HONG KONG, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK (HKFW x SMUHK) 2026 concluded on Friday, capping a week of discussions, business exchanges, start-up showcases and ecosystem activities that brought together policymakers, regulators, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators from around the world.
The week-long program featuring over 1,100 speakers and 800 exhibitors attracted more than 48,000 visitors from over 120 economies, according to data from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government.
The bonanza took place against a backdrop of continued momentum in Hong Kong's fintech ecosystem, which now comprises more than 1,400 companies. Discussions covered AI, digital assets, tokenization, entrepreneurship, sustainability, international investment and cross-border growth.
This year's event saw increasing demand for international partnerships, market access and cross-border growth opportunities. More than 30 delegations from the Chinese mainland and overseas participated in conference sessions, ecosystem exchanges and business engagement activities throughout the week.
