The AI International Pioneer Awards Launches at Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2026, Opening Worldwide Recruitment

HONG KONG, April 20, 2026 — The AI International Pioneer Awards officially launched today during the Web3 Festival 2026 Hong Kong, marking the start of global registration for what is poised to become Asia’s largest AI innovation competition. The launch ceremony was attended by Mr. Kenneth Lau, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, who expressed strong support for the initiative.

Organized by HK.AI Capital Limited (01140.HK), GoFin-tech Quantum Innovation Limited (00290.HK), the competition is initiated by a consortium of leading academic institutions and industry bodies. These include the Hong Kong Listed Digital Asset Companies Federation, the Hong Kong General AI Association, the Hong Kong Blockchain Association, the Chance Foundation, the Innovation Research Institute of National Supercomputing Center in Changsha, and the Metaverse 30 & AI Forum.