Proposed programme · Venue and contributors TBC
Asian Small Business Growth Summit 2026
Technology, scaling and regional connections
19–20 Nov 2026 · Singapore · Venue TBC
Join established SME owners, ASBF country delegations and partners to explore practical technology, strengthen your business and build regional connections. Smaller startups are welcome. Business cases, audience discussions and facilitated introductions connect technology and scaling with agriculture, women-led enterprises and workforce transformation. Leave with an idea you can apply, a clearer next step for growth and a relevant business introduction.
19 November: public summit and technology showcase. 20 November: internal ASBF meeting for presidents and designated representatives.
View proposed programmeTickets for 19 November
S$98 early bird · S$148 standard
Early bird applies during the first two weeks after paid bookings open.
Includes the 19 November programme, lunch, tea breaks and business matching. The internal meeting and optional 18 November arrival activity have separate arrangements.
Paid bookings are not open yet. Register interest for the first opportunity to book; this does not reserve a seat. Tax and payment-fee treatment will be stated before paid bookings open.
Each ASBF chapter may nominate its president and two invitees for three complimentary passes in total. The organising team may approve exceptions, subject to capacity. Nominations require confirmation.
Thursday 19 November programme
All times are Singapore time. Session details and contributors remain proposed.
Seven substantive sessions protect at least ten minutes for audience questions. Chapters can nominate case contributors, moderators and table hosts.
08.30–09.00
Registration and showcase browsing
Browse the showcase and share your business needs and offers.
09.00–09.10
ASBF welcome
The purpose of the summit and opportunities for regional collaboration.
09.10–09.30
Opening address — speaker TBC
Opening perspectives for SME growth across Asia.
09.30–10.10
Practical AI adoption for SMEs
A demonstration and audience clinic covering a practical AI use case, adoption costs and responsible implementation. Includes an audience poll, a worked example, table discussion and ten minutes for questions.
10.10–10.40
Technology that helps SMEs scale
A business case clinic on practical technology choices, skills and processes for scaling. Three short chapter cases and ten minutes of audience questions help you identify one digital-adoption priority.
10.40–11.00
Tea and showcase conversations
Meet showcase businesses and discuss specific business needs.
11.00–11.40
Workforce transformation for growing SMEs
An opening business case, three short chapter contributions and a panel discussion on job redesign, skills development and supporting employees through change. Includes ten minutes of audience questions and one workforce action to take away.
11.40–12.15
Entering new Asian markets: Customers, partners and business risks
An international business panel on finding customers, choosing partners and protecting a business entering a new Asian market. Short country cases, a five-minute SME insurance response and ten minutes of audience questions help you identify one market-entry action.
12.15–12.40
Technology showcase one
Five three-minute demonstrations, with time for transitions and questions.
12.40–13.40
Lunch and business introductions
Introductions based on what participating SMEs seek and can offer.
13.40–14.20
Technology for scaling agriculture and agribusiness across ASEAN
A case panel on technology, skills and market opportunities across the agriculture value chain. Sector context, three short cases and ten minutes of audience questions help you identify one adoption or partnership opportunity.
14.20–15.00
Women-led SMEs and regional growth
A founder panel with cases from agriculture and other sectors, covering customers, access to finance and regional partnerships. Includes ten minutes of audience questions and one growth action or connection to take away.
15.00–15.20
Tea and showcase conversations
Continue conversations from the programme and demonstrations.
15.20–15.55
Building competitive and resilient Asian SMEs
A leadership dialogue on competitiveness, business resilience and readiness for regional growth, grounded in an SME case. Includes ten minutes of audience questions and one strategic priority for sustainable growth.
15.55–16.20
Technology showcase two
Five further three-minute demonstrations.
16.20–16.50
ASBF business connection tables
Chapter members host two ten-minute conversations across AI and technology, market entry, agriculture, workforce and women-led business growth. Record a relevant introduction and next steps, with matching and follow-up coordinated by the Singapore team.
16.50–17.00
Closing and next steps
Record the introduction or action you want to pursue, with an owner and a follow-up date. Learn how ASBF chapters will support continued conversations.
Practical business matching
Tell us what you are looking for and what you can offer. The Singapore organising team aims to arrange one relevant introduction per participating SME, with time to meet over lunch and at the working tables. Commercial outcomes depend on the participants.
Showcase your business
10 places at S$2,000 each
A three-minute stage demonstration, tabletop display and two passes for 19 November, counted within overall capacity. Enquire to be considered; selection for relevance, display arrangements and commercial terms will be confirmed before payment.
Enquire about a showcaseSupport the summit
We welcome cash sponsorship and in-kind venue or catering support, as well as relevant programme and delivery contributions. Tell us what you can offer; contributions and recognition will be agreed individually. No fixed sponsorship tiers have been set.
Offer supportFriday 20 November internal ASBF meeting
Friday 20 November is an internal ASBF meeting for presidents and designated representatives, from 09.00 to 15.00. Participants will discuss chapter priorities, joint initiatives and follow-up responsibilities. The formal agenda and participation arrangements will be agreed with ASBF leadership.
Register your interest
Register interest in attending, showcasing your business or supporting the summit. Interest registrants get the first opportunity to book when paid bookings open; expressing interest does not reserve a seat. International delegates cover their own flights and accommodation.
Interest submissions are not open yet while the organising process is being prepared. Please check back for the launch.