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Business events in Singapore: the conferences and trade shows worth attending in 2026 and 2027
Singapore's business event calendar: FinTech Festival, Sibos 2027, ITB Asia, SIEW, FHA and ATxSG, the three main venues, and passes.
By the atndr teamPublished 6 min read
The short answer
Singapore's business events lean towards policy-heavy conferences and Asia-Pacific trade shows. Most are held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands), Singapore EXPO or Suntec Singapore. The best known are the Singapore FinTech Festival (18–20 November 2026), ITB Asia (21–23 October 2026), Singapore International Energy Week (26–30 October 2026), FHA (20–23 April 2027), Asia Tech x Singapore (26–28 May 2027) and Sibos, which Swift brings to Singapore on 20–23 September 2027.
Key takeaways
- October and November are the peak. ITB Asia, SIEW, SWITCH, EDUtech Asia and the Singapore FinTech Festival all fall between 21 October and 20 November 2026.
- A second season runs from April to May 2027, with FHA, Sea Asia, OSEA, GITEX AI ASIA, HR Tech Asia, Ecosperity Week and ATxSG.
- Several flagship events are organised or backed by government agencies, including the Energy Market Authority (SIEW), Enterprise Singapore (SWITCH) and IMDA (ATxSG). Expect a lot of policy content.
- Conference passes can be expensive. An SFF 2026 Delegate Pass was listed at SGD 1,500 in October 2026, and policymakers get a free Policy Pass.
- Check the venue. Sands Expo is at Marina Bay in the city centre, while Singapore EXPO is in the east, about 10 minutes' drive from Changi Airport.
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When is the business event season in Singapore?
Singapore's calendar peaks from late October to late November. A second busy period runs from April to May, and a few major events fall in July and September. December to February is quiet: the first 2027 event atndr lists is Asia Photonics Expo on 3–5 March.
| Month | Notable events on atndr | Industries |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | ITB Asia, ITAP, SIEW, Agri-Food Innovation Summit, SWITCH | Travel, manufacturing, energy, agri-food, deep tech |
| Nov 2026 | EDUtech Asia, Singapore FinTech Festival | Education, finance |
| Mar 2027 | Asia Photonics Expo | Photonics, semiconductors |
| Apr 2027 | BeautyAsia, OSEA, Sea Asia, FHA, GITEX AI ASIA | Beauty, offshore energy, maritime, food, AI |
| May 2027 | HR Tech Asia, Ecosperity Week, WindEnergy Asia-Pacific, Asia Tech x Singapore | HR, sustainability, wind energy, technology |
| Jul 2027 | Restaurant Asia | Foodservice |
| Sep 2027 | SuperAI, Seafood Expo Asia, Sibos | AI, seafood, banking and payments |
For the full live list, see business events in Singapore.
Which Singapore events are the best known?
Singapore's best-known events are large Asia-Pacific conferences where regulators, investors and companies meet. Several trade shows also serve as the region's main sourcing floor for their industry.
| Event | Dates | Venue | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITB Asia 2026 | 21–23 Oct 2026 | Sands Expo | Travel, MICE and corporate travel buyers and sellers |
| SIEW 2026 | 26–30 Oct 2026 | Sands Expo | Energy policymakers, utilities, investors |
| Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 | 18–20 Nov 2026 | Singapore EXPO | Regulators, banks, fintechs, investors |
| FHA 2027 | 20–23 Apr 2027 | Singapore EXPO | Food and hospitality buyers and distributors |
| Asia Tech x Singapore 2027 | 26–28 May 2027 | Singapore EXPO + Capella | Enterprise tech, telecoms, government |
| Sibos 2027 | 20–23 Sep 2027 | Marina Bay Sands | Transaction bankers, market infrastructures, payments |
Finance
The Singapore FinTech Festival is backed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. It puts central banks and regulators in the same halls as banks and fintechs. In 2027, Swift brings Sibos, its annual conference, to Singapore for the third time, after 2003 and 2015. Swift has announced Paris for 2028 and Dubai for 2029.
Energy, sustainability and maritime
The Energy Market Authority organises SIEW. Its two-day summit runs 26–27 October 2026 and includes the Singapore-IEA Forum. Temasek's Ecosperity Week, WindEnergy Asia-Pacific and OSEA cover sustainability and offshore energy. Sea Asia is the maritime industry's marketplace.
Technology and AI
ATxSG is organised by IMDA and Informa. It pairs an enterprise technology show at Singapore EXPO (ATxEnterprise) with an invitation-led summit at Capella Singapore. Enterprise Singapore runs SWITCH for deep tech founders and investors. GITEX AI ASIA and SuperAI focus on AI.
Travel, food and consumer
ITB Asia shares its floor with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia. FHA, Restaurant Asia, Seafood Expo Asia and BeautyAsia are buyer-focused trade shows.
Which venues host Singapore's business events?
Three venues host almost every event on atndr's Singapore calendar. Two are in the city centre, and one is in the east near the airport.
| Venue | Area | Typical events | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Marina Bay Sands) | Marina Bay, city centre | ITB Asia, SIEW, Sibos, Sea Asia, OSEA, SuperAI | Bayfront MRT (Circle and Downtown lines), which serves Marina Bay Sands |
| Singapore EXPO, 1 Expo Drive | East, near Changi Airport | Singapore FinTech Festival, FHA, ATxEnterprise | Expo MRT (East-West and Downtown lines). About 10 minutes' drive from Changi Airport |
| Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard | City centre | ITAP, Agri-Food Innovation Summit, HR Tech Asia | City-centre location close to the Marina Bay hotels |
Singapore EXPO is the largest of the three. Its operator lists 123,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor space across 10 halls, plus 32 meeting rooms. If your event is at Singapore EXPO, a hotel near Changi or in the east can save travel time. For Sands Expo or Suntec, stay in the Marina Bay or City Hall area.
How much do Singapore conference passes cost?
Singapore's big conferences charge a lot more than its trade shows. Trade visitors to shows such as FHA and ITB Asia register online, while summit-style events sell tiered passes.
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 passes as listed on the official site in October 2026 (prices rise in stages, so earlier is cheaper):
| Pass | Price | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| MeetUp Pass | SGD 380 | Exhibition plus pre-agreed 15-minute meetings |
| Startup Pass | SGD 650 | For start-ups incorporated in the last five years |
| Delegate Pass | SGD 1,500 | Premium content, SFF MeetUp, After Hours, three days of F&B |
| Executive Pass | SGD 6,000 | Concierge, Insights2040, SFF dinner, Executive Lounge |
| Policy Pass | Free | Central banks, regulators and government institutions |
Group rates bring the Delegate Pass down to SGD 1,050 per person for teams of 3–5. SIEW sells passes through register.siew.gov.sg, and some of its partner events, such as the Asia Clean Energy Summit, need their own registration. ATxSG takes pre-registrations of interest before its passes go on sale.
How do I get the most out of a Singapore business event?
Plan around the event weeks and book meetings in advance. Use the side events, because much of the networking happens there.
- Pick the week, not just the event. SIEW, SWITCH and the Agri-Food Innovation Summit overlap in the last week of October 2026. Ecosperity Week and HR Tech Asia overlap in mid-May 2027.
- Use matchmaking. SFF's MeetUp books 15-minute meetings that both sides agree to. ITB Asia runs a buyer programme with a roughly one-to-one ratio of buyers to exhibitors.
- Check the invitation-only tracks. The ATxSummit and SFF's Insights2040 meetings (16–17 November 2026 at Sands Expo) are invitation-led. Apply early if you qualify.
- Book hotels early in peak weeks. Rooms near Marina Bay fill up during the October–November cluster and during Sibos.
- Confirm entry rules. Trade shows such as BeautyAsia and ITB Asia are B2B only. Check age limits and ID requirements on the official site.
To see new events as they are added, follow Singapore on atndr.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest business event in Singapore?
- The Singapore FinTech Festival, held every November at Singapore EXPO, is the city's best-known business event. In 2027, Sibos (20–23 September at Marina Bay Sands) brings the global transaction banking community to Singapore as well.
- When is Sibos 2027?
- Sibos 2027 runs from 20 to 23 September 2027 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It is the third time Singapore has hosted Swift's annual conference, after 2003 and 2015.
- Where is Singapore EXPO and how do I get there?
- Singapore EXPO is at 1 Expo Drive in the east of the island. It is served by Expo MRT station on the East-West and Downtown lines, and is about 10 minutes' drive from Changi Airport.
- How much does it cost to attend the Singapore FinTech Festival?
- As listed in October 2026, a Delegate Pass costs SGD 1,500, a Startup Pass SGD 650 and a MeetUp Pass SGD 380. Regulators and government institutions can apply for a free Policy Pass. Prices rise in stages.
- When is the busiest time for business events in Singapore?
- Late October to late November is the busiest period, followed by April and May. December to February is quiet.
Sources
Written and fact-checked by the atndr team. Dates, venues and organizers are checked against each event’s official website; the figures in “At a glance” come live from the atndr calendar. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
