Final online registration closes at 09:00 Hong Kong time on 7 October, with on-site registration available at HKCEC throughout the exhibition on 8–9 October.
The countdown is now down to hours. iFX EXPO Asia 2026 begins tomorrow, 7 October, with the official Welcome Party, followed by two full days of exhibition, conference sessions and business meetings at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) on 8–9 October.
With 5,000+ attendees from 130+ countries, 150+ exhibitors and 120+ speakers expected, this year’s event is set to be the biggest Hong Kong edition yet. Brokers, banks, fintechs, payment providers, liquidity providers, technology specialists and digital asset businesses are coming together for three days focused on face-to-face connections, knowledge exchange and commercial opportunities.
Online registration remains open until 09:00 Hong Kong time on 7 October. After this deadline, participants can still register on-site at HKCEC throughout the exhibition on 8–9 October.
The industry comes together in Hong Kong
Leading brands including ZFX, M4Markets, INFINOX, EBC Financial Group, Syphonix and B2Broker are among the companies exhibiting at this year’s event.
The exhibition brings together businesses across brokerage and prop trading, payment services, liquidity, trading platforms and infrastructure, digital assets, compliance and regtech, as well as a broad range of financial and professional services.
For companies looking to evaluate new solutions, identify potential providers or expand across APAC, the exhibition provides direct access to the teams behind the products and services shaping the industry. Attendees can meet face-to-face, compare solutions, discuss business requirements and explore potential partnerships throughout the two exhibition days.
From the HKU Hackathon to the iFX HACK Grand Final
The momentum is already building ahead of the official opening. More than 100 participants across 41 teams gathered at the University of Hong Kong’s Centennial Campus for a full day of building, testing and pitching AI-powered solutions designed to address challenges and opportunities in the future of financial services.
Seven teams have now qualified for the iFX HACK Grand Final at iFX EXPO Asia 2026:
- Team 18: Jacky Pok, Man Sang Damian Siu, Tsz Yam Chow, Yan Ning Lau and Yik Sin
- UK Kronks: Henry Thompson, Krish Chopra and Roman Vlasov
- 505: Gerelt Oyunbold and Meeth Jaswani
- zeropull.ai: Nirvana Dongre, Dan Chan and Sanchit Sethi
- IRIDIUM: Anas Boutor, Niharika Sudhirkumar Sharma and Pranavi Kuntrapakam
- Goodwill Trading: Deniz Jafarzade, Adhyayan Singh, Rishabh Jain and Rohan Asrani
- Yuanyuan Yin: Yuanyuan Yin
The finalists will take to the Mastery Hub stage on 8 October, with the final pitches taking place from 13:00–14:30, followed by the winners’ announcement from 14:30–15:00, Hong Kong time.
The Grand Final will bring the next generation of AI and fintech ideas directly in front of the global trading and financial services community gathered at iFX EXPO Asia.
Conversations shaping the future of finance
Across the Speaker Hall and Mastery Hub, the conference programme will bring together industry leaders to explore the technologies, market developments and business decisions shaping the future of financial services.
Highlights include:
- Hong Kong’s financial and commodities outlook: Bloomberg’s Lucita Ng and HKGX advisor Larry Poon Ka Yeung will open the Speaker Hall programme on 8 October.
- Stablecoins as payment infrastructure: Emil Chan, Co-Chair of the Hong Kong Digital Finance Association, will moderate a discussion featuring Tim Ferland, Group CEO of LetKnow Pay, and Paul van Sint Fiet, Managing Director and Head of Cross-Currency Solutions, APAC, at J.P. Morgan, among others.
- AI adoption in finance: Neil Tan, Chairman of AIHK and Managing Partner at Tsunami Advisors, will lead a panel featuring Tarik Chebib, MENA CEO of Capital.com, and Jessica Lam, Group Chief Strategy Officer at WeLab.
- The commercial future of tokenised assets: Speakers include Lewis Huang of Bitget Academy, Eason Lai of Fidelity International and Oren Danziger of Finvasia Wealth & Blockmaze Exchange.
Targeted meetings and industry roundtables
Beyond the main conference programme, 1:1 Business Connect will facilitate targeted introductions through pre-arranged meetings between participating companies and senior industry professionals.
Five confirmed roundtables will also provide more focused settings for industry discussion:
- 8 October, 12:00: Tokenised assets, trading and settlement, sponsored by Blockmaze
- 8 October, 14:00: Opportunities for IBs in 2027, including EAs and copy trading
- 8 October, 16:00: Bullion pricing, risk and managing trading books after repricing
- 9 October, 12:00: Practical AI applications for brokers
- 9 October, 16:00: Client acquisition costs and growth channels
All times are Hong Kong time. Roundtable places are limited, with participation subject to the organiser’s review.
Connections continue beyond the exhibition floor
The networking programme extends beyond the conference and exhibition floor, with several gatherings taking place throughout the event.
Tomorrow’s Welcome Party at Aqua, sponsored by Blockmaze, will take place from 19:30–23:00. Advance registration is required and capacity is limited.
The side-event programme also includes the invitation-only Blockmaze VIP Dinner at Hutong on 7 October from 18:30–21:00, as well as the HKGX Networking Reception, taking place at the HKCEC exhibition floor’s VIP Lounge on 8 October from 18:00–19:00.
Together, these events create additional opportunities for attendees to connect with peers, meet new business contacts and continue conversations in a more informal setting.
Final call to attend iFX EXPO Asia 2026
The iFX EXPO Asia app gives attendees access to the event programme, exhibitors and speakers, while helping them connect with fellow participants and plan their schedules ahead of the event.
Tomorrow, Hong Kong becomes the meeting point for the global trading and fintech industry.
Online registration closes at 09:00 Hong Kong time on 7 October. Those who miss the online registration deadline can still register on-site at HKCEC on 8–9 October.
