Sehrish TariqThe highly anticipated Canalys Forum APAC 2024 took place from December 3-5 at the Westin Resort Nusa Dua in Bali, Indonesia. This premier event brought together over 1,000+ prominent tech and business decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for an engaging two-day event. The theme for this year’s forum, “Challenge, Change, Champion,” resonated with attendees as it emphasized the critical role of overcoming obstacles, embracing transformation, and driving innovation within the fast-evolving tech landscape.
The Canalys Forum APAC continues to be a pivotal gathering for vendors, channel partners, distributors, and channel influencers, providing a dynamic platform for collaboration, insight-sharing, and networking. This year’s event provided attendees with in-depth tech insights and hands-on discussions surrounding critical topics such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation.
The sponsors for the event include Dell Technologies, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, AMD, Crowdstrike, IBM, Schneider, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, AvePoint, Check Point, Ericsson, Esentire, Opentext, Park Place Technologies, Threatlocker, Vertiv, Aryaka, Cato Networks, Cloudian, Iasset.com, IGEL Asia, NinjaOne, Nitro, StarTech.com, WatchGuard, Bluechip, Bluechip New Zealand, Daol TS, Dicker Data, Exclusive Networks, Leader, Netpoleon, Networld, Pax8, Redington, Synnex, TechData, Vstecs.
Insights from Industry Experts
The Canalys Forum APAC 2024 featured a stellar lineup of keynotes, panel discussions, and industry insights from leading experts, including Steve Brazier, Pascal Bourguet, Nicole Peng, Samir Shah, and Adam Owee. These thought leaders provided attendees with cutting-edge insights into the tech sector, addressing critical issues such as digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud-first strategies.
Matthew Ball, one of the forum’s highly anticipated keynote speakers, discussed the profound implications of emerging technologies and the evolving role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in reshaping the IT landscape. Other expert keynotes from Alastair Edwards, Jay McBain, and Yi Zhang provided valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities companies face as they adapt to the changing demands of the tech market.
Networking and Collaboration Opportunities
In addition to the informative sessions, the Canalys Forum APAC provided attendees with ample opportunities to network and collaborate with peers, vendors, and industry leaders. With over 1,000 attendees from across the region, the event served as a critical platform for establishing new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships.
“The Canalys Forum is the premier event for those in the tech ecosystem to come together, share knowledge, and form connections that drive the future of IT,” said Gemma Edwards. “It’s an exciting environment for vendors, channel leaders, and distributors to learn from one another, collaborate on new ideas, and help shape the future of the technology landscape.”
Looking Ahead: The Future of Tech in APAC
As the Canalys Forum APAC 2024 wraps up, the invaluable insights, networking, and collaborations fostered during the event will continue to shape the future of technology in the APAC region. As digital transformation accelerates and new challenges emerge, the forum has once again demonstrated its importance as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and partnership in the tech ecosystem.
