January 2026
Hong Kong Fintech Roundtable
Hosted with the Hong Kong Fintech Industry Association to explore fintech, healthtech and e-commerce opportunities across Asia.
About iDEA
A consortium for the digital majority
The International Digital Economies Association connects stakeholders across emerging and developing digital economies — promoting innovation, inclusion and cross-border cooperation.
Cross-border
Members across more than 100 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean.
Sector-led
Focused on digital public infrastructure, fintech, AI, healthtech and entrepreneurship.
Movement-driven
Global engagements, strategic partnerships and regional spotlight programs.
Board
iDEA's board brings together digital economy leaders from every region.
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.