2026 agenda

What does it take to move AI from the lab into the real world? In this visually driven keynote, explore how Sony AI is transforming breakthrough research into real-world systems across gaming, robotics, and consumer products. From the Gran Turismo Sophy racing agent to advances in sensory and motor intelligence, discover how AI is being trained, tested, and deployed in dynamic environments. This session reveals what it truly takes to bridge research, performance, and productization at scale.

From intelligent product discovery, conversational commerce to transaction-grade execution, emerging agentic AI systems are transforming merchant processes and shopper interactions across customer journeys. [What are the implications for retailers and consumers, and how should we prepare for an agentic commerce world].

For three years, venture capital endured its longest liquidity drought in a decade — leaving LPs staring down nearly $200 billion in negative cash flow and 59,400 VC SG Analytics-backed private companies competing against just 4,386 public US companies for a way out. Now 2026 is being billed as the year the door swings open: SpaceX has filed for a June Nasdaq listing at a $1.75 trillion valuation TECHi®, OpenAI is preparing a Q4 2026 IPO targeting $1 trillion IndexBox, and M&A deal value has surged past pre-pandemic peaks.But is the window really open — or just cracked open for a privileged few?

Most APAC and MENA founders treat equity as the only option. It isn't. Venture debt, revenue-based financing, Shariah-compliant structures, and blended instruments are reshaping how the most capital-efficient founders in emerging markets grow — without giving away the company to do it. Two investors who deploy across the corridors that matter most share when debt beats equity, how to structure a round that doesn't haunt you at Series B, and why the founders who understand their full capital toolkit consistently outperform those who don't.

As AI moves from digital to physical environments, a new paradigm is emerging called Physical AI. Drawing on large scale deployments across industries, this session explores how real-world intelligence is transforming manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare. From operational data to AI alignment and human in the loop systems, discover what it takes to scale AI in mission critical environments and how this shift will redefine industries and economies.

This real-world case study examines how AI is being deployed in healthcare environments to improve diagnostics, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes.

As fintech matures, capital alone is no longer enough. The next generation of financial innovation is being shaped by co-creation, deep, long-term partnerships between banks, investors, and institutions that can take technology from pilot to global scale.In this fireside chat, we will unpack how institutions are redefining their role in fintech growth.The conversation explores how banks and long-duration capital providers evaluate innovation beyond valuation and hype, focusing instead on strategic fit, governance, regulatory readiness, and real commercial pathways. From venture to private equity to bank-led co-creation, the speakers share what it takes for startups to move from experimentation to integration inside complex financial systems.This session offers founders, investors, and operators a rare look at how institutional capital actually works, what separates investable fintech from scalable fintech, and why collaboration, not disruption alone, will define the next phase of financial innovation.

AI is becoming critical infrastructure for the space economy, enabling autonomous satellites, real-time orbital decision-making, and large-scale data analysis. As commercial activity in space accelerates, AI is unlocking new opportunities across telecom, climate intelligence, and defense, transforming space into a scalable, data-driven industry.

This keynote explores how organisations can scale AI across markets while meeting rising requirements on data residency, security, compliance, and national cloud policies.

Adobe's JAPAC President on how AI is rewiring creative production and why creative intelligence is the next competitive moat.

Three operators reshaping how goods, data and capital move across borders- and why the biggest logistics revolution is still mostly invisible.

Technology is enabling the next generation of scientific breakthroughs that is evolving what is possible to achieve with medicine. We explore the transformative potential of AI and machine learning that are enabling drug discovery and treatments that were not possible before.

As AI systems expand across borders and industries, this keynote explores the governance frameworks needed to manage risk, protect privacy, and ensure responsible AI deployment.

Financial institutions are embedding AI into core systems while navigating strict regulatory environments, cybersecurity risks, and growing demands for explainability.

MoxBank's CEO on what digital banking looks like when AI runs the full stack- from credit decisions to customer experience to capital allocation.

New technologies like AI & Quantum computing are revolutionizing drug discovery by predicting biological interactions and reducing costly trial failures. This keynote explores how AI-driven platforms are reshaping pharmaceutical R&D and dramatically shortening the path from discovery to clinical trials.

Cell and gene therapies are transforming treatment for cancer, rare diseases, and genetic disorders. As the technology matures, Asia-Pacific is emerging as a key region for clinical trials, manufacturing capacity, and patient access.

Join us for a conversation that explores K-Pharma’s journey from a Keio to a pioneer in regenerative medicine and the strategic hurdles of scaling iPS cell technology to treat intractable neurological diseases

Explore the transformation of oncology through a platform that leverages unique technologies and components to treat cancer.

This session illustrates how the global tech map is shifting: Southeast Asia is no longer just a destination for capital, but a primary source of population-scale fintechs designed for global export.

This session unpacks the Platform + Ecosystem strategy of an AI company to turn the fragmented demand of the B2B market into sustainable growth, including how to build a configurable AI platform that standardizes the core technology, how to orchestrate a thriving AI developer ecosystem, and how to implement the unique business model for 10 years.

Quantum-inspired algorithms are unlocking new possibilities for solving complex optimization challenges in energy systems, logistics, and critical infrastructure.

Over the past decade, a parallel ecosystem has matured that lets investors build real track records, deploy meaningful capital, and back generational companies — often in parallel with, or as a stepping stone to, a traditional fund. AngelList alone now administers over $171 billion in assets, powers 25,000+ active investment vehicles, and has helped fund 108 unicorns through syndicates. Last year, one SPV platform enabled 3,000+ investors to back 420 deals — from SpaceX and OpenAI to pre-seed rounds with individual deals delivering 70x in 18 months (ElevenLabs) and 10x in 6 months (Praktika AI). Add solo capitalists, rolling funds, scout programs, and angel communities, and the professional investing landscape has meaningfully broadened.

This session explores how advanced AI architectures are enabling new levels of automation, intelligence, and efficiency across industrial environments.

As our urban challenges evolve so do our need for dynamic and responsive infrastructure that go beyond digital transformation. We discuss how AI, IoT, and machine learning are transforming traditional infrastructure into intelligent ecosystems capable of real-time decision-making and optimization.

We take a look at the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in shaping the cities of tomorrow and its integration in digital transformation, infrastructure, mobility, and community engagement.

Asia’s cities face gridlock, emissions, and explosive population growth but also the chance to leapfrog into a smarter mobility future. This panel explores how cars, ride share, micromobility, autonomous vehicles, and AI are reshaping urban transport that set a global to set benchmark for the future of movement.

We explore how quantum technology can be leveraged to address cities most pressing sustainability challenges. We take a look at the practical application of Quantum AI technologies to improve energy efficiency, mobility, and even public safety measures.

A look at how European cities are moving from strategy to scalable deployment of AI and smart city programs, highlighting practical governance models, infrastructure acceleration, and cross-sector integration.

The regions rapidly emerging low altitude economy powered by eVTOLs and autonomous drones is transforming everything from mobility to emergency response. We explore the complexity of designing and deploying both the digital and physical infrastructure for urban air mobility.

Physical AI is becoming synonymous with autonomous tech adding intelligence to any machine or robot that can move. We discuss the impact of this exciting new frontier Robotaxis, Delivery Robots, and AI technologies that are driving them forward.

We highlight cases that showcase the critical role of cross-border collaboration to drive advancements in smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, and urban mobility

Leaders across multiple industries discuss how decarbonization initiatives and technology is implemented in their sector while discussing the opportunities for cross industry collaboration.