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Panel - Australian Connectivity, Power and Security - A Hub to Build Digital Resilience for SEA

09 Oct 2025
Data Centre World Keynote Theatre

 As Southeast Asia’s digital economy accelerates, Australia is emerging as a critical hub for connectivity, power stability, and cybersecurity in the wider APAC region. This panel explores how Australia’s robust energy infrastructure, strategic subsea cable routes, and advanced regulatory frameworks are positioning the country as a foundation for building digital resilience across Southeast Asia. Industry leaders will discuss the opportunities and challenges in leveraging Australia’s capacity for regional data centre growth, the role of cross-border collaboration, and how secure, sustainable infrastructure can support the next wave of digital transformation.

Chairperson
Simon Mcfadden, Industry Director, Digital Infrastructure - Aurecon
Speaker(s)
Rob Hammond, EMEA Data Centre Lead - TBH Consultancy
Karina Schaap, Director, Digital Industries Facilitation - Western Australian Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Simon Cooper, COO - NEXTDC