Greater Bay Area Cloud & Datacenter Convention (Hong Kong) 2025

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) is emerging as a powerhouse for digital innovation, driving advancements in cloud computing and data center infrastructure. With its ambitious integration of 11 cities, including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Macau, the GBA presents a unique ecosystem for fostering cross-border connectivity, sustainable development, and technological growth.

This session explores how the GBA is leveraging its combined economic strength, innovation hubs, and policy incentives to position itself as a leading digital economy. Key themes include building interconnected data networks, advancing green data center solutions, supporting enterprise cloud adoption, and creating opportunities for collaboration between cloud providers, enterprises, and governments across the region.

As demand for cross-border cloud services grows, seamless integration between Mainland China and the global digital ecosystem has become a top priority for enterprises and cloud providers. This session examines the unique challenges and opportunities of delivering reliable, compliant, and efficient cross-border cloud solutions. It explores strategies for addressing regulatory requirements, ensuring low-latency connectivity, and fostering innovation in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

The discussion will also highlight how strategic locations like Hong Kong, alongside other Greater Bay Area hubs, facilitate robust interconnection, enabling businesses to meet the evolving digital needs of Mainland China while maintaining global competitiveness.

This session addresses:
1. Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Enablement
2. Edge Data Centers for Cloud and Enterprise Expansion
3. Scalable Infrastructure for Growing Cloud Demands
4. Interoperability Across the Ecosystem

As artificial intelligence (AI) takes center stage in IT operations, CIOs and IT managers face a critical imperative: preparing their teams to excel in an AI-driven environment. Equipping IT professionals with the right skills not only ensures they can effectively implement and manage AI solutions but also positions organizations to capture significant ROI through enhanced efficiency, innovation, and adaptability. This topic delves into actionable strategies to future-proof IT teams, enabling them to remain agile, competitive, and indispensable in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The Greater Bay Area (GBA) presents an opportunity to be the global hub for AI innovation, blending international advancements from leaders like NVIDIA and AMD with cutting-edge developments from Chinese giants such as Huawei, headquarted in Shenzhen. This session brings together industry experts to explore how AI and automation are transforming data center operations, from optimizing energy efficiency to enhancing predictive maintenance and cybersecurity, positioning the GBA as a leader in next-generation digital infrastructure.

The data center investment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of cost-efficient Chinese modular construction methods and the commoditization of services as hyperscalers demand lower prices. This session explores strategies for data center operators and investors to maintain profitability and optimize ROI in this evolving environment.

In an era of hyperscale demands, rising energy costs, and evolving customer expectations, data center operators must navigate complex challenges while driving innovation. This keynote from a leading data center operator CEO will delve into the strategies shaping the future of data center operations.

This session will explore innovative approaches to enhancing energy efficiency, integrating renewable energy sources, and ensuring operational resilience in the face of increasing workloads and climate challenges.

As data center demand accelerates worldwide, the industry must adopt innovative and collaborative approaches to address global challenges such as sustainability, efficiency, and scalability. This panel brings together leading data center consultants to discuss the strategies shaping the next generation of data centers across international markets.

Recent high-profile fire incidents in data centers across APAC serve as stark reminders of the operational risks in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The adoption of high-density racks and cutting-edge technologies like AI processors, liquid cooling systems, and lithium-ion batteries is redefining how data centers are designed and managed. This session delves into strategies for navigating the challenges posed by these advancements, with a focus on maintaining reliability, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring scalability to meet growing demands.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of modern IT ecosystems, the synergy between cloud platforms, data centers, and IT teams is crucial for unlocking its full potential. This session explores how collaborative AI strategies can create seamless alignment between these components, empowering organizations to optimize performance, scalability, and innovation.

This session addresses:
1. The Drivers of Data Center Consolidation and Modernization
2. Planning a Consolidation and Modernization Strategy
3. Balancing On-Premises and Cloud Resources in the AI Era
4. Mitigating Risks During Consolidation

Legacy IT systems, long the backbone of BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) operations, are increasingly strained by the demands of digital transformation, evolving regulatory landscapes, and rising customer expectations. The integration of advanced technologies like AI adds new layers of complexity, challenging IT teams to adapt swiftly while maintaining operational continuity.

This session delves into practical strategies for modernizing legacy systems, focusing on enhancing scalability, improving efficiency, and fortifying security.