For Builders, By Builders — The Web3 Developers Conference 2026 is coming to Hong Kong!

The Global Web3 Developers Conference (GWDC) 2026 will be held in Hong Kong on February 8-9, 2026, at Cyberport. As a major official side event of Consensus Hong Kong 2026, it focuses on the "For Builders, By Builders" spirit.

  • Event Focus: It is Asia's first comprehensive Web3 event centered on developers, aiming to incubate the region's next blockchain blockbuster project. It expects 1,000+ global enthusiasts and 200+ top developers.
  • Dual-Core Format: The conference features a Main Venue for discussions on AI×Web3, DeFi, Layer 2, and RWA trends, alongside a 3-day Hackathon Zone for hands-on coding.
  • Key Interactive Zones:
    • Main Stage: Hosts 30+ industry leaders for keynotes and panels, offering direct engagement with VCs and founders.
    • Hackathon Zone: 200+ developers tackle real-world tasks with expert mentorship. The prize pool exceeds $100,000, with winners gaining access to the Web3Labs global accelerator.
    • Recruitment Zone (Talent Nexus): Over 10 Web3 companies conduct on-site interviews, aiming to connect 200+ developers with job opportunities.
    • Innovation Booths: A prime location for projects to demo products, apply for grants, and meet VCs, attracting 500+ daily visitors.

The conference leverages Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems" advantage and Cyberport's status as a Web3 hub to provide a platform for early-arriving industry leaders, investors, and builders.

Summary

At a crucial moment when the global Web3 wave is surging and Hong Kong is actively promoting virtual asset policies and digital economic transformation, the "Global Web3 Dev Con 2026", hosted by Web3Labs and co-hosted by Techub News, will be held at Cyberport, Hong Kong on February 8-9, 2026!

As an official major side event of Consensus Hong Kong 2026, GWDC kicked off its developer-focused climax three days in advance, providing a seamless, in-depth practical platform for industry leaders, investors, and builders who arrived in Hong Kong early. Leveraging Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems" advantages and Cyberport's Web3 hub positioning, the conference aims to incubate Asia's next blockchain blockbuster project.

This is Asia's first comprehensive Web3 event centered on developers, focusing on the spirit of "For Builders, By Builders". It is expected to bring together 1,000+ global Web3 enthusiasts and 200+ top developers, fostering 50+ innovative projects.

The conference adopted a "dual-core driven" mode:

  • Main Venue: In-depth analysis of cutting-edge trends such as AI × Web3, DeFi, Layer 2, and RWA.
  • Hackathon Zone: 3 days of non-stop hands-on coding practice, perfectly blending insight and action.

Four interactive zones covering the entire Web3 experience chain

1. Main Stage | A Hub of Ideas

  • 30+ industry leaders will deliver keynote speeches and panel discussions, directly engaging with VCs, exchange executives, and public blockchain founders to establish leadership and strategic partnership opportunities.

2. Hackathon Zone | Hardcore Event

  • Teams of 200+ developers took on real-world tasks on mainstream public blockchains and received 1:1 guidance from top mentors (tech experts, star founders, and VCs).
  • 🏆 Total prize pool exceeds USD 100,000 (up to USDT cash in each track + USD 120,000 in ecosystem resource support).
  • 🎯 Winning projects will have direct access to Web3Labs global accelerator and partner incubators.

3. Recruitment Zone (Talent Nexus) | Ending the Talent Bottleneck

  • More than 10 Web3 giants set up booths, conducted on-site interviews based on portfolios, and issued offers in as little as 72 hours, accurately connecting more than 200 developers with university talents.

4. Innovation Booths | Accelerating Project Implementation

  • Located on a prime location, it receives 500+ high-quality visitors daily, supports product trials, grant applications, and VC speed-matching, helping projects move from validation to financing.

For more information, sponsorship inquiries, or registration, please contact:

Conference website: www.gwdc.net

• Event registration: https://luma.com/spz5c884

·Event Deck: https://docsend.com/v/32sqv/globalweb3devcon_deck_cn_v2

Sponsorship inquiries: eddiede@web3labs.club

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