Asia Economic Summit (AES) 2026 has concluded, marking a milestone edition that brought together three government ministers alongside business leaders, policymakers, and innovators to examine the region’s evolving landscape. Anchored by the theme “Accelerating Southeast Asia: Navigating Shifts in Economics, Policy, and Technology,” the summit focused on how economic conditions, policy decisions, and technology adoption are shaping the region’s growth outlook.
Throughout the summit, attendees took part in 11 high-impact main stage sessions, 4 hours of executive roundtables, and 3 curated networking events. They also heard from 40 speakers, including 3 ministerial voices.
Our agenda featured candid perspectives from Meutya Hafid, Indonesia’s Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs, Josephine Teo, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information, and Teuku Riefky, Indonesia’s Minister of Creative Economy. They shared the stage with industry leaders from Amazon Web Services, SPH Media, Airwallex, and Dana.
Explore the key achievements and memorable moments in our exclusive AES 2026 infographic below:
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