Indonesia's telecommunications market continues to exhibit robust growth, driven by increasing mobile subscriptions, strategic investments in infrastructure, and the expansion of 5G services. The Indonesian Telecom market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.01% over the forecast period (2024-2029), reaching USD 14.36 billion by 2029.
Hence, Batam Interconnect World Forum 2025 presents itself as the premier platform to explore the vast opportunities within Batam and Indonesia’s booming telecommunications and connectivity industry. Bringing together industry leaders, investors, and technology innovators, this event will provide insights into infrastructure developments, digital transformation, and cross-border connectivity. Whether you're looking to expand your network, gain market intelligence, or seize new investment prospects, this forum is your gateway to Indonesia’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
This keynote will explore Batam’s rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscape, focusing on the region’s strategic role within the Indonesia-Singapore-Malaysia growth triangle. Experts will delve into the critical enablers shaping Batam’s emergence as a key digital hub, including infrastructure modernization, regional collaboration, and technological advancements.
Positioned at the crossroads of major international data routes and adjacent to Singapore—a global connectivity powerhouse—Batam offers unique geographic, regulatory, and infrastructure advantages. This keynote will explore why global operators and hyperscalers are increasingly viewing Batam as a strategic alternative and complementary location for subsea investments. Join us to gain insights into Batam’s evolving digital infrastructure landscape, its role in strengthening regional connectivity resilience, and the opportunities it presents for investors, carriers, and cloud providers alike.
As Southeast Asia’s digital economy surges, Batam is uniquely positioned to become a vital interconnection hub—linking Indonesian networks with regional and global peers. This session explores how Batam can evolve into a peering powerhouse, reducing latency, improving cross-border traffic efficiency, and fostering a robust edge ecosystem.
We’ll dive into:
• The role of IXPs, submarine cables, and data centers in driving Batam’s peering potential
• Case studies on how global content, cloud, and OTT players can benefit from interconnection in Batam
• Regulatory and commercial enablers needed to position Batam as an alternative to Singapore-centric routing
• How peering can support national data sovereignty goals while enhancing performance and cost-efficiency
As digital infrastructure becomes the foundation of global economies, tech giants such as Meta, AWS, Google, and Microsoft are actively shaping strategies that balance growth with regulatory compliance, sustainability, and security. In this keynote, Marc Einstein, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, draws on extensive industry analysis and client insights to explore how these companies are investing in data center expansion, driving subsea and peering innovation, and setting new benchmarks for sustainability.
This session will offer a comprehensive view of how regulatory trends, connectivity demands, and AI-driven technologies are transforming the digital ecosystem.
As digital infrastructure expands to support AI, cloud, and interconnectivity at massive scale, the challenge is no longer growth—but how to grow sustainably and securely. While decarbonization is critical to achieving global climate goals, it must be balanced with the need for resilient, cyber-secure systems. As data centers and networks become increasingly software-defined and energy-interactive, the attack surface widens, and the stakes grow higher.
1. What are the most viable decarbonization strategies for data centers and digital infrastructure in the next decade?
2. How do we ensure that renewable integration and grid-interactive technologies don’t compromise cybersecurity?
3. Can AI infrastructure be both energy-intensive and environmentally responsible?
4. How are ESG pressures and cyber risk mitigation shaping design, procurement, and operations?
5. What role does cybersecurity play in securing smart grids, microgrids, and digital energy platforms?
How can infrastructure leaders strike a balance between speed, sustainability, and security—without trade-offs?
Agenda at a glance:
12:15 PM – Pick up at Marriott Harbour Bay Batam
13:00 PM – Arrival at Nongsa Point Marina: The Reception and Update of Nongsa Digital Park
13:45 PM – Nongsa Digital Park Tour
14:45 PM – Group photo
14:50 PM – Return to Marriott Batam
