Panel Discussion & Private Founders Dinner - Frontiers of Global Tech: AI, Web3 & the Future of Work
Frontiers of Global Tech: AI, Web3 & the Future of Work
Panel Discussion & Private Founders Dinner
📅 Date: 9 April 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Singapore CBD (Exact venue shared upon confirmation)
About the Event
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion and private dinner bringing together a curated group of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders at the forefront of AI and Web3 innovation.
This intimate gathering will feature leaders from ADVANCE.AI, deel. and the Blockchain Association Singapore, sharing real-world insights on:
Scaling startups across global markets
Navigating compliance and regulatory complexity
Managing distributed and remote teams
Leveraging AI to enhance security, identity, and operational efficiency
The evening begins with a high-impact fireside conversation, followed by a private networking dinner designed to foster meaningful connections and high-quality discussions.
Panel Discussion
AI, Web3 & Global Expansion: Scaling Startups Across Borders
Discussion Themes:
Global expansion strategies for Web3 startups
Managing distributed and remote teams
AI applications in SaaS and blockchain ecosystems
Fraud detection, identity verification, and Web3 security
Opportunities at the intersection of AI and blockchain
Speakers
Dong Shou
Co-founder, Advance Intelligence Group
Chairman, ADVANCE.AI
Hugo Mas
Sales Director, APAC SMB, deel.
Chen Shanlong
Digital Assets Co-Chair at Blockchain Association Singapore / Head of Asia at XDC Ventures
Caleb Lim
Investments, Associate Director, Animoca Brands
Pranav Pandya
Investment Principal, Superscrypt
Agenda
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Registration & Networking
5:30 PM – 5:35 PM
Welcome Address — ADVANCE.AI
5:35 PM – 5:40 PM
Welcome Address — Deel
5:40 PM – 5:45 PM
Welcome Address - Blockchain Association Singapore
5:45 PM – 6:30 PM
Panel discussion
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Private Networking Dinner
Attendance
⚠️ This is a curated event.
Registrations are subject to approval to ensure a high-quality, founder-first experience.
👉 Apply early to secure your spot — limited seats available.
About ADVANCE.AI
ADVANCE.AI is a leading global provider of digital identity verification, KYC/KYB, compliance, risk management and credit information services. It currently partners enterprise clients across banking, financial services, fintech, payment, crypto, retail and e-commerce sectors across five continents. ADVANCED.AI is listed among the World's Top 250 Fintech Companies by CNBC. ADVANCED.AI is part of Singapore-headquartered Advance Intelligence Group, which is backed by top tier investors SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Warburg Pincus, Northstar, and Singapore-based global investor EDBI.
About deel.
Deel was founded in 2019, headquartered in San Francisco, the company reached a valuation of $17.3 billion at the latest round in 2025. Deel is a leading global workforce management platform that enables businesses to hire, manage, and pay team members anywhere in the world — handling compliance, payroll, benefits, equipment, and more in one place.
Instead of juggling up to 16 different tools, Deel consolidates everything: localized contracts, tax forms, payment cycles, timesheets, invoices, visas, background checks, equity, and salary insights. It supports 150+ countries and 100+ currencies, with withdrawals via local bank transfers, SWIFT, PayPal, Payoneer, Revolut, Wise, and other e-wallets.
The company is trusted by industry leaders such as Openai, Anthropics, Uber, Scale, Shopyfy, etc.
About Blockchain Association of Singapore
The Blockchain Association Singapore (BAS) seeks to empower its members and the community to leverage blockchain and scalable technologies for business growth and transformation. The Association is designed to be an effective platform for members to engage with multiple stakeholders – both regional and international – to discover solutions and promote best practices in a collaborative, open, and transparent manner. It aims to promote blockchain literacy and build a strong talent pipeline for the digital economy in Singapore.