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11TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CYBER WEEK (SICW) 2026
October 16, 2026
Republic of Singapore, Thursday, 15th October 2026
The 11 th Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) was held from 12 to 15 October 2026 in the Republic of Singapore, bringing together Ministers, policymakers, industry leaders and cybersecurity experts from ASEAN Member States, Dialogue Partners and international organisations. The event provided a platform to address emerging cyber threats, exchange policy perspectives and strengthen international cooperation in safeguarding digital systems and public trust.
Held under the theme “Cyber at a Crossroads: Shaping the New Cyber Order”, SICW 2026 examined emerging cybersecurity challenges, including the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII), cross-border cybercrime and preparedness for emerging technologies. The event provided opportunities to exchange policy perspectives and experiences in strengthening cybersecurity governance, resilience and public trust in digital services.
Two ministerial meetings were convened in conjunction with SICW 2026. The Inaugural SICW Ministerial Roundtable, held on 13 October 2026 and chaired by His Excellency K. Shanmugam, Senior Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs of the Republic of Singapore, examined AI-enabled cyber threats, including the misuse of AI in online scams, deepfakes and other fraudulent activities. Discussions underscored the implications for CII, digital services and public trust, as well as the critical need for responsible AI governance, data protection and closer government–industry cooperation.
Meanwhile, the 11 th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC), held on 14 October 2026 and chaired by Her Excellency Mrs Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information and Minister-in-charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group of the Republic of Singapore, welcomed the ASEAN Cybersecurity Cooperation Strategy (ACCS) 2026–2030. Discussions focused on strengthening regional cyber resilience, including through the further operationalisation of the ASEAN Regional Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and its Information Sharing Mechanism (ISM) to support timely threat information sharing and coordinated incident response. The Meeting also addressed ransomware, cross-border cyber scams, cybersecurity standards for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, emerging risks associated with AI and quantum technologies, capacity building initiatives and technical cooperation with ASEAN Dialogue Partners.