AI Workflow Competition is Built for Real Business Impact

This competition focuses on practical, deployable solutions that address genuine business needs across Southeast Asia.

Watch teams build intelligent workflows that tackle actual SME challenges

It is a live showcase where teams build AI-powered solutions for real SME problems. It’s working automation on display, not theory.
 
At Echelon Singapore 2026, watch teams tackle challenges like automating customer outreach, streamlining operations, and personalizing communication. These solutions are built for real SMEs and ready to deploy immediately.

What Can You Expect?

Live AI in Action

You’ll witness teams building multi-step AI workflows using tools like voice AI, web scraping, and email automation. Think of it as watching a live demo of how AI can transform a business in real-time.

Solutions to Real Problems

Each team tackles actual challenges faced by SMEs in Southeast Asia. From lead generation to customer service, you’ll see how AI solves problems that matter to businesses like yours.

Hands-On Learning

Not just a spectator sport. You’ll learn practical techniques, see best practices in action, and understand how to connect different AI tools to create powerful automated workflows.

Who Should Attend?

SME Owner or Decision Maker

You’ll discover cost-effective AI solutions you can actually implement. Watch how other businesses solve problems similar to yours, and leave with ideas you can use immediately. This is your chance to see AI’s ROI without the sales pitch.

Tech Professional or Developer

You’ll gain insights into building reliable, scalable AI workflows. See how teams approach problem-solving, handle edge cases, and integrate multiple tools. It’s a masterclass in practical AI implementation.

Investor

You’ll see which teams can turn AI hype into measurable business impact. This is where you identify talent that understands both technology and business value.

AI-Curious

You’ll finally understand what AI can actually do beyond the buzzwords. No fluff, no jargon—just real demonstrations of how intelligent automation works in practice.

Key Takeaways

Practical
Knowledge

Learn which AI tools solve which problems, how to connect them into workflows, and what makes a solution reliable enough for real business use.

Implementation
Ideas

Leave with a clear understanding of how AI workflows could work in your own business or projects. You will see the full process from problem identification to working solution.

Industry
Connections

Meet SME owners, AI practitioners, technology partners, and potential collaborators who are all focused on practical AI adoption, not just talking about it.

Proof That
AI Works

See tangible results. Watch teams demonstrate measurable improvements in efficiency, cost savings, and business outcomes. This is AI with ROI, not just potential.

Already Built a Winning AI Workflow?

What we’re looking for:
 
  • Working workflows you can demonstrate in action
  • Solutions that tackle real Southeast Asia’s SME challenges in lead generation, customer service, operations, or communications
  • Deployable implementations, not concepts or prototype

Ready to prove your solution is the best?

FAQs

Do I need to build a new workflow from scratch, or can I showcase an existing one?

You can showcase an existing workflow that you’ve already built and tested. We’re looking for proven solutions that work, not prototypes. If your workflow is solving real business problems and can be demonstrated live, you’re a great fit.

What kind of AI tools or platforms can we use?

You’re free to use any AI tools, platforms, or frameworks that help you build effective workflows—whether it’s automation platforms, LLMs, APIs, or custom integrations. The focus is on the solution’s impact, not the specific technology stack.

Who will be judging the competition, and what are the judging criteria?

Judging will be based on practicality, business impact, and deployability. We’re looking for solutions that SMEs can actually implement, solve real pain points, and demonstrate measurable ROI. Judges will include industry experts, SME representatives, and technology leaders.

Is this competition only for developers, or can non-technical teams participate?

While technical expertise is important for building and demonstrating workflows, teams can include a mix of developers, business strategists, and domain experts. What matters most is that you can showcase a working solution and explain its business value.

Is there a fee to participate in the competition?

No, participation in the AI Workflow Competition is free for selected teams. If your workflow meets our criteria and you’re accepted, you’ll showcase your solution at no cost. However, space is limited, so we encourage early applications.

Our mission is to create platforms that curate information and connect stakeholders, driving the sustainable growth of the Southeast Asia tech ecosystem.