Datacloud Keynote Panel: Hyperscalers, neoclouds & sovereign platforms. To what extent will APAC’s AI and cloud markets evolve?

02 Dec 2026
Datacloud Stage, Tower Ballroom
Datacloud Asia
This panel maps how APAC’s AI and cloud ecosystem is shifting as hyperscalers accelerate CAPEX in core hubs and push into new markets reshaping where capacity, networks and talent must land first. It will examine the rise of sovereign AI platforms, public-private/JV models and the emerging role of neoclouds. How are end user trends and sovereignty requirements shaping AI and cloud demand? What can GPU shipments and early neocloud deals tell us? What form will infrastructure partnerships take and how can they accelerate? 
Chairperson
David Bennett
David Bennett, CEO & Co-Founder - ai&
Speakers
Michael Goh
Michael Goh, GM, EMEA & APAC - Iron Mountain
Vadim Zendejas
Vadim Zendejas, Executive Officer, Global Technology Lead - MICROSOFT
Kai Goh
Kai Goh, Co-Founder & CEO - Digital Halo
Piyush Gupta
Piyush Gupta, Vice President - India, APAC & Middle East - Vultr