Singapore, 14 January 2026 — The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) has been confirmed as an Ecosystem Partner for GITEX AI Asia 2026, taking place on 9–10 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
As the Asian edition of GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest technology exhibition, GITEX AI Asia convenes global leaders across technology, finance, policy, and innovation at a pivotal moment for the region’s AI journey. With AI adoption accelerating across industries and governments, the focus is increasingly shifting from experimentation to large-scale, real-world deployment.
This evolution brings a new challenge to the forefront: AI readiness.
While access to advanced technologies continues to expand, organisations and institutions face growing pressure to ensure their people, systems, and governance frameworks are prepared to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. GITEX AI Asia responds to this need by creating a platform that connects innovation with execution, and technology with trust.
CFTE’s role as an Ecosystem Partner reflects its long-standing focus on human-centred AI transformation. As a global authority on AI readiness, CFTE works with governments, regulators, financial institutions, and enterprises to define the skills, literacy, and institutional capabilities required to operate confidently in an AI-driven economy.
GITEX AI Asia brings together 23,000+ technology leaders from over 110 countries, alongside enterprises, startups, investors, and policymakers, creating one of the most globally connected AI and technology ecosystems in Asia. By bridging developed and emerging markets, the event plays a critical role in shaping how AI capabilities are built and shared across borders.
As an Ecosystem Partner, CFTE will contribute to discussions and collaborations focused on:
- Building AI-ready talent and leadership
- Strengthening institutional and regulatory capacity
- Translating AI innovation into sustainable, real-world impact
- Ensuring responsible and inclusive adoption across sectors
The partnership aligns with CFTE’s broader mission to shift the global AI narrative from technology-centric adoption to people-first capability building. Through its education programmes, research, and partnerships, CFTE has supported over 200,000 professionals across 130+ countries, helping organisations prepare for AI as a workforce and systems transformation — not just a technical upgrade.
GITEX AI Asia 2026 takes place at a time when Asia’s role in shaping the future of AI has never been more significant. By convening diverse stakeholders across ecosystems, the event aims to accelerate collaboration, trust, and readiness at scale
