International. Combining the strengths of industry stalwarts CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia and the newly launched NXTAsia, ConnecTechAsia is the region's latest mega-tech event and will hold its inaugural edition from 26-28 June 2018 in Singapore.
With legacy events CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia having served the telecommunications and broadcast media sectors, respectively, for nearly 40 years, the new NXTAsia builds on this to bring new technologies that are shaping the increasingly innovation-driven economy in Asia. With the advent of Industry 4.0, ConnecTechAsia will present a holistic ecosystem of infrastructure, technology and services that businesses and governments in Asia need to thrive in this new era.
At NXTAsia, industry professionals will capture the newest innovations and thought leadership in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Cyber Security, IoT, Robotics, Cloud and Data, among others. NXTAsia will host promising start-ups, and the Singapore stage of renowned start-up SeedStars, in the Disrupt+ technology showcase.
CommunicAsia, Asia's most established international industry event for the telecommunications sector, will focus on network infrastructure/FTTx, satellite communications, and telecommunications software and services – the latest technologies to help Asian businesses and governments prepare for the advent of 5G and maintain a competitive advantage in communications and the digital world.
With streaming and in-demand services booming, BroadcastAsia will highlight the future of broadcasting, exploring how we have consumed news and entertainment over the past decade, and the challenges and opportunities this creates for traditional broadcasters and OTT players. BroadcastAsia will highlight technologies that are reshaping the value chain, such as the latest innovations in UHD/HDR, IP Broadcasting, Live Production, Content Media Security, OTT and alternative content platforms.
ConnecTechAsia Summit - Digital Business Transformation
This year's ConnecTechAsia Summit focuses on digital business transformation, covering the most current trends in ICT, broadcasting industries and enterprises to enable a digitized future. The three-day summit comprises three tracks: NetworkComms, BroadcastMedia and EmergingTech, which will drive business growth and sustainability.
5G, Network Virtualization, Satellite Communications and Network Cut-off will be the main topics on the NetworkComms track, while The Future of Television, Monetization Strategies, Social Video, IP Broadcasting, 4K, AI and immersive technologies for broadcasting will appear on the BroadcastMedia track. Topics on the EmergingTech track will include: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Cyber Security, IoT, Data Analytics, Incompatible Commerce/Digital Payments, Connected Industries, IoT, Augmented Reality, Virtual and Mixed, and Smart Cities.
"Presenting a holistic ecosystem of digital convergence and a platform for discovery and understanding of new frontiers of innovation to elevate the global standing of Asian businesses and governments lies at the heart of what ConnecTechAsia stands for," adds Mr. Wong.
To learn more about ConnecTechAsia, visit www.connectechasia.com
