The Investment Promotion Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government held a press conference on the 18th and announced that the "Hong Kong Financial Technology Week 2023" physical main forum will be held in Hong Kong from November 2nd to 3rd. It is expected to attract over 300 speakers and over 540 exhibitors to participate. It is reported that the "Hong Kong Financial Technology Week 2023" will be held from October 30th to November 5th, and is expected to attract over 30000 people from over 90 economies worldwide. The physical main forum will be held in Hong Kong from November 2nd to 3rd, and is expected to attract over 300 speakers and over 540 exhibitors. In addition, this year, the "Dawan District Day" itinerary will be resumed, and a one day forum will be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province on October 31st to arrange a series of visits to mainland technology giants. The Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Chen Haolian, stated that the theme of "Hong Kong Financial Technology Week 2023" is "New Definition of Financial Technology", providing a high-quality platform to showcase leading technology and industry development opportunities. The event will explore the development of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the third generation of the Internet, providing diverse development opportunities for the industry, reflecting the application of financial technology, promoting inclusive finance, improving user experience, and promoting sustainable development of the industry. The Investment Promotion Agency introduced at a press conference that this year's main forum will present various metaverse experiences, showcasing emerging technologies through immersive experiences and education. The main forum will showcase the greater possibilities of the metaverse in connecting business opportunities and promoting Hong Kong culture through virtual games, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) devices. (New News Agency)