GITEX AI ASIA

What GITEX AI ASIA does

GITEX AI ASIA is a two-day B2B technology trade show and conference held annually at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, organized by Kaoun International — the international affiliate of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event positions itself as the Asia-Pacific flagship of the global GITEX Universe and aggregates six co-located shows: AI Everything Singapore (the core AI showcase), GISEC Asia (cybersecurity), GITEX Quantum Expo Asia, GITEX Global Data Centres Asia, GITEX Digi Health & Biotech Singapore, and North Star Asia (the startup-investor platform). Its product architecture includes structured programmes such as the Supernova Pitch Competition, an Investor Meeting Programme with curated 1:1 matchmaking, and Tech Talks — all designed to convene enterprises, startups, investors, and public-sector leaders across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, fintech, quantum, data infrastructure, health tech, and climate tech verticals.

The platform is monetized through a six-stream revenue model: exhibition and booth bookings (one-time fees for enterprise exhibitors and startup pods), tiered sponsorship packages (Headline, Gold, Silver, Tech Talks), paid conference passes, delegate registrations, the curated investor programme (professional services), and startup participation fees for the Supernova competition. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. Distribution runs through self-service online registration for visitors and delegates, direct enterprise sales for booths and sponsorships, and channel referrals via 15+ ecosystem partners (ACE.SG, SGInnovate, SGTech, Cloud Security Alliance, Seedstars, QBN, IVCA) plus 16+ media partners (Techsauce, Finance Asia, Cyber Defense Magazine, Bitcoin.com).

The 2nd edition (9-10 April 2026) attracted 23,000+ tech executives, 600+ enterprises and startups, 250+ active investors representing US$80B+ AUM, and participants from 110 countries. The 3rd edition is confirmed for 29-30 April 2027. Notable enterprise sponsors include Ericsson, HP, Kaspersky, H3C, ManageEngine, Datalec, Blaize, Gorilla Technology, and Singapore Airlines (official airline partner), with Singapore's EDB and CSA serving as government partners. The event is restricted to trade and business professionals aged 18+.

Name

GITEX AI ASIA

Legal name

Kaoun International

Website

https://gitexasia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GITEX AI ASIA is a two-day B2B technology trade show and conference held annually at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, organized by Kaoun International (Dubai World Trade Centre affiliate). It serves enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders across AI, cybersecurity, quantum, data infrastructure, and health tech verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Booth Bookings: Companies book exhibition spaces and pods to showcase their products and services to attending enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders at the event.
2. Conference Passes: Paid conference passes for access to specialized tracks, workshops, and premium conference content.
3. Delegate Registrations: Delegate registrations for industry professionals attending the event.
4. Sponsor and Partnership Packages: Sponsorship tiers including Headline Conference Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors, and Tech Talks Sponsors.
5. Investor Programme: Curated investor matching programme with startup exhibiting priority access.
6. Startup Pods and Pitch Competition: Startup pods and participation in Supernova Pitch Competition for visibility and investor access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GITEX AI ASIA is a multi-day technology conference and exhibition platform held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore, organized by Kaoun International. It features co-located shows including AI Everything Singapore, GISEC Asia, GITEX Quantum Expo Asia, GITEX Global Data Centres Asia, GITEX Digi Health & Biotech Singapore, and North Star Asia. The platform connects enterprises, startups, investors, and government leaders across AI, cybersecurity, quantum, biotech, and emerging technology sectors.

Product overview

GITEX AI ASIA is a multi-day technology conference and exhibition platform held in Singapore that serves as Asia's most global tech, startup, and digital investments event. The platform architecture consists of multiple co-located shows and programs: AI Everything Singapore (the core AI showcase), North Star Asia (startup-investor platform), GISEC Asia (cybersecurity), GITEX Quantum Expo Asia (quantum computing), GITEX Global Data Centre Asia (data infrastructure), and GITEX Digi Health & Biotech Singapore (healthcare). Supporting programs include the Supernova Pitch Competition for startup visibility, an Investor Meeting Programme for curated matchmaking, and Tech Talks for rapid knowledge sharing. The event connects enterprises, startups, investors, and public-sector leaders to showcase breakthroughs and drive partnerships across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, fintech, quantum, telco, data centers, IoT, health tech, smart city, and climate tech sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AI Everything Singapore: Asia's most advanced artificial intelligence showcase
• North Star Asia
• GISEC Asia
• GITEX Quantum Expo Asia
• GITEX Global Data Centres Asia
• GITEX Digi Health & Biotech Singapore

Products and services

• AI Everything Singapore A dedicated AI-focused conference and exhibition track for enterprises, startups, and governments exploring artificial intelligence solutions.
• North Star Asia A startup-focused exhibition and showcase event featuring the Supernova Pitch Competition for early-stage and growth-stage technology startups across Asia.
• GISEC Asia A co-located cybersecurity exhibition and conference bringing together cybersecurity vendors, enterprises, and government entities.
• GITEX Quantum Expo Asia A dedicated quantum computing and emerging technology exhibition track.
• GITEX Global Data Centres Asia A data centre and digital infrastructure exhibition track for hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and infrastructure buyers.
• GITEX Digi Health & Biotech Singapore A digital health and biotechnology exhibition track connecting health-tech startups, providers, and investors.
• Supernova Pitch Competition A pitch competition for startups at North Star Asia where selected founders compete for the Supernova Champion title and exposure to global investors.
• Investor Meeting Programme A curated one-on-one investor-startup matchmaking program that connects participating startups with a network of venture capital and corporate investors.
• Tech Talks Programme A programme of curated tech talks and conference sessions featuring industry speakers across the co-located shows.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000+ tech executives, 600+ enterprises and startups, 250+ investors from 80+ countries participate annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• ACE.SGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Singapore's national startup voice, connecting founders, government, capital, and corporates at the core of one of Asia's most advanced innovation ecosystems.
• SGInnovatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Singapore's government-backed deep tech engine with 190,000+ innovators, hosting 1,000+ activities and partnering with 2,000+ ecosystem players.
• SGTechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Leading trade association for Singapore's tech industry representing 1,300+ member companies from MNCs to innovative startups.
• Cloud Security AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026World's leading non-profit authority on cloud security with global community of 80,000+ members, providing frameworks and certifications.
• Global Tech AdvocatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Unites 40,000+ tech leaders across 50+ countries as the world's only global volunteer-led tech network.
• Quantum Business Network (QBN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Leading global industry network for quantum technologies representing 100+ international members across the full quantum value chain.
• EuroCham SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Represents 1,800+ European and local companies across 12 industry sectors as the leading voice of Europe's business community in ASEAN.
• Indian Venture Capital Association (IVCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026India's premier VC association supporting the venture capital and private equity ecosystem.
• SeedstarscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026One of the world's largest entrepreneurship networks connecting 250,000 founders, investors, and operators across 90+ countries as North Star partner.
• Stage OnecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Joint initiative between Enterprise Singapore and EDB supported by JTC, operated by ACE.SG as a one-stop focal point for local and global startup community.
• CFTE (Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Global education platform pioneering AI literacy and workforce transformation for governments, institutions, and professionals.
• KAOUN InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The international affiliate of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) that organizes GITEX AI Asia and the global GITEX portfolio.
• Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Singapore's national cybersecurity agency supporting the cybersecurity track and ecosystem partnerships.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Web Summit: One of the largest global tech and startup conferences, with strong investor-startup programming (Night Summit, PITCH). Directly comparable in audience mix of enterprises, startups, and investors, and competes for sponsor mindshare.
• ATxSG (Asia Tech x Singapore): Singapore's flagship government-organized tech event hosted by IMDA, covering AI, 5G, and digital infrastructure. Direct Singapore-based competitor with overlapping enterprise, government, and telco audiences.
• GITEX Africa: Another regional edition in the GITEX Universe, operated by the same DWTC/Kaoun team. Shares sponsors, operational know-how, and content IP with GITEX AI ASIA, and competes for global enterprise sponsorship budgets across the GITEX portfolio.
• Slush: A leading European startup and investor event held in Helsinki, with strong pitch competition programming (Slush 100). Directly comparable in startup-investor matchmaking focus and global tech audience.
• GITEX GLOBAL (Dubai): The flagship 45-year-old GITEX event in Dubai, operated by the same Dubai World Trade Centre / Kaoun International parent as GITEX AI ASIA. They share the same brand family, sponsor portfolio, and operational platform, and Asia was launched as a regional extension of GLOBAL.

Regional players

• Techsauce Global Summit: A leading Southeast Asia tech conference held in Bangkok, focused on startups, investors, and enterprise technology. Comparable in startup-investor programming and regional tech ecosystem focus.
• Singapore Fintech Festival: Singapore's flagship fintech event, organized by MAS, IMDA, and ABS. Direct Asia regional competitor for fintech and enterprise sponsors, and shares the Singapore institutional ecosystem.
• Tech in Asia Conference: Asia's leading startup and technology media conference, focused on the Southeast Asia ecosystem. Comparable in audience of startups, investors, and regional enterprises, and competes for Asia-Pacific tech mindshare.

Broad incumbents

• CES (Consumer Technology Association): The world's flagship consumer and enterprise technology trade show, attracting global exhibitors and media attention. Competes for the same enterprise technology sponsors and Asia market attention as GITEX AI ASIA.
• Mobile World Congress (GSMA): The largest global telecom and connectivity event, with similar enterprise, government, and sponsor audiences. Competes directly for telco sponsors like Ericsson and for executive attendee mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gitexasia
• Facebookfacebook.com/gitexasia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gitexasia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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