Technology for Change Asia Summit Shifts Focus From AI Hype to Execution
- Mar 11
- 1 min read
Technology for Change Asia summit organisers said the event will shift from artificial intelligence hype to practical deployment across industries.
More than 600 business and government leaders attended the 2025 conference organised by Economist Impact.
The 2026 programme will explore regulatory differences across Asia, scaling autonomous agents, the Greater Bay Area innovation ecosystem and smart mobility’s influence on global supply chains.
Technology for Change Asia summit speakers include Siri co‑founder Tom Gruber and executives from HSBC, Unilever, FedEx and Rakuten Mobile alongside representatives from DBS, OCBC and Jardine Matheson.
It is high time the Technology for Change Asia Summit pivoted from theoretical AI hype to concrete execution. For too long, the industry has been stuck in the "pilot trap," but focusing on scalable, real-world deployment is a massive step forward. Scaling AI requires the same grit and methodical preparation one needs for Kilimanjaro Climbing. Just as you wouldn’t attempt the summit without proper gear and training, businesses cannot expect success without solid data foundations and clear strategies. It is refreshing to see leaders finally prioritize measurable impact over buzzwords, ensuring that technology actually drives sustainable, long-term growth across the region.
Interesting shift at the summit, finally moving beyond AI hype to real execution. The focus on practical systems, like SMT process flow, shows maturity. It’s refreshing to see leaders prioritize implementation challenges and measurable impact over buzzwords. This direction feels more grounded and genuinely useful for industry.