Global tech convening in Singapore at the 2nd GITEX AI ASIA

Source: GITEX AI ASIA. Event poster.

A convergence of capital, infrastructure and innovation will be reflected at GITEX AI ASIA, at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from 9-10 April 2026. 

Presented by GITEX, the world’s largest tech and AI events network, GITEX AI ASIA brings together global technology leaders from over 110 countries, 550+ enterprises and startups, 250 global investors managing US$350 B in funds, and 175+ speakers.  

On stage, Kotaro Tamura, Japan’s former Senator and Vice Minister for Fiscal & Economic Policy, renowned for spearheading Abenomics and tech-driven national transformations, is scheduled to discuss how Asia can consolidate its AI leadership in a fragmented geo-economic era. 

Ken Lin, CEO & Co-Founder of Aires Applied Quantum Technologies - developer of Southeast Asia’s first post-quantum cryptography (PQC) patents - will explore the balance between rapid commercial deployment and long-term imperatives of trust, governance and resilience. 

Lin noted: “We have built proprietary deep tech in quantum that reaffirms Singapore’s burgeoning base of intellectual property (IP). GITEX AI ASIA is perfectly positioned to showcase the depth and maturity of this ecosystem to the world.” 

On the showfloor, Gorilla Technology, a global solution provider in security intelligence, network intelligence, business intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) technology, and data centres, will present foundational architectures required for cyber-resilient, data-driven urban environments and AI infrastructure. 

Jay Chandan, CEO & Chairman of Gorilla Technology shared: “It’s crucial for nations to integrate their intelligent infrastructures, security frameworks & smart city platforms to sustain digital growth at scale. Global collaboration platforms like GITEX AI ASIA are pivotal in enabling this scalability.” 

Meanwhile, global telecoms leader Ericsson will reinforce its leadership in advancing AI, 5G and cloud solutions. Yasin Khan, CTO, Mission Critical Networks & Enterprise, Ericsson Southeast Asia, Oceania and India said: “What distinguishes GITEX AI ASIA is its ability to bring together the entire innovation chain, from startups, enterprises and academia to technology partners, solution providers and policymakers, into a single environment where meaningful partnerships can strengthen connectivity in the demanding AI age.” 

Global partnerships are expected to be forged at GITEX AI ASIA. The event hosts a series of country pavilions, with showcases from Belgium, Canada and the Philippines making their debut alongside a wide spectrum of global participation. 

Australia, mainland China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea, UAE and Vietnam will feature the best of national innovation at GITEX AI ASIA. 

As Asia’s AI capabilities expand, global investors are increasingly turning their attention to the region’s deep-tech ecosystem. The GITEX AI ASIA investor programme hosts venture capital firms, corporate investors and family offices managing over US$350 B in assets. 

Among the participating investors, QAI Ventures, the Switzerland-based venture capital firm, is eyeing opportunities across Asia-Pacific. Alexandra Beckstein, Founder & General Partner, observed: “Singapore’s quantum and AI ecosystem is gaining serious momentum - fuelled by a forward-thinking government, top research, vast IP pool, and a bold entrepreneurial push from universities and innovation hubs. QAI Ventures is excited to announce that we will strengthen our APAC involvement with a focus on helping ideas turn into scalable startups.”  

The event will also host North Star Asia, the regional edition of the world’s largest startup showcase, Expand North Star. More than 300 startups from 50+ countries - including 20+ unicorns – will be presenting intelligent systems spanning sectors from healthcare to manufacturing to mobility. 

Among the breakthroughs on show: 

- UK-based Literal Labs will be addressing addressing the escalating resource demands of large-scale computing. The company is to showcase logic-based AI architecture capable of delivering high-performance outputs while using 50x less energy. 

- China’s Timekettle will be unveiling the world’s first bone-induction interpreter earbuds offering real-time multilingual translations.

- Japan’s Lifescapes is driving non-invasive brain-computer interface rehabilitation for stroke recovery. 

- Ashirase, a venture backed by Honda, will introduce the world’s first shoe-mounted navigation system using haptic vibrations to guide visually-impaired users to their destination.

APAC stands for the Asia Pacific region.