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10:55

  • Architects of Scale: Navigating the evolution toward gigawatt infrastructure in APAC

    • Main Stage | Karangasem I+II | Lower Level
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    FM is a global leader in commercial property insurance and risk management,

    partnering with many of the world’s largest organisations, including one in four

    Fortune 500 companies.

    Built on a foundation of engineering expertise, FM combines data, research, and

    insights from nearly 2,000 engineers worldwide to identify, assess, and mitigate

    risk—helping clients protect critical assets, avoid disruption, and reduce the financial

    impact of loss across their portfolios.

    As digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence accelerate demand for resilient data

    ecosystems, FM Intellium extends this approach to the data center environment. It

    brings together engineering, data-driven research, and global risk management to

    help organisations safeguard asset portfolios across data centers, cloud

    infrastructure, and power systems.

    By embedding resilience from design through to operations, FM helps clients

    minimise downtime risk, protect long-term asset value, and avoid costly business

    interruption in an increasingly complex and capital-intensive environment.

    Speakers

    Matthew Goh

    Matthew Goh

    Director, KKR

    Swati Goyal

    Swati Goyal

    Head of Investments, Digital Edge DC

    Nirad Deshpande

    Nirad Deshpande

    Managing Director, Macquarie Group

    Jonathan NeWin

    Jonathan NeWin

    Director, MUFG

    Miles Loo

    Miles Loo

    Executive Vice Chairman & Global Lead - Data Centers, Newmark

    Chris Dempsey

    Chris Dempsey

    Senior Vice President, FM Intellium

11:40

  • Keynote Presentation: APAC Data Centers at a Crossroads - Resource constraints, regulatory pressure and changing demand

    • Main Stage | Karangasem I+II | Lower Level
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    451 Research, now part of S&P Global Energy, is positioned at the intersection of AI, data centers, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies like quantum computing, offering differentiated insights and data on adoption, innovation, and disruption across key technology markets -- all backed by a team of global industry experts. 451 Research is currently the leading provider of proprietary asset-level data covering 15,000+ global data centers, with 100+ data points per facility including capacity, utilization, and new construction activity sourced through primary research, which I thought may be of interest to you. S&P Global Energy’s comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables their customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value.

    Speakers

    Stefanie Williams

    Senior Research Analyst, S&P Global Energy

12:00

  • M&A and Financing: Rethinking APAC capital strategies to meet ground breaking demand

    • Main Stage | Karangasem I+II | Lower Level

    Speakers

    Anand Subramanian

    Anand Subramanian

    Senior Director, APAC Corporate Development, Equinix

    Marcin Nowakowski

    Marcin Nowakowski

    Head of TMT, Asia Pacific, Natixis

    Kevin Tham

    Kevin Tham

    Managing Director, Varde Partners Asia

    Kai Goh

    Kai Goh

    CEO, Digital Halo

    Fredrik Johansson

    Founder, Managing Director, Balder Investment

12:45

13:55

14:00

14:50

14:55

15:00

15:50

16:30

  • Major Panel: Scale. Capital. Sovereignty - How is AI reshaping investment

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom

    Speakers

    Julian Grimme

    Julian Grimme

    Director - Project Finance, MUFG

    Narendra Sen

    Founder & CEO, NeevCloud

    Fredrik Johansson

    Founder, Managing Director, Balder Investment

    David Dzienciol

    Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, NEXTDC

    Yaniv Ghitis

    Yaniv Ghitis

    Chief Commercial and Investment Officer, Digital Edge DC

    Matthew Goh

    Matthew Goh

    Director, KKR

18:00

  • DCD Connect | APAC Beach Party

    • South Village Beach
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    K2 Strategic is a premier turnkey provider of hyperscale data centre campuses, delivering comprehensive solutions from design and construction to long-term operations. Supported by stable, long-term investment capital, we build infrastructure that exemplifies quality, scalability, and peak performance. Leveraging advanced technology and deep industry expertise, we create tailored, resilient solutions designed to support sustained growth.

    Our unwavering commitment to innovation and service excellence drives infrastructure that generates value and competitive advantage. K2 Strategic is proud to be part of the Kuok Group, a distinguished Asian multinational founded in 1949 by Mr. Robert Kuok.

    With operations spanning six continents, the Kuok Group leads across diverse sectors, including Properties, Hospitality, Maritime, Logistics, Food, and Agribusiness. This rich legacy empowers K2 Strategic to be a global leader in building tomorrow's digital infrastructure, today.

20:00

  • DCD Connect | APAC After Party

    • Lila Cita Sports Bar
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    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group contributes to greener, more sustainable data centers by delivering integrated power and digital technology solutions that support energy efficiency and decarbonization.

    Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia (MHI-ESA) proudly drives this mission through the Mitsubishi Generator Series (MGS), our flagship product line built to provide dependable standby power for critical infrastructure.


    As a leading producer of premium engines and generator sets, we are committed to engineering excellence, product reliability, and customer trust. The MGS range reflects our dedication to delivering solutions that are ready when needed the standby you need, always ready to stand by U.

    Together with our extensive network of advanced partners, we apply deep expertise and proven technology to deliver practical, efficient, and forward thinking power solutions. Through the power of collaboration, we proudly carry the MGS commitment of Maximizing Global Sustainability.

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