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11:00

  • Golf Networking Day - Private Event (No spaces remaining)

    • Invite-only Session
    Rentaload

    The Loadbank rental company Rentaload, located in Burgundy & in London, is present throughout France and has a strong presence in Europe. Rentaload has many years of experience and offers resistive, inductive & capacitive load banks designed and optimized specifically for this market. With many customers in sectors such as data centres, hospitals, the army, nuclear power or marine, Rentaload rents its loadbanks & accessories in 48 hours for all types of applications: generator set testing, computer room acceptance,dummy load, discharge, thermal testing, etc.
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    Codecom: Leading Connectivity Solutions for Global Networks

    For more than 20 years, Codecom has been the trusted partner for the world's foremost telecommunications companies and data centers. As innovators in fibre optic and structured cabling solutions, we have built our reputation delivering critical infrastructure that drives the digital economy across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

    Our Innovation Journey

    From supplying infrastructure for the earliest high-capacity fibre networks throughout Asia-Pacific to engineering ultra-low latency solutions for today's data-intensive applications, Codecom has consistently raised the bar. We recognize that in an environment where every millisecond counts, your business needs more than off-the-shelf connectivity it requires precisely engineered solutions that simply won't let you down.

    What Sets Codecom Apart

    We're problem solvers at heart. We thrive on working collaboratively with our customers to overcome technical challenges and continuously improve existing systems. This partnership approach is fundamental to our success-we genuinely love working together to find better ways of doing things.

    Our team pairs advanced product design with bespoke implementations tailored to your specific needs. This responsive business model ensures quick deployment, exceptional support, and market-leading delivery times-all supported by a dedicated team of specialists committed to fostering genuine, long-term partnerships.

    With Australian-based and diversified production facilities across the region, we maintain robust supply chain resilience while ensuring every product is backed by our comprehensive warranties.

    Premium Infrastructure Portfolio

    • Data Centre & Telecommunications Structured Cabling
    • Customised Fibre Termination Solutions
    • Advanced Fibre Optic Splicing Panels
    • Precision-Engineered Fibre Optic Cable Assemblies
    • Innovative Cable Management Systems
    • FTTX Solutions
    • Specialised Racks and ODF Cabinets
    • Innovative Cablelay Matting Systems
    • High-Visibility Cable Marker Posts
    • Secure Wall Box Solutions
    • Enterprise-Grade Copper Infrastructure
    • Professional Fibre Optic Cleaning Systems

    Meet with Codecom at DCD>Connect APAC 2025 to see how our forward-thinking infrastructure solutions can enhance your network performance.

15:00

17:00

19:00

  • Icebreaker Networking Party

    • Open Session
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    Princeton Digital Group (PDG) is a leading developer and operator of internet infrastructure. Headquartered in Singapore with presence and operations in China, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan, our portfolio of data centers powers the expansion of hyperscalers and enterprises in the fastest-growing digital economies across Asia.

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07:00

  • Beach Yoga & Networking Refreshments

    • Open Session
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    Women in Data Centers (WiDC) is on a mission to change who builds the world's digital infrastructure.

    Founded in Singapore in 2023, WiDC has grown to 600+ members across APAC, with active chapters in Singapore, Japan, Australia, and an expanding presence in India.

    We create meaningful pathways for women to enter, grow, and lead in the data center sector, through regional events, mentorship, workshops and internship and scholarship programs that connect the next generation to the industry.

    We believe a stronger, more diverse talent pipeline benefits the entire sector. And we're building the infrastructure to make that happen.

    Speakers

    Nomulun Tungalag

    Nomulun Tungalag

    Founder and Head, Women in Data Centers

    Heather Laurie

    Heather Laurie

    Vice President, Women in Data Centers

  • 5km Beach Run & Networking Refreshments

    • Open Session

  • 2.5km Beach Walk & Networking Refreshements

    • Open Session

  • DCD Connect | APAC Badge Collection & Official Opening

08:30

  • Opening Ceremony

    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Professor PS Lee

    Head of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)

    Varoon Raghavan

    Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Princeton Digital Group

    Belinda Dennett

    CEO, Data Centres Australia (DCA)

    Septian Hario Seto

    Executive Secretary and Member, National Economic Council of the Republic of Indonesia

    Rahul Dhar

    President, Global Data Center Operations - Enterprise Colo Delivery & Program Management, CtrlS Datacenters

    Minoru Esaki

    Minoru Esaki

    Managing Director, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia

    Meng Wei Kuok

    CEO, K2 Strategic

    Yaniv Ghitis

    Yaniv Ghitis

    Chief Commercial and Investment Officer, Digital Edge DC

09:00

09:30

  • Major Panel: Building the next generation of AI infrastructure - What will define success?

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Investment & Markets
    • Open Session
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    TBH is an independent adviser with over 60 years of experience helping ambitious projects succeed across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. In the fast-growing data centre sector, TBH supports clients through the full lifecycle – from early strategy and investment to delivery and operations. Our team specialises in complex, high-stakes developments, helping clients unlock funding, expand into new markets and keep projects on track. Since 2010, TBH has contributed to more than 100 hyperscale data centre projects globally. By working closely with governments and global operators, we deliver clarity, foresight, and long-term value that powers the digital economy.

    Speakers

    Heather Laurie

    Heather Laurie

    Senior Director, Customer Success, AirTrunk

    Rob Hammond

    Director & Global Data Centre Lead, TBH

    Tom Duncan

    Tom Duncan

    Senior VP Business Development, Asia Pacific, STACK Infrastructure

    Mayank Srivastava

    CEO, BDx Data Centers

    Rhian Collinson

    Rhian Collinson

    Group Managing Director and COO, DCD

10:15

  • Debate: Can APAC match Singapore’s sustainability ambitions, or would regulation slow regional growth?

    • Energy & Sustainability
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Naz Ghouse

    Naz Ghouse

    Director, ESG & EHS , Digital Edge

    David Skelton

    David Skelton

    Head of the APDCA Secretariat and Partner, Flint Global

    Ivan Li

    Founder & Managing Director, Climant Impact

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

    Darryll Howell

    Senior Director, APAC, RED Engineering

  • Debate: Beyond speed - Can modular deliver the design flexibility now required?

    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Brahma Reddy Kasu

    Brahma Reddy Kasu

    Data Center Specialist

    David Pivac

    David Pivac

    Embodied Carbon Manager, AirTrunk

    Shalini Lagrutta

    CEO and Managing Director, DXN

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Portfolio Director - EMEA & Awards, DCD

    Linn He

    Linn He

    Associate Director, Design, DayOne

  • Debate: Are data center operations evolving toward full integration or deeper complexity?

    • Management & Operations
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Rahul Dhar

    President, Global Data Center Operations - Enterprise Colo Delivery & Program Management, CtrlS Datacenters

    Foong Kheng Nge

    Engineering Manager, Asia Pacific, Global Switch

    Lee Heggan

    Director Growth, Data Centre Solutions, APAC, CBRE

    Jon Curry

    Vice President Operations - APAC, Digital Realty

    Charlotte Trueman

    Charlotte Trueman

    Compute, Storage, and Networks Editor, DCD

10:30

  • DCD Academy Taster Session | Generative AI

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session
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    DCD Academy is the data center industry’s premier workforce development partner.

    We help organizations across the data center ecosystem develop their workforce at every stage of the employee lifecycle: from onboarding new hires to building advanced, specialist capability.

    Our broad spectrum of training programs suits both technical and non-technical employees based on their function, skillset, and business objectives.

    Every DCD Academy course is designed and delivered by experienced data center practitioners and informed by our 26 years at the heart of the digital infrastructure industry, ensuring your workforce gains the practical skills they need to drive your business forward.

    To learn more about DCD Academy, visit their website: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/dcdacademy/

    Speakers

    Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

    Director of Solutions Engineering, DCD Academy

11:00

11:30

  • Debate: Is localisation the key to faster builds?

    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Scott Bales

    Scott Bales

    Chief Customer Officer, Data Centres, ESR

    ZP Kuan

    COO, K2

    Varoon Raghavan

    Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Princeton Digital Group

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Portfolio Director - EMEA & Awards, DCD

  • Debate: Is grid power or self-generation the smartest bet for data centers?

    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Celine Xiao

    Celine Xiao

    Regional Power Lead, JAPAC , NTT

    Jason Popiolek

    Jason Popiolek

    Senior Technical Director, DigiCo Infrastructure REIT

    Eric Hill

    Eric Hill

    General Manager - Product and Marketing, CSB Energy Technology Co.

    Marcus Kan

    Marcus Kan

    Managing Director, Cundall

    Anita Gorny-Moloney

    Anita Gorny-Moloney

    Portfolio Director APAC and Investment Events, DCD

    Jane Tay

    Jane Tay

    Founder & CEO, Clean Energy SEA

  • Debate: AI compute across training and inference - Can data centers keep pace?

    • Compute, Storage & Networking
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Luke Mackinnon

    Luke Mackinnon

    SVP and Managing Director, Asia, NEXTDC

    Rowan Peck

    Rowan Peck

    Director, Mission Critical Systems

    Theo Krewinkel

    Theo Krewinkel

    Senior Solution Architect

    Charlotte Trueman

    Charlotte Trueman

    Compute, Storage, and Networks Editor, DCD

  • DCD Academy Taster Session | Power Professional

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session
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    DCD Academy is the data center industry’s premier workforce development partner.

    We help organizations across the data center ecosystem develop their workforce at every stage of the employee lifecycle: from onboarding new hires to building advanced, specialist capability.

    Our broad spectrum of training programs suits both technical and non-technical employees based on their function, skillset, and business objectives.

    Every DCD Academy course is designed and delivered by experienced data center practitioners and informed by our 26 years at the heart of the digital infrastructure industry, ensuring your workforce gains the practical skills they need to drive your business forward.

    To learn more about DCD Academy, visit their website: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/dcdacademy/

    Speakers

    Navid Golshani

    Principal, Market Lead – Data Centers, Electrical, Stantec

12:15

12:45

  • Management & Operations Welcome Lunch - By Invitation Only

    • Management & Operations
    • Invite-only Session
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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

    Adrian Oxley

    Adrian Oxley

    Principal Engineer Semiconductor / Digital, FM

  • Networks & Connectivity Welcome Lunch - By Invitation Only

    • Telecoms & Connectivity
    • Invite-only Session
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    Commscope Data Center Solutions:

    On a mission to out deliver, CommScope is all-in on equipping the next generation of data centers with our most advanced fiber-optic connectivity solutions, services and partnerships, rapidly deployed at scale wherever they are needed.

    Together, we help data center operators scale their networks so they can stay ahead of evolving AI applications and increasing demands.

    Speakers

    Matias Peluffo

    Asia Pacific Vice President - Data Centers, CommScope

  • The Future of Cooling Welcome Lunch - By Invitation Only

    • Data Center Cooling
    • Invite-only Session
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    Castrol provides advanced thermal management solutions for AI and data centre infrastructure, including direct-to-chip liquid cooling fluids, immersion cooling fluids, technical support services and liquid related hardware. Our solutions help data centre operators and technology partners manage increasing computing demands while supporting reliable and efficient operations.

    Speakers

    Mark Robert

    Mark Robert

    Data Centre Market Development Director - Asia Pacific, Castrol On

13:00

14:15

  • Debate: Is the industry doing enough to prevent the next major outage?

    • Management & Operations
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Gavin O’Reilly

    Senior Director, Head of IBX Operations Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, Equinix

    Suppan Saravanamuthu

    Suppan Saravanamuthu

    Chief Operating Officer, Racks Central

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

    Caine Boesenberg

    Caine Boesenberg

    Head of Management Services, Data Centre Group, Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield

  • Debate: Is the industry doing enough to overcome its talent shortage?

    • Management & Operations
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Yee May Leong

    Yee May Leong

    MD, Equinix Singapore

    Christine Ratna

    Operation Director , Digital Realty Bersama

    James Rix

    Head of Data Centres Southeast Asia & Korea, JLL

    Jessica Ho

    Jessica Ho

    Senior Account Manager, APAC, DCD

    Emily Draycott-Jones

    Chief Human Resources Officer, Digital Edge

  • Debate: Is hybrid cooling creating flexibility or confusion in high density environments?

    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Frederic Daniel van Husen

    General Manager - Indonesia, Princeton Digital Group

    Jon Pettitt

    Senior Director of Sales EMEA & APAC, Munters

    Andrew Tsakmakis

    Andrew Tsakmakis

    Engineering Director, Arup

    Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

    Director of Solutions Engineering, DCD Academy

15:00

  • Interactive Debate Debrief

    • Open Session

  • Find Your Voice. Take the Stage - A leadership development workshop & afternoon tea with iM Women

    • Management & Operations
    • Invite-only Session
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    The mission of iM Women is to build community by increasing awareness, retention and advancement of women in digital infrastructure, through membership and education.

    Speakers

    Shalini Lagrutta

    CEO and Managing Director, DXN

    Jane Tay

    Jane Tay

    Founder & CEO, Clean Energy SEA

    Erica Baeta

    Erica Baeta

    Group Commercial Director, DCD

    Esther Martinez

    Esther Martinez

    Technical Projects Director, JLL

    Shahida Saleh

    Shahida Saleh

    Associate Director, B-Global Tech

    Matilda Routard

    Matilda Routard

    Product Manager - Leak Detection Systems, STULZ

    Jilyn Ordoña

    Jilyn Ordoña

    Operations Director, AWP Architects

    Fran Zaide

    Fran Zaide

    Founder & CEO, Necora

    Vivian Wong

    Vivian Wong

    Lead Analyst, DC Byte

    Jess Martin

    Jess Martin

    Head of Sales & Bid Management, Data Centre Group, Cushman & Wakefield

    Crystal Wong

    Crystal Wong

    Associate Director, JLL

    Claire Sangster

    Claire Sangster

    Head of Regional Sales, NEXTDC

    Celina Chua

    Celina Chua

    Director, Data Centre Client Solutions (APAC) , JLL

    Donna Bridgman

    Regional Chair APAC, iM Women

    Grace Wee

    Grace Wee

    Asia Marketing Manager, Baltimore Aircoil Company

15:30

  • Cooling & Operations 5x5 Lightning Pitches

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Management & Operations
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Ahmad Sajjad

    Ahmad Sajjad

    Process Systems Sales Lead, Excool

    Fran Zaide

    Fran Zaide

    Founder & CEO, Necora

    Jim Knight

    Jim Knight

    Process Systems Sales Lead, Grundfos Water Treatment

    Jon Pettitt

    Senior Director of Sales EMEA & APAC, Munters

    Yihong Lan

    Yihong Lan

    Director, Suntar International Group

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

    Robin Liang

    Robin Liang

    Director of DC Sales, Midea

    Pietro Sette

    Pietro Sette

    Co Founder, Chief Operating Officer, Aravolta

    Jonathan Buchanan

    Jonathan Buchanan

    Director, Client Success, Data Centres, Wesco Anixter

  • Construction & Connectivity 5x5 Lightning Pitches

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Telecoms & Connectivity
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Ken Chin

    Ken Chin

    Technical Manager, Panduit

    Yuki Nishiguchi

    Yuki Nishiguchi

    General Manager, XENOptics - SENKO

    Sivashish Jena

    Sivashish Jena

    APAC Sales Director-Data Center & AI Business, CommScope

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Portfolio Director - EMEA & Awards, DCD

    Ridwan Eddy

    Ridwan Eddy

    Director, Dwimitra Listenlights

    Ravi Singh

    Ravi Singh

    General Manager, Hitachi Asia

    Mario Tjandra

    Mario Tjandra

    Director, Sales Management and Country Head, Indonesia, Vertiv

  • Power & Sustainability 5x5 Lightning Pitches

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Energy & Sustainability
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Benoît Matet

    Benoît Matet

    Marketing Director, Legrand South East Asia

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    Executive Product Solution, Huawei

    Deborah Seibold Egeland

    Deborah Seibold Egeland

    Principal Consultant, Sage Oak AI

    Jia Xing Tan

    Jia Xing Tan

    Deputy Group Manager, Business Development & Key Account Group, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine System Asia

    Kiko Chuheng Wang

    Kiko Chuheng Wang

    Regional Brand Manager, Baudouin

    Yongfu Wang

    Yongfu Wang

    Overseas BD Manager, Googol Power

    Rhian Collinson

    Rhian Collinson

    Group Managing Director and COO, DCD

    Rowan Evans

    Head of Sales - Energy Systems & Solutions Division, Toshiba

    Palaniappan Muthuraman

    Palaniappan Muthuraman

    Managing Director, Piller Power Singapore

    XuDong Lu

    XuDong Lu

    Key Account Executive, C&SP, Schneider Electric

16:30

  • Explore the Floor

    • Open Session

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

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Investment & Markets
    • Open Session

    Speakers

    Yaniv Ghitis

    Yaniv Ghitis

    Chief Commercial and Investment Officer, Digital Edge DC

    Julian Grimme

    Julian Grimme

    Director - Project Finance, MUFG

    David Dzienciol

    Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, NEXTDC

    Narendra Sen

    Founder & CEO, NeevCloud

    Matthew Goh

    Matthew Goh

    Director, KKR

    Fredrik Johansson

    Founder, Managing Director, Balder Investment

18:00

  • DCD Connect | APAC Beach Party

    • Open Session
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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

    • Open Session
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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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08:00

09:00

09:30

  • DCD Talks scaling in a high‑density world: AI, cooling, & supply chain reality with Jonathan Buchanan | Wesco Anixter

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
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    Wesco Anixter builds, connects, powers and protects the world and is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Wesco Anixter offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions and Communications and Security Solutions. The Company employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide, partners with the industry's premier suppliers, and serves thousands of customers around the world.  With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, Wesco Anixter provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, educational institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities.

    Wesco Anixter represents the international go-to-market brand of Wesco and brings to life the company's mission to build, connect, power and protect the world to its customers and supplier partners in the regions of APAC, CALA and EMEA.

    Wesco operates nearly 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and global corporations.

    Wesco International (NYSE: WCC) is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a FORTUNE 500® company with more than $22 billion in annual sales. 

    Speakers

    Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

    Director of Solutions Engineering, DCD Academy

    Jonathan Buchanan

    Jonathan Buchanan

    Director, Client Success, Data Centres, Wesco Anixter

  • Tech Showcase: EPG AI CORE – 7.5MW standardised modular design for faster AI deployment | EPG Data Center Module

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    EPG is a comprehensive enterprise integrating data center construction, R&D, manufacturing, construction and service of prefabricated products. The company has R&D centers in Changning and Jinshan District of Shanghai, and modern manufacturing bases in Jinshan District of Shanghai and Johor, Malaysia. And in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, China (Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Jiangsu, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Langfang) and other places with a number of companies and service centers.

    Speakers

    Cynthia Xiao

    HVAC Engineer, EPG

    Thomas Buckley

    Thomas Buckley

    Portfolio Manager - Investment, DCD

  • Major Panel: Aligning policy and industry for APAC’s next growth wave

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Investment & Markets
    • Open Session
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    Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. We work across the areas of Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment and Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape. Our worldwide network of more than 18,000 experts combines deep local insight and experience with a global knowledge base to create resilient societies where people and nature flourish. We are a premier provider of end-to-end data center services. Our team works across the entire project lifecycle to increase capacity at speed, de-risk programs, and deliver operational reliability.

    Speakers

    Jeth Lee

    VP and Head of Legal, APAC, Nscale

    Jack Dan

    Chief Strategy Officer, CDC

    Belinda Dennett

    CEO, Data Centres Australia (DCA)

    Chris Street

    Group Chief Revenue Officer, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

    Zulkifli Salleh

    Managing Principal, Environment & Health, SEA, Ramboll

10:00

  • Tech Showcase: Grid-free Power. Always on. Independent power for data centers | Langley Holdings Power Solutions

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session
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    Langley brings together three highly regarded leaders in their field to offer a proven behind-the-meter power solution, delivering scalable, stabilized utility grade power. Bergen Engines (formerly Rolls-Royce Bergen Engines) of Norway; Italian generator manufacturer Marelli Motori and the gold-standard of power conditioning, Piller Power Systems Germany, comprise the Power Solutions Division of Langley Holdings plc. Rapidly deployable up to 500MW and beyond, our modular approach means that we are cutting lead times like no other. With grid connections often a decade or more away, our time-to-power is unrivalled.

    Speakers

    Jonathan Davis

    Managing Director, Piller Australia

    Thomas Buckley

    Thomas Buckley

    Portfolio Manager - Investment, DCD

  • DCD Talks Batam as Indonesia's next strategic AI & data center gateway with Indrama YM Purba | NeutraDC Nxera Batam

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Open Session
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    NeutraDC Nxera Batam is a next-generation hyperscale data center under development in Batam, Indonesia—a strategic hub connecting Singapore, Jakarta, and Southeast Asia. With AI-ready infrastructure and presence at key network exchange points, we help digital businesses deploy faster, scale efficiently, interconnect seamlessly, and stay competitive across the region.

    Speakers

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Portfolio Director - EMEA & Awards, DCD

    Indrama YM Purba

    CEO, NeutraDC Nxera Batam

10:30

  • Major Panel: From grid to chip - Building resilient power ecosystems in constrained environments

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session
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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.

    Speakers

    Jay Rambukpota

    Vice President Global Data Center Business, Data Center and Energy Management, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

    Dave Martin

    Vice President, Product and Design, AirTrunk

    Matt Gurr

    Matt Gurr

    Senior Director of Design Management APAC, NTT Global Data Centers

    Kevin Miller

    Regional Data Center Director - APAC, Black & White Engineering

    Charlotte Trueman

    Charlotte Trueman

    Compute, Storage, and Networks Editor, DCD

  • DCD Talks high‑availability controllers and AI‑enabled energy optimization with Marcelo Tarkieltaub | Rockwell Automation

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Management & Operations
    • Open Session
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    Global leaders in Digital Transformation and Industrial Automation.

    We meet you where you are in your journey with market leading hardware, software, and services to make you more resilient, agile, and sustainable.

    Speakers

    Marcelo Tarkieltaub

    Regional Vice President, SEA, Rockwell Automation

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

  • Tech Showcase: Hybrid cooling - Versatility in design for AI data centers | Excool

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
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    At Excool, we are experts at developing cutting-edge data center cooling technology. We set the standard with the most advanced cooling technology available. Our portfolio of data center cooling solutions ensures low-energy consumption, without compromising on reliability and security for all colocation, hyperscale, edge and AI data centers across the world.

    Speakers

    Thomas Buckley

    Thomas Buckley

    Portfolio Manager - Investment, DCD

    Jake Roberts

    Jake Roberts

    CCO, Excool

11:00

  • DCD Talks preparing for the shift from AI-ready to quantum-ready data centers with Tamas Balogh | BW Digital & PS Lee | NUS

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    We design and deliver turn-key solutions, based on the highest level of performance, scalability and sustainability, to support the growth of our customers across the Asia-Pacific region, from South-East Asia to Australasia and North America.

    Speakers

    Professor PS Lee

    Head of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)

    Tamas Balogh

    Tamas Balogh

    Data Centre Program Director, BW Digital

    Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

    Director of Solutions Engineering, DCD Academy

  • Tech Showcase: Optimized heat rejection in next-generation data centers | BAC

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
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    BAC is proud to be the world’s cooling partner. Since 1938, BAC has created sustainable comfort cooling, process cooling and refrigeration solutions for essential and demanding environments around the world. The company serves customers across data centers, industrial processes, HVAC, industrial and commercial refrigeration, and other infrastructure markets. BAC designs and manufactures heat transfer and thermal management equipment, including cooling towers, condensers, hybrid, adiabatic and dry cooling products, as well as immersion cooling systems. These solutions help data center customers achieve long-term performance, reliability, and environmentally responsible outcomes.

    Speakers

    Rhian Collinson

    Rhian Collinson

    Group Managing Director and COO, DCD

    Dennis Vinski

    Business Development Manager - Australia, BAC

11:30

  • DCD Talks powering AI data centers in constrained markets with Mike Ang | Baudouin

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session
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    Baudouin, a proud part of the Weichai Group family, combines over a century of French engineering excellence with Weichai’s global industrial strength. We design and deliver high-performance diesel and gas engines, powering marine, offshore, industrial, and data centre applications worldwide with reliability, efficiency, and durability.

    Speakers

    Mike Ang

    Mike Ang

    Director – Data Centre Business, Baudouin

    Rebecca Davison

    Rebecca Davison

    Managing Director - Connect Live Events, DCD

  • Major Panel: Speed. Density. Complexity - Building the next generation of data centers

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    Speakers

    David Dzienciol

    Chief Customer and Commercial Officer, NEXTDC

    Paul Walker

    Paul Walker

    VP, APAC Construction, Equinix

    Sumit Mukhija

    Sumit Mukhija

    CEO, DCI Data Centers Australia

    Tim Trimble

    Critical Infrastructure Lead, Kapitol Group

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Portfolio Director - EMEA & Awards, DCD

  • Tech Showcase: Deploying direct liquid cooling for AI data centers | BEEHE

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
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    BEEHE was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Always committed to providing customers with safe and reliable, green energy-saving, low-carbon environmental protection thermal management solutions and products.
    BEEHE provides one-stop thermal management solutions and products, from the components, the systems, to the solutions.

    Speakers

    Gaven Gu

    Gaven Gu

    Sales Manager, Beehe

    Rhian Collinson

    Rhian Collinson

    Group Managing Director and COO, DCD

12:00

  • Tech Showcase: Distributed pumping & modular cooling systems - Maximizing performance with split case pump technology | Grundfos

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
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    Grundfos is a pioneering global leader in integrated cooling and water management solutions for data centres. Operating in 66 countries, we help customers optimise cooling performance, water usage, heat recovery, and system efficiency across the entire water lifecycle, enabling sustainable, resilient, and future-ready digital infrastructure for the AI era.

    As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in data centre capacity and resource demand, operators face increasing pressure to reduce energy consumption, conserve water, improve resilience, and meet ambitious sustainability goals. Grundfos addresses these challenges through a holistic approach that integrates cooling, water management, digital intelligence, and sustainability into a single optimised ecosystem.

    Our expertise spans the complete water lifecycle: Source, Treat, Distribute, Reuse, Recycle, and Discharge. From securing and treating incoming water supplies to enabling efficient cooling distribution, heat recovery, water reuse, recycling, and responsible discharge, Grundfos helps customers optimise every stage of water movement and utilisation within the data centre.

    Through intelligent pumping systems, advanced controls, digital monitoring, water treatment expertise, and heat recovery technologies, we enable owners, operators, developers, and technology partners to improve operational and environmental performance. Our solutions help reduce water and energy consumption, enhance cooling efficiency, increase system reliability, recover valuable waste heat, and accelerate progress towards net-zero and water stewardship objectives.

    By combining more than 80 years of water expertise with a deep understanding of data centre operations, Grundfos is helping shape the next generation of sustainable digital infrastructure for a rapidly expanding digital economy.

    Speakers

    Akhil Kothari

    Akhil Kothari

    Senior Application Manager, Grundfos

    Liam McDermott

    Sales Development Manager, Data Centers, Grundfos

    Rhian Collinson

    Rhian Collinson

    Group Managing Director and COO, DCD

  • DCD Talks light-speed data center delivery in a power-constrained world with Paul Lee | CHINT

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    CHINT was established in 1984. Over the years, thanks to our rapid development, CHINT has become the world’s leading provider of intelligent energy solution for the entire industrial chain, offering the most comprehensive range of products, from Plant to Plug. In 2024, our annual sales revenue exceeded 25 billion dollars, with total assets surpassing 27.7 billion dollars.

    Over four decades of global expansion, our business network has grown to cover more than 140 countries and regions worldwide. We operate in various areas including low-voltage, power transmission and distribution, water, gas and electricity metering, and green energy sectors such as solar. CHINT employs more than 50,000 people worldwide, creating over 500,000 jobs in the supply chains.

    Through the integration of businesses and continuous upgrading, CHINT Global has further established its supply chain. This market localization has also enabled us to adopt flexible business models such as smart operation and maintenance, financing, and other integrated technical services for the global market.

    Speakers

    Paul Lee

    Director, APAC Strategic Segments, CHINT

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

12:45

14:00

  • DCD Talks agentic AI and the future of enterprise infrastructure with Umang Varma | Google

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Cloud & Hybrid

    Speakers

    Umang Varma

    Umang Varma

    Customer Engineering Head - Malaysia, Google

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Gabriella Gillett-Perez

    Portfolio Director - EMEA & Awards, DCD

  • Major Panel: Deep freeze - What’s holding back liquid cooling at scale?

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
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    Vertiv is a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, designing, manufacturing, and delivering solutions for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.


    Vertiv delivers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services — including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power distribution units, thermal management systems, and data center infrastructure management solutions — engineered to help organizations maintain the reliability and performance of their critical operations.


    Vertiv strives to develop energy-efficient technologies that support customers in reducing their carbon footprint and improving the operational efficiency of their infrastructure.

    Speakers

    Professor PS Lee

    Head of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS)

    Tony Gaunt

    Vice President - Product Management - Asia, Vertiv

    Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

    Director of Solutions Engineering, DCD Academy

    Colin Eddison

    Colin Eddison

    Engineering Director, Zerra DC

    Derek Hsu

    Senior Manager, Technical Design & Project Delivery, K2 Strategic

  • Tech Showcase: Data center infrastructure in contested times | EAE

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Mission Critical Power
    • Open Session
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    EAE's journey began in 1973 and has since grown into a globally recognised manufacturer of electrical distribution and infrastructure solutions.

    EAE specialises in the design and manufacture of Busduct (Busbar/Busway Systems), Rack Cabinets, Cable Tray Systems, and Support Systems, delivering reliable and efficient solutions for critical infrastructure projects, including data centres, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and energy installations.

    Driven by a commitment to sustainable growth, continuous product development, and innovation, EAE invests heavily in advanced technologies, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, strategic acquisitions, and the development of its people.

    Through an extensive network of distributors and system partners, EAE provides products and services to customers in more than 100 countries worldwide, supporting projects with high-quality engineering, technical expertise, and dependable local support.

    Speakers

    Alessandro Atzori

    Sales Director ANZ, EAE

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

14:30

15:00

  • VIP Cocktail Hour - By Invitation Only

    • Invite-only Session
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    NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

  • Tech Showcase: How AI demand is reshaping data center solutions for tropical Asia | Bridge Data Centres

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Energy & Sustainability
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    As data centres and cloud technology innovations drive the global GDP, Bridge Data Centres is here to keep your business ahead of the curve. In the digital age, new innovations and new markets can emerge overnight. Transforming the technology behind your business provides you with the stability and security to keep operating, no matter how the world changes.

    Speakers

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

    Nick Ning

    VP, Data Centre Solutions, Bridge Data Centres

  • DCD Talks lessons from 10 years of end-to-end hyperscale infrastructure delivery with Meng Wei Kuok | K2 Strategic

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Investment & Markets
    • Open Session
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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.

    Speakers

    Anita Gorny-Moloney

    Anita Gorny-Moloney

    Portfolio Director APAC and Investment Events, DCD

    Meng Wei Kuok

    CEO, K2 Strategic

  • Major panel: Sustainability at breaking point - How do we rebuild momentum?

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Energy & Sustainability
    • Open Session
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    Hydroleap strives to create sustainable, affordable wastewater treatment solutions. We value our natural resources and recognize the environmental impact of wastewater. Our mission is to offer innovative, state-of-the-art technology for effective wastewater treatment. With a skilled team of experts, we understand the industry challenges and are dedicated to finding environmentally friendly solutions that deliver a solid return on investment for our clients.

    Speakers

    Lena Remy

    Lena Remy

    Senior Manager, Data Center Engineering Sustainability, AWS

    Cindy Nguyen

    Director, Customer Engagement and ESG, ESR

    Dr. Moh Sherafatmand

    CEO & Founder, Hydroleap

    Benoit Boudreau

    Global Chief Technology Officer, Zerra DC

    Charlotte Trueman

    Charlotte Trueman

    Compute, Storage, and Networks Editor, DCD

15:30

  • DCD Talks reality capture for real-time project visibility & faster delivery with Trevor Mogg | DroneDeploy

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Management & Operations
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots, and proprietary AI, we bring the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom.

    Speakers

    Jan Torka

    Jan Torka

    GM South-East Asia, Leighton Asia

    Trevor Mogg

    Trevor Mogg

    Data Centre Lead, APAC, DroneDeploy

    Shiva Ghazal

    Shiva Ghazal

    Service Owner Design, Commercial, Construction & PMO, AirTrunk

  • Tech Showcase: From cooling to token - Enabling next-generation AI factories | Midea

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Cooling
    • Open Session
    Midea

    Midea Building Technologies (MBT) is a business division of Midea Group dedicated to providing integrated building solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. With strong expertise in HVAC, smart building systems, elevators, energy management, and building automation, MBT delivers innovative technologies that help create more efficient, comfortable, and sustainable spaces.

    In Indonesia, Midea Building Technologies supports various project segments, including data center,offices, hotels, hospitals, shopping malls, factories, schools, residential developments, and data centers. Our product portfolio includes VRF systems, chillers, precision air conditioning, heat pumps, commercial water heaters, and other advanced building solutions designed to meet different project requirements.

    Driven by innovation, reliability, and energy efficiency, MBT focuses on helping customers reduce operational costs while maintaining high performance and comfort. Our systems are developed with advanced technologies such as intelligent control, efficient inverter operation, flexible installation, and smart monitoring to support modern building needs.

    Midea Building Technologies also works closely with consultants, contractors, developers, dealers, and business partners to provide professional support from product selection, system design, technical training, installation guidance, and after-sales service. Through this commitment, MBT aims to become a trusted partner in delivering high-quality, future-ready building solutions.

    Driven by continuous innovation, MBT is committed to helping customers improve building performance, reduce energy consumption, and create smarter, greener, and more sustainable environments. By combining global expertise with local market support, Midea Building Technologies continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for future-ready building solutions in Indonesia and beyond.

    Speakers

    Robin Liang

    Robin Liang

    Director of DC Sales, Midea

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

16:00

  • Major Panel: SIJORI - How will the first cross-border digital ecosystem shape the future of the industry?

    • DCD Main Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Investment & Markets
    • Open Session
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    As data centres and cloud technology innovations drive the global GDP, Bridge Data Centres is here to keep your business ahead of the curve. In the digital age, new innovations and new markets can emerge overnight. Transforming the technology behind your business provides you with the stability and security to keep operating, no matter how the world changes.

    Speakers

    Serena Yu

    Associate Director, Bridge Data Centres

    Noah Drake

    Noah Drake

    CEO, XenithIG

    Andrew Mackin

    Andrew Mackin

    Director, Capital Markets, CBRE

    Thomas Buckley

    Thomas Buckley

    Portfolio Manager - Investment, DCD

    Johan Batubara

    Johan Batubara

    Director of Investment , Indonesia Investment Authority

  • Closing Happy Hour

    • Open Session
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    As data centres and cloud technology innovations drive the global GDP, Bridge Data Centres is here to keep your business ahead of the curve. In the digital age, new innovations and new markets can emerge overnight. Transforming the technology behind your business provides you with the stability and security to keep operating, no matter how the world changes.

  • Tech Showcase: Own the platform, own the data - Why asset owners must control their project environment | Revizto

    • DCD Showcase Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    Speakers

    Vlad Milicevic

    Managing Director - APAC, Revizto

    Audrey Pascual

    Audrey Pascual

    Portfolio Manager - APAC, DCD

  • DCD Talks data center implementation cost trends across SEA with Jodi Pieterse | WT Partnership

    • DCD Talks Stage - Show Floor | Grand Ballroom
    • Data Center Construction
    • Open Session
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    Speakers

    Anita Gorny-Moloney

    Anita Gorny-Moloney

    Portfolio Director APAC and Investment Events, DCD

    Jodi Pieterse

    Director - Thailand, WT Partnership

17:00

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