Singapore, August 19, 2020 – Informa Markets
announced new details for ConnecTechAsia2020, the first virtual Infocomm, Media and
Technology event held in partnership with Singapore’s Infocomm Media
Development Authority (IMDA), from 29 September to 1 October 2020.
The event will feature some 200 exhibitors,
several of which are taking part for the first time showcasing the latest 5G
technologies and enterprise solutions. This group includes AT&T,
SPTel, Qualcomm, ServiceNow, StarHub and Verizon. Other bellwethers will also
enrich the virtual experience; they are Grass Valley, Huawei, KTSat,
Roland, Sony and SingTel Satellite, to name a few.
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| Photo 1: Mock-up of virtual event space |
Six group pavilions bringing with them
companies from the European Union, France, Great Britain and Northern Ireland,
Israel, Korea and Ontario are also taking part.
In addition, more than 220 conference sessions
addressing the latest industry trends and challenges will feature top industry
names, including:
Anne Chow, CEO, AT&T
Business
Brenda Harvey, GM, IBM
Asia Pacific
Bicky Bhangu, President,
Southeast Asia, Pacific and South Korea, Rolls Royce
Martin Huang, MD Southeast
Asia, SenseTime
Euan Smith, CEO of TV &
Group COO, Astro
Best in Class Virtual Platform
With more than 10,000 attendees expected to
connect to the virtual event, ConnecTechAsia2020 will unlock possibilities that
were not previously available in a physical setting.
The event’s four virtual exhibition halls will
allow companies to set up customisable virtual booths, with live presentations
and real-time interaction with buyers. Furthermore, the exhibitor metrics
dashboard will give them valuable real-time data and insight into their
customers’ behaviour by capturing multiple touchpoints and providing a
multi-dimensional view of a visitors’ journey, allowing for more effective
outreach and follow-up.
Networking opportunities are an integral part
of any event experience and have also been enhanced through a powerful AI
business matching platform. Attendees will receive personalised meeting
suggestions based on their interests and profile. On a consolidated dashboard,
visitors can view connections, find out who is interested in setting up a
meeting with them and arrange for one-to-one video meets via virtual meeting
rooms.
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Conference delegates will have the full
benefits and experience of a live conference, available right at their
fingertips using their device of choice. This includes live keynotes, Q&A
sessions and breakout rooms. Content will also be available on-demand 24/7 for
delegates based in different time zones.
Comprising long-time favourites BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia, ConnecTechAsia2020 will feature
new entrants SatelliteAsia
and TechXLR8 Asia staging their respective
exhibitions and conferences. Inaugural Asian editions of accelerateHER
Asia and Elevating Founders, will also be key
highlights of this year’s event, bringing with them the big names from the
women-in-techand start-up worlds. After the live event, ConnecTechAsia2020 will
thereafter turn into a 24/7, 365-day interactive marketplace, allowing
exhibitors and buyers to continue to connect and communicate on the same
platform.
Mr Ivan Ferrari, Event Director, Tech, Media
& Entertainment Events, Informa Markets, who spearheads ConnecTechAsia
said, “The disruption we’re facing today has pushed our community to
dramatically accelerate a digital transformation which was already underway.
With that same spirit in mind, at ConnecTechAsia we have worked hard on
identifying and investing in those exact virtual features that we believe can
grant the highest possible return on investments for all attendees, sponsors,
speakers and delegates who will dedicate precious time and resources to make
this online experience a success. Success is indeed in the agency of others,
and we thank our community for trusting our work in these difficult times.
Together, we are contributing to shape the future of our industry.”
Showcasing their 5G capabilities across the
exhibition and conferences, Mr Xu Su, Chief Marketing Officer of Carrier BG,
Huawei Asia Pacific Region said, “As global 5G deployment begins to ramp up, we
need to strengthen our focus on industry applications as this will help unleash
the full potential of 5G. ConnecTechAsia is a platform for Asia Pacific telecom
operators and industry partners, to come together to discuss the build-out of
5G networks and explore potential business development.”
“The business case for 5G is not just better
connectivity. When technologies like 5G, computing, cloud, and AI come
together, they reinforce each other and create numerous opportunities across
five major tech domains: connectivity, AI, cloud, computing, and industry
applications. The pandemic has reshaped how we live and work and has dealt a
heavy blow to the world economy. Together with our partners and customers,
including carriers and enterprises of all types, we can use technological
solutions to effect a positive impact on our communities. We look forward to
sharing more at the event this year,” he added.
Participating for the first time in a virtual
tradeshow in the technology and media sector, The GREAT Britain and Northern
Ireland Pavilion will be showcasing companies across all four segments of
ConnecTechAsia. They will bring with them a wide range of product and services
including professional audio, IPTV, OTT, secure storage solutions, e-sports,
fibre communications, content delivery solutions, smart living, cloud services,
big data and data analysis.
Mr Mark Birchall, Managing Director, Tradefair,
the organiser of the pavilion said, “We are excited about being part of the new
ConnecTechAsia virtual platform as it gives all our companies the opportunity
to deliver live presentations and demos and interact with visitors in
real-time, and the continuing marketplace after certainly provides great value
for us. We look forward to the event and connecting with new customers and
partners to allow our participants to grow their business in the region.”
