Meet & collaborate
Founders, operators, investors, and corporate teams are in one room to compare notes and build next steps.
For founders, operators, SMEs, investors, and ecosystem builders.
Registration openWhy attend
A two-day route through people, products, and decisions.
Explore & compare solutions
Product demos and booths let you evaluate tools in person instead of judging from a deck.
Meet investors - or get met
Investors and founders both show up with reasons to start conversations that continue after the event.
Shape the program
Suggest or vote on practical agenda questions so sessions reflect what people need to solve.
Pass options
Choose the pass that matches how you'll use the event.
Start with the main program, add networking if meetings are the point, or choose the highest-touch access for a packed two-day schedule.
Starter access
Starter Pass
For attendees who want the main program, exhibition floor, and a clear view of the ecosystem.
US$19starter access
Founders, operators, students, and ecosystem builders attending the main program.
Included
2-Day Echelon Philippines Access
All conference stages
Exhibition zone
Access to F&B Zone to purchase from food options
Printed networking name tag
Not included
Entry to Networking Drinks event
Access to all on-demand content & session material
Reserved front row seats at all stages
Access to VIP Lounge
Networking accessBest for meetings
Premier Pass
For visitors who want the program plus stronger networking access before and after the event.
US$99networking access
Founders, investors, corporate teams, and partners using Echelon for meetings.
Included
2-day Echelon Philippines access
All conference stages
Exhibition zone
Access to F&B Zone to purchase from food options
Printed networking name tag
Entry to Networking Drinks event
Access to all on-demand content & session material
Not included
Reserved front row seats at all stages
Access to VIP Lounge
Limited availability
Super Pass
For senior guests who need the highest-touch access, private-area convenience, and faster arrival.
US$999limited availability
Executives, investors, commercial leads, and partners running multiple conversations.
Included
2-day Echelon Philippines access
All conference stages
Exhibition zone
Access to F&B Zone to purchase from food options
Printed networking name tag
Entry to Networking Drinks event
Access to all on-demand content & session material
Access to VIP Lounge
Eligible for exclusive Welcome Dinner Reception
Fast-Track Registration
Two-day route
What two days looks like.
Main Stage
Summit
Main-stage talks and panels for the questions the wider ecosystem needs to hear together.
Demos
Showcase
Product demos, startup visibility, and booth-side conversations for teams with something concrete to show.
Curated Sessions
Sandbox
Workshops, Sandbox Sessions, and private sessions for smaller-group discussion and partner discovery.
Large Booths
Pavilion Booths
Large-format booth presence for teams that need more room for demos, staff, and meeting flow.
Mid Booths
Marketplace Booths
Mid-sized booth positions for product conversations, partner discovery, and steady show-floor traffic.
Small Booths
Spotlight Booths
Small-format booths for focused startup visibility, quick demos, and targeted introductions.
Who's in the room
The room you're joining.
The trip is worth it when the room has people who can act: founders, C-suite leaders, investors, enterprise buyers, government voices, and ecosystem builders.
Founders, C-suite, active investors, enterprise buyers, and government voices.
1,000+ companies80+ speakers52 startups15+ countries
AngkasGCashAyalaKickstart VenturesFoxmont Capital PartnersMonk's Hill VenturesPigeonholeSULONG Central LuzonImaginable ImpactStartup Village
Travel basics
Plan the visit.
25-26 August 2026
SMX Aura, Philippines
Current AI adoption questions, vendor comparisons, and people you want to meet.
Before you register
Answers before you choose a pass.
Which pass should I choose?
Starter is for main program access, Premier adds stronger networking and content access, and Super is for senior guests who need the highest-touch experience.
Can I attend if I am not a founder?
Yes. The room includes founders, SMEs, corporates, investors, operators, and ecosystem partners working through AI adoption.
What should I plan before arriving?
Know which stages, booths, and people matter most to you. Bring current AI adoption questions, vendor comparisons, and meetings you want to set.
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