Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH)

Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology (SWITCH)

8–30 October 2024

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

https://www.switchsg.org/

At the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) sparks of innovation and the potential of technology and collaboration are unleashed.

Meet the founders, investors and industry leaders who are working at the forefront of deep tech and frontier technologies that will shape the future. 

Connect and share ideas with leaders in the areas of AI, Web3, Quantum, Space, Climate Tech, Health Tech and more!

MAIN STAGE

The SWITCH MAIN Stage brings together a blend of plenary sessions by the tech industry’s foremost leaders  and the deep tech startup pitching competition, SLINGSHOT. Gain an unprecedented forecast of technology trends and disruptive deep tech ideas by some of the most promising startups from thousands of applications all over the world.

BEYOND STAGE

The BEYOND Stage has been a mainstay of SWITCH’s thought leadership programming for industry leaders and decision makers to connect and explore collaborations both within and across sectors. 

This year, SWITCH Beyond goes beyond by giving you 5 tracks that explore the frontiers of deep tech, as well as masterclasses to future-proof your organisations in rapidly changing industries.

GLOBAL STAGE

Looking to expand beyond your local markets? Whether you want to expand out of Singapore or expand into the region through Singapore, SWITCH is your springboard toward connecting you with in-market partners who can help you access local opportunities and valuable business networks.

The GLOBAL Stage will share exciting innovation opportunities and ecosystems from our global partner network as well as startup sessions featuring founder-focused discussions on growth and scale. There will also be opportunities to explore outbound acceleration and co-innovation programmes that can accelerate your growth or collaborate on high-potential R&D projects.

SLINGSHOT

Join the SLINGSHOT competition and compete in any one of our five emerging challenge domains to unveil your trailblazing solutions and innovations to key industry leaders and global investors.

Vie for a chance to be part of our SLINGSHOT's Top 50 Global Startups to win a sponsored trip to Singapore and immerse in Asia’s leading tech startup community, and compete for more than S$1.2 million worth of grant prizes.

Make the pitch of a lifetime to a global audience at the SLINGSHOT 2024 Finals, held at the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology 2024.

TRADE FLOOR

The TRADE FLOOR is where the pulse of innovation happens. Featuring hundreds of exhibitors and innovation showcases, attendees will receive a comprehensive array of latest innovations and cutting-edge technology from Singapore and around the world.

Whether you are looking for solutions, to scale and grow, or to collaborate, the Trade Floor is your one-stop shop to meet and connect with exciting innovators and ecosystem partners.