Day 3 of the ANDE Pan-Asia Convening 2026 focused on one of the defining questions facing entrepreneurial ecosystems today: how can artificial intelligence (AI) be adopted in ways that strengthen, rather than replace, human expertise?

Human or AI? Our lively, hands-on session co-led with Satu Creative explored why trust, intuition, ethics, and purpose continue to matter in business, investing, and ecosystem building, even as AI transforms the way we work.

Rather than focusing solely on technology, the discussion explored how digital infrastructure can help ESOs deliver higher-quality support, generate better data, and build stronger connections with investors.

AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday work across the social impact sector, but for many organizations, the challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI; it is how to do so responsibly and effectively.

The innovation fund is backing SGB’s tackling digital inclusion, clean energy access, and device circularity in emerging markets.

The World Bank’s 2025 report shows AI adoption lagging among small firms. Supporting AI-enabled SMEs is now essential for inclusive growth.

Technological adoption enables innovative entrepreneurship that addresses climate change and environmental sustainability.

What does India's new data privacy legislation means for the small and growing business ecosystem? This webinar co-hosted with ANDE member GameChanger Law Advisors highlighted the key implications, and what the future holds.