The infrastructure serious builders in SEA were missing.
A coalition of local builder communities across Southeast Asia — co-building, shipping in public, and sharing the infrastructure that makes it possible.
What AISEA is
AISEA is Southeast Asia's builder coalition — a federation of local communities, operators, and engineers building real AI under real constraints.
We pool the infrastructure that individual communities can't build alone: tool credits, partner access, event formats, cross-border reach, and a regional network that compounds over time.
Chapters run on the ground, led by people who build.
AISEA connects those chapters so momentum doesn't stop at the border.
Who we've worked with
How it works
AISEA is a federation of chapter-led builder groups — from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta to Hanoi, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and beyond. Sessions are run on the ground by people who build. AISEA connects those chapters so momentum doesn't stop at the border.
Shared Formats
Hackathons, co-build sessions, sprints, and challenges follow common formats. This keeps the bar clear and lets builders move between cities and communities without friction.
Build in public
Projects and progress are shared across communities. Ideas can be tested without judgement, feedback can be obtained, and partners can be found across multiple countries.
Serious Tools & Partners
Builders get access to real tooling, credits, and support from teams actually shipping AI.
Network
Asia-scale network, chapter-led roots
10,000+ builders, dozens of cities, one production-forward coalition.
Headquartered in Southeast Asia — with collaborators and chapters spanning India, Japan, Australia, and more.
Common questions
What people ask before joining
What is AISEA?
AISEA is a coalition of AI builder communities across Southeast Asia. We connect local chapters through shared infrastructure, regional programs, and partner access.
Who is AISEA for?
Builders who ship: engineers, operators, and product people building real AI systems under real constraints.
How do I join?
Join the Discord where the active builder network lives. If you run a local community and want chapter affiliation, use the chapter application form.
Where does AISEA operate?
Our chapters are active across Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Australia.
Who runs AISEA?
AISEA is operated by For Now Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. The coalition is led by chapter operators on the ground across the region.
Start a chapter in your city
Start or scale a chapter: programs, partners, and playbooks so ambitious builders where you are don't start from zero.
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