DESA — Digital Economy Summit Asia 2026 · Organised by SGDCC and Aventis Graduate School · 11 Nov (Wed) · 10am to 5pm · Wyndham Singapore Hotel

From Disruption to Dominance.
Lead the Next Era of Growth.

Join C-suite leaders and digital visionaries for a single-day strategic briefing with experts from Gartner, HP, AWS and top ASEAN think tanks.

Date
11 Nov 2026 (Wed)
Time
10 AM – 5 PM
Venue
Wyndham Singapore Hotel · near City Hall MRT

Complimentary · By invitation only

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Supporting Partners

Gartner
GenSG
ASEAN Economic Forum
TiE Singapore
Chartered Institute of Digital Economy
IPMA Singapore
Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce
VDCC
Australian Alumni Singapore
IIPCO Singapore

Sponsor

SST
Amazon Web Services

Meet the changemakers

Meet Thought Leaders Shaping Asia's Digital Future

Roger WongOpening Address

Roger Wong

President

Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce

Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce
Dr Tan Kian HuaKeynote

Dr Tan Kian Hua

Aventis Faculty Lead & CISO, Lenovo

Aventis Graduate School

Lenovo
Ben Tan

Ben Tan

VP, Senior Executive Adviser & Technology Leader

Gartner

Gartner
Samir Shah

Samir Shah

VP & Head of Personal Systems Category

HP

HP
Brigadier General (BG) Gaurav Keerthi

Brigadier General (BG) Gaurav Keerthi

CEO

StrongKeep

Former Deputy Commissioner, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore

StrongKeep
Prantik Mazumdar

Prantik Mazumdar

President

TiE Singapore

TiE Singapore
Tushar Doshi

Tushar Doshi

Co-Organizing Chairman, DESA 2026

Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce

Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce
Evan Yah

Evan Yah

Vice President

Bank of China

Bank of China
Dr Michael Ho

Dr Michael Ho

Founder & President

Vietnam Digital Chamber of Commerce

Vietnam Digital Chamber of Commerce
Eldrick Koh

Eldrick Koh

President

Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC)

Malaysia Digital Chamber of Commerce (MDCC)
See the full speaker line-up

Who Should Attend

Where decision-makers, innovators and growth leaders connect.

CEOs, Founders & Business Owners

C-Suite & Senior Executives

Strategy & Growth Leaders

CIOs, CTOs & AI Leaders

Investors & Venture Builders

Government & Industry Leaders

More Than a Summit. A Day of Opportunities.

Major launches, practical workshops and exclusive experiences.

$1 Million Scholarship Launch

The Aventis–SGDCC ASEAN Education Scholarship Awards, unveiled live.

Introducing Aventis TalentEdge

Aventis' new executive placement and talent connection initiative.

Hands-On AI Workshops

Agentic AI and Asia's 1GW AI data centre ecosystem. Included with your pass.

Exclusive Lucky Draws

Two chances to win holiday and hotel stays. Be present to qualify.

The programme

A full day of ideas.
Three strategic lenses.

Panel 1 · Position

The New Rules of Competition

How geopolitics, ASEAN integration, digital trade and AI are reshaping competition — and how to position for the next decade.

  • ASEAN as a digital economic powerhouse
  • Reassessing competitive advantage amid shifting supply chains
  • Regional integration and DEFA, in practice
  • Priorities for competing across ASEAN and beyond

Panel 2 · Innovate

Winners, Losers & the Next Big Opportunity

Beyond the hype: where AI investment creates measurable value, and how to turn capability into lasting differentiation.

  • AI use cases that lift productivity, profitability and customer value
  • Why pilots fail to scale — and how to reduce that risk
  • AI infrastructure, automation and workforce transformation
  • Priorities for a 12-month AI roadmap

Panel 3 · Grow

The Next Growth Opportunities

New market opportunities and practical ways to scale in a connected but complex region.

  • Emerging ASEAN growth corridors and business models
  • Choosing markets and building cross-border partnerships
  • Fintech and digital trade as expansion levers
  • A risk-aware approach to regulation, cybersecurity and operations

The Executive Programme

Welcome & Introduction — Tushar Doshi, Chairman, Digital Economy Summit Asia 2026

Opening Address — Roger Wong, President, Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce

Keynote — Dr Tan Kian Hua, Aventis Lead Faculty & CISO, Lenovo

PANEL 1 · POSITION — Can Southeast Asia Become the World's Next Digital Economic Powerhouse?

Announcement: Launch of the $1,000,000 Aventis-SGDCC ASEAN Education Scholarship

Networking Lunch

Lucky Draw 1 (Holiday & Hotel Stays)

PANEL 2 · INNOVATE — From AI Hype to Real Business Impact

Announcement: Launch of Aventis TalentEdge, Aventis' Executive Placement Arm

Cross-Regional Dialogue — Singapore, Vietnam and Malaysia Digital Chambers of Commerce

PANEL 3 · GROW — Where Will the Next Growth Opportunities Come From?

Lucky Draw 2 (Holiday & Hotel Stays)

Executive Takeaways — SGDCC Foundation

Closing Address & Launch of ASEAN Records

Programme timings are proposed and subject to final confirmation.

Immediate Value. Key Takeaways.

One day. Six strategic advantages.

Anticipate What's Next

See shifts in AI, trade and competition before they reshape your business.

Turn AI Into Real ROI

Discover practical ways to scale productivity, efficiency and value.

Unlock New Growth

Identify emerging markets, partnerships and opportunities across ASEAN.

Learn From Industry Leaders

Gain first-hand perspectives from senior business and technology leaders.

Build Strategic Connections

Meet executives, founders and partners who can accelerate your next move.

Move From Insight to Action

Leave with sharper priorities for your next strategic move.

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Key panelists

Featured speakers

Opening & Panel 1

Position
Roger Wong

Roger Wong

President

Singapore Digital Chamber of Commerce

Dr Victor TayModerator

Dr Victor Tay

Group CEO, Global Catalyst Advisory & Chairman

SGDCC Foundation

Ashish Kapahi

Ashish Kapahi

CEO

ASEAN Economic Forum

Francis Quek

Francis Quek

Director, International Business & Partnership

Aventis Graduate School

Ben Tan

Ben Tan

VP, Senior Executive Adviser & Technology Leader

Gartner

Panel 2

Innovate
Irene OhModerator

Irene Oh

Head of Marketing & Communications

Aventis Graduate School

Samir Shah

Samir Shah

VP & Head of Personal Systems Category

HP

Piyush Somani

Piyush Somani

Founder, Chairman & Managing Director

ESDS

Amit Kataria

Amit Kataria

Co-Founder, COO

Saras AI Institute

Luke Tessensohn

Luke Tessensohn

Head of AI

Aventis Graduate School

Lim Hui Jie

Lim Hui Jie

Founder & CEO

VisionGroup

Panel 3

Grow
Prantik MazumdarModerator

Prantik Mazumdar

President

TiE Singapore

Nathan Ho

Nathan Ho

CEO

ONFA Fintech

Brigadier General (BG) Gaurav Keerthi

Brigadier General (BG) Gaurav Keerthi

CEO

StrongKeep

(Former Deputy Commissioner for Cybersecurity Agency, Singapore)

Elsie Liow

Elsie Liow

CEO

Adepture Consulting

Dr Tan Kian Hua

Dr Tan Kian Hua

Aventis Lead Faculty & CISO, Lenovo

Aventis Graduate School

Bell Zhong

Bell Zhong

CEO

Asia AI Computing Network (AAICN)

In partnership with

ASEAN Economic Forum
Gartner
HP
ESDS
StrongKeep
Adepture
Saras AI Institute
VisionGroup
TiE Singapore
ONFA
Sponsor
SST
Amazon Web Services

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