DISCOVER KEY THEMES AT CONNECTED ASIA

CONNECTED BUILD

The physical layer beneath everything else: spectrum strategy, operator and infrastructure consolidation, AI backbones, towers and shared infrastructure, and the emerging satellite and direct-to-device layer. Discussions cover asset monetisation, wholesale and carrier economics, and the capital shift from coverage build-out to next-generation capacity.

Topics covered:
• Spectrum Strategy
• Asset Monetisation
• Wholesale & Carrier
• DC Infra
• Towers & Shared Infrastructure
• Satellite & Direct-to-device

Ideal for:
• TowerCos & Shared Infrastructure Providers
• Wholesale Carriers & Telecom Equipment Manufacturers
• Spectrum Management & Direct-to-Device (D2D) Tech Vendors

CONNECTED COMPUTE

The definitive stage for the AI, cloud and data-centre boom reshaping the region, anchored by Bangkok's data-centre pipeline and live hyperscaler cloud region. Sessions dig into sovereign AI infrastructure, the power and cooling demands of AI-scale compute, edge computing and MEC, and the licensing regimes now governing data-centre investment.

Topics covered:
• Data Centre Boom
• Sovereign AI Infrastructure
• Hyperscaler Cloud Regions
• Power & Cooling
• Edge Computing & MEC
• Agentic AI

Ideal for:
• Data Centre Operators, Developers & Hyperscalers   
• Power Management, Microgrid & Liquid Cooling Vendors   
• Edge Computing & MEC Hardware Manufacturers   
• Sovereign AI & High-Performance Compute (HPC) Platforms

CONNECTED CONNECT

Networks reframed as a monetisable platform: private 5G and enterprise connectivity, 5G Advanced and 6G, network APIs, and the OTT and streaming ecosystems riding on top. With anti-scam and interconnect trust now a board-level budget line, this stage also confronts the fraud and trust challenges of an increasingly open network.

Topics covered:
• Private 5G & Enterprise
• NaaS
• 5G Advanced & 6G
• Digital Trust
• OTT & Streaming Ecosystem
• Interconnect Trust

Ideal for:
• Private 5G & Enterprise Network Integration Providers   
• Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) & Software-Defined Network Vendors   
• OTT, Streaming & Interconnect Infrastructure Platforms   
• Digital Trust, Cybersecurity & Identity Management Solutions   

CONNECTED TRANSFORM

Thailand and ASEAN's ambitions as the region's digital hub: government digital economy agendas, smart cities and connected places, enterprise vertical transformation, and cross border interoperability. Discussions cover how policy, data sovereignty and regional integration convert connectivity into economic growth.

Topics covered:
• Enterprise Vertical Transformation
• Data Sovereignty
• New Business Models & Beyond Billing
• Data Monetisation & Customer Loyalty
• Cross-Border Interoperability
• Government Digital Economy

Ideal for:
• Enterprise Software, Cloud & Systems Integrators (SIs)   
• Data Sovereignty, Governance & Compliance Consultancies   
• Cross-Border Interoperability Platform Vendors   
• Government Digital Economy & Smart City Solution Providers