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Data Center Talent in Thailand: Building the Next Digital Workforce

Thailand's data center sector is growing fast but the workforce needed to run it is not keeping pace. With 42 data centers currently operating and that number forecast to nearly double within five years, the industry is looking at a potential shortfall of 4,000 to 6,000 trained professionals. There is no data center degree. There is no obvious pipeline. And the people who could fill those roles largely do not know the industry exists. In this panel, James Rix of JLL moderates a discussion with: * James Soh, Senior Technical Advisor, Novo Data Center Consultancy * John Holme, Managing Partner, Boyden Thailand & SE Asia Together, they examine where the talent will come from, why Thailand's high-tech manufacturing base may be the most overlooked pipeline in the industry, and what operators, universities, and governments need to do before the silver tsunami hits.

Designing Amid Uncertainty: Al, Power Scarcity & Future- Proof Buildouts

As AI workloads push data center design into uncharted territory, operators are being forced to make infrastructure decisions without knowing who their tenants will be, what cooling technology will be standard, or how fast the next generation of hardware will arrive. In this panel, Apiwit Puangsricharern of IM Impower moderates a discussion with: * Lukas Thalhammer, Regional Head of Data Center, Hilti Asia Pacific * Chow Hoong Kee, Application Manager, Enlighted Solutions Together, they examine how to build infrastructure that stays relevant as technology evolves faster than construction timelines, why modularization is becoming a core design principle, and what sustainability demands look like beyond carbon targets.

How Can Thailand's Data Centers Keep Pace with Al and Sustainability Demands?

Thailand's data centers are being asked to do more than ever before. AI workloads are driving demand for infrastructure that didn't exist five years ago, while ESG commitments, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise expectations are all tightening at the same time. In this panel, Amornvit Vatcharaphrueksadee of North Bangkok University moderates a discussion with: * Hasan Siraj, Head of Software Products and Ecosystem at Broadcom * Darren Webb, Co-Founder and CEO of Evolution Data Centres * Jo Piyoros Tungthamthiti, VP AI Technology at Ngern Tid Lor Together, they examine what it actually takes to build AI-ready infrastructure at scale, how silicon and networking innovation is reshaping energy efficiency, and whether sustainability commitments can survive contact with the realities of hundred-megawatt deployments.

Inside the Enterprise: Managing Cloud, Cost, and Compliance

As Thailand's cloud market matures, enterprises across banking, telco, and retail are navigating the real-world trade-offs of hybrid and multi-cloud environments: balancing costs, performance, and compliance without sacrificing agility. In this panel, Shiv Dechasakphan of SoftwareOne moderates a discussion with: * Nuttanai Anuntarumporn, Chief Executive Officer, Interlink Telecom Public Company Limited * Dr. Rattapol Kasemrat, Head of Information Technology, GO Wholesale Together, they examine how organisations are making cloud strategy work in practice, from FinOps and workload modernisation to compliance frameworks that enable rather than block innovation.

Data Sovereignty and Privacy in a Cloud-First Economy

As Thailand advances toward a cloud-first economy, data sovereignty is emerging as a defining challenge, shaped by the need to balance innovation with compliance, security, and trust. In this panel, Pitikorn Tengtrakul of KASIKORN Business-Technology Group moderates a discussion with: * Virag Thakkar, Director of Digital Security at Thai Union Group * Supathus Chaimuangraj, Security Architect - Customer Delivery, APJC at Cisco * Supakorn Kungpisdan, Country Manager Thailand & Laos at Fortinet Together, they examine how organisations can navigate complex regulatory landscapes, manage data risks across cloud environments, and build the frameworks needed to stay secure and compliant.