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GITEX ASIA AND SGTECH FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO TRANSFORM ASIA'S TECH LANDSCAPE
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-25
The Most International Tech & Startup Event in Asia | 23-25 April 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
A transformative partnership has been established between GITEX ASIA 2025 and SGTech, two major forces in the technology industry, aiming to accelerate growth and innovation across Asia’s digital and startup ecosystems. Signed during GITEX GLOBAL 2024, the world’s largest tech and startup event, this alliance marks a significant milestone in advancing technology and entrepreneurship within the region. The collaboration is poised to ignite investment, technology transfer, and knowledge-sharing across digital and AI sectors, drawing key players from Asia and beyond to shape the region’s next wave of innovation.
Following in the footsteps of GITEX GLOBAL, Asia’s all-new powerhouse event, GITEX ASIA, will debut in Singapore from April 23-25, 2025, at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Designed to connect global tech companies, unicorn founders, government representatives, policymakers, SMEs, and academia, GITEX ASIA will serve as a bridge between the Eastern and Western tech markets. Featuring Ai Everything Asia, GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0,and North Star Asia, Asia’s largest startup and investor-focused platform, GITEX ASIA 2025 will bring together a dynamic ecosystem aimed at powering Asia’s rapidly growing digital economy.
The event is expected to attract more than 1,000 global enterprises and startups, over 25,000 tech buyers, and 250 active investors from 120 countries. With an expansive conference and summit lineup, GITEX ASIA 2025 will delve into critical topics including AI, telecom, cloud, data centers, cybersecurity, and fintech. Key sessions such as the AI for Tomorrow Summit, Sustainable Smart Cities, GITEX ASEAN Tech Summit, and the Supernova Pitch Competition will bring together leading voices and pioneering ideas across a spectrum of industries including public services, retail, finance, education, health, and manufacturing.
Be part of the action at GITEX ASIA 2025 and witness the future of technology unfold in Singapore.
For more information and updates on GITEX ASIA, taking place from April 23-25, 2025, visit www.gitexasia.com

BEYOND Expo x TechNode Networking Night: Thailand Edition spark innovation and connection
2024-08-07 00:00 - 23:59 (Asia/Shanghai)
TNGlobal is thrilled to organize the BEYOND Expo x TechNode Networking Night: Thailand Edition on August 7, 2024, at Medinii Sky Restaurant & Bar, 35th Floor, Bangkok. This casual event, supported by Techsauce Global Summit, promises an evening of networking, knowledge sharing, and innovation to bring together tech enthusiasts, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across Thailand and beyond.
This event aims to strengthen Thailand’s tech community by fostering relationships and collaborations that drive innovation forward. Jason Ho, Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo, and Dr. Gang Lu, CEO & Founder of TechNode.com & Co-Founder of BEYOND Expo, will join us to share unique insights and perspectives on the latest trends and developments in the tech ecosystem, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. You’ll have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, potential collaborators, and industry leaders in a relaxed and informal setting.
Your Presence Will Make the Difference:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in the tech world, this meet-up is the perfect opportunity to expand your network, gain fresh perspectives, and be inspired by the vibrant tech community.
Other Event Details:
Time: August 7, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: 35th Floor, 413 Sukhumvit Klongtoey Nua, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (located at The Continent Hotel Sukhumvit / Asok BTS Bangkok by Compass Hospitality)
Food and Drinks: Provided
Networking Tip: Don’t forget your business card!
How to Join the Movement:
Limited slots are available. Secure your spot now by clicking here to register. You will receive a reminder and confirmation 3 days prior to the event once your registration has been confirmed. Follow our social media for the latest news and announcements.
We look forward to seeing you there! Join us for an unforgettable night of inspiration, collaboration, and innovation. Don’t miss the chance to be part of a community that’s shaping the future of technology in Southeast Asia.

Money20/20 ASIA Unveils Stellar Lineup: Over 120 Speakers and Industry Experts Confirmed
2024-04-23 - 2024-04-25 | Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), 60 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Bangkok, Khlong Toei, 10110
Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show and the place where money does business, announces that over 120 speakers are confirmed and will be taking the stage at Money20/20 ASIA, held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok on April 23-25th.

Money20/20 ASIA’s three themes—Integration, Virtualisation, and Eastward Expansion—explore the future of finance, celebrating innovation in Southeast Asia. With four incredible stages and speakers from 15 APAC countries, the show invites exploration of trends, success stories, and investment strategies.

Money20/20 ASIA brings together a diverse lineup from global and regional banks like JP Morgan, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, as well as local institutions such as Kasikorn Bank and RCBC Philippines. Experts from key players in the global and Asian payment sector, such as Visa, Stripe, Nium, TenPay, PhonePe, Dana Indonesia, and tech giants like IBM, Google, and AWS, will also share their insights. The show is further enriched by fintech unicorns like GCash, Bolttech, Fireblocks, and regulatory leaders such as the Bank of Thailand and HKMA of Hong Kong SAR.

“Home to the largest emerging markets, all eyes are on Asia which has been identified to be the largest financial ecosystem in the world by 2030. Money20/20 ASIA is a central hub for the APAC fintech community, functioning as a nexus for major announcements and significant investment opportunities. From Japan to New Zealand, our diverse speakers bring valuable insights and unveil the industry’s latest trends. Notably, Money20/20 has a proven track record of discovering and nurturing promising startups, offering a springboard to greater recognition and opportunities. Whether you’re looking to network, strike deals, or gain inspiration, Money20/20 Asia connects you with the brightest minds in Asian fintech.,” said Ian Fong, Money20/20’s Asia Content Director.

Some of the keynote speakers include Aamir Ibrahim, CEO of Jazz, Jazz Telco and Jazz Cash; Charles Li, Founder and Chairman of Micro Connect, Hong Kong’s latest lending unicorn backed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing and property tycoon Adrian Cheng; Daranee Saeju, Assistant Governor, Payments Systems Policy & Financial Consumer Protection Group from Bank of Thailand and Chetna Sinha, Founder and Chairperson of Mann Deshi Mahila Bank.

Mann Deshi Mahila Bank is India’s first bank for and by rural women. In 2022, Chetna Sinha was also awarded the Nari Shakti Paskar, India’s highest civilian award for women.

“I am honored to stand on the vibrant stage of Money20/20 ASIA, where innovation and financial inclusivity converge. I will be sharing the extraordinary journey of Mann Deshi Bank, a pioneer in redefining banking and uplifting lives in rural India. Join me as I explore the dynamic intersection of innovation and inclusivity, unlocking the boundless potential of rural women. Money20/20 Asia isn’t just a platform for everything fintech; it’s also a catalyst for lifting and transforming communities,” said Chetna Sinha, Founder and Chairperson, Mann Deshi Bank.

Masakazu Osawa, Managing Executive Officer & Chief Executive for Asia Pacific for MUFG Bank, Ltd. is also one of our keynote speakers. MUFG is Japan’s largest bank and one of the largest banks in the world.

“Asia, home to 4.7 billion people, represents 60% of the world’s population, sustaining a steady GDP around 5%, outpacing other regions. With over 300 unicorns in APAC showing rapid growth, Money20/20 provides a unique platform for networking with Asia’s most prominent business influencers. As one of Asia’s largest financial institutions, MUFG recognizes the need for evolving business models. We’ve invested over $15 billion USD in the last decade, focusing on commercial banking and consumer finance. At Money20/20 ASIA, I’ll discuss how MUFG identifies and collaborates with promising startups to enhance our products and services, ensuring better service to our clients and society. Excited to connect with innovative minds and share insights on fostering growth,” said Masakazu Osawa, Managing Executive Officer, Chief Executive for Asia Pacific at MUFG Bank.

An overview of some of the Money20/20 ASIA speakers can be found here.

The Money20/20 ASIA agenda will be updated until the event starts. The most up-to-date version can be found here.

Media who would like to attend Money20/20 ASIA can apply for a complimentary press pass here.

About Money20/20

Founded in 2011, Money20/20 creates destination shows where the most innovative people in payments, fintech, and the broader financial services industry connect. Famed for their high-impact networking, the USA edition, held in Las Vegas (27-30 October 2024) and the Europe edition, held in Amsterdam (4-6 June 2024), are regarded as the place where money does business by fintech and financial services professionals. Money20/20 also recently launched an Asia edition, due to run in Bangkok on 23-25 April 2024, and Twentyfold, a Digital Intelligence product containing the deepest and widest repository of fintech startup data in the world. Money20/20 is the space where the industry’s smartest visionaries and innovators come together to create the future of money. Money20/20 is part of Ascential plc. Follow Money20/20 on X andLinkedIn for show developments and updates.

CIS 2023: accelerating growth while saving the world at Asia's largest experiential technology & innovation conference
2023-11-14 08:00 - 2023-11-15 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | True Digital Park, 101 Sukhumvit Road Auditorium, Level 6 Khwaeng Bang Chak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok, 10260, Thailand
RISE, a corporate innovation consulting firm, is excited to announce the return of CIS 2023, Asia’s largest experiential technology and innovation conference. This year’s event will take place on Nov 14 to 15, 2023, at True Digital Park in Bangkok, Thailand.
CIS 2023 will bring together over 2,000 high-level executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from around the world to explore the latest trends and insights in corporate innovation, sustainability, deep technology, people transformation, and the future of investment.
The theme of CIS 2023, “Accelerating Growth While Saving the World,” highlights the importance of sustainable development for businesses, countries, and the region. It goes beyond simply applying technology and innovation to achieve exponential business growth, and instead focuses on developing businesses while concurrently fostering sustainability. This theme is aligned with RISE’s missions to drive 1 percent of the GDP of the Southeast Asian region and reduce the global carbon emission by 1 percent.
The event will feature a keynote address by Chris Cowart, Managing Director of Nomura-SRI Innovation Center and former Associate Partner at IDEO, the design consultancy that played a crucial role in innovating the world’s first computer mouse.
Other notable speakers include:
● Lake Dai, Adjunct Professor in the field of AI from Carnegie Mellon University
● Christopher Mowry, CEO of Type One Energy
● Michelle Khoo, Center Leader of the Center of the Edge from Deloitte SG
● Jackie Wang, Country Director at Google Thailand
● Prae Dumrongmongcolgul, Country Director at Meta Thailand
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in 60+ immersive workshops, keynote sessions, and panel discussions from 100+ speakers, and connect with like-minded professionals from around the world. Additionally, there will be showcases of Deep Tech startups from over 60 companies worldwide.
“Innovation and sustainability are two sides of the same coin. To achieve long-term business success, leaders must embrace both and use innovation to accelerate their sustainability journey.” said Dr. Kid Parchariyanon, CEO and Co-Founder of RISE.
Why you should join CIS 2023:
● Learn from the best and brightest minds in corporate innovation, sustainability, deep technology, people transformation, and the future of investment.
● Gain insights into the latest trends and technologies that are shaping the future of business.
● Connect with like-minded professionals from around the world and build relationships that will help you grow your business.
● Be inspired by the stories of successful entrepreneurs and innovators.
● Make a difference in the world by learning how to use technology and innovation to solve global challenges.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the most exciting technology and innovation event in Asia! Secure your ticket today at cis.riseaccel.com.

Asia Hardware Battle 2019 - Singapore City Pitch
2019-10-01 13:30 - 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | UCommune Bugis, Bugis Junction Towers, 230 Victoria St, #15-01, Singapore, 188024, Singapore
CALLING OUT ALL HARDWARE TECH & IOT STARTUPS TO APPLY NOW: https://ahb.technode.com/2019/en/sign-up/ (no application fee)
Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region. Singapore is one of the 12 Asian cities participating in AHB 2019.
The Singapore leg of the competition will be held on 1st October 2019 at UCommune @ Bugis Junction Towers, 230 Victoria St, #15-01, Singapore 188024. The top winner of the Singapore pitch will be flown to the Grand Final competition (airfare and accommodation included) which culminates in Shanghai in October. All registered teams are eligible for attractive perks – check out AHB 2019 [https://ahb.technode.com/2019/en/] for more information.
The Singapore city pitch is opened to public audiences.
AGENDA:
1.30pm: Registration
2.00pm: Opening speech
2.10pm: Pitching Session 1 (5 companies) – 7 mins pitch, 5 mins Q&A
3.10pm: 10 MINS BREAK
3.20pm: Pitching Session 2 (5 companies) – 7 mins pitch, 5 mins Q&A
4.20pm: Judges deliberation
4.40pm: Announcement of Results + Photo taking
5.00pm: Networking + Refreshments
5.30pm: End of event
PRIZES DURING GRAND FINALE
1st place Winner: RMB 50,000
2nd place Winner: RMB 30,000
3rd place Winner: RMB 10,000

Top 3 teams will receive an exclusive seat for VC MEETUP PRO and FA service provided by NodeVenture

Top 3 teams will get 7 workstations from NodeSpace free of charge for a 6-month period (valid since the date of the grand final for one year)

TOP 3 teams will receive 6 workstations free of charge for a 3-month period (renewal discount 15% off) and hardware product manufacturing services provided by Makebator

TOP 15

The final 15 teams will each have a free standard booth and 5 tickets for TechCrunch Shenzhen 2019.
The final 15 teams will be invited to visit well-known incubators and accelerators in Shanghai
One member of the final 15 teams will be invited to attend the final in Shanghai with no cost (includes free round-trip air-ticket and accommodation)
The final 15 teams will receive 3 workstations free of charge for a 3-month period (renewal discount 10% off) and hardware product manufacturing services provided by Makebator

Asia Hardware Battle 2019 - Bangkok City Pitch
2019-09-19 14:30 - 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | True Digital Park, 101 Sukhumvit Road Auditorium, Level 6 Khwaeng Bang Chak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok, 10260, Thailand
CALLING ALL HARDWARE TECH & IoT STARTUPS TO APPLY NOW: https://ahb.technode.com/2019/en/sign-up/ (no application fee)
Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region. Bangkok, Thailand is one of the 12 Asian cities participating in AHB 2019.
The Bangkok leg of the competition will be held on 19 September 2019 at True Digital Park – Main Auditorium @ 101 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Bang Chak, Khet Phra Khanong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10260, Thailand. The top winner of the Bangkok pitch will be flown to the Grand Final competition (airfare and accommodation included) which culminates in Shanghai in October. All registered teams are eligible for attractive perks – check out AHB 2019 [https://ahb.technode.com/2019/en/] for more information.
The Bangkok city pitch is opened to public audiences.
AGENDA:
2.30pm: Registration
3.00pm: Opening speech
3.10pm: Pitching Session 1 (5 companies) – 7 mins pitch, 5 mins Q&A
4.10pm: 10 MINS BREAK
4.20pm: Pitching Session 2 (5 companies) – 7 mins pitch, 5 mins Q&A
5.20pm: Judges deliberation
5.40pm: Announcement of Results + Photo taking
6.00pm: Networking + Refreshments
6.30pm: End of event
PRIZES DURING GRAND FINALE
1st place Winner: RMB 50,000
2nd place Winner: RMB 30,000
3rd place Winner: RMB 10,000

Top 3 teams will receive an exclusive seat for VC MEETUP PRO and FA service provided by NodeVenture

Top 3 teams will get 7 workstations from NodeSpace free of charge for a 6-month period (valid since the date of the grand final for one year)

TOP 3 teams will receive 6 workstations free of charge for a 3-month period (renewal discount 15% off) and hardware product manufacturing services provided by Makebator

TOP 15

The final 15 teams will each have a free standard booth and 5 tickets for TechCrunch Shenzhen 2019.
The final 15 teams will be invited to visit well-known incubators and accelerators in Shanghai
One member of the final 15 teams will be invited to attend the final in Shanghai with no cost (includes free round-trip air-ticket and accommodation)
The final 15 teams will receive 3 workstations free of charge for a 3-month period (renewal discount 10% off) and hardware product manufacturing services provided by Makebator

China Night by TechNode at TechSauce Global Summit
2019-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Roof 409 Bar & Bistro, Mercury ville, Chit Lom, Bangkok, Thailand (nearest BTS: Chit Lom), Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
Welcome to a Night where anything about China can be discussed – anything tech and innovation-related.
Who: Anyone who wants to learn, discuss and question what’s happening in China now.
Where: Roof 409 Bar & Bistro, Bangkok (2mins walk from Chit Lom BTS)
When: 19 June 2019, 1800hrs to late
What: Eat, Drink, Tech, China

***Only guests with a registered pass will be allowed to the event. We regret any inconvenience caused as space is limited.***
You will be required to show proof of registration for the event. Otherwise, the Organizer reserves the rights to refuse entry.

We’ve witnessed the rise of China and it’s hard to ignore the facts that they are (1) still the most populous country in the World(massive market size), (2) have the highest number of Unicorns after the US, and (3) pretty much the World’s largest cashless society.
Come grab a bite, have a drink and mingle with like-minded China-watchers on what’s coming up in the next wave of tech-revolution in Asia.
PS – TechNode will be buying the first round of drinks and this hospitality is limited to only registered attendees!
Only 50 slots… Sign Up Now!
UPDATE: We’re fully SOLD OUT as space is limited. Thank you for your interest. If you are keen to find out more about China’s tech scene or planning to venture into China, do feel free to reach out to – stanley@technode.com
Agenda:
1800hrs: Register, mingle & enjoy a drink and some finger food
1825hrs: Insights and sharings on China’s tech landscape by Dr. Lu Gang, Founder of TechNode
1830hrs till late: Network and talk about anything related to China’s tech scene

Connecting to Digital China @ Alibaba Cloud Summit Singapore
2019-05-30 13:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore, 039593, Singapore
Connecting to Digital China @ Alibaba Cloud Summit Singapore (Admission is free)
brought to you by Alibaba Cloud Singapore and supported by ACE, Airwallex, DBS, Enterprise Singapore, Fortinet, SCCCI, SGTech, SMU, TechNode and WeWork.

Looking to scale your business internationally? Join us at Connecting to Digital China session on 30th May as we learn how to build a great Cloud Strategy for continuous business scaling.
Growth projections in the near and mid-term are favourable for Emerging Asia. In Southeast Asia, economic expansion rates have remained robust albeit countries’ trends have somewhat diverged. China’s economy, despite sizeable challenges, will still see its GDP grow at a respectable rate of around 6.2 percent.
China is also advancing rapidly on a unified strategy—“Made in China 2025”—to lead the world in technology and manufacturing. Opportunities abound! With China being one of the most prominent Asian markets right now companies need to understand how to navigate into this promising market.
Learn from the industry experts on how can foreign firms minimise industry risk and navigate successfully in the China market.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Potential challenges you might face when scaling up in China and how to resolve them
Strategies and best practices for scaling up in China
How to develop a great cloud strategy to help with your business’s growth
Economic Outlook
The initiatives and support available for Singapore firms looking to expand into China

For more information, visit https://www.alibabacloud.com/china-gateway

About the Speakers:
Connecting to Digital China:
Mr Lancelot Guo, General Manager of Strategy and Marketing, Alibaba Cloud Intelligence
Panel Discussion +Live Q&A: The Playbook for Business Expansion in Asia:
Mr Edmas Neo, Chief Executive Officer, ACE
Ms Gajia Parsons, Head of Partnership & Ecosystem, Airwallex
Mr Chris Leung, Executive Director and Chief China Economist, DBS Bank
Mr Francois Mercier, Head of IBS APAC Transformation & Consulting Team, Henkel
Ms Sharon Teo, Chairman, SGTech Singapore Enterprise Chapter
Ms Shi Hui Tan, Country Manager, TechNode Singapore (Moderator)
Special Release: Build your Business in China with Scalability and Innovation
Mr Christian Lee, Vie-Chairman, WeWork Asia
Reduce Compliance and Security Complexity in China:
Mr Sean Hong, Regional Director Strategic Alliance – Cloud, Fortinet
Connect and Understand your customers in China:
Mr Gavin Liu, Solution Architect, Alibaba Cloud Singapore

ASEAN FinTech Developments and Trends to lookout for in 2019
2019-03-08 16:30 - 18:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | UCommune, OUE Downtown Tower 2, Level 22 6 Shenton Way, Singapore, 068809
With the Fintech industry in ASEAN being expected to grow at a CAGR of 72.5% from 2015 to 2020 and the arrival of new Fintech Technologies, this ecosystem has and is developing so quickly. Join us as we analyse the developments in the Fintech ecosystem and discuss the trends to look out for in 2019.
About the Panel Speakers:
1) Mr. Salman Jaffer, Technology Lead, TMS – Refinitiv (Thomson Reuters)
Salman currently is building and leading the Text Metadata Services (TMS) team in Refinitiv Singapore. He has high levels of expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence with a demonstrated track record over 15 years of delivering successful portfolios of programs in the financial services industry.
2) Mr. Kai Loffler, Digital + Innovation – KPMG Digital Village
Kai currently works within the KPMG Digital Village team in Singapore. He has gained experience working with both start-ups, corporates and investors in the FinTech, InsurTech and Blockchain space in the Netherlands, South Africa and Singapore. His key areas of focus include delivering corporate and government projects using design thinking related to FinTech, InsurTech, RegTech and Blockchain as well as Emerging Technologies across a range of business challenges and industries.
3) Mr. David Yin, Corporate Development, Wecash
David Yin is experienced in fintech strategy and operations, having worked on it across several industries (startup, consulting, journalism, banking) and geographies (SE Asia, China, USA, Europe). He is currently focused on expanding Wecash in Southeast Asia while contributing to Forbes Magazine. David graduated with honors from Yale University.

4) Mr. Liu Xi, CEO, FOMO Pay
Liu Xi is a payment specialist in Chinese payment and new alternative payment modes in Asia. With prior working experience in VISA, he saw the opportunity of new mobile payment and started up one of the largest payment aggregator company – FOMO Pay in Singapore.
5) Mr. Samir Chaibi, Investment Manager, GREE Ventures
Samir is an early-stage VC investing in Southeast Asian markets for GREE Ventures, specifically Indonesia and Singapore. Prior to GREE Ventures, he worked in the corporate advisory (IB) and strategic investments (PE) divisions at Al Rayan Investment, a Qatar-based affiliate of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).
Agenda:
4.30pm: Registration
5.00pm: Panel discussion + Q&A
5.45pm: Networking
Due to space constraints, we will close the registration once the maximum capacity is hit. Do RSVP at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment!
This session is brought to you by TechNode, Kaishi Partners and UCommune.

Asia Hardware Battle 2018 – Kuala Lumpur City Pitch
2018-09-29 11:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | WORQ TTDI, 3A-01A, Glo Damansara Shopping Mall, Kuala Lumpur, 60000, Malaysia
Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region. Malaysia is one of the 10 Asian cities participating in AHB 2018.
The Malaysia leg of the competition, also a fringe partner event of SWITCH, will be held on 29 September 2018 at WORQ TTDI. The top winner of the Malaysia pitch will be flown to the Grand Final competition (airfare and accommodation included) which culminates in Shanghai in mid-October. All registered teams are eligible for attractive perks – check out AHB 2018 [https://ahb.technode.com/2018/en/] for more information.
AGENDA:
11:00 – 12:00 Registration
12:00 – 12:30 Opening speech & Organizer Remarks
12:30 – 13:45 PITCH BATTLE 1 (5 mins pitch + 5 mins Q&A)
13:45 – 14:00 BREAK
14:00 – 15:15 PITCH BATTLE 2 (5 mins pitch + 5 mins Q&A)
15:15 – 15:30 Judges Deliberation
15:30 – 15:45 Announcement of Results
15:45 – 16:00 Closing Remarks
16:00 – 17:00 Networking

Asia Hardware Battle 2018 – India Finale
2018-09-29 10:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Pullman New Delhi Aerocity, Asset No 02, GMR Hospitality District, New Delhi, New Delhi, 110037, India
Get ready for the India Finale of One Co.Work presents Asia Hardware Battle 2018.
It is the platform where the best Indian Hardware Startups selected from Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru & Hyderabad, will pitch their mind-blowing ventures.
The Summit will discuss and debate on topics (but not limited to) –

Can India really compete with China in manufacturing? Where the focus should be, tech or manufacturing?
Sharing is Empowering: The Opportunity Ahead for the Sharing Economy
Policy as Enabler for Next-Gen Hardware Business

Speakers and Investors confirmed for the session:

Full Name
Designation
Company

Rajat Jain
Founder & Director
PadUp Ventures Pvt Ltd

Abhishek Gupta
COO
TLabs

Mohit Malik
CTO
Chaayos

Gaurav Kachru
Founder & Managing Partner
5Ideas

Ankur Shrivastava
Co-founder
Globevestor

Chinmay Agarwal
Co-founder
Jugnoo

Neeraj Tyagi
Managing Partner
Venture Catalysts

Vivek Khare
Director Stragtegy
Lets Venture

Subinder Khurana
Founder and Lead Mentor
Nasscom Deep Tech Club

Prajakt Raut
Co-founder
Applyifi

Chirag Mehta
Managing Partner
Clip Financial

Himanshu Bindal
Founder
One Co.Work

Dr. Gang Lu
Founder
TechNode

Anurag Batra
Chairman & Editor in Chief
Business World

Chirayu Wadke
Partner
SeedPlus

Mohit Sharma
Director, Technology
Chaayos

Mukesh Malik
Partner
ah! Ventures

Satish Mugulavalli
Director, Technology
Yournest

Apurva Chamaria
CRO
RateGain

2 hardware startups will get a fully covered trip to Shanghai, China and will be bestowed upon an opportunity to visit China and pitch in front of esteemed venture capitalists such as Sequoia China, IDG, GGV Capital.
Prominent investors, honorable speakers and Indian leading hardware companies will attend this hunt and share their ideas about hardware and technology.

Asia Hardware Battle 2018 - Jakarta City Pitch
2018-09-24 12:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | Block71 Jakarta, Ariobimo Sentral, South Jakarta, RT.9/RW.4, East Kuningan, Jakarta, 12950, Indonesia
Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region. Indonesia is one of the 10 Asian cities participating in AHB 2018.
The Indonesia leg of the competition will be held on 24 September 2018 at JTC LaunchPad @ BLOCK71 Jakarta, Ariobimo Sentral, South Jakarta, RT.9/RW.4, East Kuningan, Jakarta, 12950, Indonesia. The top winner of the Indonesia pitch will be flown to the Grand Final competition (airfare and accommodation included) which culminates in Shanghai in mid-October. All registered teams are eligible for attractive perks – check out AHB 2018 [https://ahb.technode.com/2018/en/] for more information.
AGENDA:
12:00 – 13:00 Registration
13:00 – 13:10 Opening speech & Organizer Remarks
13:10 – 13:40 Panel Discussion (Topic: Intellectual Property and Patents)
13:40 – 14:30 PITCH BATTLE 1 (5 mins pitch + 5 mins Q&A)
14:30 – 14:40 Break
14:40 – 15:30 PITCH BATTLE 2 (5 mins pitch + 5 mins Q&A)
15:30 – 16:00 Judges deliberation
16:00 – 16:15 Announcement of Results
16:15 – 16:30 Closing Remarks
16:30 – 17:00 Networking

Asia Hardware Battle 2018 - Singapore City Pitch
2018-09-21 13:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | JTC LaunchPad @ Jurong Innovation District, 2 Cleantech Loop, Singapore, 637144, Singapore
Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region. Singapore is one of the 10 Asian cities participating in AHB 2018.
The Singapore leg of the competition, also a fringe partner event of SWITCH, will be held on 21 September 2018 at JTC LaunchPad @ Jurong Innovation District, 2 Cleantech Loop. The top winner of the Singapore pitch will be flown to the Grand Final competition (airfare and accommodation included) which culminates in Shanghai in mid-October. All registered teams are eligible for attractive perks – check out AHB 2018 [https://ahb.technode.com/2018/en/] for more information.
The Singapore city pitch is open to public audiences. There will be free JTC shuttle bus to the venue, the 2 pick-up locations are:

Blk 77 LaunchPad @ one-north (pick up @ 12pm) -> LaunchPad @ JID
Jurong East MRT Station (pick up @ 12:30pm) -> LaunchPad @ JID

AGENDA:
1.00pm: Registration
1.30pm: Opening speech
1.40pm: Pitching Session 1 (5 companies) – 7 mins pitch, 5 mins Q&A
2.45pm: 10 MINS BREAK
2.55pm: Pitching Session 2 (5 companies) – 7 mins pitch, 5 mins Q&A
4.00pm: Judges deliberation (public audiences will go on a Jurong Innovation District tour hosted by JTC)
4.15pm: Announcement of Results
4.30pm: Networking + Refreshments
5.30pm: End of event

Asia Hardware Battle 2018 – Bangkok City Pitch
2018-09-12 13:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Krasnoyarsk) | RISE Accelerator, 496-502 Amarin Plaza Bldg., 22/Fl, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
An exclusive invitation to Asia Hardware Battle 2018 (Thai Edition) City pitching on 12 September 2018 to search for Thailand’s representatives to compete in Shanghai, China.
What is Asia Hardware Battle?
Asia Hardware Battle is a stage where Hardware Startups from over 10 countries including China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Israel, Thailand, Singapore , India to compete in a global stage
15 qualifying teams will be competing in the final round in Shanghai in October 2018. The teams are eligible to win cash prizes and other benefits worth over 1,000,000 Baht as well as to have a networking opportunity with investors, media and representatives of major companies from China
The Hardware Startups have been carefully selected from Technode and RISE. Book your seats and join Hardware Startup PitchingRISE Accelerator496-502 Amarin Plaza Bldg., 22/Fl496-502 Amarin Plaza Bldg., 22/Fl496-502 Amarin Plaza Bldg., 22/Fl

Asia Hardware Battle 2018 – Incheon City Pitch
2018-09-07 10:30 - 13:00 (Asia/Tokyo) | SONGDO CONVENSIA, No.123, Central Road, Songdo District, Incheon City, Incheon, Korea, Republic of
Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region. Korea is one of the 10 Asian cities participating in AHB 2018. The Korea leg of the competition will be held on 7 September 2018 at SONGDO CONVENSIA @ No.123, Central Road, Songdo District, Incheon City, South Korea.
AGENDA:
10:30 – 10:35 AHB Korea Introduction
10:35 – 10:50 Opening speech & Organizer Remarks
10:50 – 10:55 AHB Final Introduction
10:55 – 12:25 PITCH BATTLE (5 mins pitch + 10 mins Q&A) *Pitch Deck will hand over to the judges one week in advance.
12:25 – 12:40 Judges deliberation & Break
12:40 – 12:50 Judge Speech (Dr. Gang Lu)
12:50 – 13:00 Announcement of Results

Intellectual Property Sharing Session
2018-08-13 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | ACE International Centre, 67 AYER RAJAH CRESCENT #04-16, Singapore, 139950, Singapore
In conjunction with Asia Hardware Battle (AHB) 2018, TechNode, together with IPOS and ACE, is co-organizing an Intellectual Property sharing session for all AHB’s applicants and all entrepreneurs who are keen to learn more about IP protection. This IP sharing session is facilitated by IP Strategist, Dr Huang Zhiqiang.
Date: 13th Aug 2018
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: ACE International Centre, 67 AYER RAJAH CRESCENT, #04-16, S139950
Event Synopsis:
Intellectual property (IP) and in a broader sense intangible assets (IA) account for up to 87% of a company’s business value today. Through innovation and new technology, your business will have created significant value which may be largely hidden. Well managed assets can work together to give businesses a distinct commercial advantage against global competition, while poorly managed assets will inevitably damage the business. Take the first step in your IP journey with IP ValueLab’s Intellectual Property Strategist, Dr Huang Zhiqiang, as he shares what these intangible assets are and how you can leverage on them to grow your business.
About Asia Hardware Battle (AHB):
Calling out all SG hardware tech companies to apply for Asia Hardware Battle (AHB)! This is an annual competition run by TechNode with the goal to source the best uprising hardware stars in the region.
July ~ Aug: Submit application online (no fees)
21st Sept: Top 10 shortlisted SG companies will pitch to a panel of judges at Jurong Innovation District. Top winner from Singapore will be competing with other cities’ top winners in Shanghai in mid-Oct (all expenses covered).
Companies Eligibility:
1. Hardware tech companies
2. Pre-Series A or with funding of less than $5mil
3. Must have prototype
Here are the prizes for this year’s battle:
Gold: RMB 50,000 (at the grand finale)
Silver: RMB 30,000 (at the grand finale)
Bronze: RMB 10,000 (at the grand finale)
– Top 10 shortlisted SG teams will have a free ticket for TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018
– Top 10 shortlisted SG teams will enjoy a 30% discount price for getting 7 free workstations from NodeSpace for 6 months
– All applicants will enjoy a discount price (8,000 RMB) for a standard booth of TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018
– Top 3 teams (at the grand finale) will get 7 free workstations from NodeSpace for 6 months
– Top winner of Singapore will get a booth at TechCrunch Shenzhen 2018.
– Top winner of Singapore will have exclusive reporting opportunities from TechNode, and from other well-known media in Asia.
– One member of SG top winner will be invited to attend the final in Shanghai with no cost (includes free round-trip air-ticket and accommodation)=
APPLY NOW!!

Tech Insights: Hardware Edition
2018-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Found8 Singapore, 128 Prinsep Street, Singapore, 188655, Singapore
This edition of Tech Insights by TechNode, we focus on Hardware that’s changing our lives. How these Startups and brilliant minds integrated tech into conventional hardware to improve our daily interactions and operations. Come learn and be inspired by these amazing talents.
Agenda:
6.00pm: Registration
6.30pm: Panel discussion
7.15pm: Q&A
7.30pm: Networking
8.00pm: End of event
Only 60 seats. RSVP today to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Speakers’ profiles

Dr. Howard Tang
CFO & Director of IoT Department, Smart Animal Husbandry Care Pte Ltd
Howard graduated from NTU with a Ph.D. degree in IC Design under the Nanyang President Graduate Scholarship. He is a three times serial entrepreneur and currently the co-founder of Smart Animal Husbandry Care Pte. Ltd (SmartAHC). SmartAHC is an Agri-tech company focuses on optimizing the productivity of livestock ecosystem using Internet-of-Thing, Artificial Intelligent, and Computer Vision technology. SmartAHC currently has a total staff strength of 30, with offices at Singapore, Shanghai, and Chengdu. Its customer portfolio including corporatized farm, insurance company, and government regulators.
Mr Kelvin Ong
CEO, FocusTech Ventures
With over 15 years of experience in precision engineering & tech, Kelvin was the Executive Director of Focus-Tech Holding, leading shareholder of HDD component maker Seksun Group. He is also the CEO of FocusTech Ventures & founding partner of TNB Ventures, an early stage VC fund. An active angel investor & entrepreneur passionate about hardware, Kelvin went on to establish OneMaker Group to develop the regional maker ecosystem. Kelvin currently serves as Central Gap Fund Technical Advisor for National Research Foundation and Accredited Mentor Partner under Enterprise Singapore’s StartupSG Founder scheme.
Mr Justin Sim
Head of Engineering – SHADO Group
For more than 20 years, Justin owned and built a highly successful precision engineering firm providing strategic and operational solutions for multi-nationals in South East Asia. He has led design planning and project management of a wide variety of endeavors for clients in the Oil & Gas industries through to the Defense industry. His experiences include steel, aluminum, ceramic and many other state-of-the-art fabrications including carbon fiber and 3-D printing. With a strong interest in Green technology, he conceptualized and designed a flue gas CO2 digesting system for Sembcorp Power Generation company using Advance High Yield Farming techniques. He further pioneered a new Thermal Energy Storage System that achieved 30% improvement to overall power consumption. He joined QIQ as a technology founder and chief designer for the rapid charging electric bicycle before handing the product over to Witono. Today, he manages the development of Autonomous Shuttle and advanced logistic delivery robotic solutions for indoor and outdoor use. This includes managing a team of highly dedicated team of innovators and engineers to create multiple verticals and products in the space of green autonomous mobility.

Tech Insights: SEA x China Ecosystem
2018-06-04 17:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | WeWork 71 Robinson, WeWork, 71 Robinson Rd, Level 14, Singapore, 068895, Singapore
The informative session will centre on the recent developments in the SEA and China start-up ecosystem. Hear from seasoned entrepreneurs and Venture Capitalist on their perspective of scaling a business abroad. Know what it takes to successfully bridge into a new market. A “SEA and China 101” for anyone who is looking to venture into these markets!
Fireside chat speakers:
1) Dr. Lu Gang – Founder, TechNode
2) Mr. Isaac Ho – CEO, Venturecraft Group
3) Mr. Anthony Chow – CEO, Igloohome
4) Mr. Clement Wong – CEO, BeMyGuest
Agenda:
5.30pm: Registration
6.00pm: Fireside chat
7.00pm: Networking + Refreshments
Due to space constraints, we will close the registration once the maximum capacity is hit. Do RSVP at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment!
This session is brought to you by TechNode and WeWork 71 Robinson.
For further enquiries, please email:
shihui@technode.com / stanley@technode.com
