Asian Telecom Summit - February 23, 2026
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Overview Asian Telecom Summit 2026
As the telecom sector undergoes rapid transformation, Asian Telecom is proud to present the Asian Telecom Summit 2026, exploring how innovation is reshaping connectivity, business models, and digital experiences across the region.
Under the theme “Reinventing Asian Telecoms: Building the AI-Ready, Energy-Efficient, Multi-Network Digital Future,” the summit will bring together industry leaders to examine the strategic and technological shifts defining Asia’s telecom landscape. Key discussions will focus on the evolution toward AI-driven, energy-efficient networks, the transition from 5G-A to 6G, the rise of hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks, and the expansion of private networks, NaaS, and edge connectivity in transforming enterprise operations. Scheduled for 23 February 2026, the summit will also address regulatory frameworks, economic considerations, and sustainable practices that are critical to powering Asia’s digital infrastructure.
This is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange insights, and position yourself at the forefront of Asia’s telecom transformation.
Why the Asian Telecom Summit 2026 is the must-attend event:
CONNECT
Engage with telecom executives, innovators, and decision-makers from across Asia. Build meaningful partnerships and exchange forward-looking ideas through interactive sessions and expert panel discussions.
INNOVATE
Discover the latest advancements in AI, multi-network architectures, and energy-efficient telecom infrastructure. Gain actionable insights to accelerate digital transformation, optimise operations, and unlock new business opportunities in the evolving Asian telecom landscape.
SPEAKERS
Aseem Sharma
Partner, KPMG Singapore & Head of Telecom Sector
KPMG Asia Pacific
Representative
Telekom Malaysia
Melvin Ng
Senior Director, APAC Partnerships
Airalo
Mohit Gidwan
Partner, TMT
Roland Berger
Jawwad Zaki
IT Director
Telenor
Philip Bai
EY-Parthenon Associate Partner, Strategy and Execution
EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd.
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AGENDA
*Subject to change
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:15 - 9:20 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Asian Telecom
9:20 - 9:35 AM Opening Speaker
9:35 - 9:55 AM Keynote Speaker
9:55 - 10:15 AM CEO Fireside Chat
10:15 -10:45 AM Panel Session 1: The New Connectivity Power Map: Competition, Co-opetition or Convergence?
Moderator:
- Aseem Sharma, Partner, KPMG Singapore & Head of Telecom Sector, KPMG Asia Pacific
Panelists:
- Representative, Telekom Malaysia
- Melvin Ng, Senior Director, APAC Partnerships, Airalo
10:45 - 11:25 AM NETWORKING BREAK
11:25 - 11:45 AM Speaker 4
11:45 - 12:05 PM Speaker 5
12:05 - 12:35 PM Panel Session 2: From FWA to APIs: What Will Actually Drive Revenue Growth in Southeast Asia?
Moderator:
- Mohit Gidwan, Partner, TMT, Roland Berger
Panelist:
- Jawwad Zaki, IT Director, Telenor
12:35 / 1:00 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 6
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 7
2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 8
3:00 - 3:30 PM NETWORKING BREAK
3:30 - 3:50 PM Speaker 9
3:50 - 4:10 PM Speaker 10
4:10 - 4:40 PM Panel Session 3: Building a Secure, Energy-Efficient, and Inclusive Digital Infrastructure for Asia
Moderator:
- Philip Bai, EY-Parthenon Associate Partner, Strategy and Execution, EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
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SPEAKERS
Aseem Sharma
Partner, KPMG Singapore & Head of Telecom Sector
KPMG Asia Pacific
Representative
Telekom Malaysia
Melvin Ng
Senior Director, APAC Partnerships
Airalo
Mohit Gidwan
Partner, TMT
Roland Berger
Jawwad Zaki
IT Director
Telenor
Philip Bai
EY-Parthenon Associate Partner, Strategy and Execution
EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd.