SG Tech lah! conference

FEBRUARY 26

greetings tech investors, founders & executives

42Geeks, in collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board,
is organizing a one-day Singapore - US conference in
Singapore on February 26.

This conference will be attended by investors, founders and executives from Silicon Valley, East Asia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

SG Tech Lah! Conference

A Singapore - US Conference Collaboration
on startups and venture capital

DATE: February 26th, 2024, 9AM

LOCATION: Singapore Economic Development Board, Raffles City Tower, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101

AUDIENCE: Tech Investors, Founders & Executives.

TOPICS:

Singapore’s Business and Tech Ecosystem
SE Asia’s Current Funding Landscape
Health and Longevity Tech
Climate Tech
Artificial Intelligence

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Patrick Grove

Co-Founder, CEO
Catcha Group
Arijit Sengupta

General Partner
B Capital Group
Huey Lin

Venture Partner
GGV Capital
Samuel Chan

Head of Americas
EDB
Andrea Barrica

Partner, Mahway
Founder, O.schoo
Justin Hall

Partner
Golden Gate Ventures
Christine Giam

Partner (New Ventures)
EDBI
Tiang Lim Foo

Co-Founder & Partner
Forge Ventures
Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar

Science Director
Sens.ai
Wesley Tay

Principal
East Ventures
Rishab Malik

Partner
Jungle Ventures
Gullnaz Baig

Executive Director, Angsana Council
Monk's Hill Ventures
Rishabh Bhardwaj

Founder
Walled AI
Winnie Wang

Marketing Lead
Monk’s Hill Ventures

WHAT TO EXPECT

COLLABORATION

Brainstorm policy, programs, and events to increase cross-border investment in US-SG funds and companies.

CONNECTIONS

Build relationships and increase connections between investors, founders and tech executives from the US, East Asia, Middle East, Singapore and the Southeast Asia region.

EDUCATION

Learn about Singapore and SE Asia tech ecosystem and funding landscape. Deep dive into some of the hottest tech investment opportunities. Listen to founders who who established successful companies or expanded their operations to Singapore and the region.

agenda

Southeast Asia’s Moment: An Overview of the Region’s Tech Ecosystem
We’ll kick off the conference with a warm welcome and an overview on the Singapore tech ecosystem from Samuel Chan and Arijit Sengupta

Our goal is to provide a broad overview of Singapore’s business and tech ecosystem and discuss an approach to supporting companies' growth.
Arijit Sengupta
Arijit Sengupta, Operating Partner at B Capital Group in Singapore, will provide insights into Singapore's tech ecosystem from a Venture Capitalist perspective, highlighting the reasons behind choosing Singapore as a strategic base. Drawing from his experience in founding and advising tech ventures, Sengupta will offer valuable perspectives on driving growth and transformation within the Asian market.
State of Play: Current Funding Landscape
Hear from Christine Giam, Justin Hall, Rishab Malik and Wesley Tay on investment and Venture Capital trends. They’ll discuss pro-tips for investors looking to expand their footprint in the region. Moderated by Winnie Wang
Break
Stretch your legs and grab a refreshment during this 15-minute break.
AI in Southeast Asia
Let’s deepdive into AI in Southeast Asia. This panel will discuss the AI landscape and opportunities, ethical and regulatory considerations, and collaboration and skill development.
This 20 minute panel will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A with simul-answers by ChatGPT.
Climate Tech
Hear from Huey Lin of Terraformation Inc about how their early-stage financing is restoring native forests to reserve climate change in Southeast Asia and around the globe.
Health and Longevity
Hear from Dr. Olivia Lesslar, an industry disruptor and leader in the field of integrative medicine, about neurofeedback tech and how it improves brain function. Dr. Olivia Lesslar is the Science Director at Sens.ai and Medical Director of Functional and Longevity Medicine at Cingulum Health.
Patrick Grove
Hear from Patrick Grove, a diehard entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Catcha Group. Since 2004, Catcha has led six digital businesses from startup to IPO. Patrick is passionate about using Catcha's expertise to help tech entrepreneurs scale from private to public markets.
Introduction to Singapore Global Network (SGN)
Hear from SGN and learn how to stay in touch with a global community, with Singapore at its heart.
Enjoy a catered lunch and continued conversation with the speakers and fellow attendees.

general admission
FREE

Admissions to the conference on February 26.
Lunch and refreshments included.

PRICE

Tickets

MEET THE ORGANIZERS

Singapore Economic Development Board

Singapore Economic Development Board, a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, plays a pivotal role in shaping Singapore's economic landscape. With a mission to create sustainable economic growth, vibrant business, and excellent job opportunities, EDB is at the forefront of strategies that position Singapore as a global center for innovation and talent.

42GEEKS

42Geeks, formerly known as Geeks on a Plane (GOAP), is an exclusive journey that brings together a carefully selected group of investors, accomplished founders, and emerging entrepreneurs. Launched in 2022 by renowned Silicon Valley investor Dave McClure and serial entrepreneur Chok Ooi, 42Geeks builds on its legacy of connecting visionaries. Our mission is to take Geeks from Silicon Valley and beyond on immersive tours to explore vibrant tech ecosystems globally. We aim to foster cross-border investments, partnerships, and connections to redefine the possibilities in the tech world.