Singapore Hosts Forum on Decentralized Finance and Artificial Intelligence

Singapore is poised to lead the next chapter of digital innovation, thanks to its strong foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) governance and accreditation. The Agentic Decentralized Finance Forum, held at SMEICC 2026, brought together leaders from government, finance, academia, and technology to explore how AI, blockchain, and digital finance are transforming business, capital markets, and the wider digital economy.

The half-day forum, which took place on August 6, 2026, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, featured discussions on Agentic AI, decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenized real-world assets, trusted digital infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks needed to support responsible innovation across Asia.

The event served as the official media session for the upcoming Singapore Blockchain Week, scheduled for November 2026. Over 250 invited participants representing the digital finance ecosystem attended the forum, which also welcomed more than 5,000 business leaders from across the region.

Associate Professor Edward Tay, Chairman & Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office at the National University of Singapore School of Computing, noted that Singapore's leadership in AI governance and accreditation provides a strong foundation for the next phase of digital finance. He emphasized the importance of close collaboration between academia, industry, and regulators to ensure responsible adoption of Agentic AI and digital assets.

The partnership between Singapore Blockchain Week and other organizations, including Raffles Capital, VIA Labs with Animoca Brands, AIDX Tech, China-Singapore AI Association (CSAIA), and HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit, China's leading international innovation and entrepreneurship platforms by Beijing Overseas Talents Association (BOTA), aims to strengthen cross-border collaboration, expand innovation networks, and create new opportunities for businesses, entrepreneurs, and technology communities across Singapore and Asia.

The Agentic Decentralized Finance Forum reflects Singapore Blockchain Week's growing role as a regional platform where leaders from blockchain, artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital assets come together to exchange ideas, foster partnerships, and shape the future of innovation.