From April 23 to 25, 2025, Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre hosted the inaugural GITEX Asia 2025, a transformative tech and startup event powered by GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest and most influential technology showcase. Under the theme “Advancing Asia’s Digital Future in Partnership with the World,” this landmark event brought together over 1,000 global enterprises and startups, 25,000 tech buyers, and 250 investors from more than 120 countries, cementing Singapore’s position as a global hub for innovation.
GITEX Asia 2025, organized by KAOUN International in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and supported by Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), delivered an unparalleled platform for cross-border collaboration. The event featured four co-located shows—AI Everything Asia, North Star Asia, GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Singapore, and GITEX Cyber Valley Asia—covering critical sectors like artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital health, fintech, and smart cities.
Day one set the tone with high-energy demonstrations, including Unitree’s G1 robot showcase and Alibaba Cloud’s AI keynote, alongside discussions on sovereign AI projects. Over 320 global speakers across 15+ tracks, including the AI for Tomorrow Summit and Sustainable Smart Cities, shared insights on the digital economy’s future. The Supernova Pitch Competition saw startups vie for a prize pool exceeding USD 100,000, spotlighting Asia’s entrepreneurial talent.
AI Everything Asia emerged as the event’s heartbeat, showcasing generative AI disruptors and enterprise-grade automation reshaping industries. From AI diagnostics in healthcare to smart city solutions, exhibitors demonstrated how AI is driving innovation across mobility, retail, education, and finance. Posts on X captured the buzz, with one attendee noting, “AI isn’t just a trend—it’s the beating heart of GITEX Asia.” Over 170 hours of content explored AI’s transformative potential, with sessions highlighting Asia’s role in global tech leadership.
North Star Asia solidified its place as the region’s largest startup platform, connecting over 500 startups from 60+ countries with 250 active global investors managing USD 200 billion in assets. The event facilitated 11,500 bespoke meetings, a unique feature that fostered high-value partnerships. Singapore’s vibrant startup ecosystem shone through the Singapore Fast 100 index, recognizing high-growth scale-ups and unicorns.
GITEX DIGI_HEALTH 5.0 Singapore showcased breakthroughs in AI-driven diagnostics, telemedicine, and smart hospitals, positioning Asia as a health tech powerhouse. Meanwhile, GITEX Cyber Valley Asia addressed the growing need for robust cybersecurity frameworks, forging connections between governments, businesses, and tech providers to build resilient digital ecosystems.
GITEX Asia 2025 distinguished itself by bridging Asia’s emerging markets with global tech leaders. With 70% of exhibitors making their Singapore debut, the event injected fresh energy into the region’s tech calendar, complementing established shows like SWITCH and Tech in Asia Conference. The strategic partnership with SGTech, signed during GITEX GLOBAL 2024, amplified its impact, fostering investment, technology transfer, and knowledge-sharing across AI and digital sectors.
Attendees praised the event’s organization, with GITEX Asia earning accolades for delivering the highest ROI and network-building satisfaction, a hallmark of the GITEX GLOBAL brand. The event’s global reach was evident in its diverse audience, including delegations from Asian and European innovation agencies, underscoring its diplomatic and economic significance.