SIJORI Cloud & Datacenter Convention 2025

This session will explore the pivotal elements driving the expansion and development of data centers in the SIJORI region (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) from 2025 to 2028. Industry leaders will analyze the region’s distinct advantages, discuss challenges, and propose strategies to ensure its continued prominence in the global data center industry.

• Regional Synergies: Harnessing the strengths of cross-border partnerships to enhance infrastructure and interconnectivity.
• Data Center Development: Exploring SIJORI’s potential as a key hub for data center expansion within the region, focusing on infrastructure readiness, energy resources, and strategic location advantages..
• Regulatory Landscape: Adapting to evolving local and international regulations for smooth operation and expansion.
• Investment Opportunities: Pinpointing areas of growth potential and attracting investments to secure SIJORI’s position as a global data center hub.

This session will delve into the transformative evolution from 5G to 6G, highlighting its potential to redefine industries and daily life. Experts will discuss the technological breakthroughs driving 6G, its applications in sectors like smart cities, and the critical infrastructure adaptations required, particularly for data centers, to support this connectivity revolution.

• Advancing Technology: Exploring 6G’s core capabilities, including ultra-low latency, expanded bandwidth, and seamless AI integration.
• Data Center Readiness: Adapting infrastructure with AI-driven capabilities for real-time processing of the massive data volumes generated by 6G applications.
• Regulatory and Policy Needs: Ensuring robust frameworks to support 6G deployment while prioritizing security, privacy, and equitable access.
• Financial Implications: Balancing innovation with cost-effectiveness when upgrading infrastructure to support next-generation connectivity.

This panel will focus on Johor’s strategic plans for modernizing its digital infrastructure to drive sustainable growth, economic development, and improved quality of life for its citizens. The Johor Blueprint outlines the vision for creating a connected, innovative, and technology-driven ecosystem, positioning the region as a leading hub for digital transformation in Southeast Asia.

• Government’s Commitment to Digital Transformation: The plan to modernize Johor’s infrastructure by integrating advanced technologies, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable urban planning.
• Building Robust Digital Infrastructure: The critical need for high-speed internet, data centers, and IoT networks to support the region’s development and future growth.
• Strategic Digital Gateway: Positioning Johor as a key player within the SIJORI Growth Triangle (Singapore, Johor, and Batam), fostering cross-border collaboration on digital infrastructure.
• Future Steps in the Johor Blueprint: Focusing on continued investments in infrastructure, technology partnerships, and policies that are centered on driving economic growth and technological innovation.

This panel will explore the key lessons and strategies Singapore has employed in driving its digital transformation and how these insights can be applied across the ASEAN region. With Singapore being a leader in digital innovation, the discussion will focus on the nation’s role in shaping the future of digital economies in Southeast Asia. 

• Overview of Singapore’s digital transformation strategies and key milestones.
• Role of government policies, regulations, and initiatives in driving digital change.
• Singapore’s leadership in digital infrastructure investments and technological adoption.

Singapore’s ambition to lead as a global technology and financial hub demands a robust approach to security and resilience, particularly within cloud and data center ecosystems. Regulatory mandates, including the MAS Technology Risk Management (TRM) Guidelines and the Digital Trust Framework, underline the importance of integrating security by design and building cyber resilience into critical infrastructure. This panel will address the unique challenges and opportunities for cloud and data centers, focusing on regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and the strategic alignment of innovation with security and resilience goals.

• Compliance with MAS TRM Guidelines, PDPA, and sector-specific requirements in cloud and data center environments.
• Embedding security from inception and aligning with zero trust and asset-centric threat models.
• Strategies for data sovereignty, operational continuity, and rapid recovery in hybrid and cloud systems.
• Managing regulatory pressures while enabling transformation in regulated industries.

This fireside chat will explore how Generative AI is revolutionizing edge computing within data centers, marking a significant shift in the way businesses process, store, and analyze data. By deploying AI models closer to the data source, edge computing reduces latency, optimizes resource use, and enhances real-time decision-making. The conversation will focus on how generative models are transforming edge infrastructure, facilitating smarter and more efficient data centers, and driving innovation in industries such as autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, and smart cities.

• Traditional data center architecture vs. the need for edge computing in modern applications.
• The ability to run generative AI models locally at the edge, reducing the dependency on centralized cloud resources.
• How edge computing combined with generative AI ensures faster processing of data locally, enhancing responsiveness in time-sensitive applications.
• Generative AI models at the edge help filter and preprocess data locally, sending only relevant information to the cloud or data center.

This engaging session will explore the evolving landscape of talent management in the digital era. The discussion will focus on addressing challenges faced by organizations in attracting, retaining, and upskilling talent to thrive in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world.

• Tackling the skills gap in the digital era and emphasizing the importance of continuous learning in workforce development.
• Strategies for overcoming gender imbalances in technology sectors, with a focus on boosting female representation in leadership and technical roles.
• Workplace Well-being: Reducing Burnout and Improving Job Satisfaction in data center teams
• Leadership in Data Centers: Empowering Managers to Navigate Operational Challenges

This panel will delve into strategies and technologies that drive operational excellence and cost-effectiveness in data centers. It will focus on how data centers can optimize performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance reliability while ensuring scalability and efficiency. A key focus will be on the integration of AI and predictive maintenance techniques to achieve these goals. Experts will discuss how AI-driven solutions are revolutionizing maintenance operations, improving energy efficiency, and driving significant cost savings in data center environments.

• How AI  can optimize day-to-day data center operations, from real-time monitoring to predictive analytics.
• Leveraging data analytics and IoT to predict potential equipment failures before they occur, reducing unexpected downtime.
• The integration of AI in managing routine operations, such as load balancing, capacity planning, and failure detection, reducing manual interventions and downtime.
• Examples from leading data centers that have successfully implemented predictive maintenance strategies and reduced operational costs.

This session delves into the critical issue of fire safety in data centers, drawing on lessons from past incidents to emphasize best practices for risk mitigation. The discussion highlights the role of advanced fire suppression systems, proactive maintenance protocols, and robust design considerations in enhancing safety. 

• Overview of past fire incidents and their impact on data centers.
• Best practices for implementing advanced fire suppression systems.
• Specific challenges posed by lithium-ion batteries in backup systems.
• Strategies for integrating fire safety into data center design and operations.

This closing panel examines the drive toward sustainability in data center operations, focusing on actionable strategies for creating environmentally friendly facilities. Experts discuss the adoption of renewable energy, energy-efficient cooling systems, and sustainable design principles. The panel also explores the business benefits of sustainability, including cost savings, improved brand reputation, and alignment with global environmental goals.

• Integration of renewable energy sources in data center operations.
• Adoption of sustainable construction and operational practices.
• Role of collaboration and government incentives in promoting sustainability.
• Business benefits of green initiatives: cost efficiency, reputation, and compliance.