AI Startup Showcase 2026
A showcase of AI startups building solutions for enterprise transformation.
The Next Wave of AI Innovation
As AI moves from experimentation to execution, a new generation of startups is redefining how businesses operate, scale, and compete.
The AI Startup Showcase brings together selected founders presenting high-impact solutions across industries.
Hosted at the close of the AI Summit, this session offers a fast-paced look at what’s next — and who is building it.
*This segment is open to all pass types.
- Live founder pitches
- 5 minute focused presentations from selected AI startups
- Real-world use cases
- Practical applications across enterprise functions and industries
Startup Pods - A Dedicated Space for Innovators
Get in front of the people who fund you
A pod puts your startup on the floor with investors, buyers and partners actively looking for their next deal.
Find the technology partners you need
Meet enterprise tech leaders and AI companies scouting for their next integration or collaboration.
Test your solution on a live floor
Real conversations with real buyers, before you're pitching them a deal.
Get seen by the whole floor, not just your niche
22,000 attendees, from C-suite to press to fellow founders. Your pod puts you in front of all of it.
Who Should Attend
Enterprise leaders exploring AI adoption
Investors and venture partners
Innovation and digital transformation teams
Technology ecosystem builders
Meet the Judges
Yu Aruga
Managing Director/Board Member
ICMG Ventures
Zafirah Bahiyyah Zulkifli
Chief Executive Officer
PETRONAS Innovation Garage
Startups Shaping What's Next
High-potential AI and enterprise startups building the next layer of operational intelligence and automation.
See how emerging founders are translating cutting-edge technology into real-world enterprise impact and scalable business models.
ContexQ
JM Coeur, Co-Founder
INTNT.AI
Manuel Ho, Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Innowave Tech
Mike Feng, Co-Founder
Viloxiti
Orly Bautista, Chief Executive Officer
8Hats Lab
Dmitriy Istomin, Co-Founder
Facetorem
Hardik Dobariya, Co-Founder