- ITW Asia 2024, the premier event for connectivity and digital infrastructure in the APAC region, will take place in Singapore on December 4-5, bringing together over 1,200 professionals.
- Key speakers include Lu Heng (LARUS), Kavickumar Murunganathan (Microsoft), and Dimas Ramadhani (AWS), addressing topics like IPv4 liquidity, sustainability in AI, and data centre connectivity.
In a region as dynamic as Asia, the need for robust digital infrastructure has never been more urgent. The upcoming ITW Asia 2024, set to take place from December 4-5 at the Shangri-La Singapore, will bring together key industry players to chart the future of connectivity. With over 1,200 attendees expected from sectors such as carriers, cloud services, data centres, and satellite providers, the event promises to be a hub for vital discussions on advancing connectivity across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
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What is ITW Asia 2024?
ITW Asia is not just another industry event but also a platform where the most important deals are made. Participants will have the opportunity to connect, share insights, and collaborate to improve accessibility, quality, and innovation within APAC’s rapidly expanding digital landscape. The event’s focus on building partnerships reflects the growing need for collaboration across various connectivity enablers, from network operators to cybersecurity experts, to address the challenges and opportunities in the region.
One of the central themes at ITW Asia this year is the reimagining of connectivity in Asia. As technological demands continue to evolve, so too does the approach to meeting those demands. From satellite operators to cloud providers, the region’s connectivity landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. The importance of these partnerships cannot be overstated, as they provide the foundation for a sustainable and interconnected digital ecosystem.
As the event unfolds, several key figures will be taking the stage to discuss critical topics shaping the future of connectivity and digital infrastructure.
ITW 2024 Speaker profiles
Among the featured speakers is Lu Heng, CEO and Founder of LARUS Limited, a company renowned for its pioneering efforts in improving internet accessibility. Lu’s talk, titled ‘Unlocking the True Value of IPv4: Transforming the Telecom and Infrastructure Industries’, will dive into how enhancing IPv4’s market liquidity can revolutionise the telecom industry. By addressing IPv4’s undervaluation and limited liquidity, Lu aims to highlight the transformative potential of internet infrastructure beyond just internet connectivity. His innovative approach has already led LARUS to provide over 10 million IP addresses to clients across more than 60 countries, easing the pressure on Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) and contributing to a more connected world.
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Alongside Lu Heng, other influential voices will also offer their expertise on the future of digital infrastructure. Kavickumar Murunganathan, Cloud ESG Policy & Planning Director at Microsoft, will discuss ‘Decarbonisation in the AI Era’, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability within the cloud industry. The discussion will delve into how cloud providers are working to reduce carbon emissions while supporting the growth of AI technologies.
Further enriching the event, Dimas Ramadhani, Principal Infrastructure Policy for Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific & Japan, will share his insights on ‘The Irrevocable Ties of Data Centres and Connectivity’. With vast experience in developing AWS’s infrastructure in Southeast Asia, Dimas will examine how data centres and connectivity are intrinsically linked, shaping the region’s ability to scale its digital infrastructure in response to growing demand.
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ITW Asia 2024: Connecting the future of technologies
The importance of ITW Asia cannot be understated, as it brings together the key players driving the future of connectivity in a rapidly changing digital world. As countries in the APAC region face mounting pressure to modernise their infrastructure, the event provides a critical platform for sharing best practices, forging new partnerships, and catalysing the investments needed for long-term growth. By tackling the challenges of today, ITW Asia offers a glimpse into the transformative potential of tomorrow’s technologies.
