· By invitation · APAC Executive Summit 2026

The infrastructure decisions shaping AI, data sovereignty & sustainability across Asia-Pacific.

A closed-door, sixty-minute leadership forum for the executives defining APAC's digital infrastructure. Independent market analysis, real enterprise strategy and candid boardroom debate, a board-level agenda, not a product pitch.

  • 60-minute executive summit
  • Live & virtual
  • Board-level, invitation only
  • 8 October, 2026 09:30 AM UTC
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About the webinar

Step behind closed doors for a real conversation on AI & infrastructure.

An executive room where the region's sharpest minds dissect how high-density AI, evolving data sovereignty laws, and strict net-zero sustainability mandates are reshaping the digital map of Asia-Pacific.

Think of this summit as an exclusive, board-level conversation compressed into a high-impact 60 minutes. Instead of another static webinar, we are bringing together C-Suite tech leaders, infrastructure strategists, and enterprise decision-makers inside a custom 3D virtual environment.

At a glance

Format Executive briefing
Level Senior leadership
Language English
Access By invitation, limited seats

Objective of the webinar

Moving from theoretical hype to actionable execution.

Here are the 4 primary objectives of the APAC Data Centre Leadership Summit 2026.

Move from Hype to Actionable Execution

Shift the regional infrastructure conversation away from broad industry hype toward real, board-ready strategies that senior executives can act on immediately.

Drive Regional Thought Leadership

Establish NTT GDC as a trusted partner across South Asia, ASEAN, and East Asia by demonstrating how massive global scale combines with deep local operational expertise.

Address Core Enterprise Friction Points

Provide clear solutions for the "three-way pull" enterprises face today: scaling high-density AI workloads, ensuring data sovereignty & compliance, and meeting strict ESG sustainability targets.

Build a High-Intent Executive Network

Unite 650–800 verified decision-makers to set the benchmark for Asia-Pacific digital infrastructure in 2026 and beyond.

Why attend

Global scale. AI-ready capacity. Unmatched local trust.

Built on the world-class strength of NTT GDC, we combine massive global infrastructure and high-density AI cooling with deep, on-the-ground operational expertise across Asia-Pacific.

Massive Global Platform

Global Scale & Infrastructure Capacity

Operating one of the world's largest data center footprints with the capacity and capability to support high-density, AI-ready workloads across priority markets.

Enterprise-Grade Credibility

Backed by NTT GDC & Trusted Advisor Approach

Leverages the full strength, security, and digital infrastructure expertise of NTT Group, delivering more than colocation through a long-term, trusted advisory model.

Best-of-Both-Worlds Delivery

Global Consistency with Local Market Depth

Combines international operational standards and resilience with deep local market understanding across key growth hubs.

Included with registration

NTT GDC AI Infrastructure Report

A deep-dive on the capacity, energy and sovereignty decisions shaping AI-ready data centres across Asia-Pacific, sent straight to your inbox when you register your interest below.

The panels

Two panels, six leadership voices.

Two back-to-back executive panels bringing together NTT GDC and enterprise leadership from India, Singapore, Germany and the Americas, anchoring a candid, board-level conversation on the decisions shaping the region.

Panel one

Brendan Mccarrick Moderator · Vimal Kaw · Ixna Tjin

Moderator
Portrait of Brendan Mccarrick

Brendan Mccarrick

GTM Vice President,
Marketing & GTM

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Panelist
Portrait of Vimal Kaw

Vimal Kaw

Country MD (India) &
Global Sales Enablement Head

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Panelist
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Ixna Tjin

Director,
Hyperscale Sales

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Panel two

Konstantin Hartmann Moderator · Divya Jain · External speaker

Moderator
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Konstantin Hartmann

Senior Vice President,
Global Sales & Client Services

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Panelist
Portrait of Divya Jain

Divya Jain

Vice President,
Enterprise Sales & Strategic Alliances

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To be announced

External speaker

An additional independent voice joining Panel 2, confirmed with the final programme.

Line-up reflects the confirmed programme as of today. Ixna Tjin's confirmed photo and full profile, and Panel 2's third seat, will be added as soon as they're confirmed.

The hour

One focused hour. Eight moments.

A tight run of show, built for people whose time is scarce. Exact timings are confirmed with the final programme.

  1. 01Welcome & agendaSetting the stage for the hour ahead.
  2. 02Introducing panel oneWelcoming today's first panel of speakers.
  3. 03Panel oneVimal Kaw and Ixna Tjin, moderated by Brendan Mccarrick.
  4. 04Live Q&AModerated and attendee-driven.
  5. 05Introducing panel twoWelcoming today's second panel of speakers.
  6. 06Panel twoDivya Jain and a confirmed external voice, moderated by Konstantin Hartmann.
  7. 07Live Q&AModerated and attendee-driven.
  8. 08Closing & thank youA clear path to follow-up.

Proposed 60-minute programme · subject to final confirmation.

When, where & how

Save the details.

Full joining instructions, the calendar invite and any last programme changes are sent directly to registered attendees, nothing to track down yourself.

Date & time 8 October, 2026 09:30 AM UTC
Duration 60 minutes

One sitting, no breaks.

Platform Live & virtual

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Recording Recorded session

This session will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the event.

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