Minister Smyth promotes Ireland’s digital and innovation agenda on visit to Singapore for Asia Tech x SG 2025
- Foilsithe: 26 Bealtaine 2025
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 27 Bealtaine 2025
Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth is undertaking a high-profile visit to Singapore this week at the invitation of the Singaporean Government to participate in Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) 2025, one of the region’s most significant technology and innovation summits.
The summit, which gathers global tech leaders to shape the future of digital transformation, provides a platform for Ireland to showcase its strengths in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital trust, innovation, and skills development. Minister Smyth’s participation underscores Ireland’s commitment to being at the forefront of global digital dialogue.
Speaking ahead of her visit, Minister Smyth said:
"Ireland and Singapore share a forward-looking vision when it comes to technology, digital governance and innovation. My visit is a valuable opportunity to deepen ties with key partners, promote Ireland’s capabilities in emerging tech sectors and learn from Singapore’s pioneering work in digital transformation."
In addition to engagements at ATxSG, including attendance at the opening event alongside the President of Singapore, Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister Smyth’s programme features a series of bilateral meetings and strategic engagements, supported by the Embassy of Ireland in Singapore and the wider Ireland House team, including Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland and Bord Bia.
Highlights of the Minister’s Programme include engagements with Irish Companies operating in Southeast Asia, showcasing the success of Irish enterprise abroad with support from Enterprise Ireland. A number of high-level meetings with representatives of AI Singapore and AI Innovation, exploring collaborative opportunities in responsible AI development are also on the itinerary.
Minister Smyth will also participate in the Ministerial Roundtable on Digital Trust, where global leaders will examine AI risks and regulatory strategies. Bilateral talks will also take place with key international counterparts, including a Singaporean Minister for Digital Development & Information, Professor Max Tegmark, President of the Future of Life Institute, Baroness Jones, UK Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Future Digital Economy and Hon Judith Collins KC, New Zealand’s Minister for Digitising Government Tourism policy meetings, reflecting the department’s expanded remit, with senior figures from Gardens by the Bay, Singapore National Stadium and the National Association of Travel Agencies Singapore are also scheduled.
Strategic discussions with Skills Future Singapore and Design Singapore, offering valuable insights into how nations are preparing their workforces and industries for the digital age, are another feature.
Minister Smyth will conclude her visit by meeting with members of Singapore’s vibrant Irish community at an event hosted by the St Patrick’s Society, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary in the city-state.
Minister Smyth highlighted how:
"This visit is a strong demonstration of Ireland’s commitment to international digital cooperation, innovation diplomacy, and supporting Irish enterprise across Southeast Asia."