Kinsta is heading back to Singapore for a packed week of dinners, summits, and community meetups in October 2026. According to kinsta.com, the managed hosting provider will be on the ground from October 12 to 15, mixing private publishing dinners with a sponsorship of one of Southeast Asia's largest agency gatherings.
The trip reflects a wider push by the company to deepen ties with agencies, publishers, and WordPress professionals across the APAC region. Two members of the leadership team will represent Kinsta throughout the week.
Who Is Flying In From Kinsta
Two senior staff members are confirmed for the Singapore run, according to kinsta.com:
- Alex Ando-Michaelson, Partnerships and Community Manager for APAC.
- Gabrielius Vaičaitis, Head of Sales for EMEA and APAC.
Their presence signals that the visit is geared toward both partnership development and direct sales conversations, not just brand visibility.
The Three Singapore Events
The week is structured around three distinct gatherings, each targeting a different slice of the digital ecosystem, according to kinsta.com.
State of Digital Publishing Private Dinner (October 12). Kinsta is co-hosting a publisher and brand dinner in Singapore with State of Digital Publishing. Only 14 leaders from the regional publishing and brand space will be invited. The evening centres on how publishers and brands can convert their first-party audiences into measurable growth as AI reshapes content distribution. Discussions will cover direct audience relationships, the practical use of first-party data and AI tools, and the role that fast, dependable websites play in monetising those audiences. Seats are limited and must be applied for through the event page.
Singapore Social With Chimera Collective (October 13). This invite-only networking dinner is run in partnership with community partner Chimera Collective. It is aimed at agency and industry leaders active in the WordPress and open web community. Anyone interested can get in touch with the Kinsta team to ask for an invitation.
Hypergrowth Summit (October 15). Kinsta will be a sponsor of the Hypergrowth Summit, which draws agency founders, marketing teams, and business leaders focused on growth across Southeast Asia. Topics on the agenda include regional expansion, combining human expertise with AI, and stronger agency-business partnerships. Visitors can stop by the Kinsta booth to talk hosting, performance, and partnerships. A promo code, KINSTAGOHSG26, offers $50 off tickets. VIP Experience holders also get access to a Welcome Dinner Reception on October 14 and an After Party on October 15.
What It Means for You
For resellers, WordPress professionals, and agency operators reading this, the Singapore week is more than a marketing tour. It is a chance to:
- Meet the people who shape Kinsta's APAC partnerships strategy face to face.
- Talk about managed hosting alternatives, WordPress infrastructure for client portfolios, and performance trade-offs compared with traditional cPanel setups.
- Network with publishers and brands that are actively rethinking audience strategy in the AI era, a useful signal if you build WordPress sites for content-driven clients.
If you run a hosting reseller business or manage client websites on WordPress, the Hypergrowth Summit booth in particular is worth a visit. Bring questions about scaling, performance under traffic spikes, and how managed hosting compares with conventional cPanel environments when serving multiple client accounts.
Background: Why Singapore Keeps Showing Up on the Hosting Map
Singapore has long served as a regional hub for hosting providers, cloud platforms, and digital agencies serving Southeast Asia. Its data centre infrastructure, English-speaking workforce, and business-friendly regulations make it a natural base for companies expanding across APAC. For a hosting brand, a week of in-person events offers something that webinars cannot: direct feedback from agency partners managing dozens or hundreds of client sites, plus face time with publishers whose traffic patterns put hosting performance under real pressure.
Key takeaways
- Kinsta will be in Singapore from October 12–15, 2026, with two private dinners and a Hypergrowth Summit sponsorship.
- APAC Partnerships Manager Alex Ando-Michaelson and Head of Sales Gabrielius Vaičaitis will represent the company.
- The October 12 publishing dinner is limited to 14 invitees; the October 13 agency dinner is open by request.
- The Hypergrowth Summit on October 15 is open to ticket holders, with $50 off using code KINSTAGOHSG26.
- For resellers and WordPress agencies, the booth is the easiest entry point to discuss hosting and partnership opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
When exactly is Kinsta in Singapore?
According to kinsta.com, Kinsta will be in Singapore from October 12 to 15, 2026.
Which Kinsta team members are attending?
Alex Ando-Michaelson, Partnerships and Community Manager for APAC, and Gabrielius Vaičaitis, Head of Sales for EMEA and APAC.
How can someone attend the private dinners?
The October 12 dinner with State of Digital Publishing requires an application via the event page for one of 14 seats. The October 13 Singapore Social with Chimera Collective is invite-only, and interested attendees can contact the Kinsta team to ask for an invitation.
Is the Hypergrowth Summit open to anyone?
Yes. It takes place on October 15, and tickets can be purchased with a $50 discount using the promo code KINSTAGOHSG26.
What will the publishing dinner focus on?
Conversations will centre on turning first-party audiences into measurable growth in the AI era, including first-party data, AI use cases, and the role of fast, reliable websites.
Source: kinsta.com