How to find the connections that matter at TIA Conference

We’ve all felt it: that mix of excitement and exhaustion at a major industry conference. You walk across a floor of endless booths, collect a stack of business cards, and hope that amid the noise, you’ll have one or two conversations that truly matter.

But in a volatile tech industry, the most valuable asset isn’t a long list of contacts; it’s a strong, supportive community. Similarly, an effective conference – more than just gathering people – creates a space where that community can connect, learn, and support each other.

Miguel Ochosa of our business development team recently wrote about how Tech in Asia’s culture makes this kind of networking effective:

“Then I saw [our CEO] Willis Wee walk up to a stranger with one short sentence and a handshake: ‘Hi I’m Willis from Tech in Asia.’ So now, in any event, I just walk up to anyone and everyone and say, ‘Hi I’m Miguel from Tech in Asia.’ Then from there, it’s down to business.”

Miguel catching up with some peers at SYNC summit. / Photo credit: Tech in Asia

This spirit—where direct connection serves a community that learns from and supports each other—is the very foundation of how we’ve designed Tech in Asia Conference 2025. By merging our flagship business conference with our Product Development Conference (PDC), we’re building a unified ecosystem for over 5,000 leaders..

Our conference, to be held in Jakarta on October 22 to 23, has a long history of bringing the right people together. Since 2012, the event has had over 150,000 attendees and 1,000+ partners.

The focus on a high-quality experience is also reflected in the 2024 Jakarta conference’s Net Promoter Score of 49, indicating an “excellent” rating.

Go beyond the badge: for the strategic attendee

With nearly half of our attendees (47%) being senior management (founders, vice presidents, and C-level executives), the conference is extremely efficient.

The agenda allows business leaders to absorb insights from unicorn founders and industry leaders – like GrabMaps – on the Main Stage. Meanwhile, product teams can do deep-dive workshops at the Product Stage.

Make your mark: a playbook for the modern sponsor

A successful partnership is about embedding your brand into the fabric of the community.

1. Build relationships

The most valuable connections are gained through shared experiences.

This is why we’ve created unique activations like the invite-only VIP Reception (inclusive of a padel session) with partners like AppsFlyer and custom side events like the GrabMaps CXO Breakfast session. These are environments designed to spark genuine conversations.

2. Champion the future

Instead of just having a presence, you can become a pillar of the ecosystem by sponsoring our Startup Factory, home to over 100 of the region’s most promising early-stage tech firms.

Put your name alongside our other sponsors like the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority and position your brand as a champion of innovation.

As Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke, group CEO of Cradle, says about our Kuala Lumpur conference, the event highlighted Malaysia as “an ideal testing ground for innovative ideas.”

The Cradle team at TIA Conference in Kuala Lumpur. / Photo credit: Tech in Asia

This ecosystem-first approach is also seen in other key activations like the AWS CTO of the Year Award, which directly celebrates the ecosystem’s top tech talent. Other partners, such as the Singapore Economic Development Board, contribute through strategic branding that supports the conference’s vibrant environment.

3. Shape the conversation

Your expertise is your greatest asset. A speaking slot on our dedicated stages moves you from sponsor to thought leader. Major industry players like Salesforce have leveraged this opportunity, often pairing a speaking slot with a booth to continue the conversations off-stage.

For Alysha Paxia Susilo, senior lead product manager at Amartha, “Partnering for PDC 2023 helped us better understand our industry presence. The event also enabled us to introduce and share our insights about the grassroots segment.”

Key partnership opportunities and outcomes

• Access to a proven C-level audience: Our conferences consistently attract a senior audience. Founders, C-level executives, and directors make up over 30% of attendees in our past events, and overall senior management accounts for 47%.
• A track record of partner success: Join a community of over 1,000 past partners who have leveraged our platform to build ecosystems and establish thought leadership.
• An engaged and satisfied audience: Present your brand to a highly engaged audience, as demonstrated by an excellent NPS score of 49.
• Strategic relationship building: Utilize unique networking activations proven to foster genuine connections that drive business forward.

Partner with Tech in Asia Conference

Our 2025 conference in Jakarta is a platform designed to drive real business outcomes through meaningful connection. We offer partnership packages to meet your objectives, whether they are for lead generation, brand awareness, or thought leadership.

For more information on partnership opportunities, please fill out the form below.

This content was produced by Tech in Asia Studios, which connects brands with Asia’s tech community. Learn more about partnering with Tech in Asia Studios.