ATxEnterprise 2025 Celebrates Five Years of Powering Enterprise Technology, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

SINGAPORE, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ATxEnterprise (ATxE) 2025, a flagship event of Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG), returns for its fifth year, providing a strategic platform for enterprises, governments, and technology leaders to drive innovation, cybersecurity resilience, and digital transformation. Taking place from 27–29 May 2025 at Singapore Expo, this milestone edition will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprise strategy, the next frontier of cyber defence, and the future of digital connectivity.

AI continues to transform business operations by optimising workflows, accelerating decision-making, and redefining customer engagement. NTT's 2025 Global CEO Survey found that 89% of CEOs consider AI essential to profitability, with 77% planning to increase investments this year. As businesses integrate AI, they must balance automation with human-centric innovation while addressing digital trust, workforce adaptation, and cybersecurity risks. Ethical considerations, including responsible AI deployment and bias mitigation, remain critical to ensuring AI serves as a force for progress rather than disruption. ATxE 2025 provides a vital platform for industry leaders to explore AI's real-world applications and develop strategies for sustainable and responsible enterprise growth.

New at ATxE 2025 

Building on its legacy, ATxE continues to evolve to meet the growing demands of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure transformation. In 2025, the event introduces three new strategic initiatives aimed at deepening industry engagement and driving meaningful conversations on the future of technology:

Returning Flagship Events & Global Thought Leadership

Alongside these new initiatives, ATxE 2025 welcomes back its flagship events, setting the agenda for enterprise technology, AI, and connectivity. BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia, SatelliteAsia, TechXLR8 Asia, and AI Summit Singapore* will bring together global leaders, enterprises, and innovators to explore emerging trends, investment opportunities, and breakthrough technologies shaping the digital economy.

Additionally, ATxSummit, the premier event organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), returns on 28-29 May at Capella Singapore. The invitation-only event will focus on topics such as agentic and embodied AI, AI safety, quantum computing, and digital sustainability through a series of plenary sessions. The event will also feature exclusive government-to-government (G2G) and government-to-business (G2B) roundtables to foster closer partnerships between the public sector and the digital industry.

With five international exhibitions, 15 summits and conference tracks, and extensive networking opportunities, ATxE remains the pre-eminent platform for industry collaboration, innovation, and business growth. This year's line-up of influential industry leaders includes:

Elle Quan, Head of Conferences at Informa Festivals, highlighted the event's continued influence:

"In just five years, ATxE has evolved into a global nexus for enterprise technology, uniting leaders from over 110 countries and regions to drive innovation, strengthen cybersecurity resilience, and advance digital infrastructure. Cross-market knowledge sharing accelerates transformation, and Singapore—renowned as a hub for enterprise excellence—provides the ideal setting for these high-profile discussions.

As Singapore approaches its 60th anniversary, we must continue pushing the boundaries of innovation to build a more resilient, secure, and competitive digital economy. At a time when technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, it can no longer be considered just an enabler—it is the very force shaping the way businesses operate, connect, and create new growth opportunities. This year, we are raising the bar with new initiatives that foster deeper collaboration and real-world impact. As the global meeting point for enterprises, governments, and technology leaders, we remain committed to shaping the next frontier of digital progress."

Shaping the Future of AI and the Digital Economy

ATxE 2025 will spotlight AI's transformative impact across industries, offering an unparalleled opportunity for business leaders to engage with global experts, regulators, and innovators. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the evolving digital landscape, equipping them with the knowledge needed to navigate AI-driven enterprise transformation responsibly and effectively.

As businesses continue to face new challenges and opportunities, the discussions at ATxE 2025 will empower leaders to make informed decisions that drive innovation, sustainability, and responsible growth.

We invite industry leaders and innovators to join us in Singapore from 27 - 29 May 2025 at ATxSG's flagship events and submit your nominations for the Enterprise Tech Awards by 28 February. 

For more information on the event agenda, speakers, and registration, please visit: https://asiatechxsg.com/atxenterprise/.

About Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG)

ATxSG 2025 is Asia's leading technology event jointly organised by Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa Festivals, supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The event consists of two main segments, ATxSummit and ATxEnterprise. 

About the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) 

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore's digital transformation  by developing a vibrant digital economy and an inclusive digital society. As Architects of  Singapore's Digital Future, we foster growth in Infocomm Technology and Media sectors in concert with progressive regulations, harnessing frontier technologies, and developing local talent and digital infrastructure ecosystems to establish Singapore as a digital metropolis. For more news and information, visit www.imda.gov.sg.  

About Informa Festivals 

Informa Festivals is home to Informa's experience-led events. In five global and fast-moving markets, we inspire and celebrate business with events that deliver unique experiences, immersive activities, high-impact content, powerful connections and personal enrichment. Our leading international Tech festivals include London Tech Week, Africa Tech Fest and Asia Tech x Singapore.

For more information, please visit https://www.informa.com/divisions/informa-festivals/

*Appendix A: ATxEnterprise's Anchor Event Descriptions

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ATxEnterprise 2025 Celebrates Five Years of Powering Enterprise Technology, Cybersecurity, and Digital Transformation

SINGAPORE, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Agri-Resources Ltd ("GAR" or the "Company") continued to improve its financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, driven by increased plantation output and appreciation in crude palm oil (CPO) prices. CPO market prices (FOB Belawan) for the quarter averaged US$1,156 per tonne, up 27% from the same period last year. This supported a 19% growth in revenue to US$3.04 billion, offsetting a dip in sales volume during this period.

EBITDA for the first quarter of 2025 grew by 12% year-on-year, reaching US$259 million, while maintaining a steady margin of 8.5%. Underlying profit increased by US$10 million from the previous year to reach US$89 million. Combined with a reduction in foreign exchange loss, net profit surged by 47%, totalling US$55 million.

The continued recovery in palm production was a key driver of GAR's first quarter results, mitigating softer downstream performance due to lower merchandising volumes in a competitive market environment. The Company remains committed to expanding its portfolio of higher value-added products in destination countries to help weather these market trends.

GAR's financial position remained healthy with an improved gearing ratio of 0.65 times and net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.41 times.

On the outlook, Mr. Franky O. Widjaja, GAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented: "Palm oil production in early 2025 is emerging well from disruptions caused by extreme weather, showing potential to gradually ease tightness in global vegetable oil supply. However, growth prospects for soft commodities remain constrained by shifting weather patterns and geopolitical uncertainty. Global trade tensions are having a significant impact on market dynamics, particularly for soybean oil. These factors, combined with more competitive palm oil prices due to narrowing price premiums, are expected to support CPO prices in the near term. We will continue to observe these rapidly developing dynamics, as well as global macroeconomic conditions that may influence market trends."

Operational Highlights

As of 31 March 2025, GAR's planted area was approximately 534,000 hectares, of which 499,000 hectares were mature. Nucleus and plasma estates made up 417,000 and 117,000 hectares of this area respectively.

Fruit yield for the first quarter of 2025 recorded strong growth, increasing by 12% to 4.35 tonnes per hectare from 3.89 tonnes in the same period last year, as the impact of El Niño subsided. Palm product output increased by 11% to 658,000 tonnes compared with 590,000 tonnes in the same period last year, despite ongoing preparation for replanting.

In line with slowing global economic conditions, GAR's downstream business saw a 5% year-on-year decrease in sales volume during the first quarter of 2025. Nonetheless, GAR continues to strengthen its competitive edge by pursuing enhanced plantation productivity and higher value-added products to drive long-term growth.

Investment in Sustainability

GAR is progressing with decarbonisation efforts in line with the Company's Net Zero 2050 ambition. In addition to enhancing delivery on the Company's No Deforestation, No Peat and No Exploitation (NDPE) policies across its supply chain, priorities include strengthening emissions tracking and engaging key suppliers to better map and manage Scope 3 supply chain emissions. Efforts are also underway to enhance energy efficiency and accelerate the Company's transition to renewable energy. 

The Company continues to advance its commitment to responsible sourcing. The blockchain-powered SmartTrace traceability system, launched in late 2024, is helping GAR and its customers to navigate growing regulatory and compliance demands, including the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The Company has conducted limited customer trials for the system, showcasing its ability to support compliance through secure, transparent supply chain data.

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GAR Profits Surge in Competitive Market Environment During the First Quarter of 2025

GAR Profits Surge in Competitive Market Environment During the First Quarter of 2025