Unlocking ASEAN’s Tech: Navigating Growth Opportunities in Indonesia & Singapore

ASEAN’s digital economy is expected to be worth up to US$1 trillion in 2030; in Australia, the benefits of digitalisation should reach up to A$56.7 billion per annum by 2030.  Singapore and Indonesia have the two largest concentrations of startups in the region.  There are now at least 13 Indonesian unicorns – companies having a valuation of at least US$1 billion. The ASEAN trading bloc is NSW’s third largest two-way trading partner valued at $36.4 billion. 

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with Tech Industry leaders from the ASEAN region about their challenges and strategies for scaling their businesses while maintaining sustainability. 

Our expert panelists will explore topics such as innovative tech solutions, revenue-based funding models, and capital raising partnerships in Indonesia, Singapore, and Australia. Following the panel, you’ll have the opportunity to network with tech companies and industry experts from ASEAN and Australia.  

This event is part of NSW Government programs across SXSW Sydney 2024, including 12 panels and 20 activations at NSW House over three days. Discover new ideas from thought-provoking speakers from across the screen, music, digital games, tech and business sectors. For more details, please visit the NSW House at SXSW website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/nsw-house-sxsw-sydney-2024  

Panel Speakers

Gregorius Yoga P. – Co-Founder & CFO, Momofin 

Gregorius brings a strong background in corporate finance and digital transformation, leading the company’s financial strategy and growth in secure digital document management across Southeast Asia, with platforms like MomofinGO and eMET serving over 10,000 users and 100+ corporate clients in industries such as finance, healthcare, and education.

Mega Prawita – Managing Director, KUMPUL.ID 

Mega drives Indonesia's entrepreneurial ecosystem by leading strategic planning, business development, and stakeholder engagement at KUMPUL, growing a network of over 50 coworking spaces and partners across 32 cities to empower startups, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs through innovation, education, and networking opportunities.

Percy Hung – CEO & Co-Founder, Choco Up 

Percy leads the company’s mission to simplify access to non-dilutive growth capital through data-driven funding solutions, expanding into eight markets and ten sectors across Asia Pacific, while leveraging technology to disrupt traditional finance and empower rapidly growing businesses.

Charlie Pennington – Head of GTM, APAC & Middle East, Corporations, Carta 

Charlie is a leading expert in guiding startup founders through growth and scalability challenges. As the head of Carta’s Go-To-Market & Sales efforts for equity management and fundraising, he has expanded Carta’s reach in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and ANZ since 2023.

Panel Moderator

Yonathan Wijaya – Trade and Investment Director for Indonesia, Investment NSW

Yonathan is the Trade and Investment Director for Indonesia at Investment NSW, where he leads initiatives to strengthen trade ties, attract investment, and foster business relationships between Indonesia and New South Wales. With extensive experience across sectors including renewable energy, infrastructure, FMCG, agribusiness, and green finance, Yonathan is instrumental in promoting NSW as a prime destination for business, study, and tourism.