If growing your startup is your top priority right now, the half-day event held by IBM in collaboration with Tech in Asia is a must-go. Registration for IBM Connect 2015 in Singapore closes today – if you haven’t signed up yet, make sure to do so before it’s too late.
Here’s what to expect
You can network till the cows come home with the numerous VCs attending. We’ve even done a little homework for you so you can get the most out of it. Get the low-down on attending investors including their preferred investment range, geographies they operate in, and industries they’re looking to fund so you can refine your pitch and plan who to zero in on.
On top of that, the free-to-attend event will host key figures from IBM and the tech industry to share with you in various talks and give tips on how to scale in the quickest way possible. The full agenda can be found below.
Join us!
Founder, CEO, COO or entrepreneur whose startup has secured seed funding and above? Join us on September 3 for an event chock-full with valuable insights, practical advice, and networking opportunities.
Do note that IBM Connect 2015’s #startupxchange is an invite-only event, and walk-ins will not be accepted. Register your interest via the button below today to avoid disappointment!
Agenda
| Time | Topic | Speakers |
| 9am to 9.25am | Welcome Address by IBM | Karthik Padmanabhan, Ecosystem Development Head, Asia Pacific |
| 9.25am to 9.40am | Keynote: Growth Hacking to Success: Shifu’s Secrets Revealed | Amit Anand, Partner, Jungle Ventures |
| 9.40am to 10.15am | Lightning Talks: Bootstrapping @ Speed
|
Amelia Johasky, Cloud Leader (ASEAN), IBM
William Lim, SoftLayer Guru Rohit Dewan, chief technology officer, Viki |
| 10.15 am to 10.45am |
Panel Discussion: Why startups and large enterprises should tango Entrepreneurs want to scale their company. Large enterprises must embrace change or else decline into irrelevance. How does the CEO of a large firm enlist the entrepreneur who will disrupt his business before it happens? And how can startups work with large enterprises despite the cultural differences? This panel discussion will get viewpoints from both sides of the coin and bring forth best practices.
AD. Remove this ad space by registering for a free basic account.
Enjoy an ad-free experience when you're logged in.
|
Tim Greisinger, Managing Director, IBM Singapore
Saemin Ahn, Managing Partner, Rakuten Ventures Nathalie Benzing, Chief Operating Officer, TradeGecko Dr Abhijit Shanbhag, founding President and CEO of Graymatics Amelia Johasky, Cloud Leader (ASEAN), IBM |
| 10.45am to 11am | Break | |
| 11am to 12pm(please note that these 3 sessions will happen concurrently) | Force Multipliers: How to power your startup
|
Gunasekharan Chellappan, Business Unit Executive, Big Data and Cloud Data Services, IBM
Antonia Edmunds, Digital Marketing Solutions Leader, IBM
AD. Remove this ad space by registering for a free basic account.
Enjoy an ad-free experience when you're logged in.
Stephan Wissel, Cloud Development Advocate, IBM |
|
Startup Clinic 1-on-1 deep dive session with IBM and VCs to address specific challenges of growing startups. |
Amit Anand, Partner, Jungle Ventures
Paul Santos, Managing Partner, Wavemaker |
|
|
Pitch @ IBM Smartcamp |
TBC | |
|
Learning @ Speed Solution zones will be set up for startups to experiment and learn more about IBM technologies. |
N.A | |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch & Networking |
Venue
Resorts World Sentosa
Compass Ballroom, Basement 2
8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island
Singapore 098269
Stay updated on the go with our mobile app.
Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app.
Recommended reads
Ex-Temasek execs join new AI startup Resaro.ai
SG government to support Lazada’s retrenched workforce
SG electric motorbike maker bags new funding at $150m valuation
Singapore drafts genAI governance framework
Pyxis bags $3.4m to help make the maritime industry greener
Vietnamese Web3 firm taps Polygon, Alpha Venture DAO for accelerator (Updated)
Circles Life’s breakthrough: building a digital telco SaaS platform
Why this ASX-listed gaming firm is sweet on Web3
Korean crafts marketplace secures $16m at $240m valuation
Wavemaker leads $5.2m seed round of SG fintech firm
Editing by Steven Millward
(And yes, we’re serious about ethics and transparency. More information here.)
📅 Upcoming Events
22 October 2026
Payoneer x CSPN Summit 2026