MARK your calendars for the landmark 10th edition of Echelon, Asia's cornerstone tech and startup conference, in Singapore from May 15 to 16, 2024. Celebrated for connecting the brightest minds and cultivating a robust tech network across Southeast Asia, Echelon has proudly announced the first 26 innovative startups chosen for its esteemed TOP100 Program. Even in the face of last year's financial hurdles, these fledgling companies have surged ahead, making a positive dent in the economic landscape. Anticipating a crowd of over 10,000 tech enthusiasts, this year's Echelon X promises to spotlight pioneering startups from across the Philippines, Taiwan, India, and more.

In an email interview, Mohan Belani, co-founder and chief executive of e27, Echelon X's organizer, discussed the upcoming event and what 10 years of running the conference taught him.