Speakers

Dileep Agrawal is the Founder and Chairman of WorldLink Communications Ltd., Nepal’s largest Internet service provider (ISP), which he established in 1995 at the age of 22. Over the years, WorldLink has expanded its reach across Nepal, providing broadband and connectivity solutions to...

Dr. Jassim Al Awadhi is a digital transformation and AI implementation expert with over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. At du, he has held several senior leadership roles across service quality, infrastructure, and product launch functions, and currently leads key digital ...

Nitin Anand is a seasoned digital and fintech executive with over 20 years of experience scaling telecom and mobile financial services across Asia and Africa. As Director of Digital & Fintech at Ooredoo Myanmar, he leads the company’s digital transformation, overseeing 50%+ of company revenue...

Marcello Brescia is the Head of OTT & Edge Ecosystem at HGC Global Communications, where he focuses on developing infrastructure solutions for OTT platforms, ISPs, and content providers. Based in Hong Kong, he oversees edge computing, network connectivity, and system integration to enhance...

Jerry Cacacho is the Director of Global Corporate Sales at KDDI, overseeing enterprise sales, business development, and international market expansion. With over 20 years at KDDI, he has played a key role in driving corporate sales strategies, global partnerships, and ICT solutions for...

Leonardo Cerciello is the Executive Vice President for Africa, the Middle East, and Asia at TI Sparkle, overseeing sales, business strategy, and regional growth across key international markets. With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he has extensive expertise in...

Tola Chea is the Chief Enterprise Officer at Cellcard (CamGSM Plc.), leading the company's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services for SMEs, corporate clients, and wholesale segments. With over 20 years of experience in finance, telecommunications, and mergers &...

Roshan Dayarathne is the General Manager at Sri Lanka Telecom, with over 19 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He oversees operations for FTTH, 4G, IPTV, and copper networks, as well as network planning and project implementation. His role also includes providing telecom...

Asitha De Costa is an accomplished IT and telecom executive with over 19 years of experience across telecommunications, IT services, oil & gas, e-commerce, retail, FMCG, and finance. He currently serves as Division Chief Information Officer at Cellcard (CamGSM) and Chief Technical &...

Alessandro de Iulio is the Managing Director of TI Sparkle Singapore, overseeing the company’s operations, sales, and business strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he has extensive expertise in IP data services, voice and mobile...

Bhushan Dhade is the Business Head - Enterprise at ACT Fibernet, overseeing enterprise broadband and connectivity solutions across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. With over a decade of experience in telecommunications and banking, he has expertise in P&L management, product innovation, customer...

Steve is a Technical Director for the Broadband Business Unit for Asia Pacific (APAC) at CommScope, where he is responsible for broadband technology, strategy and solutions development across APAC. At CommScope, Steve’s primary focus is to drive innovation in broadband networks, fiber-optic...

Robert Fox is Chairman of the Digital Economy/ICT Group at EABC and Policy Coordinator for JFCCT. He advises on trade, investment, and digital economy policy across Asia and runs a regional consulting business. A former Group CEO of a major Malaysian telco and Asia-Pacific director at BT, he has...

Colonel Sanpachai Huvanandana is the President of National Telecom (NT), Thailand, leading the state-owned telecommunications provider in developing national digital infrastructure, expanding broadband connectivity, and advancing 5G, cloud, and satellite communications.With a strong background in...

Asif Muhammad Iqbal, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science, research, and marketing, currently holds a pivotal role as the Head of Data and AI CoE at Maxis. In this capacity, he leads a team that harnesses the power of data and AI to propel business growth and enhance...

Dedi Iskandar is the Regional Director for Asia Pacific at datacenterHawk, bringing over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, data centers, and digital infrastructure. His career spans leadership roles in international telecom companies, data center operators, and system integrators, with...

Prasad Jayabalan is the Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Architecture at Axiata Group, one of Asia’s foremost telecommunications conglomerates operating in multiple countries. With extensive experience in Cybersecurity, Prasad plays a crucial role in fortifying Axiata’s digital infrastructure...

Naleen Jayasuriya is the General Manager of Program Management at Sri Lanka Telecom, responsible for overseeing the company’s investment management framework, CAPEX allocation, and digital transformation initiatives. He also serves as the project manager for the company’s Digital Transformation and ...

Mr. Melvin Jeffrey Chan is currently the Senior Vice President and Head of IoT (Internet of Things) under Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison of Indonesia. In his current role, he is responsible for innovation, product development, consulting, presales, solutioning, strategy, practice build, business...

Ganesh Sivasamboo is the Executive Vice President of Wholesale at TIME dotCom. He has helmed the role for over 6 years and is responsible for driving the strategic growth of the business in the Wholesale market segment. Ganesh has close to 3 decades of regional and international experience spanning ...

Wing K. Lee is the CEO of YTL Communications, where he leads the company’s mission to provide high-quality, innovative mobile internet services across Malaysia. Since joining in 2009, he has overseen the launch of Yes 4G, the world’s first nationwide converged 4G network, and more...

Inamullah Khan is the Project Director for the Implementation of Convergent Billing Solution (CBS) at Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). He is responsible for leading one of PTCL’s largest IT transformation initiatives, focused on overhauling the company’s legacy systems and...

Khoo Kang Wei is the Head of Technology Strategy & Architecture at CelcomDigi, where he leads the strategic planning and execution of technology initiatives to position the company as Malaysia's leading telecommunications provider. With over 17 years of experience in the telecom...

Rodney is a dynamic and results-driven leader who has been instrumental in driving BT's growth across the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) region since assuming the role of Managing Director in 2021. His strategic acumen and relentless focus on innovation have helped position BT as...

Sarath Kumar is the Chief Technology Officer at ACT Fibernet, where he leads the company’s technology strategy, network architecture, and product innovation initiatives. He has more than two decades of experience in telecommunications, product engineering, and network technologies.Before joining...

Gopi Kurup is the Chief Executive Officer of Axiata Enterprise, leading Axiata Group’s enterprise, international, and wholesale business across five markets in South and Southeast Asia. Under his leadership, Axiata Enterprise delivers a comprehensive suite of fixed, mobile, managed...

Mila Jivkova Kusheva has served as Chief Commercial Officer of Smart Axiata since April 2024. She originally joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer in early 2021.Over the course of her career, Mila has accrued broad experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked for three...

Erik Kvarvåg is the Chief Security Architect for Global Business Security at Telenor Asia, responsible for developing and maintaining security policies, target architectures, and technical frameworks across Telenor’s business units, which serve over 207 million customers in 8 markets. With over 29...

Sen Keong Lim is the Associate Director of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region at Tata Communications, where he leads business development and sales for MOVE and Mobility solutions, including MVNO, MVNE, and eSIM services. With over 24 years of experience in the Technology, Media, and...

Mr. Lương Gia Quốc Bảo is the Head of Product Development at FPT Telecom International, where he leads the design and deployment of cloud, AI, and digital infrastructure solutions for enterprise customers. With more than 18 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology sector, his...

Lymeng Tang is the Head of Information Security at Cellcard (CamGSM PLC), responsible for cybersecurity strategy, network security, and IT risk management. With over a decade of experience in information security, IT governance, and compliance, he specializes in cyber risk assessment, vulnerability ...

Mr. Asif Mahmood, Founder and Chairman of ADN Telecom Limited, is a forward-thinking tech leader, accomplished entrepreneur, and visionary in Bangladesh's IT and telecommunications sector. Mr. Mahmood, a passionate tech enthusiast, is formally educated as a mechanical engineer.His magnetic...

Melati Wan Malek is the Head of Enterprise Business and Partner Management at Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), where she leads the enterprise engagement strategy for Malaysia’s national 5G infrastructure rollout. Since joining DNB in 2021, she has overseen the development of partnerships and...

Ali Masood is the Head of Asia Portfolio Development and Growth at Telenor Asia, where he is responsible for driving regional growth initiatives, developing commercial strategy, and supporting business performance across the company’s Asian markets. Based in Singapore, his work includes group-wide...

Cedric Mauvielle is the Vice President of Sales for Global Wireless Connectivity and IoT Solutions at PCCW Global, where he manages a team across Asia, Europe, and Africa. With nearly a decade at PCCW Global, he has been instrumental in driving IoT, mobility, and cloud connectivity solutions for...

Ija Mohan is the Head of Digital Transformation at redONE Mobile MY, where he leads end-to-end digital strategy across the organization. Since 2024, he has overseen major initiatives in consumer acquisition, digital retention, partner enablement, data intelligence, and user experience design —...

Nguyễn Mạnh Trúc is the Director of Carrier Business for Asia Pacific at China Mobile International, overseeing telecommunications operations across the region, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea, but excluding Greater China. He is also the Managing Director for...

Dilip Paul Jesuthasan is the Director General of Best Telecom Laos, leading the company’s operations in the Laotian telecommunications sector since 2021. With over 20 years of experience spanning telecommunications, FMCG, insurance, and office automation, he brings a strong background in...

Dylan Quah is the Chief Executive Officer of Telcotech, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider in Cambodia. He oversees domestic fiber networks, subsea and terrestrial international connectivity, and data center services, driving the company’s role in supporting Cambodia’s digital...

Todd Rahimi is the Founder and Director of Lambda Consulting LLC, an alternative legal services provider specializing in telecom-focused legal and business consulting. With over 25 years of experience, he has advised on international infrastructure projects worth over USD 10 billion and...

As the Chief Technology Officer, Abdul oversees all technical facets of the company. Abdul’s team has an excellent track record of building and strengthening the infrastructure capabilities in Telin to meet and exceed the high expectations of Telin’s customers.Abdul earned a Bachelor’s degree in...

Alyaa Ramlan is the Head of Social at TM, where she leads the company’s social media strategy and operations across TM’s group of brands, including Unifi. With over 17 years at TM, she is responsible for managing a comprehensive social media ecosystem—encompassing marketing, customer...

Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid is the Chief Business Officer at Grameenphone, responsible for driving business strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise growth in Bangladesh’s leading telecom operator. With extensive experience in telecommunications, ICT, and executive leadership, he has held key...

Tushit Seth is the Director of Voice, Messaging & Mobility for APAC at e&, where he drives revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and business expansion across cloud communications, CPaaS, A2P messaging, IoT connectivity, and enterprise voice solutions. With over 15 years of experience in...

Vatanyu Sevikul is the Head of Banking and Government for Enterprise Businesses at AIS (Advanced Info Service Plc.), Thailand’s leading telecommunications provider. Since joining the company in 2021, he has been responsible for managing strategic enterprise relationships across the banking and...

Ziad was appointed Smart Axiata Chief Executive Officer in January 2023. He has extensive experience in managing and accelerating telecommunication business growth in various markets, including Jordan, Bangladesh and Italy.He has a proven track record of establishing, managing and expanding...

Zaif Siddiqi is the Executive Director and Head of 5GIoT Global Services at NTT Communications, responsible for leading 5G, IoT, and digital transformation (DX) initiatives for global enterprise customers. With over 20 years of experience in IT and telecommunications, he has a strong track record...

Baljit Singh is a cybersecurity and enterprise IT specialist with over 24 years of experience in information security, IT architecture, and technology governance across global IT enterprises. He currently leads Cybersecurity Strategy, Planning, and Governance at Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), where ...

Bhupinder Singh is the President of Asia Pacific at Vodafone Business, where he leads commercial operations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and India, supporting Vodafone’s multinational enterprise customers. Based in Singapore, he is responsible for driving digital...

Amit Sinha Roy is Vice President of Global Strategic Alliances at Tata Communications, where he leads the company’s global ecosystem partnership strategy, focused on driving co-innovation and go-to-market collaboration with leading technology OEMs. His work spans the development of joint business...

Ishari Siriwardane is the General Manager of Digital Transformation Projects at Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), where she leads the company’s digital strategy and project implementation across consumer, SME, and enterprise segments. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, she...

David Soldani is the Senior Vice President of Innovation & Advanced Research at Rakuten Mobile, leading next-generation research in AI, cloud-native networking, 5G/6G, cybersecurity, and telecom transformation. With over 25 years of experience in telecommunications, ICT innovation, and...

Lolitta Suffian is the Vice President of Customer Experience at Telekom Malaysia (TM), where she leads the development and execution of TM’s customer experience (CX) strategies across both digital and traditional channels. Since joining TM in 2021, she has overseen the end-to-end customer...

Alex Tan is an experienced international senior executive with over 40 years of expertise in IT, telecommunications, and healthcare, with a focus on the ageing population. He has held C-level management positions and served on boards and executive committees across various organizations.As the...

Maria Teplukhina is the Marketing Director at Angkor Data Communication (MekongNet), where she leads the company’s marketing strategy, digital campaigns, and brand positioning. Since joining MekongNet in 2023, she has focused on enhancing the company’s online presence and aligning marketing...

Pound Thammachotirat is the Technology and Commercial Director at China Mobile International (Thailand), where he leads solution design, pricing, technical strategy, and commercial operations. With nearly a decade of experience in global carrier and enterprise network solutions, he plays a key role ...

Anuradha Udunuwara is a Senior Engineer specializing in Enterprise Business Solutions at Sri Lanka Telecom, where he has worked for over 20 years. With extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, he has been involved in network architecture, enterprise solutions, and emerging...

Sander Veraar is the Vice President of Strategic Services and Head of Enterprise Product at StarHub, leading ICT systems integration, managed services, cloud solutions, data analytics, and sustainable technology initiatives. He oversees a team of over 280 sales and technology...

Ahmed Saady Yaamin is the Group Head of AI and Analytics at Axiata Group, where he leads AI-driven innovation across the telecom value chain. With over 19 years of experience, including more than a decade in leadership roles, he specializes in AI, analytics, strategy, digital transformation, and...

Takuya Yamamoto is General Manager of New Business Development at KDDI Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. He focuses on exploring investment and collaboration opportunities with mobile network operators, digital service providers, and digital infrastructure players across Southeast and South...

Ben is a seasoned telecommunications executive with over two decades of leadership experience in business development, commercial strategy, and global partnerships. Since joining HKBN in 2017, Ben has held key roles driving growth in business development, OTT content, service partnerships, and the...

Kiran Zaidi is the Vice President of Sustainability at Telenor Asia, where she leads the regional strategy for sustainability and responsible business practices across Telenor’s Asian markets. Based in Singapore, she focuses on advancing the company’s sustainability agenda through initiatives...

Jawwad Zaki is the IT Director at Telenor Group, overseeing IT portfolio management, financial and non-financial performance, and strategy execution. With over two decades of experience in telecommunications, he has worked extensively across cellular and fixed networks, IT governance, and...