The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is one of the largest contributors to global data traffic, driven by increasing internet usage, cloud services, streaming and digital applications. The growth of 5G, and adoption of AI are also responsible for the skyrocketing data consumption.
As a result of this, APAC has become a thriving nerve center of subsea cables that enable quick and smooth data transfer. These cables connect the countries in this region to not only each other, but also stretching out across the oceans, as if to shake hands with their brothers and sisters in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Japan alone has over 20 international cable landing stations. Some of the major subsea cables in the region include Asia Direct Cable, Asia Pacific Gateway, FLAG – Europe Asia (FEA), Guam-Okinawa-Kyushu-Incheon (GOKI), Japan-Guam-Australia North, Korea-Japan Cable Network, Tata TGN Pacific and Trans Pacific Express (TPE) Cable System. This has made Japan a global subsea cable connectivity hub.
But there’s more to this ecosystem than just subsea cables; global connectivity infrastructure also includes terrestrial cables that enable the smooth flow of data. Internet exchanges and telecommunications networks also play a major role. Many such IXPs set up by major regional and global players such as BBIX, Equinix, Japan Network Access Point (JPNAP), Japan Internet Exchange (JPIX), and others are present across Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Okinawa.
W.Media has been witness to the evolution of the connectivity ecosystem in East Asia, and has been hosting Interconnect World Forum in different connectivity hubs. Here are some pictures from our 2024 Interconnect World events in Johor and Batam.
We are now bringing together the movers and shakers from this industry at Interconnect World Asia that will take place at The Hilton, Tokyo on June 5, 2025. Here, these industry veterans and experts will share their expertise and insights of a variety of subjects such as subsea cable infrastructure and technology, capacity and bandwidth, geopolitical and geographical challenges, legal and regulatory framework, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), peering agreements and policies, content delivery and optimisation, and much more.
“Asia Interconnect World Forum 2025 marks a pivotal step in expanding the conversation around digital infrastructure in Asia. By honing in on region-specific challenges and opportunities, we’re creating a space where decision-makers, disruptors, and builders can come together to shape what’s next,” says Garris Lo, NEA Commercial Director, W.Media.
Several exciting keynote sessions and panel discussions are planned at InterconnectWorld Asia. Some topics of discussion include data sovereignty and cross-border regulations, AI-driven SDN and intent based interconnectivity, internet trends in Japan, among others.
“This is more than a conference—it’s a specialist forum crafted for Japan’s unique digital ecosystem, diving deep into infrastructure, connectivity, and subsea, internet, AI strategies that will define the next wave of innovation,” says Kenji Lee, NEA Community Specialist, W.Media.
The day will end with a sundowner party and networking drinks. To view the full agenda for InterconnectWorld Asia, please click the image below:
InterconnectWorld Asia is part of the wider InterconnectWorld 2025 series where W.Media will bring together industry leaders in different parts of the world to exchange insights, share best practices, and collaborate on advancements in the field. This year, we are coming to Batam, Chennai, Dubai, Johor and Melbourne.
InterconnectWorld Asia will be followed by the Japan Cloud & Datacenter Convention (JPCDC) that will be held at the same venue the following day. JPCDC 2025 will unite industry leaders, government officials, and tech experts to shape the future of the nation’s cloud and data center sector, exploring AI, data sovereignty, and renewable energy innovations for actionable insights. It offers an unparalleled platform with over 50 expert speakers, engaging panel discussions, and keynote presentations addressing critical challenges and opportunities in the industry. Attendees will have the chance to network with over 1,000 professionals and explore innovations showcased by nearly two dozen exhibitors and sponsors.
Japan CDC has a stellar line up of speakers including Hideaki Fujimaki, CEO, Spiralgroup.biz Ltd.; Motohashi Toshiya,Operating member, Japan Data Center Council (JDCC); Yoshinaga Takahashi, Managing Director, Japan Princeton Digital Group (PDG); Dean Jones, Business Unit Director, Data Centre Solutions, North Asia CBRE; Hirotoshi Yoshimura, Digital Power Business Dept- Data Center Facility & Critical Power Div.,Sales Group, Senior Account Manager, Huawei; Chang Cho, CEO, Onion Technology; Hideyuki Fuke, Senior Vice President, Director IDC (Internet Data Center), NTT SmartConnect; Shinichiro Gomi, Senior General Manager Data Center & Energy Management Growth Strategy Office, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and many more.
For complete agenda and speaker list for Japan CDC, please click the image below:
Here are some pictures from last year’s Japan Cloud and Datacenter Convention:
