At a pivotal moment when the global Web3 wave continues to accelerate and Hong Kong is actively advancing virtual asset policies and digital economy transformation, the Global Web3 Dev Con 2026 (GWDC 2026), hosted by Web3Labs and co-organized by Techub News, will take place at Cyberport, Hong Kong, on February 8–9, 2026.
As an official large-scale side event of Consensus Hong Kong 2026, GWDC will kick off three days in advance, creating a dedicated peak moment for developers and providing industry leaders, investors, and builders arriving early in Hong Kong with a seamless platform for in-depth engagement and hands-on collaboration. Leveraging Hong Kong’s unique strengths under “One Country, Two Systems” and Cyberport’s positioning as a Web3 innovation hub, the conference is committed to incubating Asia’s next breakout blockchain projects.
As Asia’s first comprehensive Web3 event centered on developers, GWDC is built around the spirit of “For Builders, By Builders.” The event is expected to bring together more than 1,000 Web3 enthusiasts worldwide and over 200 top developers, with the goal of catalyzing 50+ innovative projects.
The conference will adopt a dual-engine format:
- Main Conference Stage: In-depth exploration of frontier trends including AI × Web3, DeFi, Layer 2, and RWA;
- Hackathon Zone: A non-stop, three-day hands-on coding experience where insights and execution come together.
Four Interactive Zones Covering the Full Web3 Value Chain
1. Main Stage | A Platform for Ideas and Influence
- 30+ industry leaders will deliver keynotes and participate in panel discussions;
- Attendees will engage directly with VCs, exchange executives, and public blockchain founders, creating opportunities for thought leadership, strategic dialogue, and ecosystem collaboration.
2. Hackathon Zone | The Builder Battlefield
- 200+ developers will form teams to take on real-world challenges from leading public blockchain ecosystems, with access to 1:1 mentorship from top technical experts, prominent founders, and venture investors;
- Total prize support will exceed US$100,000, including up to USDT 10,000 in cash prizes per track and US$120,000 in ecosystem support;
- Winning projects will gain direct access to the Web3Labs Global Accelerator and partner incubation programs.
3. Talent Nexus | Solving the Industry’s Talent Bottleneck
- 10+ leading Web3 companies will host on-site recruitment booths;
- Portfolio-driven interviews will be conducted live, with offers potentially issued within 72 hours;
- The zone is designed to connect 200+ developers and university talents with top employers in the Web3 sector.
4. Innovation Booths | Accelerating Project Commercialization
- Located along the event’s core traffic flow, the exhibition area is expected to welcome 500+ high-quality visitors per day;
- Booths will support product demos, grant applications, and rapid VC matchmaking, helping projects move from validation to financing.
About Web3Labs
Web3Labs is a premier incubator and entrepreneurial gateway in the Web3.0 sector, committed to supporting the policy vision of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Through market-entry support, investment acceleration, technical collaboration, and compliance assistance, Web3Labs helps Web3 companies around the world establish a presence in Hong Kong and connect with international markets. Web3Labs has launched a US$10 million Global Acceleration Program and has already formed strategic partnerships with leading international institutions including Neo, Zetrix, ICP, KuCoin Labs, TON, and TRON, providing high-quality Web3 projects with comprehensive support and enablement.
