Leading the enterprise AI era: Tech in Asia Conference 2026 in numbers

For the 15th edition of our flagship event, we tried something a little different.

Instead of asking what AI could do, Tech in Asia Conference 2026 focused on a harder question: What does it actually take to make AI work inside a business?

From September 15 to 16, the tech community gathered at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore to find some answers, guided by this year’s theme, “Lead the Enterprise AI Era.”

It felt like the right conversation at the right time. Plenty of companies are running or have completed AI pilots by now, but the tricky part is what comes after: getting teams on board, rebuilding workflows, managing risk, and showing that the investment paid off.

To make room for those conversations, we revamped the conference program around four stages. The Main Stage featured three new formats:

• The Implementation Hub, where participants joined hands-on workshops
• The Lightning Pitch stage, where startups showed what they’re building
• The Strategy War Room, where smaller groups of leaders swapped notes on the problems they face

More than 100 speakers shared their playbooks across 50+ sessions. They included Hans Patuwo of GoTo Group, Philipp Kandal of Grab, Li Hongyi of Open Government Products, Paul Copplestone of Supabase, Ethan Lin of Klook and Ng Tian Beng of Certis.

Some of the best conversations happened off stage too, over breakfasts, luncheons and after-hours drinks hosted with our partners.

Here’s a closer look at how the two days came together:

A big thank you to everyone who made this year’s event possible:

• Our speakers, for being honest about what worked and what didn’t
• Our partners, for building these experiences with us
• Every attendee who came ready to learn, share, and connect

Last year, we promised a refreshed format built for the age of AI. Judging by the packed sessions at the Tech in Asia Conference 2026 and the conversations that carried on long after it ended, we think this one’s a keeper.

We’ll be back in Singapore in 2027 for our 16th edition. If you’d like to be part of it – whether on stage, as a partner,  or in the audience – now’s a great time to get on our radar.

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