Echelon Asia Summit 2016 Returns June 15-16 to Singapore On a Bigger Scale

Three-zone conference introduced to meet the business needs of all startups at different stages

Echelon promises to deliver a 360-degree experience for more in-depth ecosystem access

Key speakers from Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, Garena, AngelHack, Carousell, MOX, HubSpot and Goldman Sachs

The annual Echelon Asia Summit, Asia's premiere technology and business event that celebrates Asia's brightest technology and digital innovations is set to return for its 5th official edition on an unprecedented scale. Organised by e27, Asia's leading resource platform for innovation-led businesses, the event aims to attract a global repertoire of close to 5,000 technology innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, regulatory bodies and C- suite executives who are creating the next wave of innovation in Asia.

The conference theme this year, "Tech Pioneers of Tomorrow" is built upon the goal of Echelon to be the nexus point where technology and business leaders connect with next-gen entrepreneurs to develop new technologies that can impact the world of business and society.Conference Highlights

In this year's edition, a three-zone conference (Create, Build/Reach and Future) will be introduced at this regional summit to meet the business needs of all startups, ranging from the emerging to the mature startups. These zones strive to amplify opportunities and ensure that startups receive the right support they need at each stage of their business. For more details of the zones, kindly refer to Appendix A.

Co-Founder & COO of e27, Thaddeus Koh said, "With an integrated programme that encompasses the continual stages of a startup's life cycle – Creating, Building, Reaching and the Future – Echelon Asia provides a great opportunity for everyone in the tech eco system to interact, exchange new knowledge and expertise and gather information about best practices from fellow peers who have been in their shoes. Echelon Asia has a proven track record of helping participating startups achieve funding success through its structured networking sessions. This year would be no exception."Other highlights for this year include keynote sessions and firesides with over 70 curated speakers and thought leaders from all around the world, inspiring emerging startups to achieve greater heights through their insights and experiences. Notable speakers in the list include Timbre's Edward Chia to rising global wave-makers such as Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley's Hiroshi Saijou and many more.

Finally, the TOP 100 Startup Search also returns to discover the most promising start-up of the year across the region. The top 16 startups, having been selected through regional qualifying rounds by esteemed judges from a pool of over 800 submissions, will be in Singapore to pitch live on stage to panel of judges and vie for the winning title.

Echelon is Asia's premier technology and business conference that celebrates the startup industry and its change makers. It is organised to convene the region's tech experts, investors and influencers to discuss Asia's emerging trends and ascend to a higher value proposition.

Online registration for conference delegates is now open. Detailed session and speakers' information can also be found online at https://e27.co/echelon/asia/speakers.

Echelon Asia Summit 2016 will be held from 15 – 16 June 2016 at the Singapore EXPO.

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