The HKBCS began as a group of technical enthusiasts gathering at free meeting rooms at a local co-working space in 2016. Initially named the Hong Kong Blockchain Association (香港區塊鏈協會), the group was renamed as a Society to reflect the academic nature of its culture and to clarify that our group is not promoting business, but rather promoting the technology and industry through development of professional standards and accelerating research and develop as well as general education and adoption of blockchain technology in a responsible manner.