Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about attending, speaking at, or partnering with us for Convergence Summit (13 Nov) and Converge @ SFF Hackathon (18 - 19 Nov).
Convergence Summit
What is Convergence Summit?
Convergence Summit is a full-day summit on how AI is converging across industries, held on 13 November 2026 in Singapore. The day brings together founders, operators, and investors from frontier AI labs, infrastructure, fintech, startups, Web3, venture capital, and public policy for unfiltered conversations. The venue will be announced closer to the event, and only approved guests will be allowed to enter.
How do I attend?
Sign up through our Luma page. Attendance is approval-based: we expect over 1,000 sign-ups and cap approved guests at around 300 to keep every room senior and focused. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is approved.
How do I get approved?
We carefully curate guests for Convergence Summit — with criteria spanning your company, role, and other achievements. To maximise your chance of being approved, make sure to sign up using your company email.
Is there a cost to attend?
No — attendance is free for approved guests.
What is the difference between a Standard and VIP ticket?
Standard tickets will grant you access to Convergence Summit. VIP tickets are subject to eligibility according to our criteria — with criteria spanning your company, role, and other achievements. A VIP ticket grants the holder access to additional areas within the summit, such as the VIP lounge.
Who will attend?
Senior leaders, founders, operators, and investors working on AI across industries — the people building with AI today in frontier labs, infrastructure, fintech, startups, Web3, venture capital, and public policy.
What is on the agenda?
The day spans conversations on how AI is converging across industries — from frontier AI labs and infrastructure to fintech, startups, Web3, venture capital, and public policy. Beyond panels, expect demos and curated conversations. The full agenda will be published closer to the event.
How do I apply to speak?
Email us with your name, company, role, and the topic you would like to cover.
How do I sponsor or exhibit?
Email us and the team will get back to you with partnership and exhibition options.
I have a question that is not answered here.
Reach out to us and we will endeavour to come back to you as soon as possible.
Converge @ SFF Hackathon
What is the Converge @ SFF Hackathon?
Converge @ SFF is Singapore FinTech Festival's official hackathon, run by Convergence Summit in partnership with the Global Finance & Technology Network ("GFTN"). GFTN was established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2024.
Converge @ SFF is a 48-hour hackathon focused on AI and payment use cases.
When and where does the hackathon take place?
The hackathon runs from 18 to 19 November 2026 during the Singapore FinTech Festival. The briefing and working area will be within the SFF venue, and winning teams present on the SFF Catalyst Stage.
Who can participate?
The hackathon is open to the public, with a focus on founders, builders, and engineers. You can join as an individual or in a team of up to three. Registration will be open soon.
What are the challenge tracks?
There will be up to three challenge tracks, each co-curated with a partner around a real business problem they want solved. The challenge tracks will be announced closer to the event.
What can I win?
A prize pool of cash rewards across the challenge tracks, plus sponsor credits from participating frontier labs, cloud platforms, and more. Winning teams present their solutions on the SFF Catalyst Stage.
What do partners of Converge @ SFF get?
Selected sponsors can define a hackathon challenge track around a real business problem they want solved, get first look at every submission to their track, receive branding across the hackathon at SFF, and gain access to Insights Forum on 16-17 November.