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OpenAI Opens Founder Day Singapore for Southeast Asian Startups
OpenAI has begun accepting applications for Founder Day Singapore, a half‑day event slated for Monday, June 22 2026. The session, running from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., is targeted at startup founders, developers and builders across Southeast Asia. Attendance will be limited to those who apply, and the company has yet to disclose how many spots are available or when the registration window will close.
The gathering is part of OpenAI’s newly launched OpenAI for Singapore initiative, a multi‑year partnership with the Singapore Ministry of Digital Development and Information announced in May 2026. The collaboration aims to broaden the use of OpenAI’s models, cultivate local talent, and help businesses and public services adopt AI. It also dovetails with the opening of a new Asia‑Pacific hub in Singapore that will serve as a regional base for the company’s AI work.
Program highlights include product updates, live demonstrations, and workshops centered on agentic workflows, Codex, and multilingual user experiences. Speakers will feature Teri Yu from OpenAI’s Multimodal API Product team, Thomas Jeng, Head of Startups for Asia‑Pacific, and Wulfie Bain, Applied AI Lead for Startups, International. The workshops are designed to give participants hands‑on guidance on model selection, implementation strategies, and the technical practices employed by companies that build with OpenAI’s APIs. Attendees will also gain direct access to teams working on APIs, model evaluations, and developer experience.
Founder Day Singapore will be organized around small‑group breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a reception with the OpenAI team. The company has stressed that the event will focus on practical implementation rather than general introductions to generative AI. While no selection timetable or registration deadline has been released, it is clear that spaces are limited and the event will be application‑based.
For startups in the region, the day offers a rare chance to learn from OpenAI’s latest product developments and to connect with the company’s regional startup team. The initiative also aligns with Singapore’s broader AI ecosystem strategy, which seeks to nurture local talent and support the integration of AI into both private and public sectors.
At present, applications remain open, but details on capacity, the selection process, and the registration deadline are still pending. Startups interested in attending should keep an eye on OpenAI’s registration page for updates. The event is part of a wider effort by OpenAI to strengthen its presence in the Asia‑Pacific region and to support the growth of AI‑driven businesses.
The gathering is part of OpenAI’s newly launched OpenAI for Singapore initiative, a multi‑year partnership with the Singapore Ministry of Digital Development and Information announced in May 2026. The collaboration aims to broaden the use of OpenAI’s models, cultivate local talent, and help businesses and public services adopt AI. It also dovetails with the opening of a new Asia‑Pacific hub in Singapore that will serve as a regional base for the company’s AI work.
Program highlights include product updates, live demonstrations, and workshops centered on agentic workflows, Codex, and multilingual user experiences. Speakers will feature Teri Yu from OpenAI’s Multimodal API Product team, Thomas Jeng, Head of Startups for Asia‑Pacific, and Wulfie Bain, Applied AI Lead for Startups, International. The workshops are designed to give participants hands‑on guidance on model selection, implementation strategies, and the technical practices employed by companies that build with OpenAI’s APIs. Attendees will also gain direct access to teams working on APIs, model evaluations, and developer experience.
Founder Day Singapore will be organized around small‑group breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a reception with the OpenAI team. The company has stressed that the event will focus on practical implementation rather than general introductions to generative AI. While no selection timetable or registration deadline has been released, it is clear that spaces are limited and the event will be application‑based.
For startups in the region, the day offers a rare chance to learn from OpenAI’s latest product developments and to connect with the company’s regional startup team. The initiative also aligns with Singapore’s broader AI ecosystem strategy, which seeks to nurture local talent and support the integration of AI into both private and public sectors.
At present, applications remain open, but details on capacity, the selection process, and the registration deadline are still pending. Startups interested in attending should keep an eye on OpenAI’s registration page for updates. The event is part of a wider effort by OpenAI to strengthen its presence in the Asia‑Pacific region and to support the growth of AI‑driven businesses.
