The Best Event, Consensus, CoinDesk Link Up to Host Official Consensus Hong Kong Afterparty
Hong Kong, China, January 28th, 2026
The Best Event (TBE), the premier global Web3 event series, today announced a strategic partnership with Consensus, the world’s largest and longest-running crypto festival, and CoinDesk, the leading media and events company in the digital asset space. Together, they will present the Official Consensus Hong Kong Closing Night Afterparty, set to redefine the conference experience by merging a curated, deal-focused VIP ecosystem with a large-scale global music celebration. The official DJ lineup, featuring headliners Tujamo, Monochrome, Ariel Estrella, Spell Lace, and Kim Sane, was also revealed.
This flagship event, scheduled to take place just five minutes from the main conference venue with a capacity for over 1,300 attendees, is designed as the definitive closing chapter of Consensus Hong Kong. It represents a significant evolution in crypto events, shifting from passive attendance to active, outcome-driven participation.
From Conference Floor to Curated Deal Hub
The evening will commence as an exclusive, high-intent networking session for founders, venture funds, exchanges, market makers, and top-tier ecosystem leaders. This pre-party gathering is engineered to foster meaningful connections in a signal-rich environment before seamlessly transitioning into a full-scale concert powered by a world-class DJ lineup and production.
“The future of crypto is built in rooms where trust, capital, and culture merge,” said Tobias Bauer, Co-founder of The Best Event. “This partnership with Consensus allows us to create an environment where meaningful conversations happen first, then the entire ecosystem comes together to celebrate what’s next.”
Solving the Side-Event Dilemma
The announcement addresses a common industry challenge: major crypto conferences are often surrounded by fragmented side events organized by entities without core event expertise, leading to inconsistent experiences and missed opportunities. By establishing an official, professionally curated afterparty, this partnership brings the most significant ancillary event directly into the Consensus orbit, offering attendees a guaranteed premium experience and unique networking and branding benefits.
Signal Over Scale in a Maturing Web3
As the Web3 ecosystem matures, the focus is shifting from sheer scale to the quality of connections and outcomes. This event embodies the principle that “signal matters more than scale.” By prioritizing curated guest lists, intentional programming, and a dual-purpose format, TBE and Consensus are creating a new template for how business, relationships, and culture intersect in the digital asset space.
The event also highlights the evolution of crypto from niche meetups to full-spectrum experiences where professional deal-making and global culture converge. The model is set for global expansion, with a follow-up Official Consensus Afterparty already planned for Miami later this year in May, and the Official ETHDenver Afterparty also on deck just after Hong Kong. These partnerships reinforce TBE’s commitment to connecting the world’s leading crypto hubs.
Event Logistics & Access
- What: The Official Consensus Hong Kong Closing Night Afterparty
- When: Closing night of Consensus Hong Kong, Thursday Feb 12th, 2026
- Where: A premier venue located 5 minutes from the conference center
- Format: Curated VIP networking session followed by a full-scale concert.
- Lineup: Tujamo, Monochrome, Ariel Estrella, Spell Lace, Kim Sane, and more.
- Capacity: 1,300+ attendees.
Access details and ticket information will be released in coordination with the Consensus Hong Kong schedule.
About The Best Event
The Best Event is the global series where Web3 comes to life, blending culture, technology, music, and community in iconic venues around the world. We bring together the boldest creators, top brands, and visionaries shaping the future for unforgettable, high-energy experiences. With over 42,000 participants in 2025, TBE is the most well-known Web3 event series.
About Consensus
Consensus is the world’s largest, longest-running, and most influential gathering of the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 communities. Since 2015, Consensus has served as the annual meeting ground for industry founders, investors, developers, and policymakers.
About CoinDesk
CoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices, and data company for the global crypto economy. Since 2013, CoinDesk has been at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution, chronicling the rise of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of other digital assets.