Asia Tech in a Fragmented World

We’ve accelerated into 2026, and the year promises no limits on rapid transformation. From China’s dominance in manufacturing robotics to AI regulation and cryptocurrency in Singapore, expect the pace of change only to increase.

Join the Financial Times at Raffles Singapore as we kick off 2026 with our annual breakfast briefing covering the technology industry’s biggest questions towards an increasingly contentious Asia-Pacific region with an evolving, globalised focus.

Hosted by:

Paul Hutt, FT Sales Director, South East Asia

Joined by:

Owen Walker, Singapore Correspondent

Eleanor Olcott, China Technology Correspondent

Tuesday 20 January 2026
8.00am - 10:00am

Raffles Singapore,
1 Beach Road,
189673 Singapore

08:00 Arrivals Begin

08:35 Introduction | Paul Hutt

08:40 Discussions Begin | Panel

09:15 Q&A | Panel

09:30 Networking

10:00 Morning Ends