Jaeson Ma

Chairman & Co-Founder
88rising

Jaeson Ma is chairman and co-founder of 88rising, a multiplatform digital media company dedicated to celebrating global Asian culture. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, 88rising aims to be the leading global destination for Asia-related content though its original, curated and licensed videos and editorial blog. Prior to 88 Rising Jaeson founded East West Artists (EWA), an international talent management and production company that focuses on developing and catalyzing premier global talent between the East and the West across film, television and new media.

Jaeson is also an international speaker, artist, consultant, author, and active investor in media, tech and entertainment.

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Apr 25, 08:20 – 08:40
A global Game

The strategies, platforms and partnerships that are reinventing media businesses across Asia and the world.

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Oct 24
Day 1,
Oct 25
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Oct 26
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DAY 0, Oct 24

18:00 - 20:00

Welcome Reception, Ginja Taste, JW Marriott Phuket
(Open to all Delegates)



DAY 1, Oct 25

07:45 - 08:50

Breakfast and Registration, Ballroom Foyer, JW Marriott Phuket



08:50 - 08:55

INTRODUCTION
Vivek Couto, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Media Partners Asia



THE NEW LEVERS OF GROWTH AND VALUE

The worlds of media and telecoms are entering a period of transition and convergence, heightening technology’s power to provide challengers and incumbents alike with a competitive edge. We evaluate the pace and direction of change, as well as the potential for new services, partnerships and distribution models.

08:55 - 09:10

Opening Address
Aravind Venugopal, Vice President, Media Partners Asia



GLOBE: A LONG-TERM VISION IN THE PHILIPPINES

A forward-looking blend of strategic partnerships and investments has driven Globe to pole position in the Philippines’ mobile market. What lies ahead as Globe seeks to maintain its lead while venturing into an emerging but transformational market for digital services, where online giants and nimble startups are also looking to play?

09:10 - 09:40

Summit Keynote
Ernest Cu, President & CEO, Globe Telecom



IQIYI: INNOVATION IN CHINA

After an eight-year journey, iQiyi is leading online video in the world’s biggest internet market, China, where future business models are being forged for a mobile-first world. How has iQiyi’s technology roadmap evolved over time and what does the future hold, as technological breakthroughs help optimize the consumer experience and drive monetization?

09:40 - 10:10

Presentation and Q&A
Wenfeng Liu, CTO, iQiyi



EMTEK: INNOVATION IN INDONESIA

Indonesian media major Emtek has been cultivating a portfolio of digital services – from ecommerce, messaging and payments to video and online publishing – in response to shifts in the distribution landscape. What choices lie ahead as the company invests and finds partners to scale up new business lines in Southeast Asia’s largest digital economy?

10:10 - 10:30

In Conversation
Alvin Sariaatmadja, President Director, Emtek



10:30 - 10:50

Tea & Coffee



NETFLIX: FUTURE EVOLUTION & CUSTOMIZATION

Product evolution and customization are key for Netflix as it prepares to further scale across an increasingly varied mix of broadband and business environments worldwide. What have been the learnings to date, how have these led to subsequent improvements and how has subscriber acquisition, retention and consumption changed as a result?

10:50 - 11:10

In Conversation
Ajay Arora, Director, Product Innovation, Netflix



CATCHA GROUP: INVESTMENT HORIZONS FOR OTT

Catcha Group, one of Asia’s most prominent online investors and incubators, is testing out new models for internet TV through its regional online video play, Iflix. How is the growth and value equation changing for Catcha as new models for advertising and subscription take shape in Asia, and what is the investment case for online video in 2018?

11:10 - 11:30

In Conversation
Patrick Grove, Co-Founder & Group CEO, Catcha Group and Chairman, iflix



THE NEXT VALUE CREATION STORY

As investors and strategic companies look to raise new funds and deploy existing capital, where’s the sweet spot across games, tech, telecoms, commerce and more? What is the new outlook for risk and reward, and how does that balance vary across sectors and by investor?

11:30 - 12:15

Panel Discussion
Mohd Khairil Abdullah, CEO, Axiata Digital
Gordon Rubenstein, Managing Partner, Raine Ventures
Srijay Ghosh, Director, Investment, Temasek
David Goldstein, Senior Advisor, TPG Capital



HOTSTAR: INNOVATION IN INDIA

From uncertain beginnings at launch in early 2015, Hotstar has risen to become a major destination for online entertainment, sports and news in India. Having achieved scale, the next step is ramping up monetization through AVOD and SVOD, supported by in-house tech know-how as well as IP.

12:15 - 12:45

In Conversation
Varun Narang, EVP, Head of Product, Design & Engineering, Hotstar



12:45 - 14:00

Lunch, Marriott Café



THE NEXT PHASE OF OTT EVOLUTION

Online video platforms in Asia are moving from a land grab to a build and consolidate phase. What changes are key services making to their go-to market models, product design and underlying tech stacks as they pursue sustainable business strategies while staying ahead of the curve?

14:00 - 14:45

Panel Discussion
Parimal Pandya, VP, Media Division, Asia Pacific & Japan, Akamai
Mike Kerr, MD, Asia, beIN
John Kotsaftis, EVP, Digital, Fox Networks Group Asia
Michael Fleshman, CTO, Hooq
Satheesh Kumar, Chief Product Officer, PCCW Vuclip
Fabian Birgfeld, Founder & CEO, W12 Studios



LOCAL RELEVANCE AND BUSINESS MOMENTUM

As video operators jockey for customer eyeballs, delivering a relevant service to local audiences becomes ever more important. What role do localization service providers play in this complex business, and how are they leveraging next-generation technologies like machine learning and cloud-based distribution to ensure both speed and quality?

14:45 - 15:00

In Conversation
David Lee, Founder & CEO, Iyuno Media Group



15:00 - 15:20

Tea & Coffee



PERSPECTIVES ON THE FUTURE OF GAMING

Online gaming has developed a deep ecosystem supported by a dedicated fan base, often overlooked by traditional video creation and distribution players. We investigate how the gaming sector has scaled, while spotlighting the strategies and tools used to attract, retain and monetize different audiences.

15:20 - 15:50

Presentation & Panel Discussion
David Ng, Founder & CEO, goGame
Elmar Fischer, Director, Denuvo by Irdeto
Simon Davis, CEO, Mighty Bear



15:50 - 16:05

In Conversation With Facebook
Michael Rose, Head of SEA, APAC Games Partnerships, Facebook



TELCOS ENGAGE WITH GAMING AND ESPORTS

What role can games and esports play as telcos develop more holistic approaches to distributing entertainment services? Does the path ahead remain anchored around data access and payment integration, or is there an opportunity for telcos to take a larger share of the gaming pie?

16:05 - 16:30

Panel Discussion
Jake San Diego, Head of Games & Esports, Globe Telecom
Crispin Tristram, VP, Digital Lifestyle, Telkomsel



ESPORTS: THE PATH TO MONETIZATION

With esports on track to become a billion-dollar business worldwide, what are the trends and opportunities in Asia? How are companies, old and new, working to build and leverage their position in this new entertainment order?

16:30 - 17:00

Presentation & Panel Discussion
Norihisa Wada, Executive Adviser, Kayac
Chris Tran, Regional Manager, Riot Games
Terence Ting, CEO & Founder, Team Flash
Paras Sharma, SVP & GM, Southeast Asia; Head of Digital Media, Asia, Viacom International Media Networks
Oleg Butenko, Founder & CEO, VY Esports



ONLINE ADVERTISING CHANGES THE RULES

As ad spend starts to gravitate online, tectonic shifts are appearing in the advertising world. How are agencies evolving to keep pace with these changing dynamics, and what new products and innovations lie in store for advertisers and media owners as predominantly TV-led markets make the move to digital?

17:00 - 17:40

Panel Discussion
Anurag Gupta, Chief of Agency & COO, ada, Axiata Digital
Sandro Catanzaro, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, DataXu
Siwat Chawareewong, CEO, GroupM Thailand, President, Digital Advertising Association of Thailand
Guy Hearn, Chief Product Officer, Asia Pacific, Omnicom Media Group
Shane Park, SVP, Advertising Business HQ, SK Stoa



17:40 - 17:45

Day 1 Close



DAY 2, Oct 26

07:30 - 08:30

Breakfast, Ballroom Foyer, JW Marriott Phuket



ADAPTING TO THE FUTURE OF VIDEO DISTRIBUTION

Incumbents contending with rising disruption in video distribution need to evolve their offerings to both protect and grow their business. How are traditional platforms deploying technology to stay ahead of changes in the market, while retaining their mass-market appeal?

08:30 - 09:10

Panel Discussion
Mark Seidenfeld, Android TV Partnerships, Asia Pacific, Google
Deepak Mathur, EVP, Global Sales, SES Video, SES
Harit Nagpal, MD & CEO, Tata Sky



KOREA: THE ROAD TO 5G

Next-generation telecommunications is becoming a reality in Korea, one of the world’s most advanced and mature broadband markets. The first 5G pilots are underway, with real-world deployment around the corner, promising to kickstart a new cycle of growth across 5G, IoT and online video.

09:10 - 09:30

Presentation & Q&A
Hoisoo Cho, Manager, Media Technology R&D Center, SK Telecom



09:30 - 09:50

Presentation & Q&A
Jihong Lee, Manager, Future Business Development, Korea Telecom



09:50 - 10:10

Tea & Coffee



THAILAND: TELCOS & THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

As Thailand’s M&E industry, particularly traditional television, goes through tumultuous times, Thai telcos take the lead to position themselves as the new gatekeepers of the Thai digital economy.

10:10 - 10:50

In Conversation
Pratthana Leelapanang, Chief Consumer Business Officer, AIS
Birathon Kasemsri Na Ayudhaya, Chief Content & Media Officer, True Corporation



THAILAND: ONLINE VIDEO CASE STUDY

Viu has reached 4 mil. monthly active users in Thailand, capitalizing on telecom and content partnerships with AIS and GMM. We explore its journey to date, key catalysts and challenges and its path to scalable monetization going forward.

10:50 - 11:05

In Conversation
Thawatvongse Silamanonda, Country Manager, Viu Thailand



CHINA: YOUKU - UNLOCKING VALUE WITH TECHNOLOGY

Owned by ecommerce giant Alibaba, Youku is one of China’s leading online video platforms, built around ongoing product and business model innovation. How will Youku’s technology roadmap continue to evolve, and what new opportunities will this create in Asia’s largest and most dynamic online video market?

11:05 - 11:25

Presentation
Zhuoran Zhuang, VP, Alibaba, COO & CTO, Youku



THE PAYMENT PUZZLE

Innovation in digital payments, helping nurture a multi-billion dollar ecommerce sector, can also unlock value for media and entertainment. We explore what’s working and breaking through in emerging and developed markets and the next steps required to tackle the digital payment opportunity.

11:25 - 12:10

Q&A
Alexander Rusli, Founder, Digi Asia Bios



Panel Discussion
Zoran Vasiljev, CEO, Apigate & Chief Strategy Officer, Axiata Digital
Filippo Giachi, MD, Asia Pacific, Docomo Digital



BUSINESS REALITIES FOR BLOCKCHAIN

We pull back the veil on blockchain and its uses, while dispelling misconceptions about the technology behind the buzzword. What applications are taking shape for media and entertainment, and how will blockchain make a change for consumers, businesses and governments?

12:10 - 13:00

Presentation
Jeffrey Seah, Partner, Mettle & Salt Partners



Case Study
Julian Lai-Hung, Co-Founder & CEO, BlockPunk
Hiroaki Takeuchi, CEO, TaKe-Y Inc.



Panel
Matt Pollins, Partner, CMS
Andy Ann, Founder & CEO, NDN Group
Maxine Ryan, CEO, Spark



13:00 - 14:00

Lunch, Marriott Café