As artificial intelligence and quantum technologies reshape global industries, security and governance are emerging as the defining frontiers of Asia’s digital transformation. With regional AI investment projected by IDC to reach US$78 billion by 2026, Singapore is positioning itself as a cybersecurity and quantum resilience hub at the heart of this momentum.
The second edition of GITEX AI ASIA—taking place from 9–10 April 2026 at Marina Bay Sands—brings together government leaders, cybersecurity innovators, and AI researchers from over 110 countries to address the risks and defences of an increasingly autonomous technology landscape.
The event convenes more than 550 enterprises, 250 global investors, and 175 thought leaders to explore how nations and enterprises can build resilient, trust‑anchored AI infrastructures.
Quantum security, post‑quantum cryptography, and secure data‑sharing protocols are critical topics this year. Ken Lin, CEO and Co‑Founder of Aires Applied Quantum Technologies, remarked: “We have built proprietary deep tech in quantum that reaffirms Singapore’s burgeoning base of intellectual property.
GITEX AI ASIA is perfectly positioned to showcase the depth and maturity of this ecosystem to the world.” Lin’s company recently developed Southeast Asia’s first post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) patents, addressing a key challenge as quantum computing threatens to break conventional encryption.
Jay Chandan, CEO and Chairman of Gorilla Technology, added that secure integration is fundamental to the next phase of AI‑driven growth: “It’s crucial for nations to integrate their intelligent infrastructures, security frameworks and smart city platforms to sustain digital growth at scale. Global collaboration platforms like GITEX AI ASIA are pivotal in enabling this scalability.”
With telecommunications and data infrastructures now key to national resilience, Ericsson’s participation highlights the convergence of AI, 5G, and cybersecurity. Yasin Khan, CTO for Mission Critical Networks & Enterprise at Ericsson Southeast Asia, Oceania and India, said: “What distinguishes GITEX AI ASIA is its ability to bring together the entire innovation chain—startups, enterprises, academia, and policymakers—into a single environment where meaningful partnerships can strengthen connectivity in the demanding AI age.”
Singapore’s growing role in semiconductor production, secure data centres, and quantum R&D underscores its emergence as a security and innovation anchor for Asia. As more than 40% of global data capacity is projected to be hosted in the region by 2030, the calls for responsible, verifiable, and cyber‑resilient AI systems are stronger than ever.
