The inaugural GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore is gearing up to ignite Southeast Asia’s digital transformation, converging global tech giants, investors, and innovators at Marina Bay Sands from April 23–25, 2025. Backed by projections from the World Economic Forum estimating the region’s digital economy to hit US$1 trillion in gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2030, this landmark event signals a new era of digital acceleration and investment across Asia.
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN International, in association with GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest tech show, this first-ever Asian edition promises to be the region’s most influential convergence of tech, startups, and digital investment.
A Mega Platform for Collaboration and Growth
Under the theme “Advancing Bold Partnerships in Asia,” the event is expected to attract over 700 tech enterprises and startups, with more than 70% exhibiting in Singapore for the first time, along with 250+ global investors from over 70 countries. Attendees will explore new markets, forge strategic partnerships, and tap into Southeast Asia’s fast-growing digital landscape.
Digital Economy Summit: Where Ideas Meet Innovation
GITEX ASIA will host over 180 hours of content across eight transformative tech themes, including AI, cybersecurity, cloud, biotech, and smart cities. The Digital Economy Summit features 330+ international speakers, diving deep into frontier technologies and their real-world applications – from generative AI and quantum computing to intelligent healthcare and fraud detection.
A Global Tech Stage in the Heart of Southeast Asia
Tech-forward nations including France, the Netherlands, South Korea, Hong Kong, China, India, and the UAE will showcase their innovations, with Vietnam and Serbia making their Singapore debut. Industry heavyweights such as Nvidia, Oracle, Alibaba Cloud, Ericsson, Fortinet, and Lenovo will join the lineup, sharing insights and unveiling cutting-edge solutions tailored for the Asian market.
Driving Startup Excellence with North Star Asia
The startup spotlight shines on North Star Asia, the region’s largest startup-investor accelerator event, featuring 400+ Series A+ startups across AI, SaaS, green tech, and more. The AI 100 programme, powered by Nebius, will debut 100 award-winning AI startups from over 30 countries, while Singapore 100 will highlight the most promising local ventures.
The Supernova Challenge offers a global stage for rising startups to pitch their breakthroughs, with top investors like Cisco Investments, SGInnovate, Lightrock, and Rallycap – collectively managing US$200 billion in AUM – in attendance.
Cybersecurity Takes Center Stage
Marking a regional first, GITEX Cyber Valley Asia will bring together leading cybersecurity firms, national security agencies, and 200+ global CISOs. With the regional cybersecurity market expected to exceed US$7 billion by 2029, the event will tackle pressing threats and resilience strategies. The Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) – Crystal Ball will also convene key decision-makers to address the rise of ransomware and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
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GITEX ASIA is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, SGTech, and ACE (Action Community for Entrepreneurship), and co-hosted in partnership with agencies such as JTC Corporation (Singapore), CyberSecurity Malaysia, Thailand’s NCSA, and the Philippines’ DICT, among others.
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