The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) said that Consensus, the world's longest-standing and most influential blockchain and Web3 event, has announced its staging in Hong Kong from Feb 19 to Feb 21, in 2025.

This is the first time in five years that the influential industry event has been held outside the United States.

The event is expected to attract 8,000 participants, of which 6,000 will come from all over the world, the HKTB said in a press release on Sunday.

Kenneth Wong, a general manager of the HKTB, said that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government and HKTB jointly provided all-round support to the organizer CoinDesk when bidding for the event, including lining up the organizer and relative parties.

"We are excited that Consensus makes Hong Kong its first destination to expand its global footprint beyond North America. It is a vote of confidence that this flagship crypto and Web3 conference picks Hong Kong as the city provides a fertile ground for businesses and industries."

CoinDesk President, Foster Wright, said, “Hong Kong has strategically positioned itself as a pivotal digital assets hub in this dynamic region, and it is a city with such strong fundamentals in terms of business environment and growth opportunities, truly the ideal destination for our global expansion plan."

Next year's conference in Hong Kong will bring together blockchain and Web3 ecosystem industry players to brainstorm and shape the digital vision, promoting exchange between participants from all over the world through well-curated activities.