This year’s Tech in Asia Conference was a landmark event that showcased the brightest minds and boldest ideas in Southeast Asia’s tech and startup ecosystem.
Held from October 22 to 23 at the Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta, the event brought together founders, investors, and industry leaders to connect, share insights, and explore opportunities in the region’s rapidly growing digital economy.
This year’s theme, “Defy Expectations,” set an inspiring tone, encouraging attendees to embrace resilience, ignite innovation, and just keep building amid a challenging tech landscape.
The event featured a dynamic agenda with two main tracks: The business track explored how to navigate the complexities of the evolving market, while the product track focused on empowering attendees to build groundbreaking products. With insightful sessions, high-impact networking, and a vibrant exhibition of up-and-coming startups, the conference provided a glimpse into the future of Asia’s tech scene.
Here’s a closer look at went down at Tech in Asia Conference 2025:
2025 has been great, and Tech in Asia Conference will be back in 2026 in a refreshed format to take on the challenges and opportunities facing the tech community in the age of AI.
Curious to see what we have in store? Register your interest for our 2026 events today.
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