Moving Southeast Asia from AI hype to real-world implementation
Ecosystem Convergence to Build an Intelligent Future
3 - 4 June 2026 | Suntec Singapore CEC, Level 4
Join a thriving ecosystem where opportunity meets innovation
10,000
Attendees
1,500+
Investment firms
5,000
Startups and SMEs
1,000+
Corporates and major tech enterprises
200+
Exhibiting companies
35+
Countries represent
10,000
Attendees
1,500+
Investment firms
5,000
Startups and SMEs
1,000+
Corporates and major tech enterprises
200+
Exhibiting companies
35+
Countries represent
Join a thriving ecosystem where opportunity meets innovation
Mission Meets Market Reality
In a market defined by capital efficiency and measurable returns, Echelon Singapore 2026 brings founders, enterprises, governments, and talent together to turn frontier technology into deployable outcomes. We move beyond the hype to deliver practical, hands-on strategies for AI implementation, foster critical connections, and drive measurable returns, building a resilient future for Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem.
The Ecosystem Converges Here
Echelon is designed for ecosystem convergence where ecosystems meet to build, deploy, and scale intelligent solutions together.
Businesses & SMEs
Implement AI that works
Source vetted, cost-effective AI solutions and gain hands-on guidance to drive operational efficiency and immediate ROI.
Solution Providers
Meet qualified buyers
Showcase your AI and frontier tech products to 8,000+ decision-makers with the budget and authority to secure growth-accelerating partnerships.
Investors
Discover AI-driven ROI
Access market-proven companies with real traction and identify high-growth co-investment opportunities in the AI and deep-tech sectors.
Professionals
Future-proof your career
Master AI workflow implementation through hands-on training and connect with top-tier companies hiring for the intelligent future.
Governments
Lead the AI transition
Facilitate cross-border collaboration, showcase national tech leadership, and gain strategic intelligence to support domestic AI adoption.
Academic
Bridge the AI skills gap
Showcase student-led AI innovations, forge industry partnerships, and align your curriculum with real-world market demands.
"The energy across the hall was electic... It was a packed, insightful day filled with (re)connections, fresh ideas, and future collaborations."
Onzla Ventures
Bronze Sponsors, Echelon Singapore 2025
"They’re already ahead of the game and are bending the curve of innovation"
Imane Jamal Eddine
GM & Head of Sales, Microsoft Asia
Come Together to Envision an AI-Centric World
Join the definitive platform where the ecosystem converges to turn AI potential into market reality.
Echelon's Four Pillars: Drive Your Intelligent Future
The AI Workflow Competition
Build & Deploy Real-World AI. Witness and participate in the creation of tangible AI solutions that solve immediate business challenges and deliver measurable ROI. Move beyond theory to practical implementation.
The AI Workflow Competition brings together builders, enterprises, and problem owners to showcase applied AI workflows ready for the real world.
SME Growth Track: Practical Tech for SMEs
Designed for economic backbone of Southeast Asia. Get hands-on, cost effective guidance on digital adoption and AI implementation that directly leads to operational efficiency and profitability.
Frontier Technology Content
Master Future-Defining Tech: Access rigorous, honest insights into AI, Quantum Computing, New Energy, and Cybersecurity. Build defensible competitive advantages by understanding the technologies shaping tomorrow.
Jobs, Upskilling, & Training
Cultivate Future-Ready Talent: Discover in-demand skills and connect with high-quality professionals. Develop the human capital necessary to drive measurable business outcomes and implement AI workflows.
Exhibit. Connect. Capitalize.
Pavilion Booth
Showcase Your Leadership in the Intelligent Future. The dedicated space for established corporates and enterprises to display their solutions and converge with founders, investors, and high-level decision-makers.
Marketplace Booth
Acquire Customers. Increase Market Share. For established tech providers with proven traction, this is where you connect directly with high-volume SMEs and enterprise buyers to secure new business and deliver measurable ROI.
Startup Booth
Your Launchpad for Funding and Validation. Dedicated platforms for early-stage founders to secure capital and gain validation. Connect with active investors and partners to build a resilient business foundation and launch your solution.
The Right Rooms,
The Right Conversations
Southeast Asia Tech Ecosystem
Available for all ticket holders
Forge high-value, strategic partnerships within a carefully selected ecosystem of founders, investors, corporate leaders, and operators actively building the future across SEA. This is where genuine collaboration thrives, unlike typical, unfocused networking events.
Networking Events – Echelon After Party
Exclusively for Premier & Gold ticket holders
Experience curated, high-trust conversations designed for meaningful relationship-building, not just introductions. Connect with active investors, strategic partners, and market operators in environments built for genuine collaboration, reflecting a commitment to moving beyond generic event fatigue
Overall Speakers
Curated panel of speakers to ignite meaningful discussions and deliver valuable insights
Ahteram Uddin
Vice President, Commercial
Kahoot! APAC
Chalinda Abeykoon
Managing Partner
nVentures
Clara
Chen
CEO & Founder
Universal Health
Jose Arnulfo Batac
President
Megaworld
Vincent Caldeira
CTO APAC
Redhat
Ahteram
Uddin
Vice President, Commercial
Kahoot! APAC
Chalinda Abeykoon
Managing Partner
nVentures
Clara Chen
CEO & Founder
Universal Health
Jose Arnulfo Batac
President
Megaworld
Vincent
Caldeira
CTO APAC
Redhat
Meet Echelon Singapore 2026 Sponsors
Preferred Incorporation Partner
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Preferred Hiring Partner
Cloud Partner
ECHELON SINGAPORE 2026 PARTNERS
Ecosystem Partners
Community Partners
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TICKETS & OFFERS
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Aditya Mathur
Managing Director
elev8.vc
Admond Lee
Founder
The Runaway Ventures
Adrian Yong
Co-Founder & COO
Clout Kitchen
Alfie Othman
Chief Executive Officer
raiSE SG
Akshit Pratiush
Senior Solutions Architect
Digital Ocean
Andrew Marchen
General Manager, Payments
M-DAQ Global
Ankit Upadhyay
Founder & CEO
A2D Ventures
Anuj Srivastava
Founder, Chairman
Livspace
Azhar A Malik
Co-Founder
Evolve Innovative Solutions
Edgar Chiu
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
SparksLabs Taiwan
Eddi Danusaputro
Chief Executive Officer
BNI Ventures
Eli David Rokah
CEO
Startup Blink
Caela Tanjangco
Director of Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor
Carrie Liauw
Executive Director
500 Global
Carrie Chan
Business Advisor
Odoo
Carrinna Goh
Senior Director, Programs
APAC Plug and Play Tech Center
Chan Yip Pang
Executive Director
Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
Chua Zi Yong
Chief Operating Officer
CARRO
Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
Chief Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka on Digital Economy/Chairman
ICTA
Dong Shou
Group Co-Founder & Chairman
Advance.AI
Ippei Hasegawa
Head of JAPAC Startup Success
Google Cloud
Maureen Chong
Regional Vice President
Zendesk
Mehr Vaswani
Startup Success Manager
Google
and more...
Keep the momentum going after the event
Being part of an e27 event is just the beginning. A company profile helps you put your startup in front of the wider ecosystem, share your progress, and stay discoverable by investors, partners, and other founders even after the event ends.
FAQs
Will there be an opportunity to interact with the facilitators and other participants?
Yes, there will be opportunities for networking and engagement with all participants throughout the event, during designated breaks and key moments. We encourage attendees to take advantage of these interactions.
Are there any sponsorship opportunities available for companies or organisations interested in supporting the event?
Yes, organisations interested in supporting the event may explore sponsorship opportunities. Please submit an enquiry via the provided form here, and our team will be happy to discuss the available options.
What is the ticket's cancellation policy?
Please note that tickets are non-refundable. We kindly recommend for you to review the full cancellation policy for further details.
Can I transfer my registration to another person?
Registration transfer may be allowed, depending on the circumstances. Please contact our team at [email protected] for assistance with transferring your registration.
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