Overview

Since ChatGPT's public launch in November 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a central topic in business and investment discussions. While proponents highlight its vast market potential, sceptics question whether the substantial capital investments driving AI's growth will ultimately deliver sustainable returns.

Join Professor Aswath Damodaran for a thought-provoking session that moves beyond the hype and scepticism surrounding AI to examine its underlying business fundamentals. Drawing on a structured business framework, Professor Damodaran will explore how investors and business leaders can assess AI's opportunities, economics and long-term viability.

The discussion will examine the potential market for AI products, the economics shaping the industry, including unit economics, economies of scale and competitive moats, as well as the business implications of growing resistance to AI's expansion.

Professor Damodaran will also address some of the industry's most pressing questions: Could OpenAI and Anthropic become trillion-dollar companies? Can the enormous capital expenditure by technology hyperscalers generate sufficient returns?

Gain valuable insights into evaluating AI through a business and investment lens, with a clearer understanding of its commercial potential, competitive dynamics and economic challenges.

Note: This event has limited seating. Admission is on a first come, first serve basis.

Agenda at a Glance

Here's an overview of what's happening at the event!
Day 1
  • Registration and Networking
    06:30 PM – 07:00 PM
  • Welcome Remarks by CFA Society Singapore
    07:00 PM – 07:05 PM
  • Keynote Presentation by Professor Damodaran
    07:05 PM – 07:50 PM
  • Q&A Session
    07:50 PM – 08:05 PM
  • Networking Session
    08:05 PM – 08:30 PM
  • End of Event
    08:30 PM

Details

See you in 5 days 14 hours 12 minutes
  • 5
    Days
  • 14
    Hours
  • 12
    Minutes

This physical event is open to members residing in Singapore only. Please refer to the registration fees tab for prices.

Friday, 13 November 2026
18:30-20:30
Viewing in SGT

Capital Square, Level 16

Capital Square
23 Church Street #16-03
049481

* The event qualifies for 1.0  Professional Learning (PL) credits for CFA Institute Members.

Terms & Conditions

Note:

  1. This is an in-person event taking place in Singapore.
  2. Registration will only be confirmed upon receipt of full payment.
  3. If a registered participant is unable to attend, a replacement is welcome. A top-up may apply depending on the membership category of the replacing participant. No refund will be made.
  4. CFA Society Singapore reserves the right to:
    1. Cancel, postpone, or make any changes to the terms of the event at its sole discretion without giving any prior notice;
    2. Reject any unverifiable or invalid registrations.
  5. By registering, you accept the terms of CFA Society Singapore, listed at https://cfasocietysingapore.org/data-protection-policy/.
  6. Photos will be taken during the event for use on CFA Society Singapore's website, social media, publicity, and other related purposes.

For further inquiries, please email events@cfasocietysingapore.org.

For non-members of CFA Society Singapore: You will need to create a free CFA Institute account before registering. To do so, click ‘Register’ on this page and then select ‘Sign up now’ to set up your account.