Mr Vince Yamat is the CEO & Managing Director of 917Ventures, the corporate venture builder of Globe Group, where he drives the creation, incubation, and scaling of market-leading startups across fintech, healthtech, e-commerce, data, and digital platforms. He is also the COO of Globe Capital Venture Holdings, the Group’s investment arm, where he helps shape Globe’s strategic investments and partnerships across its innovation ecosystem.

Vince serves as Chairman of Brave Connective, Globe’s AdTech and Data Holdings company, and sits on the boards of multiple ventures, including Fuse Financing Inc. (the lending arm of GCash), Yondu Inc., RUSH Technologies, M360, Inquiro, and AdSpark. He is also the CEO of Gogoro Philippines.

Beyond his corporate leadership roles, Vince is a member of the Ayala Innovation Advisory Council, where he collaborates with senior leaders across the Ayala Group to accelerate the adoption of breakthrough technologies and future-proof industries in Southeast Asia.

Throughout his career, Vince has been at the forefront of innovation, corporate venture building, digital transformation, and strategic investing, championing a model that combines the agility of startups with the scale and reach of large enterprises. Under his leadership, 917Ventures has launched some of the Philippines’ most recognized digital platforms and solutions, delivering impact in financial inclusion, digital adoption, and customer engagement at scale.

Vince is an alumnus of Harvard Business School and De La Salle University and has completed executive programs at INSEAD and the Asian Institute of Management, giving him global perspectives in leadership, innovation, and venture capital. He is widely regarded as a thought leader in the Philippine corporate innovation and a strong advocate for building ventures that not only achieve business success but also create meaningful impact for consumers, communities, and industries.

Mr Max Wang leads global expansion and operational strategy for Cloud Communications at Alibaba Cloud, empowering enterprises across the globe with next-gen voice, messaging, and CPaaS solutions.

With over 22 years of experience in cloud communications and international tech operations — including deep expertise scaling platforms across Asia Pacific, Middle East, and emerging markets — he brings a unique perspective on cross-border digital transformation, regulatory navigation, and customer-centric innovation. Max is a frequent speaker on the future of communications APIs, global go-to-market strategies, and building resilient, scalable cloud infrastructure in diverse markets.

Mr Loo Boon Chee is the Senior Vice President of Roaming and Products at Bridge Alliance. He is responsible for the alliance’s roaming and product development, with strong experience in roaming, innovation, emerging technologies, business development and partnerships.

Prior to joining Bridge, he spent more than 26 years in the telecommunications & ICT business. He was most recently leading the Product and Innovation Group in a fast growing digital services mobile operator in Indonesia, Smartfren, as well as held various management roles in Singtel, Starhub and Telkomsel leading product development, IoT, project deliveries, advanced communications digital services and regional businesses.

Boon Chee holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Nanyang Technological University in 1993 and Master of Science (Management) degree from Stanford University in 2004.

Dr. Ong Geok Chwee has over 30 years of experience in the info-communications industry. As CEO of Bridge Alliance, she oversees the overall strategy and operations of the company, delivering regional initiatives that enable Bridge Alliance member operators to collaborate as close partners and provide cross border solutions for multi-national corporations.

Geok Chwee has extensive experience in managing the incubation, development and launch of new technologies and businesses in the enterprise sector. She has championed the incubation of emerging growth businesses focusing on Software-as-a-Service, Internet of Things, and Big Data analytics, with responsibilities spanning business development, product development, product management and product marketing. Geok Chwee is a technology evangelist who believes in open collaboration with partners and customers, co-creating value-driven innovation to advance new growth engines.

Geok Chwee holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bradford, United Kingdom and a Doctor of Innovation from Singapore Management University.

Mr Eran Haggiag is the Founder and CEO of Glide Identity, building the most secure and continuous identity platform for the AGI era. He has decades of experience in cryptography, distributed systems and algorithmic trading, with a track record of scaling innovative systems in global enterprises.

Before Glide, he co-founded ClearX, where he pioneered blockchain-based settlement networks for global financial institutions. Today, Eran leads Glide in partnership with leading banks, fintechs, and telecom operators worldwide, delivering agent-ready identity solutions that replace outdated SMS OTP and enable secure digital ecosystems.

Mr Srikrishna Komatineni leads tech engagements at Google Cloud, architecting transformative AI and cloud solutions for large enterprises across APAC. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years in the technology sector, he has a proven track record of excellence in sales, business development, go-to-market strategy, and complex systems architecture.

Sri holds a deep passion for the Telecom industry and prides himself on maintaining sharp, hands-on technical skills. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is a dedicated advocate for children with special needs in Singapore, actively contributing his time and resources to community enrichment.

Henry joined the GSMA in December 2013, and is responsible for the delivery of the Future Networks programme. A key programme of the GSMA’s strategic focus, to deliver industry scale for IP Communications and 5G, whilst considering Network Economic challenges for the Mobile industry as it transitions to a 5G Era.

Previously he worked for the SingTel Group and has over 20 years’ experience in the telecommunications sector, both in Networks and IT portfolios and has been involved in the deployment of mobile networks in over 10 operations across 10 different countries. Henry designed and built Optus’ 3G + LTE mobile network, all IP network and managed the product development transformation. He was the creator and board member of the network sharing Joint Venture between SingTel Optus and Vodafone Networks Pty Ltd (Australia).

Henry has been a board member and Chair of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) and previously held an Executive Management Committee position in the GSMA.

Mr Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at GSMA, drives collaborative efforts between the mobile industry, policymakers, and ecosystems to advance digital economies. With 20+ years of global experience in Wholesale, Business, Regulatory, Policy, and Digital Transformation, Julian is a pioneer in forging digital partnerships and units. His fervor lies in mobile tech as the cornerstone of economic resilience, sparking dialogues for sustainable, inclusive digital nations.

With nearly 25 years' experience in the TMT industry, both in executive positions and in a management consulting capacity, Mr Olivier Letant has led and advised leading companies in the Telecommunications, High-Tech, FMCG and luxury industries on strategic and commercial topics ranging from corporate strategy/long-range planning, new market/technology strategy, performance improvement, business transformation and organizational turnaround, and corporate finance / M&A and corporate valuation. In particular, he has advised several leading media and telecom operators across Asia, at the Board-level on strategic options in new markets as well as commercial strategy for new technologies and new businesses and investments.

He has been heavily involved in identifying new investment opportunities in digital services and tech start-ups, with a focus on eCommerce, mobile payment and digital advertising, both in Asia and in Silicon Valley. He is an active participant in the start-up and scene, corporate innovation panels and corporate venturing / venture capital and has advised and mentored several start-ups. He was also a member of the MWC Shanghai / Baustein Innovation Summit Advisory Board.

With 25 years in Asia, including 3 years in Mongolia, over 10 years in China and the rest in South-East Asia, Olivier speaks English, French and Mandarin Chinese. He holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a Master of Arts in International Studies / Chinese from the Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania, as well as Bachelor in Marketing Management (Honors), Honors College in Anthropology, from the University of Central Arkansas.

Mr Rajat Maheshwari is the Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth, Asia Pacific at Mastercard. He is responsible for leading our efforts focused on expanding commercial partnerships with governments and public sector institutions.

Rajat previously led Mastercard’s Cyber and Intelligence Solutions in the region, playing an active role in advancing digital trust and consumer protection. He led efforts to establish the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) in Singapore, where he also serves as Chair. He has also represented Mastercard in various strategic forums and contributed to numerous thought leadership studies on digital trust and digital infrastructures.

Rajat holds a master’s degree in computer science from BITS-Pilani, India, and has an impressive portfolio of over 50 patents in AI, Biometrics, Authentication, Digital Identity, and Cybersecurity. He is also executive committee member of Digital Trust committee and Cybersecurity committee within SGTech and represents Mastercard at various standards bodies like ISO, ITSC and EMVCo.

Mr. Ferry Grijpink leads the McKinsey Center for Advanced Connectivity within the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice, which brings together McKinsey’s experts on 5G, low Earth orbit satellites, and Wifi 6.0 connectivity with the firm’s knowledge to help clients overcome hurdles and capture the opportunities of a more connected world.

He advises telecommunications companies on strategy, marketing, and operations, including mobile operators that are launching adjacent businesses in areas such as mobile health and money services. He also coleads McKinsey’s research on deploying and commercializing next-generation infrastructures, such as fiber, mobile broadband, and 5G networks. From 2013 to 2018, Ferry relocated to Singapore to lead our high tech, media, entertainment, and telecommunications work in Southeast Asia.

Ferry brings a long record of tangible client impact in both the consumer and enterprise sectors, and in addition to his work in Asia, also serves clients in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ferry frequently speaks to industry groups on the dynamics of the highly competitive telecommunications market. Recent presentations to international industry bodies focused on describing the market opportunity for embedded-mobile-data devices, shaping the thinking on 5G, the Internet of Things, and discussing mobile broadband costs as a regulatory lever.

Mr Wong Tiong Kiat is the Managing Director & Head of Data Analytics for Global Wholesale Banking at Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC Bank). He is part of the senior leadership team driving digital initiatives for SMEs, developing SME lifecycle insights and identifying opportunities and risks through data analytics.

In his role, Tiong Kiat applies machine learning to predict outcomes and detect abnormal trends in areas such as credit and AML/CFT risk, and leverages network analysis to study interconnectedness and structural relationships across the whole business chain. He spearheaded the launch of Singapore’s first data-driven OCBC SME Index as a benchmark of SME health and industry performance.

With extensive experience across analytics and risk management, he has also held senior leadership roles in product program management, credit initiation & collections, and internal audit at international banks. Tiong Kiat is currently an Adjunct Faculty in Finance at Singapore Management University. He holds a Doctorate degree with a focus on entrepreneurial studies from Singapore Management University and a Master of Commerce in Financial Econometrics from the University of New South Wales.

Mr. Paul Hodges is the Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific for Syniverse Technologies, based in Hong Kong and leading the company’s business in Asia Pacific with responsibilities for Sales teams and customer accounts throughout the region.

Mr Hodges has over 30 years' senior management experience at some of the world's leading telecoms organizations, including HK Telecom CSL, Hutchison Telecom, Nokia Siemens Networks, Smartfren, Globetouch and Syniverse.

With over 25 years of experience in the telecom industry and a strong background in both engineering and business, Mr Bick Shih is a seasoned leader at Taiwan Mobile. He specializes in telecom innovation, big data, AI, and digital transformation, and has led numerous high-impact projects across the organization.

Notably, he spearheaded the development of OP Scam Buster Personal Edition, a comprehensive anti-fraud solution that improves user safety across voice, SMS, and internet channels—benefiting millions of users in Taiwan. As a strong supporter of Open API standardization and ecosystem collaboration, Bick guided Taiwan Mobile to become the first company in Taiwan to earn GSMA Open API Stable certification, setting a new industry standard. Additionally, he has played a key role in strategic initiatives such as 5G spectrum optimization and network integration planning, helping position Taiwan Mobile for long-term success in a competitive market.

Through these efforts, Bick continues to redefine what’s possible in telecom—balancing innovation, security, and real-world impact in everything he does.

Mr Er Chiang Kai is an experienced software development leader, especially in the design and development of security software. As CTO, Chiang Kai provides guidance to the research, product engineering and support teams, to productize V-Key research into quality product releases and provide support for them. Chiang Kai also represents V-Key at institutions of higher learning, and international standards organizations such as Common Criteria and FIDO Alliance.

Before joining V-Key, Chiang Kai was Senior Manager of Software Engineering at IBM's Singapore Software Lab. He was instrumental in growing the software development lab from a small team when Encentuate was acquired by IBM in 2008, to the multi-product and cross-functional lab when he left IBM. With more than ten years of experience in leading software development teams, he has been a guest speaker for software engineering courses at the National University of Singapore. Prior to IBM and Encentuate, Chiang Kai was a key player in security infrastructure management and policy making in the Singapore government, which has won many awards in e-government.

Chiang Kai holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, and a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, both from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he attended on a National Computer Board (predecessor of the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore) overseas scholarship.