ENGAGING EVENT FORMAT
1-on-1 MEETINGS
90 Sec SMARTPITCH
SMART WORKSHOP
EXPERT KEYNOTES
PANEL DISCUSSION
ICT INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
WHY SOUTH EAST ASIA
Size. Growth. Potential. Opportunity. Southeast Asia represents an incredible growth opportunity for vendors who invest now — large and young population, solid GDP growth, and the world’s fastest-growing internet market. With a combined population of 635 million, the region offers a huge addressable market. By 2025, the digital economy will be worth US$ 200 billion, a six-fold jump over 10 years.
10 Countries. GATES brings together channel executives from across the region, connecting a vast and diverse marketplace – from some of the fastest-growing nations to many of the world’s most economically powerful cities. Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.
SPEAKERS
Ben Tan
Bjoern Kroog
Jeffrey Bahar
Mohit Anand
Ashish Kapahi
Ryan Mackey
Mr Nguyen Viet Anh
Somchai Sittichaisrichart
Nuttapon Boonpinon
Woraphot Thavornwan
Karan Narula
Edward Chan
EVENT PARTNERS
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
FOR CHANNEL
GATES provides a Platform for
- Understanding market trends and insights
- Introduction to new and innovative products
- Business solutions, tools and enablers to achieve greater efficiency & effectiveness
- Learning about new innovative business models and best practices
FOR VENDORS
GATES is a must-attend Senior Executive summit focused on the ICT and CE industry catering to those looking for opportunities to
- Expand channel foot-print
- Improve operational efficiencies
- Grow revenue and profitability
- Understanding market trends and insights
PRODUCT & SOLUTIONS
- Display Solutions
- Electronics Toys and Games
- Connected Devices
- Consumables & Supplies
- Home Networking
- Cases & bag
- Energy/Power Management
- Storage Devices
- Printing & Imaging Solutions
- Computers/Tablets and Accessories
- Gaming Hardware and Software
- Peripherals
- White Goods
- Software
- Security and Surveillance
- Small Home Appliances
- Wearable’s/Fitness Electronics
- Mobility
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME & AGENDA
| 08:00 – 13:00 | Set-up and Registration |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Opening Lunch |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Keynote Presentation |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Smart Pitch (90 sec) |
| 16:45 – 18:45 | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 19:30 – 21:00 | Entertainment & Welcome Cocktail |
| 21:15 – 00:00 | Dinner |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Keynote Presentation |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Panel Discussions |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 18:30 | 1-on-1 Meetings |
| 14:00 – 17:30 | Workshop |
| 19:30 – 23:00 | Cocktail & Gala Dinner |
| 08:00 – 09:30 | Breakfast |
| 09:30 – 12:30 | informal 1-on-1 meeting |
| 12:30 | Market Visit / Onwards Departure |
THE VENUE
CENTARA GRAND HOTEL AT & CENTRAL PLAZA LADPRAO
BANGKOK, THAILAND
One of the region’s most important hubs for transportation and trade, Bangkok is the perfect host city for GATES Consumer Channel Summit. Bangkok is a dominant cultural and business force in Southeast Asia.
The city embodies the spirit of opportunity and connectivity at heart the GATES platform. The Centara Grand Hotel at Central Plaza Ladprao is conveniently located in the north of the city.
WHY SHOULD ONE ATTEND
GATES provides the participants with a compelling mix of rich content based sessions, ranging from market intelligence and insights from leading researchers and subject matter experts through a mix of workshops and breakout sessions on the latest trends and topics facing the channel.
The conference offers delegates fresh insights into the Southeast Asia ICT market and showcases ideas & best practices that can help business’s improve profitability. Attendees will feel energized by gaining insights that they can apply to their business when they go back.
EVENT LOCATION
Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok