BATIC 2024, Day One Of The Conference: "Molding The Future Of Global Connections

Telkom's Commissioner Marcelino Pandin, CEO Ririek Adriansyah, and Telin's CEO Budi Satria Dharma Purba officially kicked off the Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) 2024 at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), located at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, on Wednesday, August 28. Also present were Independent Commissioner Wawan Iriawan, Director of Wholesale & International Service Bogi Witjaksono, and Director of Group Business Development Honesti Basyir.

With the theme "Cultivating The Sustainable Digital Ecosystem," BATIC 2024 showcases PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk's commitment, through its subsidiary PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin), to enhance the telecommunications industry's role in driving sustainable innovation. This aligns with the company's focus on the Business-to-Business (B2B) segment. Telin acts as TelkomGroup's extension for wholesale and international business, boasting 10 global representative offices and sales representatives in five countries.

This annual event spans four days, from August 27 to 30, 2024, attracting around 1,300 participants from approximately 450 global companies across 40 countries, making this the ninth edition of BATIC and the largest international telecommunications conference in Southeast Asia and beyond.

The first day of the conference focuses on "Shaping the Future of Global Connectivity," exploring how market demand shifts and technological advancements are transforming global digital infrastructure, featuring speakers from industry leaders and global telco experts. In his presentation, CEO Ririek Adriansyah discussed “Enabling Sustainable Digital Transformation,” highlighting how global macro trends are reshaping the future of digital transformation worldwide.

The rise of technology is opening up new avenues for telecom companies to innovate while keeping sustainability at the forefront. This approach aims to create a better future and add value for stakeholders, supporting not just the growth of the digital economy but also contributing to the overall progress of the nation. Telecom companies can leverage technological advancements to offer innovative B2B solutions. As data consumption continues to rise, there's a significant opportunity for these companies to build robust, high-capacity digital infrastructure. TelkomGroup, through Telin, boasts a global network that includes 27 Global Subsea Cable Systems stretching over 250,140 kilometers. Additionally, with NeutraDC, TelkomGroup is actively developing data centers across various regions, enhancing their capacity and capabilities to meet AI demands. Importantly, all of TelkomGroup's operations are grounded in a commitment to sustainability, aligned with their ESG program, EXIST (ESG Existence for Sustainability by Telkom Indonesia). Furthermore, TelkomGroup is continuously seeking new business opportunities and is open to collaborations with various partners, as highlighted by Ririek. The event then moved on to a panel discussion titled "The Next Generation of Internet Demand," which delved into the future of internet demand in the region. This session featured a lineup of speakers including Budi Satria Dharma Purba, CEO of Telin; Rafi Purohit, Director of Product Management at Rakuten; Gopi Kurup, Chief Enterprise Officer at Axiata; Gaurav Pradhan, Director of Business Development for SEA & India at Netflix; Suwandi Widjaja, Country Head for Indonesia at YouTube; and Nabil Baccouche, Group Chief Carrier and Wholesale Officer

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