Become a Speaker

The Honourable Paul CHAN Mo-po, GBM, GBS, MH, JP, Financial Secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, delivering a keynote speech at Consensus 2026 in Hong Kong.

Consensus is where the financial economy’s future is decided in front of the audience that matters most. Our speakers feature c-suite executives, founders and builders who've moved markets, shaped policy and set the direction for what came next.

Submit yourself or a colleague and propose a topic that belongs on this stage.

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Speaker Submission Form

Apply before December 4, 2026 to be considered.

Speaker FAQ

Speaker submissions close on Friday, December 4, 2026

While applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, you may not hear back until the end of December at the latest.

Feel free to reach out to our programming team at speakers@coindesk.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Once approved, Speakers will be granted a complimentary Speaker Pass to attend the Consensus event they are speaking at.

A Speaker Pass grants access to exclusive areas at the conference as well as select, private events.

Once approved, Speakers are granted access to the Speaker Portal.

The Speaker Portal allows you to:

  • Claim your Speaker Pass
  • Confirm your personal and contact information
  • Download custom social media creatives
  • Opt-in to interviews with the press
  • Submit announcements
  • Share details for travel, security, or any other specific requests

Yes, speakers can submit announcements through the Speaker Portal.

As the most influential event in digital assets, Consensus is the stage of choice for sharing breaking news with industry leaders and top-tier press.

Upon approval, our Programming Team will work with you to craft your session, share embargoed details with the media, and circulate official press releases with CoinDesk.

Speakers can access the same discounted travel rates and hotel blocks as all Consensus attendees.

More details to come.

Once your session has been scheduled, it will be added to the official agenda.

Your session will include the session title, time, stage location, alongside your information and the information of any accompanying speakers.

You can share this link with custom social creatives available in the Speaker Portal.

Yes, all sessions are recorded. You will be able to share a link from the official Consensus agenda for friends and colleagues to watch live and on demand.