

Singapore AI Outlook 2026
2026 marks a new phase for AI — a shift from rapid experimentation to real execution.
The Next Wave: AI Outlook in 2026 is the opening edition of Singapore AI Demo Night, bringing together founders, builders, operators, and investors to explore where AI is actually heading in the year ahead — through live demos.
Instead of predictions or panels, this demo night focuses on what’s already being built:
working AI products, real-world use cases, and early signals that point to the next wave of opportunity in 2026.
Throughout the evening, you’ll experience:
Live demos from AI startups and product teams
Founder-led insights on adoption, traction, and lessons learned
A forward-looking discussion on AI opportunities emerging across industries
Partners & Speakers
Kunlun AI (昆仑万维)
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Singtel
Yao Lu — Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Yifan — Founder, AIDX
Marcus — Managing Partner, Antler
Jian Beng Yap — AI Platform Lead, Singtel
Agenda (Overview)
Opening Remarks & Keynotes - 50 min
A perspective on how AI is shifting from experimentation to real-world execution in 2026.
Panel Discussion - 40 min
What’s next for AI in Southeast Asia — real signals, real opportunities, real challenges.
AI Demo Roadshow
Live demos showcasing AI products, use cases, and early traction.
Networking
This is not about what might happen.
It’s about what’s happening now — and what comes next.
If you’re building, investing, or exploring AI in 2026, this night is where the year begins.