8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Networking - Registration
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote - "The Singapore Advantage: Building a Global Unicorn from Asia" — A talk by a prominent local founder on vision, resilience, and early-stage strategies.
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion - "The Investor's Playbook: What VCs are Funding Now (Pre-Seed to Series A)" — Discussion with Venture Capitalists on current funding climate, due diligence secrets, and capital allocation trends in Southeast Asia.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break - Coffee and networking.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel Discussion - "From Zero to Launch: Mastering Product-Market Fit" — A deep-dive workshop on rigorous validation, iterating MVP, and securing those crucial first 100 customers.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Live Session - "Perfecting the Pitch: A Live VC Mock-Pitch and Feedback" — Selected entrepreneurs pitch to a panel of investors for real-time, actionable feedback.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Matchmaking - Catered lunch with dedicated tables for pre-scheduled, 1:1 rapid meetings between investors and startups.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Keynote - "Generative AI: Your Co-Pilot for Hyper-Growth" — Exploring the practical and strategic use of AI for product development and operational efficiency.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Workshop - "The Modern Growth Stack: Digital Marketing, SEO, and Virality in APAC" — An actionable session on developing a cost-effective, high-yield growth strategy.
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Break - Refreshments and open networking.
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Technical Masterclass - "Building Resilient Tech: Essential Cloud, Security, and Scalability Architecture" — A technical masterclass for non-technical founders and CTOs on planning infrastructure for rapid, sustained growth.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Fireside Chat - "Burnout & Breakthrough: The Mental Game of the Multi-Million Dollar Exit" — An honest conversation with a successful founder about the emotional journey, hiring, and company culture.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing Remarks - Summary of key takeaways and outlook on the Singapore/APAC startup ecosystem.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Networking Reception - Drinks and Canapés — Final opportunity for relaxed, deeper networking with speakers, investors, and attendees.
8:00 PM onwards
Award Presentation - Entrepreneur 2026 Awards - Asia Pacific
