As Asia pursues digital transformation at an accelerated pace, ConnecTechAsia will evolve alongside the dramatic shifts happening in the spaces we serve, says Victor Wong, Project Director, UBM, organiser the event. rn
ConnecTechAsia, which combines the strengths of CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia, and the newly launched NXTAsia, will stage its inaugural edition from 26-28 June 2018, in Singapore.
CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia have thus far served the telecommunications and broadcast media sectors respectively for nearly 40 years. The new NXTAsia will build upon this to bring new technologies that are shaping Asias increasingly innovation-driven economy. ConnecTechAsia will present a holistic ecosystem of infrastructure, technology, and services that businesses and governments in Asia need to thrive in this new era.
As Asia pursues digital transformation at an accelerated pace, it is critical that the event evolves alongside the dramatic shifts happening in the spaces we serve, said Victor Wong, Project Director, UBM, organiser of ConnecTechAsia.
The new event reflects the pulse of Asia today, and is the only business platform covering the converging ecosystems of communications, broadcasting and emerging technologies connecting the physical and digital worlds.
At NXTAsia, industry professionals will see the newest innovations and thought-leadership in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cyber Security, IoT, Robotics, Cloud and Data among others. NXTAsia will host promising start-ups, and the Singapore-leg of renowned start-up competition SeedStars, at tech showcase Disrupt+.
CommunicAsia will focus on network infrastructure/FTTx, satellite communications and telecom software and services the latest technologies to help companies and governments in Asia prepare for the coming of 5G and maintain a competitive edge in the communications and digital world.
With on-demand and streaming services surging in popularity, BroadcastAsia will shine a spotlight on the future of broadcasting, exploring how we have consumed news and entertainment over the past decade, and the challenges and opportunities this creates for traditional broadcasters and OTT players. BroadcastAsia will highlight technologies that are reshaping the value chain, such as the latest innovations in UHD/HDR, IP Broadcasting, Live Production, Content Media Security, OTT and Alternative Content Platforms.
The ConnecTechAsia Summit this year centres on Digital Business Transformation, covering the hottest trends across ICT, broadcasting industries and enterprises to enable a digitalised future.
The three-day summit comprises three tracks NetworkComms, BroadcastMedia and EmergingTech that will drive business growth and sustainability.
5G, Network Virtualisation, Satellite Communications and Network Slicing will be the main topics in the NetworkComms track, while The Future of Television, Monetisation Strategies, Social Video, IP Broadcasting, 4K, AI and Immersive technologies for broadcasting will feature in the BroadcastMedia track. Topics of the EmergingTech track will include: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Cybersecurity, IoT, Data Analytics, Seamless Commerce/Digital Payments, Connected Industries, IoT, Augmented, Virtual and Mixed Reality, and Smart Cities.
The conference will include senior executives from UBTech, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, Go-Jek, Celcom Axiata Berhad, Singtel, Mediacorp and Darktrace among others.
Presenting a holistic ecosystem of digital convergence and a platform for the discovery and understanding of new frontiers of innovation to elevate the global standing of Asian business and governments sits at the heart of what ConnecTechAsia stands for, added Wong.
