At this pivotal 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 grandly held at Hong Kong's Cyberport on February 8-9, 2026!
As the official major side event of Consensus Hong Kong 2026, GWDC kicks off the developer-centric climax three days early, providing a seamless, in-depth, and practical platform for industry leaders, investors, and builders arriving in Hong Kong ahead of time. Leveraging Hong Kong's "One Country, Two Systems" institutional advantages and Cyberport's positioning as a Web3 hub, the conference is dedicated to incubating Asia's next breakout blockchain project.
This is Asia's first comprehensive Web3 event centered on developers, embodying the spirit of "For Builders, By Builders." It is expected to gather 1,000+ global Web3 enthusiasts and 200+ top-tier developers, catalyzing 50+ innovative projects.
The conference adopts a "Dual-Core Drive" model:
Main Stage: In-depth analysis of cutting-edge trends like AI × Web3, DeFi, Layer 2, RWA, etc.
Hackathon Zone: 3 days of non-stop hands-on coding, perfectly blending insight with action.
Four Interactive Zones Covering the Full Web3 Experience Chain
1. Main Stage | Summit of Ideas
30+ industry leaders deliver keynotes and participate in panels. Engage directly with VCs, exchange executives, and public chain founders to build leadership and strategic partnership opportunities.
2. Hackathon Zone | Hardcore Arena
200+ developers form teams to tackle real-world tasks from major public chains, receiving 1:1 guidance from top mentors (tech gurus, star founders, VCs).
🏆 Total prize pool exceeding $100,000 USD (up to 10,000 USDT cash per track + $120,000 USD in ecosystem resource support).
🎯 Winning projects gain direct access to Web3Labs' global accelerator and partner incubators.
3. Talent Nexus | End the Talent Bottleneck
10+ Web3 giants set up booths, conducting portfolio-driven on-site interviews with offers potentially issued within 72 hours, precisely connecting 200+ developers and university talents.
4. Innovation Booths | Accelerate Implementation
Located along the main traffic flow, receiving 500+ high-quality visitors daily on average. Supports product trials, grant applications, and VC speed-matching, helping projects move from validation to funding.
