SuperAI 2026: 10,000 AI Leaders Descend on Singapore as East Meets West
Asia's largest artificial intelligence conference is returning to Marina Bay Sands this June, and it has doubled in size since its 2024 debut. SuperAI, now in its third year, has confirmed more than 150 speakers, 1,500 AI companies, and over 100 exhibitors for its 10-11 June gathering. With Google, AWS, OpenAI, Arm, Red Hat, and Snowflake all signed on as sponsors, the conference cements Singapore's claim as the place where the world's AI powers meet on neutral ground.
Neutral Ground for a Fractured Industry
Export controls, sovereign AI✦ strategies, and deepening geopolitical rivalry have split the global AI landscape into competing blocs. SuperAI's organisers are betting that Singapore, a city-state with close ties to both Washington and Beijing, can serve as the bridge. The conference draws attendees from more than 150 countries, and with Asia's AI spending now past the $102 billion mark, investor appetite for a flagship regional gathering has never been stronger.
That positioning is no accident. Singapore already absorbs 92% of Southeast Asia's startup capital, and the government's 2026 Budget established a new National AI Council alongside expanded industry missions. The result is a disproportionate concentration of the region's AI talent, capital, and C-suite decision-makers in a single city.
When SuperAI first launched in 2024 with 5,000 attendees, co-founder Alex Fiskum made the case for Singapore as the natural home for a global AI summit.
"Singapore is a global hub for innovation and a natural catalyst for the advancement of AI. We have seen a surge in global event interest, with internationals accounting for over 60% of our registrations."
- Alex Fiskum, Co-Founder, SuperAI
Two years on, the numbers confirm that thesis. Attendance has doubled, and 56% of registered delegates hold C-level or senior leadership titles, making SuperAI one of the most executive-dense AI events in the world.
Six Pillars Shaping the Agenda
The 2026 programme is structured around six thematic pillars that mirror where the industry's centre of gravity is shifting. Each track features keynotes, live demonstrations, and panel discussions with practitioners already deploying these technologies at scale✦.
SuperAI 2026 Thematic Pillars
- Robotics and embodied AI: humanoids, manipulation, mobility, robot learning, and high-fidelity simulation
- Frontier models: scaling, safety, multimodality, agentic intelligence, and next-generation✦ evaluation
- AI infrastructure: compute✦, training systems, inference✦ optimisation, data foundations, and edge AI✦
- AI in finance: trading, risk management, fraud detection, automation, and fintech innovation
- AI in healthcare: drug discovery, genomics, clinical care, medical imaging, and longevity science
- AI and society: policy, ethics, workforce shifts, governance, and geopolitics
| Speaker | Organisation | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Balaji Srinivasan | Author & Investor | Keynote: personal, private, programmable AI |
| Marc Raibert | Boston Dynamics / The AI Institute | Robotics and embodied AI |
| Benedict Evans | Independent Analyst | Annual AI industry trends |
| Ned Koh | Aaru ($1B AI unicorn✦) | Scaling AI startups in Asia |
| June Paik | FuriosaAI | AI chip design |
| Steven Scheurmann | Palo Alto Networks (VP ASEAN) | AI and cybersecurity |
By The Numbers
- 10,000+ expected attendees from 150+ countries, double the 5,000 who attended the 2024 inaugural event (SuperAI)
- 56% of registered attendees hold C-level or senior leadership positions (Vendelux)
- $50,000 prize pool for the NEXT Hackathon, one of several satellite competitions during Singapore AI Week (SuperAI)
- $399 early-bird ticket price, available until 31 March 2026 before standard pricing kicks in (SuperAI)
"Asian economies are rapidly evolving from AI followers into frontrunners, capitalising on their substantial digital populations, diverse application ecosystems, and coherent policy frameworks."
- Boao Forum for Asia, Annual Report 2026
Beyond the Main Stage
SuperAI 2026 anchors a broader Singapore AI Week running 8-14 June. The week features the Genesis startup competition, powered by OpenAI, alongside hands-on labs, workshops, and community meetups that cater to builders, not just spectators. Institutional partners including Saudi Arabia's SDAIA and Startup Island Taiwan signal the event's expanding geographic reach beyond its Southeast Asian base.
The timing coincides with a wave of government AI initiatives across the region. Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority recently launched an AI bootcamp for enterprises, targeting 2,000 digital leaders over three years. Beyond the city-state, 96% of Asia-Pacific enterprises now plan to boost AI spending this year, and AI certification programmes are booming from Kuala Lumpur to Kolkata. The commercial appetite for what SuperAI puts on stage is real, and growing fast.
What is SuperAI 2026?
SuperAI is Asia's largest AI conference, held annually at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The 2026 edition runs 10-11 June and expects more than 10,000 attendees from over 150 countries, with six thematic tracks covering robotics, frontier models, infrastructure, finance, healthcare, and AI governance✦.
How much do SuperAI 2026 tickets cost?
Early bird tickets are priced at $399, available until 31 March 2026. Standard pricing applies after that date. Singapore AI Week (8-14 June) also includes free satellite events, labs, and meetups open to the broader community.
Who are the keynote speakers at SuperAI 2026?
Confirmed speakers include Balaji Srinivasan, Marc Raibert of Boston Dynamics and The AI Institute, analyst Benedict Evans, Ned Koh of billion-dollar AI startup Aaru, and June Paik of chip designer FuriosaAI, among more than 150 total speakers.
Why is Singapore hosting the world's largest AI conference?
Singapore positions itself as neutral ground where Eastern and Western AI powers can collaborate openly. The city-state's strong regulatory framework✦, deep venture capital pool, and dedicated government AI investment make it a natural host for global AI gatherings.
With 10,000 AI leaders converging on a single city for two days in June, the question is not whether SuperAI will deliver insights. It is whether the region can turn conference momentum into commercial reality. Will you be at Marina Bay Sands, or will AI's biggest annual gathering happen without you? Drop your take in the comments below.
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