TECH: ignite - Asia 2026

Technology investment, M&A and market trends

AI is continuing to drive significant investment and M&A activity across the technology sector. This session explores the trends shaping the market, assesses whether current valuations are justified, and examines the opportunities and risks facing investors and businesses.

Speaker:

• Michelle Phang

China & Asia Pacific: AI & data governance regime updates

AI regulation is evolving rapidly across China and the wider Asia Pacific region. This session explores key legal and regulatory developments, emerging governance expectations and the implications for organisations deploying AI and managing data across multiple jurisdictions.

Speaker:

• Jingyuan Shi

Deepfakes & digital doppelgängers: When AI impersonates your brand

Generative AI is creating new risks for organisations through fake endorsements, synthetic media and digital impersonation. This session explores the challenges these technologies pose to brand protection and reputation management, and the practical steps businesses can take to respond.

Speakers:

• Patsy Lau
• Reking Chan (YaoWang Shanghai Law Offices)

Data security & cryptography challenges in the quantum era

Quantum computing is no longer a distant risk, and for many organisations the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is already underway. Against an evolving regulatory backdrop, and with increasing focus from authorities around the globe, how do you prepare for the challenges and opportunities presented by the quantum era?

Speaker:

• Vishal Patel

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The future of funds: Tokenisation, digital assets & private markets

Tokenisation and digital assets are reshaping private markets and the investment funds landscape. This session explores developments across Singapore and Hong Kong, examining emerging fund structures, regulatory developments and the opportunities created by digital-first investment ecosystems.

Speakers:

• Han Ming Ho
• Karen Lam

Digital tokens under stress: Arbitration, fraud & cross-border recovery

From fraudulent schemes and exchange failures to insolvencies involving token issuers, digital assets present unique enforcement challenges. Join us as we examine how arbitration can be used to navigate complex cross-border disputes and protect value in the digital economy.

Speakers:

• Lijun Chui
• Angela Yan (YaoWang Shanghai Law Offices)

Leveling up: Legal & regulatory trends shaping the gaming industry

From loot boxes to AI-driven game design, regulators are looking at the gaming sector. This session unpacks the latest legal developments and what they mean for studios, publishers, and platforms operating in the region.

Speaker:

• Elia Kim

The human impact of AI: Managing restructuring, redundancies & employee exits

AI is transforming jobs and organisational structures. This session explores how employers can manage restructuring, redundancies and difficult exits arising from workforce transformation, while navigating legal and compliance risks across Hong Kong, the PRC and Singapore.

Speakers:

• May Lu (YaoWang Shanghai Law Offices)
• Jennifer Tam
• Nicholas Ngo