AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Consulting
Future Leaders Awards & Conference (Singapore 2026)
Nov 2 — Nov 3, 2026
Crowne Plaza (Changi Airport), 75, T1 Boulevard, Changi, East Region, Singapore, 819664, Singapore
Future Leaders Awards & Conference
Where CXOs, innovators and visionaries are recognised
21+
Speakers
2
Global Editions
500+
Attendees
What is Future Leaders?
Recognising the visionaries shaping tomorrow's business landscape
Future Leaders Awards & Conference is a premier recognition platform and gala experience dedicated to celebrating the visionaries shaping tomorrow's business landscape — an exclusive convergence of CXOs, industry leaders, high-growth startups, innovators, policymakers and senior decision-makers across every sector.
The programme brings together contributions from business, technology, sustainability, governance, entrepreneurship and social development, closing with a red-carpet awards ceremony and a premium gala dinner where 500+ delegates network and celebrate excellence.
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Upcoming Future Leaders editions
Every edition, date and venue below is pulled live from the Next Business Media events portal, so this page always mirrors the latest programme.
AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Consulting
Future Leaders Awards & Conference (Phuket 2027)
May 19, 2027
Oceanfront Beach Resort and Spa, Phra Barami Road, Patong, Kathu District, Phuket Province, 83150, Thailand
Who will you meet?
The room is the reason you come
A curated mix of global leaders and innovators driving change across industries — gathered for powerful ideas, meaningful conversations and strategic collaboration.
01
CXOs & Decision Makers
Boards, C-suite executives and transformation leads setting the strategy across industries.
02
Innovators & Founders
High-growth startup founders and product leaders building what comes next in AI, tech and beyond.
03
Investors & Policymakers
Venture investors, funds and public sector leaders shaping capital flows and regulation.
04
Industry Experts
Consultants, academics and practitioners advancing leadership, sustainability and governance.
The lineup
Speakers shaping the agenda
Jia Hang
Executive Chairman
DCS Group
Singapore 2026
Shiva Venkataraman
Founder & CEO
Varidus Asia Pacific Ventures
Singapore 2026
Lynn Wong Yuqing
Founder
Inheritage
Singapore 2026
David Isaac Matthews
Founder
AIPath.one
Singapore 2026
Lasbery Chioma Oludimu
Vice President of Global Operations
Yellow Card
Singapore 2026
Hitesh Yeolekar
Director-Financial Services
KPMG
Singapore 2026
Shirley Loh
Associate Director Professional Development Vision Care STAR Cluster
Johnson & Johnson
Singapore 2026
Stacey Ann Pearson
APAC Managing Director
Utila
Singapore 2026
Shubham Jain
Director
Deloitte Singapore
Singapore 2026
Dr Christopher Beggs
Founder & Principal CEO (Global)
SIS Industrial Cyber Security
Singapore 2026
Edwin R. Saavedra
Chief Executive Officer
Kaizen Motors
Singapore 2026
Joshua Cheng
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
chengtnglabs
Singapore 2026
Muhammad Umer Rabbani
Senior Agriculture Engineer
Al Ghurair Facility Management L.L.C
Singapore 2026
Sathish Surendran
Chief Digital Officer (CDO
AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd
Singapore 2026
Audrey Chia
Founder
Close With Copy
Singapore 2026
C S Liew
Managing Director
Pacific Agriscience Pte Ltd
Singapore 2026
Voices driving the conversation
Thought leaders
Awards & Recognition
A red-carpet ceremony honouring leaders across every industry.
Learning Sessions
Keynotes, panels and fireside chats from global industry leaders.
Exhibit Booths
Showcase your products and innovations to senior decision-makers.
Gala Networking
A premium gala dinner with 500+ delegates and curated introductions.
Core focus areas
The conversations on the agenda
Artificial Intelligence
Applied AI, governance and the executive decisions behind responsible adoption at scale.
Leadership & Transformation
Leading through uncertainty, change management and building resilient organisations.
FinTech & Investment
Digital finance, cross-border deals, fundraising and capital for global scale.
HealthTech & Life Sciences
Innovation in care delivery, health data and the technology reshaping patient outcomes.
Sustainability & Governance
ESG, climate strategy and the governance frameworks future-ready boards rely on.
Consulting & Entrepreneurship
Advisory, high-growth startups and the playbooks behind scaling across markets.
Testimonials
What attendees say
Feedback from leaders who joined previous Future Leaders editions.
“Future Leaders put us in the same room as the decision-makers we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual conference circuit.”
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real rollouts, real numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
“Winning a Future Leaders Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
Trusted by
Past event attendees
Teams that joined previous Future Leaders editions.
National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)
National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)
PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC)
Future Leaders publications
Magazines and reports
Moments
Past events gallery
Moments from previous Future Leaders editions around the world.
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Future Leaders Awards
Honouring the leaders shaping tomorrow's business landscape
The Future Leaders Awards recognise the people and organisations redefining leadership across AI, technology, finance, healthcare, sustainability, governance and entrepreneurship. Winners are announced live at a red-carpet ceremony and gala dinner at every Future Leaders edition, in front of the leaders, investors and press who matter.
- 20+
- Award categories
- 3
- Global gala nights
- 100%
- Independent jury scoring
Stage time
Winners are announced in front of a full conference room, with photography and press coverage from each edition.
Credible benchmark
Entries are scored by independent practitioners against published criteria — no pay-to-win categories.
Buyer trust
A shortlist badge is a shortcut to credibility in enterprise procurement conversations.
Team morale
Public recognition for the engineers, researchers and operators who shipped the work.
Be part of it
Speak, exhibit, sponsor or be recognised
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is Future Leaders Awards & Conference about?+
It is a global business and technology conference and awards programme bringing together industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers to discuss the future of AI, technology, finance, leadership, sustainability and digital transformation.
When and where do the editions take place?+
The Singapore edition runs on 2–3 November 2026 at Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, and the third edition takes place on 19 May 2027 in Phuket, Thailand. Exact venues and pass prices are listed live on the events portal.
Who should attend?+
Business leaders, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, technology professionals, consultants, policymakers, academics and startups interested in emerging trends and innovation.
What industries are covered?+
Artificial Intelligence, Technology, FinTech, Web3, Sustainability, Healthcare, Consulting, Leadership, Education, Agriculture, Smart Cities and Digital Transformation.
What is included in a delegate pass?+
Access to conference sessions, panel discussions, networking, exhibition areas, keynote presentations, lunch, refreshments and official event materials.
How do I apply as a speaker or award nominee?+
Use the Get Involved section — speaking, award nomination, sponsorship, booth and media partner applications are all handled through the portal.
How do I buy a pass?+
Open the edition you want to attend on the portal and choose Reserve a spot. Pass tiers and pricing are shown on each event page.
Archive
Past editions
Editions that have already taken place, pulled live from the Next Business Media events portal.
Where CXOs, innovators and visionaries are recognised
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