GovWare
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
GovWare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GovWare
- Legal name
- GovWare
- Website
- https://govware.sg
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GovWare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cybersecurity Conferences & Events
- NAICS
- Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Business Associations (813910)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Government, Defense & Public Safety Shows Organizers (THAHABAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Government & Public Sector Congress & Summit Planning (THAHACAC), Defense, Security & Emergency Management Congresses (THAHAJAG), Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)
Keywords
Where GovWare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
GovWare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others
Revenue model
- Conference Pass Sales: Revenue generated from selling various tiers of conference passes including Full Conference Pass (Standard Rate, SG Public Service Rate, ASEAN Public Service Rate), Conference Day Pass, and Trade Visitor Pass. Trade Visitor Pass is complimentary before 7 October 2026, with standard rate of S$48 thereafter.
- Sponsorship & Exhibition: Revenue from corporate sponsorship packages at various tiers (Diamond, Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold) and exhibition booth rentals. Includes opportunities for thought leadership, regional market access, innovation showcases, lead generation, and executive networking.
- Year-Round Engagement Programs: Year-round programs including GovWare Focus Series, community engagements, CISO Circle forums, and newsletter sponsorships that provide ongoing revenue opportunities beyond the flagship event.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | Full Conference Pass - Standard Rate |
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | Full Conference Pass - SG Public Service |
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | Full Conference Pass - ASEAN Public Service |
| Subscription | One time/ perpetual license | Conference Day Pass |
| Freemium | One time/ perpetual license | Trade Visitor Pass |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
GovWare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GovWare organizes and operates Asia's premier annual cybersecurity conference and exhibition (GovWare 2026, 13-15 October at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore), bringing together policymakers, enterprise cybersecurity leaders, technology vendors, and practitioners. The platform sells tiered conference passes (Full Conference Pass, Conference Day Pass, Trade Visitor Pass), tiered corporate sponsorship and exhibition packages (Diamond, Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold tiers), and runs year-round community engagement programs including the GovWare Focus Series, CISO Circle closed-door forums, the Knowledge Hub article repository, and a bi-monthly newsletter. GovWare is the cornerstone event of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) since 2016 and is supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
Product overview
GovWare is Asia's premier cybersecurity conference and exhibition platform, operating as a single unified event offering with multiple access tiers and supplementary year-round initiatives. The core product is the annual GovWare Conference & Exhibition (13-15 October at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore), featuring conference sessions, 300+ exhibitor exhibition floor, innovation showcases, and networking opportunities. Access is tiered through Full Conference Pass, Conference Day Pass, and Trade Visitor Pass options. The platform extends beyond the flagship event through the GovWare Focus Series (targeted year-round sessions), Knowledge Hub (curated articles), Newsletter (bi-monthly insights), CISO Circle (closed-door community engagements), and specialized forums including Healthcare Forum, FSI Forum, and AISec @GovWare. Additional offerings include Startup Pavilion for early-stage companies, Innovation Showcases for critical sector solutions, CII Forums for critical infrastructure collaboration, InDepth Roundtables, GovWare Tech Talk (live demos), and GovWare Happy Hour (networking events). GovWare serves as the cornerstone event of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) and is managed by Image Engine, a subsidiary of Clarion Events Asia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- GovWare Conference & Exhibition Asia's premier annual cybersecurity conference and exhibition held over three days at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore (GovWare 2026: 13-15 October), bringing together policymakers, enterprise CISOs, technology vendors, and practitioners for 150+ high-impact sessions, an exhibition floor with 300+ exhibitors, Innovation Showcases, networking nights, and closed-door government and CISO forums.
- GovWare Focus Series Year-round targeted sessions tackling specific cybersecurity themes, sectors, and challenges through highly curated content, complementing the flagship annual GovWare Conference & Exhibition and providing ongoing engagement opportunities for the cybersecurity community.
- CISO Circle Community Engagements Closed-door CISO engagements and sector-specific community initiatives fostering critical conversations and collaborations among cybersecurity leaders, with dedicated forums for Healthcare, Financial Services (FSI), and Energy sectors.
Quantifiable outcome
- 14,000+ attendees from 90+ countries attending each edition
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use GovWare
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
GovWare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
GovWare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and strategic.
- Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA)coreKey Supporting Partner of GovWare. CSA is Singapore's national cybersecurity agency that provides strategic direction and government endorsement for the event. GovWare serves as the premier trade event of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), driven by CSA support.
- Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW)coreGovWare is the cornerstone/flagship event of SICW since 2016. SICW is Singapore's premier platform for global cybersecurity dialogue, bringing together policymakers, thought leaders, and industry players. GovWare serves as the trade exhibition component of the week-long SICW.
- Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB)supportingSupported by SECB under the Singapore Tourism Board. SECB provides venue support and promotes Singapore as a MICE destination for international events like GovWare.
- Singapore Tourism BoardsupportingEndorsed as an Approved International Fair under Singapore's Singapore Tourism Board licensing scheme. Supported for MICE promotion and destination marketing.
- ISC2strategicISC2 has been participating in GovWare for over a decade, connecting cybersecurity professionals from around the world. CEO Clar Rosso serves as a testimonial advocate for the event.
- Singapore Computer Society (SCS)supportingPartner organization supporting GovWare. The Cybersecurity Chapter of SCS is represented in the Programme Advisory Board.
- ISACA Singapore ChaptersupportingPartner organization with representation on the Programme Advisory Board. Supports professional development and knowledge sharing for cybersecurity practitioners.
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Singapore ChaptersupportingPartner organization supporting GovWare. CSA APAC is a supporting association for the event.
- Clarion Events AsiacoreAs of 2019, GovWare became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clarion Events Asia, part of Clarion Events—one of the world's leading event organizers with an extensive global portfolio spanning technology, defence, security, and emerging industries. Image Engine manages GovWare under this umbrella.
- Global Resilience Federation Asia-Pacific (GRF Asia-Pacific)supportingStrategic advisor John Lee from GRF Asia-Pacific serves on the Programme Advisory Board, bringing cross-sector collaboration perspectives to the event.
- Association of Information Security Professionals (AisP)supportingSingapore-based professional association with representation on the Programme Advisory Board for GovWare.
- Women in Security Alliance Philippines (WISAP)supportingPast supporting association representing women in cybersecurity from the Philippines.
- SynapxesupportingSingapore's national HealthTech agency and key partner for the Healthcare Forum. Co-launched the Global Digital Health Partnership Guidance for Medical Device Cybersecurity framework at GovWare 2024.
- Cyber Youth Singapore (CYS)supportingPartnered with SANS Institute at GovWare 2024 to sign MOU enhancing accessibility to cybersecurity training and certifications for financially disadvantaged youths.
- SANS InstitutesupportingCybersecurity training and certification organization that partnered with Cyber Youth Singapore at GovWare 2024 for youth capacity-building MOU signing.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
GovWare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- RSA Conference: One of the world's largest cybersecurity conferences. Direct competitor to GovWare in the global cyber events space, but anchored in the US and significantly larger in scale, serving a broader international audience.
- Infosecurity Europe: Major European cybersecurity exhibition and conference. Comparable to GovWare as a B2B cybersecurity trade event serving enterprise buyers and vendors, though regional to Europe.
- GITEX Global: Massive technology and cybersecurity exhibition in Dubai. Comparable to GovWare as a major tech event with cyber focus, but broader in technology scope and larger in scale.
- Black Hat: Premier global cybersecurity event series with conferences in the US, Europe, and Asia. Closely comparable to GovWare as a cybersecurity conference and exhibition, with a more technical/hacker-community focus.
Emerging players
- ISACA Conference: Annual conference hosted by ISACA Singapore Chapter (a GovWare partner). Comparable as a cybersecurity governance and audit event, but member-driven and smaller in scale.
- (ISC)2 Security Congress: Annual cybersecurity conference hosted by ISC2 (a GovWare partner). Comparable as a cybersecurity professional event, but smaller and more member-focused, with a global rather than Asia-Pacific focus.
Regional players
- Cyber Week (Tel Aviv): Leading cybersecurity conference held annually in Israel, hosted by Tel Aviv University. Comparable to GovWare as a regional cybersecurity event attracting global participants, but anchored in a different geography.
- Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG): Singapore-government-backed technology event encompassing multiple sub-events. Comparable as a regional B2B technology event with government backing, though covering broader tech rather than cybersecurity specifically.
- Singapore FinTech Festival: Another major Singapore-based B2B event co-located with SICW's sister ecosystem. Comparable as a Singapore-headquartered, government-backed, large-scale annual technology event, though FinTech-focused.
Others
- Clarion Events (parent): Parent company and global event organizer with portfolio spanning defense, security, and technology events. Comparable as a strategic operator in the cybersecurity events space through its GovWare subsidiary, and as a portfolio diversifier.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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GovWare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
GovWare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GovWare M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GovWare
What does GovWare do?
GovWare organizes and operates Asia's premier annual cybersecurity conference and exhibition (GovWare 2026, 13-15 October at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore), bringing together policymakers, enterprise cybersecurity leaders, technology vendors, and practitioners. The platform sells tiered conference passes (Full Conference Pass, Conference Day Pass, Trade Visitor Pass), tiered corporate sponsorship and exhibition packages (Diamond, Platinum Plus, Platinum, Gold tiers), and runs year-round community engagement programs including the GovWare Focus Series, CISO Circle closed-door forums, the Knowledge Hub article repository, and a bi-monthly newsletter. GovWare is the cornerstone event of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) since 2016 and is supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
Is GovWare a public or private company?
GovWare is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was GovWare founded?
GovWare was founded in 2016. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is GovWare based?
GovWare is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does GovWare make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Conference Pass Sales are the primary driver. The others are sponsorship & Exhibition and year-Round Engagement Programs.
Who are GovWare's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are RSA Conference, Infosecurity Europe, GITEX Global and Black Hat. Emerging players are ISACA Conference and (ISC)2 Security Congress. Regional players are Cyber Week (Tel Aviv), Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) and Singapore FinTech Festival. Clarion Events (parent) is listed as an others.
Does GovWare have an API?
No public API is recorded for GovWare.
What industry is GovWare in?
GovWare's product category is Cybersecurity Conferences & Events. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHABAO, Government, Defense & Public Safety Shows Organizers, with a secondary code of THAHACAC, Government & Public Sector Congress & Summit Planning. Its NAICS code is 561920 and its SIC code is 8600.