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A coalition of builder communities for people building things that matter.
AISEA: a coalition of AI communities in Asia
We're a federation of local communities building AI that matters, under real constraints: small teams, with tight budgets, in markets the big labs aren't building for.
A builder in Penang shouldn't have worse access than a builder in Singapore. Alone, no single community can get tool credits, partner access, or a speaker from a frontier lab. Together we can.
Communities keep their spirit and independence. AISEA gets them what they can't get alone.
Asia-scale network, chapter-led roots
10,000+ builders, dozens of cities, one production-forward coalition.
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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.