On Oct. 5, 2026, the independent Asia Pacific platform VXA held a closed-door preview in Singapore, bringing together senior leaders from government, enterprise, and technology to examine how organizations and policy are adapting as artificial intelligence, robotics, and cybersecurity converge.
The preview was co-organized by platform creator Eleotri and the newly launched industry body AI, Robotics & Cybersecurity Singapore (ARC Singapore). Mr. Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, attended the event as the Distinguished Guest and delivered an opening address.
Technology Convergence Drives Urgent Cooperation in Singapore
As AI, robotics, and cybersecurity increasingly meet within the same factories, networks, and public services, the leaders accountable for them often operate within separate teams, budgets, and forums. IDC projects AI spending in Asia Pacific to reach US$555 billion by 2030, making the cost of that fragmentation a growing concern for regional economies.
Addressing delegates at the launch, Mr. Tan emphasized that innovation and trust must advance together. “Innovation and trust have to advance together, and neither can be advanced or achieved by the government alone,” Mr. Tan stated. He noted the need for diverse perspectives from those who build, deploy, and secure technology while considering its wider effects.
Did You Know? The closed-door preview marked the official launch of AI, Robotics & Cybersecurity Singapore (ARC Singapore), an apex industry body representing the nation’s AI, robotics, and cybersecurity sectors.
Dr. Lam Pin Min, Chairman of Eleotri, emphasized the practical stakes of bridging these organizational divides. “Decisions taken now will shape how these technologies are embedded across our economies and societies for the next decade,” Dr. Lam said, adding that VXA is designed to bring government, enterprise, and technology leaders into one room.
Regional Chapter Expansion Across Southeast Asia
To create local ARC chapters, Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed by country chapter leads from Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia during the launch of ARC Singapore. The formal signing was witnessed by His Excellency Dr. Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore, and His Excellency Mr. Tran Phuoc Anh, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Singapore.
Mr. Chia Hock Lai, Co-Chairman of ARC Singapore, pointed out that tackling these advanced technologies separately costs governments and enterprises real value. With new chapters forming across the region, ARC Singapore intends to collaborate with members to build industry solutions grounded in trust and practical cooperation.
Panel Discussions and Technology Showcase
The preview featured a panel examination focusing on organizational reordering, accountability as AI moves into physical operations, redesigning team governance to keep pace, and utilizing enterprise experience to inform evolving policy frameworks.
Delegates also observed a technology showcase demonstrating how AI, robotics, and cybersecurity work together in practice. The exhibition featured displays from Clairvoyant Intelligence, iAPPS Health Group, ST Engineering Cybersecurity, and Strides Digital.
Next Steps Leading to Q3 2027
As countries and organizations across the Asia Pacific move at different speeds, Eleotri and ARC Singapore will extend their partnership regionally. The collaboration is building toward the inaugural edition of VXA scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, with plans to bring policymakers, enterprise leaders, and technology executives from additional markets into the ongoing conversation. Further details regarding the 2027 event will be announced in due course.
Details on the Singapore VXA Preview and Partnerships
Who organized the VXA preview in Singapore?
The closed-door preview was co-organized by platform creator Eleotri and the newly launched industry body AI, Robotics & Cybersecurity Singapore (ARC Singapore).
What major regional partnerships were established at the launch?
Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the creation of local ARC chapters were signed by country chapter leads for Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia, with Indonesian Ambassador Dr. Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan and Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Phuoc Anh serving as witnesses.
When is the inaugural edition of VXA scheduled to take place?
VXA is building toward its inaugural edition in the third quarter of 2027, with Eleotri and ARC Singapore extending their partnership across the region ahead of the event.
How might the convergence of AI, robotics, and cybersecurity reshape operational strategies for enterprises across the Asia Pacific region in the coming years?
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