Horizon AI (Vietnam) 2026 main conference
Horizon.ai — Vietnam's Portal to the AI Economy
17–19 July 2026 · Sky Expo Vietnam (QTSC), Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is writing its AI story — a new national AI law, a wave of startups, and enterprises racing to deploy. Horizon.ai is where that story gets told in person. Our inaugural edition co-locates with Hobby Horizon, one of Vietnam's largest pop-culture gatherings, putting your booth, your pitch and your product in front of 50,000+ builders, buyers and early adopters — not the usual conference crowd.
Three days. One hall. The people actually building and buying AI in Southeast Asia.
WHO IT'S FOR
Founders & operators · Investors & VCs · Engineers & researchers · Enterprises deploying AI · Talent seeking their next role · Media & ecosystem partners
WHAT'S INSIDE
Main stage — keynotes & headline sessions
Panels & firesides — practitioners on what actually works
Investor Clean Room — curated founder-to-capital networking
Startup & Innovation Zone — early-stage demos and pods
Expo floor — exhibitors across the AI stack
Hiring & talent — meet teams hiring and talent looking (powered by Temploy)
TRACKS
Generative AI & LLMs · Computer Vision & Robotics · Vietnamese NLP · Edge AI, IoT & Smart Cities · AgriTech & Environmental AI · FinTech & Digital Banking · Smart Manufacturing & Logistics · AI in Healthcare & EdTech · AI Law, Risk & Governance · Agentic AI & Enterprise Automation · AI Startups & VC · Web3 & AI
EXHIBITORS & PARTNERS
Delegations from Singapore · Thailand · Malaysia · Cambodia · Laos · USA
Dunno Ventures (dunnoventures.com) · Airova (airova.ai) · 9cat (9catgroup.com) · ClaireAI · Headless Empire (headlessempire.com) · OffChain (offchain.social) · Bebop (bebop.asia) · Catalyst AI Academy · ARC Accelerator · Comet (comet.la) · Yaru (yaru.ai) · GoDeap · CEEC (ceec.org.sg) · Elephants.inc (elephants.inc, bar) · Bitcoin.com (bitcoin.com, media) · Temploy (temploy.com) · RarePrice (rareprice.io) · Tollan (tollan.io) · Monsnatch (monsnatch.com) · Bodynetic (bodynetic.com) · Borneo Blockchain Conference 2026 (borneoblockchain.com) · UITM Sarawak (sarawak.uitm.edu.my)
PASSES
General Access — $45 (all zones except Clean Room)
VIP / Admin — $200 (Clean Room + all zones)
Hobby Horizon ticket holders — free general access
ONE CAMPUS, TWO SHOWS
Horizon.ai and Hobby Horizon share the Sky Expo campus. Your Horizon.ai pass also gets you into Hobby Horizon (halls A1–A4), and Hobby Horizon pass holders can walk straight into our AI hall. Into tabletop, TCG, board games or cosplay? Come find Tollan, Monsnatch and RarePrice on our floor.
EXHIBIT OR SPONSOR
Booths from $250 (Startup Pod) to $10,000 (Platinum). Limited inventory for the inaugural edition. Details at www.horizonai.events
List of speakers:
- Jonathan Low, CEO of Elephants
Jonathan is a seasoned product builder and AI entrepreneur who has launched 15+ payment, banking, lending, and business products across nine markets in APAC and Europe. He is also the founder of Fresh Canvas, which built Australia's first fully automated insurance company, and has raised over USD 150 million across three ventures.
- Peter Sasi, Founder & Managing Director of MerlAIon Advisory Pte Ltd
From scaling AI-powered urban digital twins across 25+ cities to building an award-winning FinTech that raised over €3 million, Peter brings two decades of experience commercializing breakthrough technologies across Asia-Pacific and EMEA.
- Jan Hanken, Founder & CEO of Claire Security AI
A pioneer in AI-driven cybersecurity and autonomous systems, Jan is building the future of intelligent security while helping businesses stay ahead of digital threats. With experience advising global companies and driving innovation across Southeast Asia, Jan will share insights on AI adoption, cybersecurity, and agentic systems.
- Michael Michelini, Founder of an E-commerce Venture Studio
With 20+ years of experience building global e-commerce businesses, hosting international summits, and driving innovation in cross-border trade and web3 commerce, Michael brings practical insights for the future of online business.
- Niraj Gupta, Founder of FinLuy, Director of Macro Solutions, and Co-Founder of Catalyst AI Academy
With 19+ years of experience in AI, fintech, banking, and digital transformation, Niraj is also leading Catalyst Vibathon, helping students, entrepreneurs, and professionals build practical AI solutions through hands-on collaboration.
- Dimitri Surber, A Swiss tech entrepreneur
A Swiss tech entrepreneur and growth strategist, Dimitri specializes in AI implementation, digital business, and scalable growth. Through his work with Alchemy Zürich, Ikigai2 GmbH, and international startup accelerators, he helps organizations turn emerging technologies into practical business solutions.
- Rothsethamony Seng, Co-Founder and CEO of Bamnang
As the Co-Founder and CEO of Bamnang, Rothsethamony is helping students across Southeast Asia access housing, mentorship, scholarships, and career opportunities through technology. Her work is driven by a mission to make education more accessible and empower the next generation of leaders.
- James Gan, A serial entrepreneur and software engineer
With over 30 years of entrepreneurial and engineering experience across Asia, James has built businesses in telecommunications, IT, Oil & Gas, and real estate development. As President of the Kuching Blockchain Technology Association (KBTA), he is leading initiatives that bring practical blockchain solutions to government and industry.
- Konstantin Nezovskii, Co-Founder of ActVox Research
As Co-Founder of ActVox Research, Konstantin is helping businesses transform their marketing through AI -powered automation, SEO, AEO, competitor research, and intelligent workflows.
- Mark Koh, An entrepreneur and startup ecosystem leader
An entrepreneur and startup ecosystem leader, Mark is the Secretary General of the Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore and the founder of Temploy, an AI-powered marketplace connecting businesses with part-time talent across Southeast Asia.
- Sergei Goriachev, Co-Founder & COO of PIPO
As Co-Founder & COO of PIPO, Sergei is building a platform that brings structured, on-chain access to pre-IPO investment opportunities. With a background in entrepreneurship, AI-powered marketing, and digital assets, he combines practical business experience with emerging technologies.
- Richard Botley, CMO at Claire Security and founder of Blockwarp and Trustsee
As CMO at Claire Security and founder of Blockwarp and Trustsee, Richard focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, and blockchain. Drawing on leadership experience across EMEA and APAC, he has worked with global technology companies including Mimecast, IBM Security, Forcepoint, and Citrix.
- Igor Ozerov, CBDO at PIPO
As CBDO at PIPO, Igor is leading the growth of a platform that gives investors access to tokenized pre-IPO equity in high-growth companies across more than 150 markets.
- Cris D. Tran, Core Contributor at Open Campus and Minds from Animoca Brands
As a Core Contributor at Open Campus and Minds from Animoca Brands, Cris is helping grow the Web3 ecosystem across Southeast Asia. Previously, he led ecosystem growth at The Sandbox, expanding the APAC community to one million users, and has held leadership roles in blockchain, gaming, and digital innovation.
- Vosumtey Seng, Founder of Mekong Intelligence
As Founder of Mekong Intelligence, Vosumtey helps businesses turn market insights into growth through data-driven branding and marketing strategies. With experience across marketing, business development, and communications, she focuses on helping organizations make smarter decisions and achieve measurable results.
- Eric Spivak, CEO & Founder of New Friendship Tech
CEO & Founder of New Friendship Tech, recognized for building one of the world's largest Web3 communities, Eric is a leading voice in crypto, AI, and emerging technologies. He has worked with global brands, creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and musicians to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3 while helping shape the future of digital innovation.
- Rabou Lun, Startup Program Coordinator at the AUPP Technology Center (ATC)
As Startup Program Coordinator at the AUPP Technology Center (ATC), Rabou supports Cambodia's growing startup ecosystem through incubation programs, mentorship, and regional collaboration. His work helps early-stage founders turn ideas into scalable businesses while strengthening connections across Southeast Asia.
- Duy Nguyen, Human-AI Chief Strategy Officer (HAiO CSO)
With more than 21 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business strategy, and digital transformation, Duy helps organizations leverage AI and innovation to accelerate growth. His expertise spans business development, operations, consulting, and e-commerce, with a strong focus on delivering measurable business impact.
- Frank de Vrijer, founder and venture builder
A founder and venture builder with a successful 7-figure exit, Frank now works with startups across Southeast Asia to help founders strengthen positioning, achieve product-market fit, and scale with confidence. His execution-first approach combines venture building, branding, and growth strategy to turn early-stage ideas into thriving businesses.
- Sethisak San, Founder and CEO of SMEAN AI
As Founder and CEO of SMEAN AI, Sethisak is building Cambodia's first Khmer-language speech-to-text and transcription platform, making AI more accessible for millions of Khmer speakers. His work spans language AI, enterprise AI solutions, and research, with recognition at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final.
- Solita Pun, Co-Founder of Byte Lab
As Co-Founder of Byte Lab, Solita is driving local robotics innovation while making STEM education more accessible across Cambodia. Combining her experience in public sector technology with a focus on AI and Data Science, she develops practical solutions designed for real-world impact.
- Daniel Milton, Co-Founder of Bebop Smith
As Co-Founder of Bebop Smith, Daniel helps tech companies transform complex ideas into stories that resonate with customers, partners, investors, and the media. His experience spans startups, SMEs, global brands, and government tech accelerators, helping businesses communicate innovation with clarity and impact.
- Pipat Wattanamongkolsiri, Founder of AiROVA and 9 CAT GROUP
As Founder of AiROVA and 9 CAT GROUP, Pipat helps businesses adopt AI and Web3 through practical solutions that deliver measurable results. His work connects founders, investors, technology leaders, and ecosystem partners, creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation across Asia.
- Cao Mạnh Hiếu, CEO of Đại Ngàn Xanh Group
As CEO of Đại Ngàn Xanh Group, Cao Mạnh Hiếu is pioneering the use of AI in sustainable agriculture and forestry. By combining modern technology with agricultural expertise, he is helping build smarter, more sustainable solutions for reforestation and high-tech agroforestry.
(more to be announced)
Be part of the founding edition. Register now — and if you're hiring or job-hunting, set up your Temploy profile when you sign up and we'll start matching you before you land in Ho Chi Minh City.