17 April 2025, Thu |
2:11 AM
GITEX ASIA 2025 debuts in Singapore, uniting global tech leaders, startups, and investors to accelerate Southeast Asia’s digital economy and AI innovation.
Southeast Asia’s digital economy continues to grow rapidly, driven by strong digital adoption and government-led investments. With the World Economic Forum projecting a US$1 trillion gross merchandise value (GMV) by 2030, the region’s potential is becoming more realistic. Amplifying this momentum is the debut of GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore, marking a new chapter in Asia’s digital evolution.
Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and KAOUN International in partnership with GITEX GLOBAL, the event will be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, from April 23-25, 2025. This first Asian edition will host over 700 global tech companies and startups. More than 70% of them will exhibit in Singapore for the first time. It will also attract over 250 international investors from more than 70 countries.
Under the theme “Advancing Bold Partnerships in Asia,” the event will open doors to collaboration, market entry, and access to new capital. Industry leaders, government entities, and investors will come together to shape the future of the digital economy in Southeast Asia.
Trixie LohMirmand, EVP of DWTC and CEO of KAOUN International, said GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore will not be just another tech event. Rather, it aims to be a global benchmark for digital and AI progress. She highlighted the region’s culture of innovation as a key factor in creating new markets and opportunities.
The event will explore eight major themes across 180 hours of content. Key topics include AI, cybersecurity, cloud, quantum computing, healthcare, biotech, green tech, and smart cities. More than 330 international speakers will share insights on the latest AI developments, telecom advances, intelligent healthcare, and cyber resilience.
Countries such as the Netherlands, France, South Korea, China, India, Pakistan, and the UAE will showcase their technologies. Newcomers Vietnam and Serbia will participate for the first time, supported by the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) and the Serbian Chamber of Commerce.
Global companies like Ericsson, Kaspersky, Oracle, Nvidia, Fortinet, and Lenovo will also join. These firms continue to shape tech innovation across Asia and beyond.
Vu Quoc Huy, Director General of Vietnam NIC, expressed excitement about participating. He sees the event as a platform to drive partnerships and push the next wave of innovation in Asia.
The event is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, SGTech, and Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE). It also partners with regional digital authorities such as UAE Cybersecurity Council, India’s MEDEPC, CyberSecurity Malaysia, and the Philippines’ DICT.
Zhihan Yeo, Senior Director at SGTech, stated that GITEX’s presence in Singapore will unlock new opportunities and support digital growth in the region.
Startups will play a central role through North Star Asia. This startup-focused segment will feature 400+ companies from over 20 sectors, including AI, SaaS, green tech, and telecom. It aims to be Asia’s most international startup event.
The AI 100 programme, powered by Nebius, will spotlight award-winning AI startups from over 30 countries. Singapore 100 will showcase the top 100 local ventures poised for global expansion. The Supernova Challenge will highlight the world’s most promising startups in a high-stakes pitch competition.
Investors managing over US$200 billion in assets, including Cisco Investments, SGInnovate, Lightrock, and Rallycap, will also participate.
For the first time, the event will introduce GITEX Cyber Valley Asia. This dedicated conference and showcase will unite top cybersecurity companies, national security agencies, and over 200 global CISOs.
As the regional cybersecurity market is expected to exceed US$7 billion by 2029 (Statista), GITEX Cyber Valley Asia will address the increasing need for resilience. One of the key sessions, the Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI) – Crystal Ball, will bring together public and private leaders to tackle ransomware threats.
GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore is set to become a major milestone in the region’s digital journey. For more details, visit www.gitexasia.com.
