Canadian mission to Hong Kong FinTech Week (HKFTW) 2025

Event Type: Trade Show

Date: November 3 to 7, 2025

Location: Hong Kong

Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Industry(ies): Financial and insurance services, Information and communications technologies

Application deadline: September 05, 2025

Target audience: Canadian fintech companies using technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, digital identity, and cybersecurity, offering solutions in the following areas:

  • Digital assets
  • AI finance
  • WealthTec
  • InsurTech
  • SupTech
  • RegTech
  • Green FinTech

Applicants must be qualified Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) clients.

Event description

This mission provides TCS clients with a platform to learn about the latest trends and opportunities, connect with prospective customers, and explore partnership opportunities in Hong Kong and into other Asian markets. Successful applicants will receive:

  • complimentary admission to the HKFTW Conference & Exhibitions on November 3 to 4, 2025, with searchable attendee list and ability to set up meetings face to face or virtually
  • an information counter at the HKFTW Canadian Pavilion.
  • a tailored pre-arranged meeting program with potential technology partners and customers in Hong Kong (for companies whose technologies fall into the areas identified above, and are new to the Hong Kong market)
  • a pre-departure briefing session on the fintech market in Hong Kong

Fill in the application form below before 23:59 EST, Friday, September 5, 2025. For enquiry, email eunice.wong@international.gc.ca at the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong. 

You will be contacted within 7 working days after the application deadline.

Why Hong Kong?

  • Robust financial infrastructure: Home to over 160 licensed banks and 8 virtual banks, Hong Kong boasts one of the world’s most active and liquid financial markets. 
  • Supportive regulatory environment: The city offers a business-friendly regulatory framework with no capital controls, no capital gains tax, and strong legal protections. 
  • Strong fintech ecosystem: Hong Kong fosters innovation in digital assets, AI, blockchain, and green finance. It is home to over 1,100 fintech companies and a growing number of unicorns.
  • Gateway to Asia and Mainland China: Hong Kong offers unmatched access to both the Chinese market and the broader Asia–Pacific region, making it an ideal launchpad for regional expansion. 
  • Strong Canada–Hong Kong ties: Direct flights and a large Canadian community in Hong Kong help Canadian businesses grow and connect in Asia.

Benefits of participating

  • Gain insights and market intelligence
  • Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
  • Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
  • ​Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
  • Increase visibility of your product or service
  • Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
  • Compare your product/service with international competitors 

How the program works

  • ​Seminar
  • ​​Business-to-business meetings
  • Pavilion/exhibit
  • Site visits

Contact us

Eunice Wong

Trade Commissioner | ICT
Hong Kong and Macao market
eunice.wong@international.gc.ca

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