The inaugural GITEX ASIA x Ai Everything Singapore is set to make a significant impact on the tech and investment landscape from 23 to 25 April at Marina Bay Sands. This event, touted as Asia’s largest debut for tech, startups, and venture capital, aims to position Southeast Asia as a burgeoning hub for socio-economic growth and digital transformation.
The event will feature North Star Asia, the region’s largest startup-investor platform, showcasing over 350 startups from more than 60 countries and attracting over 250 global investors managing a combined $200b in assets. A key component of the event is the facilitation of over 2,500 pre-arranged meetings between founders and venture capitalists, designed to expedite fundraising and market entry.
Startups will present solutions across high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, agritech, healthcare, green technology, and Industry 5.0. AI is projected to contribute $1t to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2030, according to Kearney, with leading AI-focused funds like Vertex Holdings and 500 Global in attendance.
The event will also feature country showcases from over 50 nations, including Vietnam, Singapore, and Australia, highlighting globally competitive innovations. The Supernova Challenge, with a prize pool of $100,000, will see top startups pitching to a global panel of investors.
As Southeast Asia’s tech startup market cap reached $454b in H1 2024, the region is attracting unprecedented interest from global investors and accelerators, marking a period of immense growth and opportunity.
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