Thailand Cloud & Datacenter Convention 2021

Event Summary

Thailand’s cloud and data center market could be on the verge of greatness. As the second-largest economy in ASEAN continues to improve its international connectivity, multinational companies are eyeing it for investment. But as these improvements are made and more of the population goes online, broadband quality and energy sustainability become increasingly pressing challenges for the market to overcome.

With 61% of Thailand’s gross domestic product expected to be digitalised by 2022, and 95% of the population with broadband access by 2023, this market is quickly becoming one of the most interesting case studies in the region.

What is in store for Thailand’s cloud and data center industries?

This November, join the W.Media team and hundreds of IT Professionals for our Annual Cloud & Data Center Convention to find out how you can be a part of the country’s digital future.

Agenda

TIME	PLENARY HALL
0800	Registration & Breakfast
0855	Chairman Welcome Address
0900	Guest of Honour Speech
0915	Opening debate: Digital Transformation: Technology vs. Talent Key purposes for digital transformation are enhancing end-user experience, transforming business processes and better utilizing data’. Along with strategic adoption and implementation of digital technology solutions, organisational culture and human resources amongst the key challenges for Thai businesses in the era of digital disruption Read more
0945	Thailand as the cloud and datacenter gateway to Indochina. Network connectivity supporting the growth of online demand and Data center. The cloud computing market in Thailand is expected to reach 15 billion baht in value by 2024, powered by digital transformation of businesses in the wake of the pandemic Read more
1005	Debate: On-premise vs. Cloud Workload
1035	Morning Coffee Break and Technology Bench Presentations in Expo Hall
1120	Data Center Location Strategy for OTT Players. Quick adoption of smart devices and greater access to higher internet speeds have fueled explosive growth of OTT (over-the-top) platforms and services in recent years. As they rely on enormous data storage and fast networks, physical location plays a critical role while choosing their data centers. A review of data location strategy considering the unique business needs. Read more
1150	Case Study: Next-gen Infrastructure of IoT and Edge Computing. Active implementation and adoption of 5G in Thailand have paved the way for the adoption of IoT solutions in the country. IoT is a key driver of digital transformation and business innovation. The government’s Thailand 4.0 initiative promotes the adoption of IoT technology for smart city initiatives. Read more
1220	Cloud Computing Strategy: Investment for Lasting Impact. As the pandemic continues in 2021, the need for greater infrastructure capacity to support remote working is increasingly demanded by Thai businesses. Enterprises boosted their investments in cloud computing during the COVID-19 pandemic, which can make permanent changes to their cloud strategies. Tips on how to scale infrastructure that supports moving complex workloads to the cloud and digital workspace. Read more
1250	Lunch and Technology Bench Presentations at Expo Hall
1400	Panel: CIOs in Thailand: Overcoming digital challenges and building resilience post-pandemic. The role of CIOs has been proved vital during these challenging times, as many Thai businesses struggled with tech shortcomings over the past year. Many had no option but to move workloads from on-site to cloud. Our group of CIOs will discuss key industry trends and tips for enterprises’ growth and resilience post-pandemic. Read more
1430	Case Study: Bangkok Data Centers as International Exchange Hub. In 2016, Thai government introduced an eight-year tax privilege and preferential electricity rate for data centers with a capacity of at least 2,000 sqm, which was followed by a surge of data center construction and expansion in the country. Read more
1500	Hyperscalers: The evolving landscape and opportunities ahead.
1530	Closing Panel: Future trends on Digital Transformation
1600	Evening Drinks Reception at Expo Hall