GITEX AI ASIA

Singapore - GITEX AI ASIA, Asia’s largest and most global tech, AI and startup event, will take place on 9–10 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, bringing together technology leaders, enterprises, startups, investors and governments to build trust and scale innovation across Asia’s digital economy.

Building on the strong momentum of its inaugural edition, GITEX AI ASIA 2026 is expected to welcome 23,000+ tech buyers and decision-makers, 600+ global enterprises and startups, 250+ investors, and participants from 110+ countries, positioning Singapore as a central meeting point for global innovation, investment and enterprise adoption.

Registration for GITEX AI ASIA 2026 is now open.

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A Multi-Industry Technology Platform

GITEX AI ASIA 2026 features a portfolio of co-located shows, offering focused platforms across critical technology and industry verticals:

• AI EVERYTHING SINGAPORE
A flagship platform spotlighting applied artificial intelligence, enterprise deployment and real-world use cases across industries.

• STARTUPS NORTH STAR ASIA
Asia’s leading startup and investor marketplace connecting founders with global venture capital, accelerators, corporates and ecosystem partners.

• GITEX DIGI_HEALTH & BIOTECH SINGAPORE
A dedicated showcase for digital health and biotechnology innovation transforming healthcare delivery, diagnostics and life sciences across Asia.

• GLOBAL DATA CENTRES ASIA
A platform focused on the digital infrastructure powering AI and cloud growth, covering data centres, connectivity, energy and resilience.

• GISEC ASIA
Asia’s premier cybersecurity event addressing threats, resilience and protection across enterprise systems, cloud environments and critical infrastructure.

• GITEX QUANTUM EXPO ASIA
A forward-looking platform exploring quantum computing, quantum-safe security and next-generation computing ecosystems.

Together, these co-located events create an integrated marketplace where technology innovation, infrastructure, security, investment and enterprise adoption converge.

What Attendees Can Expect

Over two days, GITEX AI ASIA 2026 will deliver high-level conferences, technology showcases and deal-making opportunities, including keynote sessions from global technology leaders, enterprise-led case studies, startup pitching and investor matchmaking, product launches and curated networking across the ecosystem.

With Singapore as its regional anchor, GITEX AI ASIA continues to serve as a gateway between Asia’s fast-growing digital economy and the global technology landscape.

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