Event2024 - Akamai

Featured Event

PowerTALK Executive Networking

Topic : Reaching Your Customers from Core to Edge and Beyond

Date : April 17, 2024 (Wednesday)

Time : 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Venue : 2/F, Blueprint Hong Kong, Taikoo Place, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Language : English

Reaching Your Customers from Core to Edge and Beyond
Scaling instant interactions with distributed cloud anywhere and everywhere

In the new world of digital natives, scale and speed matter. The ability to bring live interactions across multiple new markets instantly can make or break a digital business. But in the real world, network latency, cloud architecture limitations, and escalating costs are restricting growth.

To reach new heights fast, more digital natives are turning to a distributed cloud model. It is emerging as a digital business game-changer for streaming performance-sensitive workloads and reducing dependency on hyperscalers.

Join us at this Inno-Thought PowerTALK in partnership with Akamai Technologies to learn more about distributed cloud and its ability to bring superior performance, scalability, and flexibility to digital businesses of the next era.

Focus of Discussion

Managing live events and unpredictable traffic spikes like a breeze
Maximize microservices apps with open and distributed cloud
Avoid vendors lock-in with dynamic workload migration
Lowering egress cost with the power of portability

Speakers

Victor Wong, Regional General Manager, Taiwan & Hong Kong, Akamai Technologies
Chirag Desai, Head of IT Digital & Channels Solutions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Jeremy Fetiveau, Associate Partner, Transformation, Growth & Innovation, Sia Partners
Jay Jenkins, Chief Technology Officer, Cloud Computing Services, Akamai Technologies
Wentao Li, Head of Cloud Solution Architects - Asia, Akamai Technologies
Moderator: Sheila Lam, Editorial Consultant, Inno-Thought eNews

Victor Wong, Regional General Manager, Taiwan & Hong Kong, Akamai Technologies

Victor is the ICT (Internet Communication Technology) management executive with over 25 years experiences in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan regions. He is the Cloud and enterprise computing veteran to help the global customers to go through their digital transformation journey with Cloud application, big data, cyber security and intelligent ICT infrastructure.

Victor was leading the consulting services business group in Greater China during his Oracle and SAP time and was serving different customer sectors in Telecom, Banking/Financial Services, Manufacturing, Utilities, Transportation, Education, Retail, Gaming/Casino, Media/Entertainment.

Chirag Desai, Head of IT Digital & Channels Solutions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Chirag is a seasoned technology leader specializing in Multi-Platform Sportsbook, Trading & Casino Gaming delivery across EMEA, Asia and US. He has 18 years’ experience in the Offshore & Onshore Betting, Gaming and Entertainment industries.

Currently based in Hong Kong, he leads a team of over 300 colleagues across Hong Kong and Shenzhen and is responsible for the overall delivery & transformation of wagering & non-wagering consumer experiences across web, mobile, retail, telebet, kiosk, selling terminals, information displays and connected devices.

Jeremy Fetiveau, Associate Partner, Transformation, Growth & Innovation, Sia Partners

Jeremy leads the Transformation, Growth & Innovation practice in Asia at Sia Partners. He thrives in supporting his clients in their Business and Technology transformation agenda, bringing a specific expertise on topics such as digital transformation, AI & data analytics, customer experience and innovation management.

Jay Jenkins, Chief Technology Officer, Cloud Computing Services, Akamai Technologies

A seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience, Jay Jenkins spearheads Akamai’s technological advancements and strategic initiatives with customers as the CTO of Cloud Computing. Jay and his team research and study the current and future impact of distributed cloud technologies to help organizations across the globe. His deep understanding and pragmatic approach enable him to co-create effective transformations with customers.

A highly sought-after speaker and thought leader in the tech industry, Jay regularly shares his insights at conferences, workshops, and industry events. His visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights captivate audiences and leave them with valuable takeaways.
Jay has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth and was the Tech Strategist and Evangelist at both ByteDance and Google.

Wentao Li, Head of Cloud Solution Architects - Asia, Akamai Technologies

As the Head of Cloud Solution Architects, Wentao leads a diverse team of most talented cloud architects across Asia to help customers accelerate innovation by embracing open source, multi-cloud and edge computing technologies. Wentao has an extensive background in cloud & edge computing, specialized in content delivery network, cloud security. solution consulting, product marketing and management. He has rich technical consulting experience in oversea eCommerce, high-tech, manufacturing, online gaming, OTT video and service provider industries.

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