Driven by the twin forces of global supply chain restructuring and digital transformation, Southeast Asia is evolving from a mere “destination for going global” into a new growth engine for globalisation. As Asia’s hub for technology, finance and talent, Singapore – with its unique geographic advantages, stable policy environment and mature digital economy – has become a strategic springboard for Chinese companies seeking deep engagement overseas.

From **22 to 28 June 2026**, a major event called **Global Connect Singapore** will take place in Singapore. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the event is expected to attract more than **1,500 industry attendees**, of whom over **60% will be corporate executives** from more than **30 countries and regions**. A brand exhibition area will feature **over 18 globally recognised companies** showcasing their latest products and solutions.

Why Singapore? The Lion City’s Edge

Choosing Singapore as the event venue is no accident. Situated at the strategic Strait of Malacca, Singapore lies within a six‑hour flight circle covering half the world’s population – including China, India, ASEAN and Australia – making it a true “Crossroads of Asia”. In terms of business environment, Singapore has been repeatedly ranked by the World Bank as one of the easiest places to do business. Corporate income tax is capped at 17%, with no capital gains tax, and the country offers robust intellectual property protection and a pioneering Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). More than **4,000 multinational companies** have set up their regional headquarters in Singapore, including heavyweights like ByteDance, Alibaba, Tencent, Microsoft and Google. Furthermore, top‑ranked universities such as the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) continuously supply high‑calibre international talent for the technology and business sectors.

> *“In the past, when Chinese companies talked about going global, it was often tentative; now, going global means going deep,”* says the event organiser, Baijing App. *“Singapore is not only the gateway to Southeast Asia, but also a testing ground that verifies whether a company truly has a global gene. Here, you find not just stories – you find solutions.”*

An Industry in Transition: AI + Software Globalisation as the ‘Right Answer’

If the theme of going global over the past five years was “e‑commerce and tools”, then the core engine for the next five years is undoubtedly **AI globalisation** and **software/brand globalisation**. These two waves are reshaping global industry at a faster pace than expected.

In the AI space, Southeast Asia has a population of over 680 million, is extremely young, and internet penetration is rising rapidly. However, the region lacks large‑scale, cost‑effective large language model training capabilities – an area where Chinese companies have accumulated deep experience. From intelligent customer service, content moderation and AI writing to video generation, demand for AI applications across Southeast Asian industries has shifted from “nice‑to‑try” to “must‑have”. Yet challenges such as differing data regulations across countries, local language and cultural adaptation, payment systems and on‑premise deployment remain four major hurdles. Companies that merely translate AI products and deploy them in the cloud are often overtaken by local competitors within three months.

In the software globalisation space, SaaS, cloud services and DTC brands are rapidly landing in Southeast Asia. More and more Chinese software companies are moving beyond merely exporting tools – they are pursuing deep localisation, including building local teams, ensuring compliance, and forming ecosystem partnerships. Meanwhile, brand globalisation is shifting from “mass distribution” to “mindshare capture”, where supply chain reconfiguration and digital marketing capabilities are becoming decisive.

Against this backdrop, **Global Connect Singapore** fills a critical gap in the market: it is not a generic industry summit, but a full‑chain, in‑depth journey covering trend analysis, resource matching and on‑the‑ground implementation.

The Seven‑Day Itinerary: From High‑End Closed‑Door Sessions to Deep Dive Visits

Global Connect Singapore spans seven days and is built around the concept of “one trip, multiple site visits, four summits, and a high‑net‑worth network”, creating a complete loop from strategic insight to local execution.

22 June,The event kicks off with an exclusive VIP Welcome Dinner, limited to just over 20 industry decision‑makers in a relaxed, private setting. Attendees include founders of leading global expansion companies, partners of multinational investment firms, Singapore‑based policy advisors, and top executives of key service providers. No public agenda – just precise, needs‑driven matching.

23–24 June,Four themed summits will be held over two consecutive days, focusing on the core pain points and opportunities in the going‑global space:

- Global Growth Summit,from strategic layout to ecosystem synergy

- AI+ Application Summit,AI in content, marketing, customer service and other scenarios

- AI Technology Development Summi,LLMs, computing power, data and engineering practices

- Software Globalisation Summit,SaaS, cloud services, DTC brands and localisation

Each summit features hands‑on practitioners and industry analysts sharing real case studies, rather than vague trend forecasts.

Running alongside the summits is the **Brand Exhibition Area**, bringing together more than 18 globally recognised companies. Exhibitors will engage face‑to‑face with attendees through product demos, interactive experiences and business meetings. Several confirmed exhibitors say they are not only bringing their latest technologies, but also special localised offers tailored for the Southeast Asian market.

24 June evening,An **Afterparty** will keep the energy high against Singapore’s night sky. Unlike the daytime formality, this dinner & drinks session is the “second half” of networking. With music and good food, the day’s potential collaborations often turn into concrete handshakes.

25–27 June,The centrepiece of the itinerary: the **“Lion City Study Tour”** , three days of deep‑dive visits. Far more than ordinary company tours, the Study Tour takes participants to the headquarters of well‑known Singaporean internet companies, representative unicorns, and innovation centres of top‑ranked universities. Each visit includes face‑to‑face conversations with senior executives or renowned academics.

“We don’t want to run a summit that people just attend and leave,”the organiser emphasises. *“The value of the Study Tour is that you see and hear the details you can never find in an office or a financial report.”*

Why You Cannot Miss This Event

While industry analysis answers “is this the right direction?” the question of why you should attend is “why this event, and why now?”

> **1. A shrinking window of opportunity.** The AI and software globalisation race in Southeast Asia is entering its final land‑grabbing phase. 2025–2026 is a critical period when local regulatory frameworks are taking shape and top resources are concentrating. Miss this window, and the cost of obtaining compliance licences, recruiting local core teams and building government relationships will multiply. Global Connect Singapore comes at the perfect mid‑June timing – a bridge between the first half of the year and the strategic planning for the second half of 2026 and beyond.

> **2. Unmatched resource density.** Bringing together 1,500+ industry attendees, with over 60% corporate executives from 30+ countries, is extremely rare for going‑global events. More importantly, the organiser has carefully vetted participants to ensure that exhibitors and Study Tour members are genuine decision‑makers or influential professionals. In other words, the people you meet here in three days might take three months to reach elsewhere.

> **3. Singapore’s unique “home‑ground advantage” is irreplaceable.** Not every city offers a mature AI policy framework, the largest VC cluster in Southeast Asia, and one of the world’s most convenient visa schemes for talent. An event held in Singapore naturally carries the stamp of “compliance pilot” and “localisation blueprint”.

> **4. A closed loop from insight to execution.** Most summits stop at listening – you hear speeches, exchange business cards, then go home. Global Connect Singapore uses the Study Tour, VIP dinner, Afterparty and other diverse settings to turn “hearing” into “seeing”, and “seeing” into “cooperation”. For AI and software entrepreneurs in particular, conversations with Singapore’s university labs and unicorn tech leads during the Study Tour might directly solve a long‑standing engineering or compliance headache.

> **5. The hidden value of a high‑net‑worth network.** The public agenda only covers part of the story. Truly critical information – such as which fund is looking for AI application layer targets in Southeast Asia, or which exchange is about to open a new compliance channel – often travels at dinners and receptions. This event deliberately limits the VIP dinner to just over 20 people, while still offering the Afterparty as a semi‑open yet highly active social setting, ensuring that participants at every level get the depth of interaction that matches their needs.

Early Bird Offers – Secure Your Seat in the Lion City Now

Given the limited number of places – especially for the VIP Welcome Dinner and the Study Tour – the organiser has opened early‑bird ticket channels.

**Summit Pass (regular price USD 100):**  

- Tickets purchased 29 April – 31 May → **Early‑bird price USD 50**  

- Tickets purchased 1 June – 22 June → **Early‑bird price USD 80**

**Lion City Study Tour – Group discounts:**  

- **3–4 people** → 10% off: 2‑day tour USD 720/person, 3‑day tour USD 900/person  

- **5+ people** → 20% off: 2‑day tour USD 640/person, 3‑day tour USD 800/person

> *“Seats are limited – lock in your place early,”* the organiser reminds. The Study Tour has a cap on participants per session, and the VIP dinner is strictly limited to 20 decision‑makers. Interested attendees are encouraged to enquire and purchase through official channels as soon as possible.

Connect with the Global Future – in Singapore

When the narrative of going global shifts from “should we go?” to “how do we go well and go deep?”, and when the waves of AI and software/brand globalisation move from hype to real, on‑the‑ground localisation battles, **Global Connect Singapore** answers the call with a seven‑day in‑depth journey. From the exclusive VIP dinner to the four themed summits, from the relaxed Afterparty to the three‑day immersive Study Tour, every session sends the same signal: **there are no spectators here – only those who step onto the field.**

Singapore in June enjoys pleasant weather and sits at a prime mid‑year window for business events. For every Chinese company and professional eager to truly integrate into the global value chain, this may be an unrepeatable deep‑dive going‑global experience.

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