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FIL Hong Kong

FIL Hong Kong hosted by NDLabs will take place across two locations: the FIL Hong Kong Network Base (April 5 to 7) and the FIL Hong Kong stage at Web3 Festival (April 8). Two separate applications are required to attend these events, so be sure to apply for both!

Join us at FIL Hong Kong for storage provider-focused lightning talks, workshops, and plenty of coworking space for the Filecoin ecosystem! If you’re a Filecoin storage provider or want to explore decentralized storage for your business, join us for two days of exciting talks focused on Web3 trends, decentralized storage, DePIN, and more.

We look forward to bringing together developers, storage providers, clients, and ecosystem partners in one of the world’s emerging hubs for Web3 innovation!

The Speakers

The Speakers

Clara Tsao
Filecoin Foundation
Stefaan Vervaet
Protocol Labs
Vito
ND Labs
Jenks Guo
Filecoin Foundation
Paul Wagner
Filecoin Foundation
Yan Bo Ng
Filecoin Foundation
Matthew Rothenberg
Protocol Labs
Brian Lau
SINSO
Jim Jiang
Filfi Dao
Leon
Repl
Jason Sarria-Solis
Filliquid
Joey Lee
SFT Protocol
Jen King
FilStor/DeStor
Jonathan Schwartz
Glif
Peter WEI
dVOL
Paul Odermatt
CrossFi
Konstantin Tkachuk
Titan Network
Axe OY
New Web Group
CB Tan
Chymia
Ryka Johnson
OpenGate
Nathan
ZC Labs
YeeHan
Starboard
Mara McMahon
FilStor, Inc.
Julien Noël
CIDgravity
Max Giammario
MetaPals
Vito
DEPD
Victor Chen
Fog Works
Diogo Coimbra
Haven Digital Partners
Allen (Jeonghyun) Cho
ZetaCube Inc

Explore

The Schedule

5:00-7:00 PM
Network Base

Opening Reception - sponsored by sinso

9:00-11:35 AM
Network Base

Networking

Networking

11:20-11:35 AM
Network Base

Welcome & Innovation Empowering Storage Providers

Vito - NDLabs

11:35-11:50 AM
Network Base

Ducks, Taxes & Filecoin, and the Importance of Product Market Fit (PMF) in Your Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy

Jen King - FilStor/DeStor

Join Jennifer King, Co-Founder and CEO of FilStor/DeStor, as she shares invaluable insights from her 30+ years in crafting customer-led product strategies. Discover how her approach transformed brands like Intuit and Protocol Labs’ DeStor Project by aligning products with real customer needs. In this session, learn the essentials of Product Market Fit (PMF) and how it can revolutionize your Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy. This presentation is a must for anyone looking to enhance their business model with proven, market-aligned strategies

11:50-12:00 AM
Network Base

Fast, Decentralized, and Verifiable Data Provenance for the Internet

YeeHan - Starboard

This talk highlights the opportunity to build a Data Provenance layer to unify data silos and enable seamless integration of on-chain verifiable data. This is important to democratize data access control in a hyper-scaleable manner and activate the value of on-chain data from various ecosystems like DePIN and Leasing.

12:00-1:00 PM
Network Base

Lunch

1:00-1:15 PM
Network Base

Institutional FIL liquidity for Storage Providers

Diogo Coimbra -Haven Digital Partners

Haven is a digital asset investment manager with deep understanding of the DePIN ecosystem. Haven offers reliable returns for institutional token holders, and predictable liquidity for DePIN providers to grow their business. Haven currently operates within the Filecoin network and is in the process of integrating with other DePIN networks.

1:15-1:30 PM
Network Base

The Filecoin Pitch

Paul Wagner - Filecoin Foundation

How is Filecoin sold around the world and the regional differences? What works in one region may not work in another.

1:30-2:00 PM
Network Base

Decentralized Storage Marketplace

Julien Noël - CIDgravity

Introducing CIDgravity: a marketplace streamlining enterprise and ISV data onboarding onto Filecoin, providing a cost-effective and automated pathway with zero-knowledge. With 360 PiB active QaP and 44M transactions across 200 miners globally, CIDgravity stands as a premier data onboarder within the Filecoin ecosystem, spearheading the adoption of decentralized storage solutions.

2:00-2:20 PM
Network Base

FVM x AI

Yan Bo Ng - Filecoin Foundation

Filecoin will be able to power the future of AI Data Economy

2:20-3:00 PM
Network Base

Break

40 minutes

3:00-3:15 PM
Network Base

Filecoin graphical operation and maintenance system

Nathan - ZC Labs

Filecoin graphical operation and maintenance system ZC OPS aims to provide services for members who participate in and want to participate in the Filecoin ecosystem and can participate in the community through the platform to achieve low threshold, low cost, and high efficiency, making the community stronger and more active.

3:15-3:45 PM
Network Base

Reshaping the Storage Network: The Integration of Sinso with Filecoin Layer2 in NFT and DePIN

Robert - SINSO

This presentation discusses the joint innovation of Sinso and Filecoin Layer2 in the realms of NFT and DePIN, examining how they improve decentralized storage solutions and enhance the usability and efficiency of the NFT marketplace.

3:45-4:00 PM
Network Base

Break

15 minutes

4:00-4:30 PM
Network Base

Paid deals for Storage Providers

Mara McMahon - FilStor, Inc.

In this session you will learn about how to become a Storage Provider Partner of DeStor.com and begin receiving paid deals. It is open to everyone that meets the qualifications.

4:30-5:00 PM
Network Base

Network Update

Stefaan Vervaet - Protocol Labs

Network Update

5:00-7:00 PM
Network Base

Reception

9:00-9:30 AM
Network Base

Co-working

9:30-9:40 AM
Network Base

Demo and Dim Sum

Sinso

9:40-10:55 AM
Network Base

Co-working

coworking

10:55-11:10 AM
Network Base

NANODC - Full Filecoin+ Based Structured Datacenter Solution

Allen (Jeonghyun) Cho - ZetaCube Inc

Super optimized sealing harware and software solution is makes close with Filecoin+ policy and trying to re-booming for the rise new SP. Allen Cho from ZetaCube Inc President / CTO is wish to share this news and reference with Filecoin ecosystem peoples.

11:10-11:35 AM
Network Base

Filecoin Releasing with ReplBringing Better Liquidity and More Use Cases to Pledged FIL Assets

Leon - Repl

Repl is the first releasing protocol for Filecoin and DePINs, activating billions of dollars worth of underutilized DePIN assets and enabling them for greater utility and liquidity. Within the first two months of protocol launch, Repl has become the fastest growing protocol on Filecoin and any DePIN with over $40M TVL. In this talk, Leon from Repl will explain the Filecoin releasing mechanism and how Repl brings additional liquidity and use cases to locked FIL assets.

11:35-11:50 AM
Network Base

The DNA of Digital Life:Blockchain, AI, and the Future of Online Interactions

Max Giammario - MetaPals

Join Max as he dissects the genetic makeup of digital life in the modern era, highlighting the pivotal roles of blockchain and AI. This discussion will cover the transformative impact these technologies have on how we interact, connect, and form bonds in the digital realm, paving the way for a future filled with intelligent, empathetic digital beings that enhance every aspect of our online lives.

11:50-12:00 AM
Network Base

Chymia:FVM's First Overcollateralized & LST Backed Stablecoin

CB Tan - Chymia

Introducing Chymia, a protocol which allows users' LSTs to work harder for them. By accepting LSTs as collateral, Chymia allows users to mint its very own cUSD stablecoin. With cUSD, users can easily move into other tokens, earn emission rewards, or redeem their collateral on demand. Every action unlocks flexibility and greater liquidity for users, in an entirely permissionless environment.

12:00-1:00 PM
Network Base

Lunch

1:00-1:15 PM
Network Base

The current development status and future plans of the OpenGate project

Ryka Johnson - Opengate

We will introduce how OpenGate has been establishing its project within the Filecoin ecosystem, divided into two parts: 1.Accomplishments Over the Past Two Years: 2.Future Development Plans:

1:15-1:30 PM
Network Base

Rebuilding the trust network for Filecoin

Jim Jiang - Filfi Dao

Filfi ia a Leasing protocal that promotes filecoin liquidity,five major innovation are rebuilding the trust network for the filecoin ecosystem.

1:30-1:45 PM
Network Base

CrossFi DEX / Cross Chain Solution on FVM

Paul Odermatt - CrossFi

We are announcing a new DEX on FVM and new features coming soon. Our goal is to create a cross-chain solution for FVM and bring more projects into the FVM ecosystem!

1:45-2:30 PM
Network Base

Break

45 minutes

2:30-2:50 PM
Network Base

The DePIN Revolution with SFT Protocol

Joey Lee-SFT Protocol

In the session, Joey will discuss how SFT Protocol is transforming the framework of decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). The focus will be on the progressive steps SFT Protocol is taking to combine storage, computing, and content delivery into a cohesive, effective, and decentralized ecosystem.

2:50-3:05 PM
Network Base

The future of Leasing on Filecoin FVM with Filliquid

Jason Sarria-Solis - Filliquid

The launch of FVM in March, 2023 revolutionized the existing Filecoin ecosystem, unleashing the full potential of the open data economy. Filliquid was born out of this new evolution and will spearhead the growth of the Leasing narrative on Filecoin

3:05-3:20 PM
Network Base

Foggie Max DePIN Server - Your Personal Web3 Home Station

Victor Chen-Fog Works

Foggie Max IO is the world's first expandable DePIN server for decentralized data storage developed by Fog Works. It provides users with the ability to leverage the power of fog computing, Web3, and smart contracts to ensure data privacy, security, and sovereignty. Foggie Max IO integrated Filecoin Station, which connects your Foggie Max’s idle resources to the Filecoin network and rewards you with FIL. Fog Works will also integrate Filecoin-powered storage services into our Foggie Mobile & Desktop apps, providing value-adding decentralized storage solutions.

3:20-3:35 PM
Network Base

Empowering the Surge of Filecoin Ecosystem

Axe OY - New Web Group

New Web Group, as a storage provider, is dedicated to delivering top-notch services to our partners and clients across the globe, enabling them to flourish in this thriving industry. At the FIL HONG KONG event, Axe Ouyang, the Chief Marketing Officer of New Web Group, will delve into the company's history, its operations across different timeframes, and its future endeavors.

3:35-4:15 PM
Network Base

Break

40 minutes

4:15-4:30 PM
Network Base

Learn about GLIF - Filecoin's No.1 Leasing Protocol

Jonathan Schwartz - GLIF

GLIF, the world’s first liquid leasing protocol for Filecoin token holders and Storage Providers, recently announced a $4.5M seed round led by Multicoin Capital. Join co-founder & CEO Jonathan Schwartz on a deep dive covering GLIF - its history, how it works, and what's coming next. If you're interested in Filecoin and GLIF Points, you won't want to miss this!

4:30-4:45 PM
Network Base

Filecoin Leasing Innovation

Peter Wei - dVOL

Generate Sustainable Real Yield with Filecoin Option Liquidity Pool

4:45-5:00 PM
Network Base

Idle Edge in DePIN Industry: New Wave of Digital Resource Networks

Konstantin Tkachuk - Titan Network

Global edge and personal devices are usually overseen topic when we talk about DePIN future. Yet, it is one of the largest industries that accumulates billions of existing devices across the globe. The talk brings a perspective on the role that edge devices could play in the next decade of decentralisation.

5:00-5:05 PM
Network Base

The Need for Speed:Fast Filecoin retrievals with L2 storage networks

Matthew Rothenberg - Protocol Labs

Fast Filecoin retrievals with L2 storage networks.

5:05-7:30 PM
Network Base

DePIN Party

5:05 PM DePIN DAO Opening Talk 5:10 PM Fogworks Opening Talk 5:15 PM SFT Opening Talk 5:20 PM DePin Panel 5:50 PM Reception

9:01-9:06 AM
Web3 Festival

Welcome

ND Labs

9:06-9:26 AM
Web3 Festival

Innovative Integration:Sinso's Role in Enhancing the Interplay of Filecoin Layer2 with NFT and DePIN

Brian Lau - SINSO

Exploring Sinso's key role in enhancing the interaction of Filecoin Layer2 with NFT and DePIN, this talk discusses how this integration brings about more efficient and secure storage solutions.

9:26-9:46 AM
Web3 Festival

Filecoin + AI

Yan Bo - Filecoin Foundation

DePIN, Bitdeer, one of our storage provider has evolved into a GPU provider, created a machine learning platform and used Filecoin as a Data Provenance/Archival layer

9:46-9:56 AM
Web3 Festival

How to get invovled with FIlecoin

Clara Tsao - Filecoin Foundation

How to get invovled with FIlecoin

9:56-10:06 AM
Web3 Festival

Break

10 minutes

10:06-10:26 AM
Web3 Festival

Rebuilding the trust network for filecoin

Jim Jiang - Filfi Dao

Filfi is a Leasing protocal that promotes filecoin liquidity,five major innovations are rebuilding the trust network for the filecoin ecosystem.

10:26-10:46 AM
Web3 Festival

Empowering the Surge of Filecoin Ecosystem

AXE OY - New Web Group

New Web Group, as a storage provider, is dedicated to delivering top-notch services to our partners and clients across the globe, enabling them to flourish in this thriving industry. At the FIL HONG KONG event, Axe Ouyang, the Chief Marketing Officer of New Web Group, will delve into the company's history, its operations across different timeframes, and its future endeavors.

10:46-11:06 AM
Web3 Festival

DePIN, DRN, Edge: Future Behind Idle Resources

Konstantin Tkachuk - Titan Network

The talk focuses on key concepts of DePIN, Digital Resource Networks and Edge technology, and how they could connected in the future of the global cloud. Then, it presents how Titan Network approaches the development of Digital Resource Networks and prioritizes community edge devices for that. Then, an example of an ongoing Titan Testnet will be provided to highlight its potential.

11:06-11:21 AM
Web3 Festival

Learn about GLIF - Filecoin's No.1 Leasing Protocol

Jonathan Schwartz-GLIF

GLIF, the world’s first liquid leasing protocol for Filecoin token holders and Storage Providers, recently announced a $4.5M seed round led by Multicoin Capital. Join co-founder & CEO Jonathan Schwartz on a deep dive covering GLIF - its history, how it works, and what's coming next. If you're interested in Filecoin and GLIF Points, you won't want to miss this!

11:21-11:41 AM
Web3 Festival

CrossFi DEX / Cross Chain Solution on FVM

Paul Odermatt - CrossFi

We are announcing a new DEX on FVM and new features coming soon. Our goal is to create a cross-chain solution for FVM and bring more projects into the FVM ecosystem!

11:41-12:01 AM
Web3 Festival

Leasing on Filecoin:A New Paradigm

Jason Sarria-Solis - Filliquid

The launch of FVM in 2023 revolutionized the existing Filecoin ecosystem, unleashing the full potential of the open data economy. Filliquid will discuss the Leasing landscape on Filecoin

12:01 PM
Presidio Ballroom
Web3 Festival

Closing

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The Venues

FIL Hong Kong Network Base
The Garage Society Wan Chai Lockhart, 4/F, Beverly House, 93 - 107 Lockhart Road, Hong Kong
MTR: Wan Chai Exit A1

FIL Hong Kong at Web3Festival
Substage3, Hall3FG, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
MTR: Hui Zhan Exit B3