Exchange, A Hitachi Vantara Event

Building a Data Foundation for What’s Next

The rules have changed.The world is facing new unknowns. Innovation moves lightning fast. Global markets shift in the blink of an eye. How do enterprises plot a course for success when the guideposts keep changing?

To answer that question, Exchange, a Hitachi Vantara Event, Phuket, Thailand 2025 is bringing together data-driven leaders and visionaries to share insights on how to stay resilient and agile in an unpredictable world. Discover how businesses can forecast what’s next, recover from disruption, and transform insight into innovation.

The theme for this year is "Building a Data Foundation for What’s Next". Be a part of the conversation that shapes the next era of innovation.

Join us at this exclusive by-invitation only flagship event this year at the tranquil Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach against the spectacular backdrop of Tri-Trang Beach.

23 Sept 2025, Tues - 26 Sept 2025, Fri
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Phuket, Thailand

Event Agenda

Day 1 - 23 Sept 2025, Tues

Time

Agenda

All Day

Arrival of Delegates

6:30 PM

Opening Cocktail & Beach BBQ
Beach Lawn

Day 2 - 24 Sept 2025, Wed

Plenary Sessions
Merlin Ballroom

Time

Agenda

8:30 AM

Registration
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

9:00 AM

Welcome Address
Joe Ong, Vice President & General Manager, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara

9:15 AM

Keynote: Building a Data Foundation for What's Next
Adrian Johnson, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Americas & Asia Pacific, Hitachi Vantara

9:45 AM

Navigating APAC’s Data Infrastructure Transformation
Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, Hitachi Vantara

10:15 AM

Tea Break
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

10:45 AM

Data Without Limits: Secure, Unified, and the Fuel of AI
Octavian Tanase, Chief Product Officer, Hitachi Vantara

11:30 AM

Agentic AI: Turning Data into Autonomous Action
Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for Artifical Intelligence, Hitachi Vantara

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:45 PM

The Future is Breachable - Why Cyber Resilience Must Be Built, Not Bought
Dia Ali, Data Solutions Strategist, Hitachi Vantara

2:15 PM

Tea Break
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

2:45 PM

Customer Session

3:15 PM

Day 2 Wrap Up

6:30 PM

Gala Dinner & Award Presentation

Day 3 - 25 Sept 2025, Thu

CIO Track Sessions
Merlin A+B Ballroom

Time

Agenda

9:00 AM

Registration
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

9:30 AM

Data Foundation for AI – Why Data Infra is Important in the AI Era
Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, Hitachi Vantara

10:00 AM

Customer Session

10:30 AM

Tea Break
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

11:00 AM

Platinum Sponsor Session
Discover How Brocade Storage Fabrics Enables a Cyber-resilient Infrastructure
Kelvin Khaw, Managing Director, APJ, Brocade Storage Network Division, Broadcom Inc

11:30 AM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Platinum Sponsor Session
Market Trends on the hottest topic on earth – GenAI solutions
Fred Huang, General Manager, Super Micro Computer, Inc.

2:00 PM

Hitachi Vantara Portfolio of Solutions
Ayyaswamy Thangavel, Technical Solution Expert, Data Management & Protection

2:30 PM

Tea Break
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

3:00 PM

Closing Remarks
Joe Ong, Vice President & General Manager, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara

3:15 PM

End of Conference

6:30 PM

Country Dinners

Partner Track Sessions
Merlin C Ballroom

Time

Agenda

8:30 AM

Registration
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

9:00 AM

Welcome Address
Varghese Mathew, Head, Alliances and Partners, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara

9:10 AM

A Bold Partner Business Vision
Peter Bocquet, Senior Director, Alliances and Partners, Asia Pacific, Hitachi Vantara

9:45 AM

From Edge to Core to Cloud: Hitachi Object Store for the Hybrid Data Era
Dia Ali, Data Solutions Strategist, Hitachi Vantara

10:15 AM

Tea Break
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

10:45 AM

Win More Deals: Hitachi Vantara's Digital Core – Your Profitable, Sustainable & Cyber-Resilient Edge in Hybrid Cloud
Matthew Hardman, Chief Technology Officer, Asia Pacific, Hitachi Vantara

11:15 AM

Platinum Sponsor Session
Market Trends on the Hottest Topic on Earth – GenAI Solutions
Fred Huang, General Manager, Super Micro Computer, Inc.

11:45 AM

Journey with Hitachi Vantara – Partner Leaders Sharing
Partner Executives, Hitachi Vantara

12:15 AM

Lunch

1:30 PM

Platinum Sponsor Session
Brocade Quantum-safe Networks for the Future Compliance Requirements of Storage Infrastructure
Kelvin Khaw, Managing Director, APJ, Brocade Storage Networking Division, Broadcom Inc

2:00 PM

Panel Discussion – Next Gen Collaboration Opportunities in ASEAN

2:20 PM

Turn Market Insights into Revenue: Hitachi Vantara Programs Powering Partner Growth
Varghese Mathew, Head, Alliances and Partners, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara

2:30 PM

Tea Break
Merlin Ballroom Foyer

3:00 PM

Closing Remarks
Joe Ong, Vice President & General Manager, ASEAN, Hitachi Vantara
Merlin Ballroom

3:15 PM

End of Conference

6:30 PM

Country Dinners