes. Today, the #HK7s has become the most anticipated tournament on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series calendar. The event attracts some of the world’s greatest players from every corner of the globe and thousands of fans ready to cheer – rain or shine. Sport, entertainment, food, drink, and eclectic energy combine as the stadium takes on a life of its own. Rugby Sevens in Hong Kong earned a reputation as one of Asia’s most popular annual sporting events. 

Press contacts:

WOW Summit:

Name: Victoria Loskutova

Email: media@wowsummit.net

Website: https://wowsummit.net/

Hong Kong Sevens:

Name: Michelle You

Email: michelle.you@hkrugby.com

Website: https://www.hkrugby.com/