(New York, NY - April 27, 2015) - MecklerMedia Corporation (OTCQX: MECK) announced the initial list of speakers for its Inside Bitcoins Conference and Expo, taking place at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 14-15, 2015.

Inside Bitcoins Hong Kong, now in its second year, already features 33 confirmed local and international speakers including keynote speaker Roger Ver, Bitcoin Evangelist / Angel Investor, and Founding Member and Board Advisor of the Bitcoin Foundation.

Garnering local support, Inside Bitcoins Hong Kong has partnered with the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong. Leonhard Weese, President of the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong will speak on a panel at Inside Bitcoins on May 14 titled, "Hong Kong and Asia: Local Scene, Local Issues."

"Inside Bitcoins Hong Kong brings together top industry leaders and developers to provide actionable insights across a diverse range of topics including the pros and cons of Bitcoin investing, the promise of Bitcoin 2.0 and decentralized technology, the shifting financial landscape in China, Bitcoin derivatives, regulation in Asia and beyond, alternative cryptocurrencies, running a Bitcoin exchange, Bitcoin for brick-and-mortar merchants, and creating the killer blockchain app," says Stewart Quealy, Director of Content for MecklerMedia. "By attending Inside Bitcoins Hong Kong, attendees will gain exclusive access to the innovative people and businesses at the heart of the next wave of blockchain startups and FinTech companies."

Additional confirmed speakers include:

  • Scott Bambacigno, Vice President, AlphaPoint
  • Samuel Bourque Co-Founder, CryptoLaw and NScrypt
  • Simon Dixon, CEO and Co-Founder, BankToTheFuture.com
  • Arthur Hayes, Co-Founder and CEO, BitMex (Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange)
  • Zennon Kapron, Mgmaanaging Director, Kapronasia
  • Evan Mo, Founder, BTC123.com/BTCBBS.com and CEO, https://digcoin.com/

Sponsors and exhibitors for the event include: Bitcoinnect; Bitmain; Genesis Mining; Verne Global; and LUXSTACK.

Prices increase on May 8, so register before to save with early bird pricing. For more information, and to register for Inside Bitcoins Hong Kong, visit InsideBitcoins.com/hong-kong.

If your company is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at an upcoming Inside Bitcoins event, please contact eventsales@mecklermedia.com.

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MecklerMedia (OTCQX: MECK) is the leading producer of global trade shows, conferences, and digital publications covering 3D printing, robotics, and bitcoin/blockchain. MecklerMedia produces more than 25 conferences annually, including Inside 3D Printing, Inside Bitcoins, RoboUniverse, and the 3D Print Design Show. MecklerMedia's news sites include Inside Bitcoins News and 3D Printing Industry, which provide up-to-date coverage to help drive business forward.

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