Agentic Decentralized Finance Forum to Advance Singapore’s Next Digital Economy

Ecco gli ultimi aggiornamenti dai mercati delle attività digitali: Executive forum and strategic regional partnerships bring together leaders in AI, digital finance and blockchain to accelerate cross-border innovation As artificial intelligence reshapes industries and digital assets move into the financial mainstream, Singapore is well positioned to lead the next chapter of digital innovation. Against this backdrop, Singapore Innovation Centre and Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry and inaugurated the Agentic Decentralized Finance Forum at SMEICC 2026, bringing 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. Held on 6 August 2026 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, the half-day forum will provide a platform for discussions on Agentic AI, decentralised finance (DeFi), tokenised real-world assets, trusted digital infrastructure and the regulatory frameworks needed to support responsible innovation across Asia.

The event will also serve as the official media session for the upcoming Singapore Blockchain Week scheduled for November 2026. SMEICC 2026 features Guest of Honour – Mr. Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development.

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Under this year’s theme, “Beyond Partnerships: Where Growth Comes Next,” SMEICC is expected to welcome more than 5,000 business leaders from across the region, while the Agentic Decentralized Finance Forum will host approximately 250 invited participants representing the digital finance ecosystem. Chee Hong Tat – Minister for National Development at the opening speech at SMEICC Conference Series. More than another industry conference, 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.

As technologies continue to converge, the forum aims to encourage practical collaboration that extends well beyond the conference itself. The programme will feature distinguished speakers from organisations including the Anchorage Digital, Alpha Ladder Group, BitGo, Chainalysis, Canton Foundation, FOMO Pay, MetaComp, National University of Singapore, Singapore FinTech Association, StraitsX, R25, Xapo Bank, Zenith and other regional ecosystem partners. Discussions will examine how autonomous AI agents are reshaping financial decision-making, the rise of tokenised assets, cross-border digital finance, decentralised identity, post-quantum security and the governance frameworks needed to support trusted innovation.

“Hybrid Agentic Embedded Finance” keynote presentation by Dr. Bo Bai – Chairman of Alpha Ladder Group. “The Rise of Digital Asset, Real-World Assets & Tokenized Economy” panel discussion featuring Ms.

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Belle Leung – Head of Asia, Xapo Bank ; Mr. Aaron Thian – Director of Institution Sales, Anchorage Digital ; Mr. Sean Chung – Vice President, Global Business Development, R25 ; Mr.

Thomas Chou – Head of APAC, Canton Foundation ; Ms. Angela Ang – Managing Director, BitGo. Associate Professor Edward Tay, Chairman & Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Office at the National University of Singapore School of Computing, Council Member of the Singapore Accreditation Council and Chair of the Expert Panel of Singapore Blockchain Week believes Singapore’s leadership in AI governance and accreditation provides a strong foundation for the next phase of digital finance.

He noted that close collaboration between academia, industry and regulators, together with Singapore’s internationally recognised research excellence, positions the country to lead the responsible adoption of Agentic AI and digital assets while reinforcing its standing as a trusted global financial centre. “Singapore and Asia’s Digital Economy Opportunity” Speech by Professor Edward Tay – National University of Singapore. “Singapore’s strength has always been its ability to connect people, capital and ideas across borders,” said Heslin Kim, Chair of the Organising Committee of Singapore Blockchain Week and Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer of Zenith.

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