Structure APEX 2020

Structure APEX is an exclusive industry summit that will bring together executives from across the Internet infrastructure ecosystem - data centre, cloud, edge and managed services - for high-value networking and a frank discussion about the industry’s status and future directions. Structure Research will provide a data-driven look at the market and lead discussions addressing issues that are top of mind in the sector today. Structure APEX is an APAC-focused spin-off from the highly successful infra // STRUCTURE summit held in Toronto this past May 1-2, 2019. Seating is limited.

AGENDA

2:00 - 2:15 PM – Registration

2:15 - 2:20 PM – Welcome to Structure Apex
SPEAKER: Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research

2:20 - 2:40 PM – The Big Four in APAC
[Type: Session]
SPEAKER: Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research
DESCRIPTION: A data-driven spin through the most mature data centre markets in APAC. Supply and demand, growth trajectory and interconnection node expansion.

2:40 - 3:05 PM – Hyperscale on a Global Scale
[Type: Panel]
MODERATOR: Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research
PANELIST(S): Paul Dwyer, Director, Hyperscale, Equinix; Bruno Lopez, Group CEO, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres; Damien Spillane, CTO, AirTrunk; Christopher Han, Associate General Counsel, Digital Realty
DESCRIPTION: Will the hyperscale wave continue to propel APAC's market forward and make this a truly global business? What are the next waves of growth? What are the potential headwinds? A strategic discussion.

3:05 - 3:30 PM – Decentralization: Beyond Hyperscale
[Type: Session]
SPEAKER: Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research
DESCRIPTION: Hyperscale has risen and the market has shifted in response. But it is never too early to start thinking about what is next. The hyperscale world is giving way to a decentralized one and the edge and interconnection are at the centre of this massive transformation.

3:30 - 3:50 PM – Brick and Mortar to Digital
[Type: Panel]
MODERATOR: Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research
PANELIST(S): Kuan Zhan Peng, Executive Director, K2 Data Centres; Michael Goh, General Manager, Asia, Iron Mountain; Jerzy Szlosarek, CEO, Epsilon
DESCRIPTION: The sector's positive outlook and shifting economic currents are drawing new entrants from traditional industries. They possess key assets and resources that translate well to infrastructure services. Hear about two unique and global experiences.

3:50 - 4:00 PM – M&A & Strategic Update
[Type: Session]
SPEAKER: Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research
DESCRIPTION: A quick overview of global M&A trends in the infrastructure services sector with a snapshot into APAC.

4:00 - 4:15 PM – Coffee Break

4:15 - 4:40 PM – Global DCI Update; Hyperscale Currents
[Type: Session]
SPEAKER: Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research
DESCRIPTION: A spin through SR's proprietary colocation and interconnection market share data against the backdrop of hyperscale leasing, building and connectivity dynamics.

4:40 - 5:00 PM – Panel: Emerging Markets in APAC
[Type: Panel]
MODERATOR: Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research
PANELIST(S): Chang Cho, CEO, Onion Technology; Dondy Bappedyanto, CEO, Biznet Gio; Jonathan King, Group COO, ST Telemedia Global Data Centres; Narendra Sen, CEO, RackBank Datacenter
DESCRIPTION: Where is hyperscale headed next and will the third party data centre opportunity follow? A look at APAC's emerging markets?

5:00 - 5:25 PM – Investment Dynamics in APAC
[Type: Panel]
MODERATOR: Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research
PANELIST(S): Wilson Chung, Senior Vice President, Macquarie Group; Chua Hsien Yang, CEO, Keppel DC REIT; Bharath Rajagopalan, APAC Lead, Digital Infrastructure Investments, Partners Group
DESCRIPTION: Why do APAC-based investors have such an appetite for data centres and hyperscale? Where is the capital coming from in APAC and where is it headed?

5:25 - 5:45 PM – The Data Behind The New World Order
[Type: Session]
SPEAKER: Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research
DESCRIPTION: A closer look at Structure Research's proprietary market share data that defines the Internet infrastructure landscape.

5:45 - 6:00 PM – Q&A With Structure Research
[Type: Q&A]
SPEAKER: Philbert Shih, Managing Director, Structure Research; Jabez Tan, Head of Research, Structure Research
DESCRIPTION: Summary and open Q&A.

6:30 - 8:30 PM – Cocktails TBD