> Themed “Connect. Innovate. Create the Future.”, the 14th edition of the International Talent Entrepreneurship Conference 2026 South East Asia Edition (ITEC 2026 SEA) invites entrepreneurs, innovators and technology-driven ventures across SEA to connect with global investors, industry leaders and innovation partners in Beijing, China.
> It features two competition tracks: Talent Track and Industry Track.
> Talent Track: targetsearly-stage entrepreneurs and ventures up to Series A, including: - One-person company: open to individual
entrepreneurs or small teams of two to five members who can use AI and other technologies to develop viable products or solutions.
- University PhD Competition: designed for current doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers and recent PhD graduates seeking
to commercialise research, translate scientific expertise into practical applications or build technology-driven ventures.
> Industry Track: open to technology startups at various growth stages, particularly ventures with validated products, proven technologies,
clear business models and potential for commercialisation, industry adoption or international expansion. - Participants may apply under one of 10 technology sectors: AI; metaverse and Internet 3.0; digital healthcare and smart eldercare; smart hardware; embodied intelligence; industrial AI; data elements; digital culture; aerospace; and future industries.
> Participants selected through the SEA Edition may have the opportunity to represent the region on the wider ITEC platform and connect
with an international network of founders, investors, experts and innovation stakeholders.
Details: https://itecsea.com/
