Artificial Intelligence International Institute

What Artificial Intelligence International Institute does

Artificial Intelligence International Institute (AIII) is a Singapore-based AI think tank founded in 2017 that advocates for the development of "Sustainable AI for Humanity." The organization focuses on three pillars — technology, commercialization, and governance — across four research topics: autonomous enterprise transformation, fusionovation (fusion of strategy, market, technology, and capital), AI governance and risk management, and next-generation AI research. AIII serves as International Advisor for the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) since 2020, co-organizes the annual China-ASEAN AI Forum, hosted the inaugural AI for Humanity Forum in December 2024 at Catapult by CapitaLand in Singapore, and co-authored the Wiley-published book "AI for Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future."

AIII employs 11-50 people led by Founder and Managing Director Dr. James Ong, with a partner network spanning policy, venture capital, cybersecurity, ESG, and academia. Its revenue model comprises three streams: event organization and sponsorship revenue (conferences such as WAIC China-ASEAN AI Forum and AI for Humanity Forum), consulting and advisory services through senior partners, and book sales through Amazon and other channels. The organization is headquartered in Singapore and operates as a private, independent entity with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors.

Go-to-market is executed through event-driven thought leadership and ecosystem partnerships rather than traditional product sales. AIII markets via LinkedIn, WeChat, email newsletters, the published Wiley book, and direct participation in flagship industry events including WAIC, SWITCH, and Singapore FinTech Festival. Its distribution relies on direct engagement at organized forums and regional strategic partnerships with universities, industry associations, investment firms, and technology companies across Asia-Pacific. Customer segments are AI industry leaders and decision-makers, government and trade organizations from China and ASEAN, and AI startups and venture capital seeking ecosystem access.

Name

Artificial Intelligence International Institute

Legal name

Artificial Intelligence International Institute

Website

https://aiii.global/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIII is a Singapore-based AI think tank founded in 2017 that researches AI governance, autonomous enterprise, and cross-border AI between China and ASEAN. It serves policymakers, industry leaders, and investors via flagship forums, advisory services, and the Wiley-published "AI for Humanity" book.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Research and Advisory Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

AI Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Platforms (HDAAAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Responsible AI, AI Governance & Compliance Services (BPAEAHAJ), Audit, Explainability & Accountability Tooling (traceability, reporting) (HDAAAKAL)

Keywords

• AI think tank
• AI governance advisory
• Cross-border AI events
• Sustainable AI research
• AI ecosystem forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Event Organization and Sponsorship: Revenue generated from organizing major AI conferences and forums including WAIC China-ASEAN AI Forum, AI for Humanity Forum, and related events. This includes sponsorship revenue, registration fees, and partnership contributions.
2. Consulting and Advisory Services: The organization provides advisory services as evidenced by Dr. James Ong serving as International Advisor for WAIC and various team members holding advisory positions.
3. Book Sales: Sale of the published book 'AI for Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future' through Amazon and other channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AIII is a Singapore-based AI think tank that organizes cross-border AI forums and conferences (AI for Humanity Forum, WAIC China-ASEAN AI Forum), publishes the 'AI for Humanity' book, and conducts research on sustainable AI development across four core topics: autonomous enterprise transformation, fusionovation, AI governance and risk management, and next-generation AI. The institute also serves as International Advisor for WAIC and provides advisory services to AI ecosystem stakeholders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI for Humanity Forum An annual flagship forum organized by AIII bringing together AI thought leaders, industry practitioners, policymakers, investors, and family offices to discuss sustainable AI development and the AI for Humanity concept.
• WAIC China-ASEAN AI Forum Annual cross-border forum organized by AIII as part of WAIC, focused on bilateral AI collaboration between China and ASEAN regions, advocating trustworthy AI business and the AI for Humanity philosophy.
• AI for Humanity Book Published book titled 'AI for Humanity: Building a Sustainable AI for the Future' by Wiley, co-authored by AIII team members, outlining three pillars of Sustainable AI: governance, technology, and commercialization.
• Think Tank Research Services Ongoing research and thought leadership services focusing on four core topics: autonomous enterprise transformation, fusionovation for next-generation venture creation, AI governance and risk management, and future AI research.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

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

• WAIC (World Artificial Intelligence Conference)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019AIII has served as International Advisor for WAIC since 2020. The partnership involves organizing the China-Singapore-ASEAN AI Forum (2021-2024), WAIC International AI Forum (2023), promoting SAIL Award nominations, and facilitating Future Tech Competition and Expo participation. The relationship has evolved into a flagship strategic partnership for cross-border AI collaboration.
• Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII has been a strategic partner for SWITCH since 2020, including organizing the China-Singapore Innovation & Technology Forum (2021) and AI Maxima at SWITCH (2023).
• HashtaqscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII partners with Hashtaqs for HASH Innovation Summit (2020-2024). Hashtaqs founder Renee Tan serves as Partner at AIII. The partnership combines AIII's think tank capabilities with Hashtaqs' innovation platform.
• Tech4SDG AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII is a Founding Partner of Tech4SDG Alliance. The partnership focuses on AI applications for Sustainable Development Goals in Asia, with Prof George Lu serving as Chairman.
• Global Fintech Institute (GFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII collaborates with GFI on fintech and AI governance initiatives. Professor David Lee serves as Chairman of GFI Singapore and has spoken at AIII events. Co-hosted 'Trust by Design: AI, Digital Assets & The Next Financial System' roundtable with Murdoch University.
• Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Tech TuesdaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAIII has been a Community Partner for Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tech Tuesday events since 2018.
• Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAIII is a Community Partner for Singapore FinTech Festival (2024-2025), facilitating AI-focused dialogue within the fintech ecosystem.
• Risk and Insurance Management Association of Singapore (RIMAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII partners with RIMAS for AI governance and risk management initiatives. RIMAS President Andeed Ma serves as Partner at AIII, focusing on AI risk and insurance management.
• Purpose Venture CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII partners with Purpose Venture Capital for venture ecosystem development. Co-Founder Von Leong serves as Partner at AIII and Co-Founder of Purpose VC.
• SUTD AI Mega CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII collaborates with SUTD AI Mega Centre on AI research and education initiatives. Dr. James Ong serves as Adjunct Professor at SUTD.
• INSEADcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSEAD serves as Knowledge Partner for WAIC China-ASEAN AI Forum 2025, providing academic rigor to AI governance discussions.
• Advanced Innovation & Manufacturing Asia Week (AIM Asia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAIII is an Ecosystem Partner for AIM Asia (2024-2025), focusing on advanced manufacturing innovation in Asia.
• World Artificial Consciousness Association (WACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII is Deputy Director Organization and Artificial Consciousness Professional Committee Chairing Organization for WACA, co-chairing The 2nd World Conference on Artificial Consciousness.
• AI & Robotics Summit (AIRS) 2025minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII is a Strategic Partner for AIRS 2025 in Hong Kong, focusing on AI and robotics ecosystem development.
• AICON 2025coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII is Co-Founding Organization for AICON 2025 World AI Consumer AI Show in Singapore.
• AI Leadership Union (AILU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII is a Founding Partner of AI Leadership Union, supporting industry leadership development.
• 6789 GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIII partners with 6789 Group as a Cooperation Partner and Fusionovator Co-Founding Partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI): Stanford HAI is a leading AI policy and governance research institute producing influential research, policy briefs, and convening academic-industry-government stakeholders. Like AIII, it focuses on responsible AI development, but operates with far larger resources, academic backing, and global name recognition, making it a comparable thought-leadership peer in the AI governance space.
• World Economic Forum AI Governance Alliance: The WEF AI Governance Alliance is a multi-stakeholder initiative convening governments, industry, and civil society on AI policy and governance. Like AIII, it focuses on cross-border AI governance frameworks and runs influential forums, but with vastly greater institutional scale and access to global policymakers.
• Web Summit: Web Summit runs some of the world's largest technology conferences including Web Summit, Collision, and RISE. It shares AIII's event-driven GTM and convening model, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple technology verticals rather than AI-governance specialization.

Direct peers

• AI Now Institute: AI Now Institute is a US-based AI policy research organization producing research on AI governance, accountability, and societal impact. It directly parallels AIII's research and advocacy mission, though operates with broader Western policy focus versus AIII's China-ASEAN cross-border emphasis.
• Future of Life Institute: FLI is a non-profit focused on AI governance, existential risk, and beneficial AI development. It shares AIII's mission of steering AI toward humanity-serving outcomes and similarly engages policymakers and international bodies, though with a more global/US-centric orientation.
• Responsible AI Institute: Responsible AI Institute is a non-profit developing AI governance frameworks, certification programs, and policy advocacy. It directly competes in the AI governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tooling and certification space where AIII's research and frameworks are positioned.
• Access Partnership: Access Partnership is a global tech policy advisory firm helping companies navigate AI regulation across Asia-Pacific, including China and ASEAN. It directly parallels AIII's cross-border AI governance advisory services and policy convening, though operates at larger scale with multinational corporate clients.

Regional players

• AI Singapore: AI Singapore is a national AI program driving AI adoption, research, and governance in Singapore. As a domestic peer, it competes for the same Singapore-based AI ecosystem attention and government partnerships that AIII cultivates, though with a more national/applied-research remit versus AIII's cross-border governance focus.
• China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT): CAICT is a government-affiliated Chinese think tank conducting AI policy research, standards development, and international engagement. It is comparable to AIII on the AI governance research side but is anchored in China's domestic regulatory apparatus rather than a China-ASEAN bridging role.

Emerging players

• Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA): APIGA is an Asia-Pacific focused Internet and AI governance capacity-building initiative. It overlaps with AIII in targeting regional (Asia-Pacific) policy communities on AI and digital governance, though it emphasizes youth/fellowship training rather than commercial event convening.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ai-ii

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Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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