Morning Session : AI and Data Center Evolution
11:00am - 11:30am
Introduction: Where is AI Really Headed
Overview of the key analyst predictions for AI adoption and technology development. Geopolitical implications on the data center industry.
Key data and insights:
- Data center capex forecast
- Data center power capacity
- Trends to watch for 2030
Vlad Galabov, Senior Research Director, Enterprise Infrastructure, Omdia
11:30am - 12:00pm
Data Center Rack Architecture and Power Density Outlook to 2030
Deep dive into current and upcoming computing roadmaps and how this will impact rack power density.
Key data and insights:
- AI Inference computing demand
- AI training demand
- Server capex
Manoj Sukumaran Practice Lead Data Center IT, Omdia
Afternoon Sessions : Industry-Specific Cloud Solutions
14:00pm - 15:00pm
Powering the AIDC now and in 2030
Expert advice on how to solve power gaps through microgrids, and how to choose the optimal solution. Power distribution for maximum efficiency and how to best respond to changes in end- user requirements out to 2030.
Key data and insights:
- Data center design transition
- Data center rack density
- AI chip power capacity roadmap
- Power infrastructure capex forecast
- Vendor market share
- Prefabricated modular data center market
Shen Wang Practice Lead Data Center Infrastructure, Omdia
15:30pm - 16:30pm
Cooling the AIDC Now and in 2030
Strategies to help data center operators choose the optimal, future proof, cooling solution, based on latest market data, and technology roadmaps.
Key data and insights:
- Liquid cooling technologies
- Cooling technology roadmap
- Data center case studies
- Data center thermal management capex forecast
- Liquid cooling technology adoption forecast
- Vendor market share
Jessica Nian, Senior Analyst, Physical Data Center Infrastructure
Morning Sessions : Strategies for Data Center Carbon Neutrality
11:00am - 11:30am
Strategies for Achieving Carbon Neutrality in Hyperscale and Enterprise Infrastructure
- Approach to Scope 1–3 emission reduction
- Aligning carbon strategies with global standards and investor expectations
- Leveraging data transparency, reporting, and automation to drive measurable impact
- The role of partnerships and industry coalitions in accelerating sector-wide decarbonization
Chris Southgate
APAC ESG Lead
Microsoft
APAC ESG Lead
Microsoft
11:30am - 12:00pm
Building Trust through Transparency: Policy, ESG Leadership, and Public Engagement in the Data Center Era
- How governments’ partnership helps to shape policy, regulatory trust, and transparency standards
- The role of public accountability and ESG data in securing stakeholder buy-in for digital infrastructure
- Cross-border considerations in compliance, cybersecurity, and sovereignty
- Advancing sustainability narratives that resonate with public-sector expectations and regional priorities
Prof. Kalamullah Ramli
Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization
Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Panel: The Future of Sustainable Data Centers – Innovation, Technology, and Investment Strategies
- ESG considerations in data center funding and investment
- Investment trends in sustainable technologies: green bonds, carbon credits, and renewable energy
- The evolving expectations from AI-native companies and technology leaders
Moderator:
Prof. Kalamullah Ramli
Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization
Prof. Kalamullah Ramli
Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization
Panelists:
Chris Southgate
APAC ESG Lead
Microsoft
Chris Southgate
APAC ESG Lead
Microsoft
Afternoon Sessions : Design and Build Data Centers Sustainably
14:00pm - 14:30pm
Monetizing Sustainability: How Zero-Carbon Data Centers Can Unlock New Revenue Streams
- Turning emissions reduction into profit: carbon credits and trading opportunities for operators.
- Aligning national carbon policies with private investment to accelerate growth.
Dr Victor Tay
Group CEO
Global Catalyst Advisory
Group CEO
Global Catalyst Advisory
14:30pm - 15:00pm
Panel: Designing for Longevity – Strategies for Scalable, Sustainable Data Center Operations
- Long-term design strategies to futureproof facilities for AI, edge, and cloud demand
- Balancing flexibility, modularity, and scalability in operational planning
- The impact of green building practices on long-term cost efficiency and ESG performance
- Best practices from across Southeast Asia for managing facilities from design to reinvestment
Moderator:
Daryl Dunbar
Pchrisartner – Digital Infrastructure Internal Consulting Group, Global (ICG)
Daryl Dunbar
Pchrisartner – Digital Infrastructure Internal Consulting Group, Global (ICG)
Panellists:
Datuk Ts. Mahadhir Aziz
Malaysia Data Center Association
Datuk Ts. Mahadhir Aziz
Malaysia Data Center Association
Steve Davis
Chairman, Data Center Association of the Philippines
Chairman, Data Center Association of the Philippines
Judy Saw
President - Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS)
President - Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS)
15:30pm - 16:00pm
Tackling the Data Center E-Waste Problem with Circular Economy Approaches
- Lifecycle management of IT equipment to minimize environmental impact.
- Regional and global regulations governing e-waste disposal and recycling
- Designing data centers with end-of-life equipment reuse, recycling, and sustainable material sourcing
- Impact of circular economy practices on reducing e-waste and carbon footprints
Moderator:
Daryl Dunbar
Pchrisartner – Digital Infrastructure Internal Consulting Group, Global (ICG)
Daryl Dunbar
Pchrisartner – Digital Infrastructure Internal Consulting Group, Global (ICG)
16:00pm - 16:30pm
Circular Economy Approaches in Data Center Operations
- Designing data centers with end-of-life equipment reuse, recycling, and sustainable material sourcing
- Impact of circular economy practices on reducing e-waste and carbon footprints
16:30pm - 17:00pm
TechTalk: Optimizing AI Data Centers with Structured Cabling
- AIDC faces changes and challenges that cannot be handled by conventional designs and equipment.
- High heat loads coupled with large amount of cables in highly critical and low latency environments present a complex environment to design, implement and manage.
- How to use structured cabling to optimize the long-term operation, quality, scalability and resiliency of network cabling environment for next-gen data centers
Bob Wagner
Senior Business Development Manager
Panduit
Senior Business Development Manager
Panduit
Morning Sessions : Computing Power Evolution in China: Convergence of AI and Green Computing Power
10:00am - 10:30am
Latest Trends in the Mechatronic Systems Design for GW- grade AI Factory
Mr. Zhang Di
Director of R&D Research, Vertiv China / Executive Principal of DeepKnowledge Community (DKC) Research Institute
Director of R&D Research, Vertiv China / Executive Principal of DeepKnowledge Community (DKC) Research Institute
10:30am - 11:00am
Evolvement of AI Computing Technology: from Chip to Data Center
Zhang Guangbin
Founder & CEO of E7 Research
Founder & CEO of E7 Research
11:30am - 12:00pm
In-depth Analysis of China’s AIDC and Colocation Industry Landscape
Wang Ruimou
Chief Architect
Shanghai CDXJ Digital Technology
DKC Principal Analyst
Chief Architect
Shanghai CDXJ Digital Technology
DKC Principal Analyst
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Panel: AI Storage Capacity
Moderator:
Zhang Guangbin
Founder & CEO of E7 Research
Zhang Guangbin
Founder & CEO of E7 Research
Afternoon Sessions : AIDC Architecture & Design: Full-stack AI Computing & Open-loop Liquid Cooling
14:00pm - 14:30pm
Technology Innovation Presentation: Ultimate Smart Liquid Cooling，Unleashing Endless Computing Power
Zhang Peng CTO Sugon / DKC Guest Expert
14:30pm - 15:00pm
TechTalk: Evolvement of AI Storage
Moderator:
Yangtze Memory
Yangtze Memory
15:30pm - 16:00pm
Dynamic Phase-change Cooling for Moving to AI Load
Tang Hu
CTO, GLP China
DKC Chief Guest Expert
CTO, GLP China
DKC Chief Guest Expert
16:00pm -16:30pm
MDCaaS + DLCaaS – How to Define the Service Capability of an AIDC?
Du Huarui
Senior VP, VNET
DKC Principal Researcher
Senior VP, VNET
DKC Principal Researcher
16:30pm - 17:00pm
Panel: Adoption of Liquid-cooling and “Double-Zero Act”
Moderator:
Zhang Guangbin
Founder & CEO of E7 Research
Zhang Guangbin
Founder & CEO of E7 Research
Morning Sessions : Challenges and Solutions for Cybersecurity in the AI Era
10:00am - 10:30am
Keynote Speech: Security Strategies & Trends in the AI Era
How the rise of AI is redefining cybersecurity, its profound impact on the industry, and how enterprises should address security challenges under the evolving landscape.
Dr. Shi Yong
Chair, ISC2 Shanghai Chapter / PhD, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Chair, ISC2 Shanghai Chapter / PhD, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
10:30am - 11:00am
Data Privacy Protection in the Age of AI
Real-life cases illustrating new trends and best practices for data privacy protection in the healthcare sector
Gavin Huang
Head of Cybersecurity, QuidelOrtho, Asia-Pacific
Head of Cybersecurity, QuidelOrtho, Asia-Pacific
11:30am - 12:00pm
Panel: Trust in AI, Risk and Security Management
Panelists:
Adam Au
General Counsel and Head of Internal Audit, Toys"R"Us Asia
Data Privacy and AI Lecturer, University of Hong Kong
Adam Au
General Counsel and Head of Internal Audit, Toys"R"Us Asia
Data Privacy and AI Lecturer, University of Hong Kong
Panelists:
Aaron Ang
CTO of Cyber Leaders Nexus
Aaron Ang
CTO of Cyber Leaders Nexus
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Building a Cyber-Resilient Workforce for Tomorrow’s Data Centers
- Redefining “cyber resilience” in data center operations.
- Bridging skills gaps through industry–academia collaboration.
- The impact of inclusive leadership and mentorship on workforce transformation.
- Scaling cybersecurity talent ecosystems across Asia.
Judy Saw
President
Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS)
President
Digital Defence Alliance Singapore (DDAS)
Afternoon Sessions : Develop and Explore a Global Cybersecurity Ecosystem
14:00pm - 14:30pm
Network Threats and Trends: Future Insights from the Frontline
- Interpreting New Trends in threat intelligence: data centers in Asia become a primary target for hackers.
- Building an intelligence-driven defense to help data centers evolution on security.
Patrick Wong
Partner
Cybersecurity and Privacy
PwC
Partner
Cybersecurity and Privacy
PwC
14:30pm - 15:00pm
Panel: The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape and Security Strategies
- Exploring emerging threats like ransomware, DDoS, and insider attacks
- Strategies for implementing zero-trust models in cloud and data center infrastructure.
- Tools and technologies shaping the future of cybersecurity frameworks.
Moderator:
Patrick Wong
Partner
Cybersecurity and Privacy
PwC
Patrick Wong
Partner
Cybersecurity and Privacy
PwC
Panelists:
Dr. Shi Yong
Chair
ISC2 Shanghai Chapter
Dr. Shi Yong
Chair
ISC2 Shanghai Chapter
15:30pm - 16:00pm
Cross-Border Data Flows and Geopolitical Dynamics
- Effective governance of cross-border data flows amid current geopolitical influences
- Strategies for enterprises to adapt to the evolving international data flow regulations.
Adam Au
General Counsel and Head of Internal Audit, Toys"R"Us Asia
Data Privacy and AI Lecturer
University of Hong Kong
General Counsel and Head of Internal Audit, Toys"R"Us Asia
Data Privacy and AI Lecturer
University of Hong Kong
16:00pm -16:30pm
TechTalk: Next-Generation System Reconstruction Based on Zero Trust
- The definition, architecture, and practices of zero trust
- The opportunities for zero trust upgrade and automated security management with the support of AI.
Wang Jing
Product Director
AsiaInfo Security
Product Director
AsiaInfo Security
16:30pm - 17:00pm
Reshaping the Practices of Web3 Security Compliance
Web3 security compliance standards and practical applications, based on the case study of a multinational company
Morning Sessions : Technology Evolvement Expedites Growth for Asia Data Center Industry
10:00am - 10:30am
Transform Data Center for Next-Generation AI Infrastructure in Asia
Terry Yin
Solution Architect Director of Nvidia-SEA Joint Lab DKC Guest Expert
Solution Architect Director of Nvidia-SEA Joint Lab DKC Guest Expert
10:30am - 11:00am
Opportunities and Challenges for Data Center Operators in the Age of AI
Zhang Binghua
CTO, Bridge Data Centres (BDC) / DKC Guest Expert
CTO, Bridge Data Centres (BDC) / DKC Guest Expert
11:30am - 12:00pm
Panel 1：Global Expansion Opportunities & Strategies of Chinese Data Center Enterprises
Moderator:
Wang Haifeng
Co-founder of E7 Research
Wang Haifeng
Co-founder of E7 Research
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Panel 2：Unique Opportunities for Data Center Industry in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area
- Key factors driving the demand for data center infrastructure in the GBA
- Market dynamics, investment potential, risks and challenges for establishing data center operations in the GBA
Panelists:
Li Jingjing
Co-founder of DeepKnowledge Community
Li Jingjing
Co-founder of DeepKnowledge Community
Panelists:
Martin Liu
Assistant Director of AI and Data, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
Martin Liu
Assistant Director of AI and Data, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP)
Michael Chan
Executive Director
Hong Kong Data Centre Association (HKDCA)
Executive Director
Hong Kong Data Centre Association (HKDCA)
Afternoon Sessions : Asia Key Market Outlook
14:00pm - 14:30pm
Unlocking the Next Wave: Southeast Asia’s Digital Infrastructure Shift and the Rise of Secondary Markets
- Examine the key drivers behind Southeast Asia’s emerging data center markets and the shift beyond traditional
- Explore the Philippines as a case study for scalable digital infrastructure growth, regulatory progress, and investment
- Identify critical considerations for operators and investors entering secondary markets—from connectivity and power to policy and ecosystem readiness.
Steve Davis
Chairman Data Center Association of the Philippines
Chairman Data Center Association of the Philippines
14:30pm - 15:00pm
Enabling the Next Wave of Data Center Growth: Investment, Incentives, and Infrastructure Strategy
- Opportunities for funding AI-driven and sustainable data center ecosystems
- The evolving role of public-private partnerships and regional FDI incentives
- Investment risks and considerations in emerging and mature markets
- Strategic alignment of sustainability mandates with infrastructure financing
Datuk Ts. Mahadhir Aziz
Malaysia Data Center Association
Malaysia Data Center Association
15:00pm - 15:30pm
Korea Data Center Market Outlook
Jung-hyup,Kang President
Korea Data Center Council
Korea Data Center Council
Morning Sessions : Site Selection, Design & Construction
10:00am - 10:30am
Powering the AI Era: Building Sustainable Data Centers for Asia’s Digital Frontier
LEE Poh Seng
Head of Mechanical Engineering Department & Professor of Thermal Systems National University of Singapore
Head of Mechanical Engineering Department & Professor of Thermal Systems National University of Singapore
10:30am - 11:00am
Panel: Reimaging Data Center Design for Resilience, Efficiency and AI Readiness
Moderator：
Prof. LEE Poh Seng
NUS
Prof. LEE Poh Seng
NUS
Panelists:
Robin Lee
Chief Strategy Officer, Leoch International
Robin Lee
Chief Strategy Officer, Leoch International
Dr. Sing yang Chiam
Technical Director, Singapore Battery Consortium (SBC)
Technical Director, Singapore Battery Consortium (SBC)
11:30am - 12:00pm
Modular and Prefabricated Designs for Scalability
- Exploring the benefits of modular construction for faster deployment and cost efficiency.
- Case studies on prefabricated data center implementations.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Best Practices for Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Environments
- Best practices for ensuring seamless operations and compliance across multi-cloud setups.
- Real-world case studies on reducing operational costs in hybrid cloud environments.
Afternoon Sessions : Operations Excellence & Resilience
14:00pm - 14:30pm
Practices and Challenges for Chinese Data Center Operators in Overseas Markets
Dai Huajian
Senior O&M Manager
Chindata Group
Senior O&M Manager
Chindata Group
14:30pm - 15:00pm
TechTalk: GPU Server Operations & Maintenance Best Practices
15:00pm - 15:30pm
Risk Management in Data Center Operations
- Identifying and mitigating risks like fire, power failures, and security
- Lessons learned from real-world incidents in data center operations.
