January 2026
Hong Kong Fintech Roundtable
Hosted with the Hong Kong Fintech Industry Association to explore fintech, healthtech and e-commerce opportunities across Asia.
Advancing digital economy leadership across the Global Digital Majority
The first half of 2026 has been a period of growth, collaboration, and impact for the International Digital Economies Association (iDEA). Through global engagements, strategic partnerships, leadership initiatives, and regional spotlight programs, iDEA continues to connect stakeholders across emerging and developing digital economies while promoting innovation, inclusion, and cross-border cooperation.
100+
Countries Represented
200+
Digital Economy Leaders
3 yrs
Global Impact
iDEA at a Glance
Where iDEA is focused in 2026
Digital public infrastructure, fintech, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship — spanning Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.
FintechHealthtechE-commerceDigital Public InfrastructureArtificial IntelligenceWeb3 & TokenizationAgTech & MSMEsCybersecurityE-GovernmentEntrepreneurship
iDEA in Action
Highlights from iDEA's first-half 2026 engagements across the Global Digital Majority.
FEBRUARY 2026
iDEA Leaders
Throughout the month, iDEA continued highlighting leaders and ecosystem builders contributing to innovation and digital transformation across emerging markets.
MARCH 2026
Burundi – The Connectivity Frontier
iDEA highlighted Burundi's growing digital potential and opportunities for connectivity expansion, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
APRIL 2026
Pitchfest Hong Kong
Roundtable & Pitch Fest brought together visionary founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the future of HealthTech within the broader digital economy across the Global Digital Majority.
May 2026
AIBC Asia Collaboration
Expanded engagement with Asia's innovation ecosystem across fintech, blockchain, AI, Web3 and digital transformation.
JUNE 2026
SPiCE East Asia 2026: Where Gaming, Innovation and Policy Converge
iDEA highlighted the importance of building an ecosystem where digital economy frameworks, cross-border payments, trusted digital infrastructure, AI, and effective regulation work together to enable sustainable growth.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Convening the digital majority
From the Third Anniversary Global Meet & Greet to iDEA X Africa and the DeAI Summit 2026, iDEA leaders shared knowledge on digital finance, innovation ecosystems and technology-enabled development.
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