UK Government Calls on AI Firms to Join Southeast Asia Trade Mission

UK Government is calling on AI and cyber security companies to join its Southeast Asia trade mission.

The UK Government is inviting ambitious UK companies from across the AI stack to join a trade mission to Malaysia and Singapore, connecting with the buyers, partners and investors shaping Southeast Asia's next wave of growth in AI, digital infrastructure and advanced computing. Running from 18 to 22 January 2027, the mission puts UK innovators in front of the customers, partners and decision makers driving adoption of frontier AI applications, along with the compute, cloud, hardware and trusted frameworks that support them.

The mission is seeking UK businesses with capabilities in:

• Generative AI

• AI infrastructure, compute and cloud

• Data centres and advanced digital infrastructure

• Semiconductors and AI hardware

• High-performance computing

• AI safety, governance and assurance

• Cyber security and digital trust

• Data platforms and advanced analytics

• Quantum and emerging technologies

Delegates can expect:

• High-profile exposure through programmes in Malaysia and Singapore, including exploration of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, a major emerging centre for technology investment, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing

• Commercial connections with customers, partners, decision makers and investors

• Market insight from experts on demand, routes to market and regional growth opportunities

• Innovation access through visits to leading innovation, research and technology hubs

• Pitch support to help delegates sharpen their pitch and make the most of commercial opportunities in the region

Malaysia and Singapore sit at the centre of Southeast Asia's AI transformation. Malaysia is investing heavily in digital infrastructure, supercomputing, AI adoption and workforce development as it works towards becoming a leading AI-enabled economy, and is seeking international partners to help build the infrastructure, talent and trusted frameworks needed for long-term AI growth. Singapore serves as the region's leading technology and innovation hub, attracting significant investment in AI, advanced computing and digital infrastructure, and acts as a gateway to Southeast Asia's key technology decision makers, investors and multinational organisations. Together, the two markets offer UK companies access to a region of more than 680 million people and a fast-growing ecosystem of customers, investors and strategic partners.

Places are limited, and applications close on 23 August 2026. UK companies across the AI stack are encouraged to register their interest without delay.