RESEARCH CENTRE
Inaugural Ceremony of the Institute for Digital Assets and Economic Innovation (IDAEI) and Industry Dialogue
Why This is a Must-Attend Gathering for Forward-Thinking Leaders
The rules of global finance are being rewritten in real time. With the enactment of Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance and the issuance of the first regulatory licenses earlier this year, the transition from traditional finance to a tokenized digital economy is no longer a future concept—it is happening now.
To lead this historic transformation, the College of Business at CityUHK is proud to establish the Institute for Digital Assets and Economic Innovation (IDAEI) and unveil our pioneering MSc in FinTech and Digital Assets Programme.
This is far more than an academic launch; it is a high-velocity convergence of the exact decision-makers shaping Asia’s Web3 and FinTech landscape. By joining us, you will experience:
- Unprecedented Network Density Connect directly in one room with 300 distinguished guests, including financial regulators, institutional Web3 fund managers, blockchain infrastructure developers, and C-suite executives from tech giants.
- The "FinTech Flash" Industry Dialogue Bypass the theoretical fluff. Hear raw, fast-paced insights from active Web3 pioneers and policymakers on where institutional capital, RWA tokenization, and regulatory compliance are moving.
- Be Part of the Ecosystem Witness our Inaugural Launch & Donation MOU Signing Ceremony with City Sino Group (China) Limited, and discover how IDAEI’s six flagship research projects are building real-world Regulatory & Economic Sandboxes that your organization can leverage. Explore future collaboration potentials.
Event Details & Program Highlights
- Date Friday, December 18, 2026
- Time 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration begins at 2:00 PM; Ceremony starts promptly at 2:15 PM)
- Venue Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall (WCLHY Hall), 5/F, Lau Ming Wai Academic Building, CityUHK
- Dress Code Business Attire
- Language English
Event Rundown
- 14:00 - 14:15 15 mins Guest Registration & Networking
- 14:15 - 14:20 5 mins Welcome Address
- 14:20 - 14:35 15 mins Keynote Speech
- 14:35 - 14:45 10 mins Introduction of the New Institute and New Programme
- 14:45 - 14:55 10 mins Institute Launch Announcement and Donation MOU Signing Ceremony with City Sino Group (China) Limited
- 14:55 - 15:00 5 mins Donor Address
- 15:00 - 15:15 15 mins Byte-Sized Insights on FinTech
- 15:15 - 15:25 10 mins Industry Partnership Announcement: MOU signing with Industrial Partners and Appointment Letter Presentation
- 15:25 - 15:55 30 mins FinTech Flash Panel
- 15:55 - 16:00 5 mins Closing Address
- 16:00 - 17:00 60 mins VIP Networking & Press Briefing