GITEX AI ASIA returns to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on 9–10 April 2026 for its second edition, drawing technology leaders, investors, and startups from over 110 countries as Asia’s artificial intelligence and quantum computing sectors enter a pivotal phase.
Asia’s AI and Quantum Momentum
Regional AI spending across Asia-Pacific is projected to reach US$78 billion by 2026, according to IDC, reflecting accelerating enterprise and government deployment across healthcare, financial services, and public infrastructure. Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia together host some of the world’s largest data centre clusters, with the region expected to account for 40% of global data capacity by 2030.
Singapore’s position within this landscape is particularly prominent. The city-state produces approximately 15% of the world’s semiconductors and is home to leading AI research institutions. In March 2026, it launched a new quantum research and development centre aimed at advancing industrial quantum applications and expanding the region’s intellectual property base.
What to Expect at GITEX AI ASIA 2026
The two-day event brings together over 550 enterprises and startups, more than 175 speakers, and 250 investors collectively managing US$350 billion in assets. Country pavilions span Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, the UAE, and Vietnam — with Belgium, Canada, and the Philippines making their debut appearances.
Key speakers include Kotaro Tamura, Japan’s Former Senator and Vice Minister for Fiscal and Economic Policy, who will address how Asia can consolidate its AI leadership amid geopolitical fragmentation. Ken Lin, CEO and Co-Founder of Aires Applied Quantum Technologies — developer of Southeast Asia’s first Post-Quantum Cryptography patents — will speak on balancing commercial deployment with governance and long-term resilience.
“We have built proprietary deep tech in quantum that reaffirms Singapore’s burgeoning base of intellectual property. GITEX AI ASIA is perfectly positioned to showcase the depth and maturity of this ecosystem to the world.” — Ken Lin, CEO & Co-Founder, Aires Applied Quantum Technologies
On the enterprise side, Gorilla Technology will present frameworks for cyber-resilient AI infrastructure and smart city platforms, while Ericsson will highlight advancements in AI, 5G, and cloud solutions.
Investors Eye Deep-Tech Opportunities
The investor programme at GITEX AI ASIA is drawing significant global interest. QAI Ventures, a Switzerland-based venture capital firm, confirmed it will deepen its Asia-Pacific presence with a focus on quantum and AI startups.
“Singapore’s Quantum and AI ecosystem is gaining serious momentum — fueled by a forward-thinking government, top research, vast IP pool, and a bold entrepreneurial push from universities and innovation hubs.” — Alexandra Beckstein, Founder & General Partner, QAI Ventures
North Star Asia Spotlights Emerging Startups
The event will also host North Star Asia, a regional edition of the global startup showcase Expand North Star. More than 300 startups from 50-plus countries — including 65 award-winning companies and over 20 unicorns — will present solutions across healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility.
Notable showcases include UK-based Literal Labs, which claims its logic-based AI architecture delivers high performance at 50 times lower energy consumption than conventional systems. China’s Timekettle will unveil bone-induction interpreter earbuds with real-time multilingual translation, while Japan’s Lifescapes presents a non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface for stroke rehabilitation. Honda-backed Ashirase introduces a shoe-mounted haptic navigation system for visually impaired users.
GITEX AI ASIA 2026 takes place on 9–10 April at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. For more information, visit gitexasia.com.
