Bridging Asia and the Middle East: Opportunities for Cross-Border Digital

Come hang out and explore cool digital biz chances linking Asia and the Middle East in one fun meetup! As Hong Kong FinTech Week brings together leading industry participants from around the world, this event aims to convene experts from the legal, financial services, digital asset, and Web3 sectors to discuss the growing opportunities for cross-border digital money between Asia and the Middle East. ​The discussion will explore developments in stablecoins, tokenization, digital asset infrastructure, and related legal and regulatory considerations, while fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders across both regions. ​Date: 4 November 2026 ​Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm ​Venue: Suites 1801-03, 18/F, One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong (Office of Guantao & Chow Solicitors - Open in Google Maps) ​Format: Seminar & Networking sessoin ​Moderator: Vincent Turcotte, Co-founding Partner of TSF, Sales Director of APEX Digital ​Panelists: ​- Akshata Namjoshi, Equity Partner, KARM Legal Consultants ​- Sonia Chiu Weber, Deputy Chair, Middle East Stablecoin Association ​- Julianne Doe, Partner, Guantao & Chow Solicitors ​- Samson Lee, Founder and CEO, Coinstreet & CSpro ​Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments & networking (sponsored by KARM) ​Agenda: ​5:15 PM – 5:30 PM (15 mins) ​Activity: Registration & Guest Arrival ​5:35 PM – 5:45 PM (10 mins) ​Activity: Opening Remarks & Welcome ​Presenter: Co-Organizer(s) ​5:45 PM – 6:45 PM (60 mins - including 10 min self introduction of speakers) ​Activity: Panel Discussion: Bridging Asia and the Middle East: Opportunities for Cross-Border Digital Money ​6:45PM-6:55PM: Q&A ​6:55PM- 7:30PM: Networking Session ​ ​Target Audience: ​- Financial institutions ​- FinTech and Web3 founders ​- Digital asset service providers ​- Legal and compliance professionals ​- Investors and family offices ​- Industry associations ​- Hong Kong FinTech Week participants and international visitors ​ ​Co-Organizers: ​- COINSTREET https://coinstreet.group/ ​- Hong Kong Web3 Association (HKW3A) https://www.hkw3a.org/ ​- Guantao & Chow Solicitors - https://www.guantao.com/ ​- KARM Legal Consultants - https://karmadv.com/ ​- TSF (Tokenized Securities Framework) - https://tsf.hk/ ​ ​Supporting Organizations: ​- Apex Group ​- Blockchain Valley@Cyberport ​- CSpro ​- Hong Kong Women and Professional Entrepreneurs Association ​- Middle East Stablecoin Association ​ ​Agenda: ​1. Opening Remarks ​2. Panel Discussion: Opportunities for Cross-Border Digital Money Across Asia and the Middle East ​3. Potential discussion topics: • ​Emerging cross-border digital money corridors • ​Stablecoins and digital payment infrastructure • ​Tokenized securities and digital asset ecosystems • ​Legal and compliance considerations • ​Opportunities for collaboration between Asia and the Middle East • ​Future outlook for digital money and financial market innovation ​4. Q&A ​5. Networking