Wikipedia Co-Founder Dr Larry Sanger to speak at Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2019

Internet legend and developer Dr Larry Sanger will explore how blockchain has the power to transform the world around us

HONG KONG, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NexChange, host of the official Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2019, has announced that Dr Larry Sanger, Co-Founder of Wikipedia and Founder of Everipedia, will speak at the event alongside 170+ plus expert speakers from across the global blockchain ecosystem.

Drawing on his experience creating the world's largest online encyclopedia, Dr Larry Sanger will deliver an inspirational talk on blockchain's potential to revolutionise our daily lives and create real-world applications that enhance society.

Delegate registration will soon be closed as Blockchain Week is nearly sold out.

NexChange CEO and Founder, Juwan Lee, said:

"Dr Larry Sanger is a leading tech titan who has co-created a website that has transformed how we organise, review and consume knowledge. The insights he will share will be crucial in helping us to understand the power of blockchain technology, how it can be applied to everyday life and be a force for good."

With just over a week to go until the start of Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2019, 3,000 + delegates, 170+ speakers and 150+ investors from 50+ countries across the world have already been confirmed. Over the course of the event, attendees will explore the big issues facing the industry today, including:

• Blockchain and power: Big government and Regulation
• Investment outlook for blockchain technology
• Practical applications of blockchain
• Blockchain and financial services
• Tech challenges
• Trusting blockchain: cybersecurity

Registration is available online at www.hkblockchainweek.net. Media can register for a free press pass via email here.

NexChange's Block O2O Global Blockchain Summit 2019 (March 5-6) is the cornerstone of the week, gathering blockchain professionals, industry thought leaders and top business speakers from across the world. Two days, two stages of speeches, panels, and parties will feature the hottest blockchain trends, valuable insights, ideas and predictions.

The Hybrid Summit (March 7-8) will be hosted by Strategic Programme Partner Hybrid Block in collaboration with Chaineer Blockchain Advisory Group.

Hong Kong Blockchain week is backed by major Hong Kong government departments and research centers including Cyberport, HKSTP, ASTRI and Hong Kong Productivity Council.

PR Newswire is the official Press Release Distribution Partner for both Official Hong Kong Blockchain Week and Bock O2O Global Blockchain Summit 2019.

About NexChange

NexChange is an innovation ecosystem-as-a-service, specialising in fintech, blockchain, AI, healthtech and smart cities. By creating a global O2O community, we create, market and invest in innovative products:

• Media -- Create event, content and social assets
• Innovation Lab -- Creating or collaborating with partners to create strategically innovative products
• Capital -- Investing, advising and accelerating companies that create innovative products.  We source deals and facilitate partnerships

For more information, see www.hkblockchainweek.net or contact:

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