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Forum Global would like to thank all delegates, speakers, partners and participants who attended this successful and interesting Summit. 

In partnership with ITU, APT and The Royal Thai Government, Forum Global was delighted to announce the launch of a new Internet of Things Summit for the Asia-Pacific region.

Photos of this event can be found here

The IoT Asia Summit was the 3rd event in Forum Global’s Internet of Things series. It is a thought leadership summit bringing together representatives from all IoT stakeholder communities. Further infromation on the European and US versions of the events can be found at the respective links. 

Over the course of day, plenary sessions  showcased the exciting IoT work already underway throughout the region.  Explored the impact and potential of connected technologies in a range of key sectors. The objective is opening conversations that ensure a robust and progressive IoT policy framework.

The Summit took place alongside ITU's 3rd Asia-Pacific Regional Forums on Smart Cities and e-Government. More information on the ITU event can be found here.

Both the Internet of Things Asia Summit and ITU Smart Cities & eGovernment Forum 2017 took place as part of the Thailand Digital Big Bang 2017. Further information on this event  is available here. 

Speakers include

Malcolm Johnson

Deputy Secretary-General

ITU

Areewan Haorangsi

Secretary General

APT

Prasert Silphiphat

Commissioner

NBTC

Marc Vancoppenolle

Global Head of Nokia Government Relations

Nokia

R.S Sharma

Chairman

TRAI

Passakon Prathombutr

Former President

Thai Intelligent Transport System

Commissioner Stephen Kay-yi Wong

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong

Chris Perera

Senior Director in the International External & Regulatory Affairs group

AT&T

Manuel Simas

Vice-President of Sales, Asia

Veniam

Tomoaki Kubo

Secretary General

Robot Revolution Initiative

Jesada Sivaraks

Secretary to Vice Chairman

NBTC

Sanjay Bakshi

Head of Digital Strategy and Implementation

Shell

Natasha Beschorner

Senior ICT Policy Specialist

World Bank's Transport and & ICT Global Practice

Muhammad Imam Nashiruddin

Commissioner

Indonesian Telecommuncation Regulatory Authority

Adisak Srinakarin

Executive Vice President

Electronic Government Agency, Thailand

More Information

Hosted by Forum Global, the summit explored IoT tech trends, critical policy issues and technological advancements that come with IoT. We determine the effect they have on industry and consumers alike. Security, bridging the digital divide in rural Asia, connectivity, and the impact of IoT on industry provide the focus.

Key sessions include: 

• An overview of delivering a co-ordinated IoT strategy for the Asia-Pacific region
•  IoT Security Standards and Privacy Framework - Paving the way for consumer  confidence
• Fuelling the Internet of Things: Meeting the short and long-term connectivity requirements
• Delivering an inclusive Internet of Things: Maximising the benefits of IoT for all
• Connected Cars debate
• The Rise of Industrial Internet of Things
• Using IoT to bridge the digital divide

There is currently various speaker, sponsorship and wider visibility opportunities available. To inquire about how to become involved in this year's event, please contact: iotsummitasia@forum-global.com or alternatively please download the sponsorship brochure here.