Co-founder of Vana takes center stage at Hong Kong's largest Web3 evolution forum

Art Abal, co-founder of Vana, will be one of the featured participants at the “Build and Scale in 2026” event taking place in Hong Kong on February 10th. This globally-reaching event, organized jointly by RootData and Alibaba Cloud as part of the Consensus Hong Kong conference, will bring together leading players in the crypto ecosystem to analyze emerging market dynamics and investment opportunities in the new cycle.

Vana Places Data Sovereignty at the Center of the Debate

The platform represented by Abal has established itself as the first open network dedicated specifically to empowering users to control their data. Its innovative model allows participants to regain full ownership of their information, form collaborative data communities, participate in open data markets, and develop AI solutions backed by explicit consent. This approach positions Vana strategically to contribute to conversations about privacy and digital autonomy that will dominate the coming years.

Key Trends Under Discussion: From Tokenized Assets to Artificial Intelligence

The event has been designed to thoroughly examine the main growth vectors of the industry. Panelists will approach the most promising sectors from different angles: RWA (real-world assets), stablecoins, artificial intelligence, decentralized payment systems, and DeFi protocols. Each of these areas presents concrete opportunities for developers and investors seeking to identify the next big trends.

A Global Industrial Network to Explore the Future of Web3

The main goal of the event is to build meaningful connections among project leaders on a global scale, institutional investment entities, and specialized developers. By bringing these actors together, the conference aims to create a collaborative space to share insights on market opportunities, scalability strategies, and innovative solutions that will define the Web3 ecosystem in the coming years.