As Southeast Asia continues to establish itself as an up-and-coming technology hub for innovation, the final months of 2024 are set to host a series of pivotal tech events. These gatherings offer invaluable opportunities for professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to engage with the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and explore emerging trends.
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We have highlighted some of the upcoming events to help founders, investors and analysts grab the last chance to network and learn in 2024.
Singapore FinTech Festival
- Date: November 6–8, 2024
- Location: Singapore EXPO, Singapore
- Overview: As one of the world’s largest fintech events, the Singapore FinTech Festival brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and financial institutions to discuss the future of financial technology. The festival features conferences, exhibitions, and networking sessions, focusing on topics such as digital banking, blockchain, and sustainable finance.
- Learn more: Singapore FinTech Festival
Tech in Asia’s Founders Meetup: Philippines
- Date: November 12, 2024
- Location: Manila, Philippines
- Overview: This meetup provides a platform for startup founders to connect, share experiences, and discuss challenges unique to the Philippine tech ecosystem. Organized by Tech in Asia, the event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
- Learn more: Tech in Asia’s Founders Meetup
SMART NATION EXPO 2024
- Date: November 19–21, 2024
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Overview: Billed as Southeast Asia’s largest tech event on 5G, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and emerging technologies, SMART NATION EXPO 2024 showcases innovations across sectors such as mobility, precision farming, drones, smart buildings, banking, manufacturing, security, and healthcare. The expo aims to unlock the region’s digital potential by converging transformative technologies to shape a sustainable, connected future.
- Learn more: SMART NATION EXPO
DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2024
- Date: November 20–22, 2024
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Overview: Hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy & Society, DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2024 is a key regional tech and digital event that brings together technology providers and users from across ASEAN. The event features conferences, technology presentations, workshops, certification courses, and business matching programs, covering areas such as business software, cybersecurity, e-commerce, digital marketing, data and cloud, smart solutions, IoT, 5G technology, and AI.
- Learn more: DigiTech Asean
Southeast Asia AI Project Seminar
- Date: November 27–28, 2024
- Location: Bangkok, Thailand
- Overview: Organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), this two-day seminar focuses on the development of artificial intelligence (AI) standards, policies, and frameworks in Southeast Asia. The event emphasizes gender equality and social inclusion, aiming to ensure that AI technologies benefit all societal segments. Day one features a Thailand AI Policy Co-Creation Workshop, while day two serves as a regional seminar concluding the project.
- Learn more: International Telecommunication Union
The upcoming tech events in Southeast Asia for the remainder of 2024 represent the diverse array of opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts have in the region. From AI and fintech to smart cities and blockchain, these gatherings serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, reinforcing the region’s position as a dynamic player in the global tech landscape.