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ESR and Colt DCS Announce Joint Venture on New Osaka Data Centre Development

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TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ESR, an Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) focused real asset owner and manager, and Colt Data Centre Services (“Colt DCS”), a global provider of hyperscale, AI, and large enterprise data centre solutions, have entered into a joint venture to develop the first phase of a 130 MW1 hyperscale data centre site in Minoh City, Osaka, Japan.

ESR and Colt DCS Announce Joint Venture on New Osaka Data Centre Development
ESR and Colt DCS Announce Joint Venture on New Osaka Data Centre Development

The first phase, comprising 65 MW1, will be designed and built by the ESR–Colt DCS joint venture and operated by Colt DCS. Strategically located in APAC’s second largest data centre market, the campus will support Japan’s accelerating public cloud adoption, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions.

Site preparation work is already underway, with initial data centre building construction scheduled to begin in 2027 and expected to be ready for service in late 2029.

The partnership brings together Colt DCS’ proven operational excellence and over 25 years of development experience in Japan with ESR’s strong in-market development expertise and supply chain partnerships to provide high-quality data centre solutions for customers. Colt DCS opened its Osaka Keihanna data centre in 2023 and ESR’s first hyperscale asset, OS1, within its Cosmosquare Data Centre campus in Osaka, completed commissioning in 2025.

Niclas Sanfridsson, CEO of Colt DCS, said, “Colt DCS has built a strong track record of delivering world-class data centres for our hyperscale customers in Japan. The joint venture with ESR will allow us to accelerate our expansion in Japan, enabling us to support the expansion plans for our global cloud customers and the emerging AI sector.”

Stuart Gibson, Co-founder and Co-CEO, ESR, said, “Japan is a key pillar of our data centre strategy, and our joint venture with Colt DCS marks a milestone in our blueprint to deliver next-generation data centre infrastructure that underpins digital growth across the region. This site draws on our deep expertise in data centre development and reflects our commitment to driving long-term economic value and empowering digital transformation for our customers and the communities we serve.”

Diarmid Massey, CEO, Data Centres, ESR, added, “Our partnership with Colt DCS complements ESR’s ability to deliver data centres at scale in high-demand markets for capital partners and customers. Our purpose-built, high-performance Minoh data centre is being designed to support hyperscale, AI, and large enterprise-driven workloads. Beyond its technical capabilities, the site will be a vibrant hub for local innovation, engagement, and sustainable growth.”

The Minoh site spans approximately 140,000 square metres of land that ESR–Colt DCS joint venture has acquired and rezoned for this major redevelopment project, in partnership with the local government.

With a strong focus on ESG and local urban regeneration, the initial data centre forms part of the joint venture’s broader vision for a large-scale data centre site in Minoh City. The master plan for the site significantly improves and extends local road connectivity and will provide community amenities, such as an international school, local park, retail, and shared facilities. In line with ESR and Colt DCS’ green data centre development goals, the ESR-Colt DCS joint venture is aiming for LEED Gold certification.

 

About ESR
ESR is a leading Asia-Pacific real asset owner and manager focused on logistics real estate, data centres, and energy infrastructure that power the digital economy and supply chain for investors, customers, and communities. Through our fully integrated real asset fund management and development platform, we strive to create value and growth opportunities for our global portfolio of investors. We offer our customers modern space solutions to realise their ambitions across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia, and India, including a presence in Europe. Our purpose, Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future, drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully for the communities we serve to thrive for generations to come. Visit www.esr.com for more information.

About Colt DCS
We design, build and operate data centres for global hyperscalers and large enterprises.

Our global portfolio includes 13 operational data centres, with an additional 19 in development across 11 cities in the UK, Europe, and the APAC region.

We enable our customers to effectively plan for the growth of their business while also providing them with peace of mind. We provide secure, resilient, well-connected infrastructure with planned future capacity growth potential. We have over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer-centric data centre operator in the market.

We put the environment at the heart of everything we do by recognising this as a fundamental responsibility towards our planet. That’s why we’re taking ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability planning, Colt DCS has set comprehensive near-and long-term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBTi’s latest Net Zero Standard.

https://www.coltdatacentres.net

 

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Bridge Data Centres Becomes Eastwater-Stecon Utilities First Data Centre Client

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BDC secures sustainable industrial water supply for new campus in Chonburi through partnership with EWS

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 October 2025 – Bridge Data Centres (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (BDC) has signed an industrial water purchase agreement with Eastwater Stecon Utilities Co., Ltd. (EWS), securing a long-term, sustainable water supply for BDC’s upcoming hyperscale data centre campus in Chonburi Province over the next 10 years from May 2026.
Mr Eric Fan, CEO, Bridge Data Centres, said, “We are honoured to partner with EWS as their first data centre client, securing a robust and sustainable water supply for our Chonburi hyperscale campus. As we continue expanding our data centre footprint in Thailand, a stable utility ecosystem is key to delivering world-class digital infrastructure that supports artificial intelligence and computing strategies along with the nation’s digital transformation ambitions.”
Mr Sampan Chanaburanasak, Director, STECON Power, said, “We are proud to supply Bridge Data Centres with industrial water for its Chonburi campus. This collaboration highlights EWS and the Eastwater Group’s role as a leading integrated water-management provider and reflects confidence in our water-management capability. BDC will benefit from a safe, high-quality, and uninterrupted water supply that complies with international sustainability and safety standards. More importantly, this partnership demonstrates our shared commitment to building a holistic and sustainable ecosystem to support Thailand’s data centre industry.”
Under this 10-year agreement, EWS, a joint venture between Eastern Water Resources Management and Development Public Company Limited (Eastwater) and Stecon Power Co., Ltd. of the STECON Group, will produce and deliver industrial water to support operations at BDC’s new facility in Chonburi Province.

BDC’s new campus in the Khlong Tamru Subdistrict within Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) spans approximately 100 rai (16 hectares). Phase 1 offers power capacity, of approximately 200 MW, supported by a total investment of approximately USD 1.2 billion. The project has received investment promotion approval from Thailand’s Board of Investment, highlighting its importance to the country’s digital infrastructure development.

BDC continues to grow its presence across Asia, with data centres in Malaysia, India, and Thailand. The upcoming Chonburi campus builds on its 2022 acquisition of WHA BKK01 and reinforces BDC’s commitment to supporting Asia’s expanding cloud and digital economy.

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About Bridge Data Centres

Bridge Data Centres (BDC) is a leading data centre operator in Asia, delivering scalable, high-performance solutions to hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise customers. With a strong focus on sustainability, BDC is committed to building resilient digital infrastructure that supports the region’s digital economy while reducing environmental impact.

Backed by Bain Capital, BDC is one of Asia’s fastest-growing hyperscale data infrastructure providers headquartered in Singapore, with a strong presence in Malaysia, Thailand, India, and other high-growth markets. In partnership with its sister data centre platforms in Europe and the United States, BDC is positioned to deliver up to 3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity globally by 2030, enabling computing and AI-driven strategies for global technology clients.

Taboola Announces Strong Momentum for Realize, Pushing Beyond Native with Expanded Partnerships with Leading Global Publishers

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Including TIME, Weather Channel Digital, Gannett | USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, and Slate, Continues to Add New Features for Advertisers to Connect with Consumers on Publisher Sites;

Taboola Expects to Pay Over $1.5 Billion to Publishers and OEMs in 2025

HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taboola , a global leader in delivering performance at scale for advertisers, today announced a major milestone for its performance advertising technology platform, Realize.

Taboola's performance ad tech platform, Realize, helps advertisers boost their results.
Taboola’s performance ad tech platform, Realize, helps advertisers boost their results.

As part of Taboola’s expansion beyond native and into performance, Taboola has deepened its partnership with multiple global publishers to offer performance advertisers access to display inventory with Realize. Key names include TIME, Weather Channel Digital, Gannett | USA TODAY Network, Nexstar, and Slate, among others. Taboola’s effort to offer advertisers more ways to reach consumers reflects its holistic approach to driving performance beyond search and social, across multiple formats and placements. In addition, Taboola expects to pay over $1.5 billion to publishers and OEMs in 2025.

Realize allows advertisers to tap into display as well as other parts of Taboola’s large network of publishers, apps, and OEMs. Realize is powered by an AI performance engine that finds the best opportunities for campaigns across Taboola’s network of trusted publishers and apps. This AI performance engine is driven by the unique data advantage of Taboola’s code-on-page integrations with publishers, giving it signal unlike any other open web platform to use when optimizing and placing ads.

“We’ve spent years building real relationships with publishers. We’ve evolved with them, helped them grow their audiences, engagement, and ability to work with advertisers,” said Adam Singolda, CEO of Taboola. “We announced our push beyond native with Realize, and we’re excited for publishers to be leaning in, expanding their partnerships with us, and delivering more for advertisers together.”

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“Our partnership with Taboola has consistently delivered results, and giving advertisers access to our display inventory on Realize represents an exciting step forward,” said Tim Wolfe, Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations at Gannett. “We value Taboola’s collaborative approach and look forward to what we can accomplish next as we continue to evolve.”

“Taboola has been a trusted partner in helping us grow and innovate across our digital business,” said Molly Gallagher, Programmatic Manager at Slate. “Over the years, they’ve shown a strong understanding of our goals and a commitment to building long-term value—not just through technology, but through true collaboration. With the launch of Realize, we see a new opportunity to deepen that partnership and tap into more impactful revenue streams.”

About Taboola 

Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale.

Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola’s powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola’s technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialized algorithms, and unmatched scale.

 

HD Hyundai Electric Accelerates Expansion into the North American Low- and Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Market with UL Certification

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  • Secures UL and cUL certifications for four types of low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers, reinforcing competitiveness in North America
  • Global low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker market projected to reach USD 29.2 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.8%
  • “The company plans to expand its presence beyond high-voltage transformers to include low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers in North America.”

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HD Hyundai Electric has secured UL certification, establishing a foothold to expand its market share in North America’s low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker market.

Four models of HD Hyundai Electric’s low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers certified with UL and cUL
Four models of HD Hyundai Electric’s low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers certified with UL and cUL

HD Hyundai Electric announced on Tuesday, October 14, that four types of its low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers — air circuit breakers (ACB), molded case circuit breakers (MCCB), vacuum circuit breakers (VCB), and magnetic contactors (MC) — have obtained UL (Underwriters Laboratories) and cUL (Canadian UL) certifications, the leading safety standards in the North American market.

The UL certification is a globally recognized mark of safety and quality granted by Underwriters Laboratories, a prominent U.S.-based safety certification organization, following rigorous testing and evaluation of electrical, electronic, and industrial equipment. Although not legally mandatory, UL and cUL certifications are effectively required for electrical products distributed in North America, particularly those with potential safety risks such as fire or electric shock. As such, they play a critical role in ensuring product reliability and enhancing market competitiveness.

Low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers are essential components in power distribution systems, delivering electricity generated at power plants to end users. They ensure stable power supply and protect facilities by interrupting excessive current flow during overloads. Depending on voltage levels, they are widely used across residential, commercial, and industrial applications — representing a large and resilient market closely tied to everyday life.

According to Global Market Insights, the global low- and medium-voltage circuit breaker market is projected to grow from USD 12.2 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 29.2 billion by 2034, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% — a 2.4-fold increase over the decade.

An HD Hyundai Electric official said, “With the acquisition of UL certification, we plan to expand our presence beyond high-voltage transformers — where we have consistently held the top market share in North America — into the broader power distribution equipment sector, including low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers.”

Meanwhile, HD Hyundai Electric plans to complete the construction of a new power distribution equipment plant in Cheongju, Korea, by the end of this year, further supporting its expansion in the low- and medium-voltage segment. The new Cheongju plant will feature an advanced smart factory system designed to maximize manufacturing efficiency. Once completed, the facility is expected to double the company’s annual production capacity of low- and medium-voltage circuit breakers to approximately 13 million units.

Labuan IBFC Inc. and ASAS Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Islamic Finance

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (Labuan IBFC Inc.) and the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) have formalised their strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The event took place yesterday at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the Global Islamic Finance Forum (GIFF) 2025.

Datuk Chin Chee Kee, Board Member of Labuan IBFC Inc. and Mr Makhtar Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of ASAS signing the MoU
Datuk Chin Chee Kee, Board Member of Labuan IBFC Inc. and Mr Makhtar Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of ASAS signing the MoU

This landmark MoU reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to advancing the Islamic finance landscape by strengthening collaboration in key areas including business development, talent development, research, and advocacy. The partnership is timely, aligning with the growing global demand for Islamic finance solutions rooted in innovation, ethical practices, and sustainable development.

Strategic priorities include advancing research on emerging issues, enhancing Shariah governance, and increasing market awareness through co-hosted events, publications, and outreach. Both parties are committed to deepening collaboration to strengthen and grow the Islamic finance ecosystem. 

“The signing of this MoU marks a pivotal step forward for Labuan IBFC as we continue to position the jurisdiction as a centre of excellence for Islamic financial services,” said Datuk Chin Chee Kee, Board Member of Labuan IBFC Inc. He further added, “ASAS’ strong foundation in Shariah principles, integrated with our global Shariah-compliant business platform, forms a powerful synergy that broadens access, strengthens governance, and fosters sustainable growth.”

ASAS, as the national body dedicated to the professional development of Shariah advisors in Islamic finance, recognises the strategic value of this collaboration.

“We are proud to partner with Labuan IBFC Inc. in this forward-looking initiative,” commented Mr Makhtar Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer of ASAS. “This MoU not only fosters institutional collaboration but also strengthens the broader ecosystem by creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue, innovation, and the advancement of Islamic finance in Malaysia and beyond.”

The collaboration supports Malaysia’s long-term ambition to be a global leader in Islamic finance thought leadership. It also reinforces Labuan IBFC’s role as a complementary jurisdiction within the broader Malaysian financial services framework, offering unique structures and regulatory flexibility that add depth to the national Islamic finance proposition.

This partnership is set to catalyse high-impact initiatives that blend regulatory insight, robust Shariah governance, and strategic market engagement. The shared goal is to foster a more resilient, inclusive, and globally connected Islamic finance ecosystem that meets evolving market needs and supports sustainable growth.

School Meals Save Lives and Strengthen Communities

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On World Food Day, Education Cannot Wait calls for increased investment in school feeding programmes worldwide.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Globally, 673 million people live in hunger today and, every year, 45 million girls and boys suffer from severe malnutrition. These are the tragic and real numbers behind food insecurity today.

In Haiti, ECW funding delivered by the World Food Programme buys food from local smallholder farmers, and community members cook and clean at school kitchens. Photo © WFP.
In Haiti, ECW funding delivered by the World Food Programme buys food from local smallholder farmers, and community members cook and clean at school kitchens. Photo © WFP.

We must unite efforts to address hunger and the underlying causes of poverty, displacement, conflict and climate change. Education – and school feeding programmes in particular – offer a key entry point to address these interconnected challenges.

The world is making uneven progress, with girls and boys living in protracted crises most at risk. According to World Food Programme’s (WFP) latest State of School Feeding Worldwide report, 466 million children are receiving school meals, an increase of 80 million over the last four years. There is strong national investment in school meals, but countries faced with armed conflict, forced displacement and climate change impacts rarely have sufficient resources to provide healthy meals for every child. This is where multilateral funds like Education Cannot Wait (ECW) can make a difference.

From 2023 to 2024, ECW and its strategic partners provided school feeding programmes for approximately 385,000 children. Not only do these children receive healthy meals, but the community benefits as well.

In Cameroon and Haiti, for example, ECW funding of the World Food Programme buys food from local smallholder farmers, and community members cook and clean at school kitchens. Such programmes can strengthen local economies and make food systems more resilient. It’s a systems-wide approach to a global challenge, and girls and boys impacted by crises benefit most.

On World Food Day, ECW calls for increased investment in school feeding programmes for the 234 million girls and boys caught in crises. This is our investment in healthy minds and healthy bodies, our investment in an end to cycles of poverty and displacement, and our investment in climate resilience and sustainable economic development.

 

HARMONi-6 Phase III Study of Ivonescimab Accepted by The Lancet and Selected for ESMO 2025 LBA Presentation

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HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Akeso Inc. (9926.HK) today announced that the groundbreaking results from the registrational Phase III AK112-306/HARMONi-6 study of ivonescimab have been accepted for publication in The Lancet. The study evaluated ivonescimab, a first-in-class PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, combined with chemotherapy versus tislelizumab plus chemotherapy as first-line treatment for advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sq-NSCLC). The article of Lancet will be simultaneously published during the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (2025 ESMO) Congress.

The HARMONi-6 trial result has been selected as a Late-Breaking Abstract (LBA) for the 2025 ESMO Congress. Professor Lu Shun, Director of the Oncology Department at Shanghai Chest Hospital, presented the study’s findings at the Presidential Symposium. The results of this study extend Akeso’s leadership in immunotherapy 2.0 and promise to shape future clinical strategies.

The HARMONi-6 trial marks a significant advancement for ivonescimab following its success in the head-to-head study against pembrolizumab as first-line treatment for PD-L1-positive NSCLC. This Phase III study has now demonstrated positive outcomes in a comparison of ivonescimab plus chemotherapy versus PD-1 inhibitor plus chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of squamous NSCLC, addressing a key unmet need in the treatment for advanced squamous NSCLC using anti-angiogenic agents. These successful outcomes demonstrate that ivonescimab achieves significant clinical breakthroughs, not only in comparison to PD-1 monotherapy or PD-1 combination chemotherapy, the current standard of care for many cancers in the immuno-oncology field, but also against VEGF-targeted therapies in anti-angiogenesis.

The encouraging results from the HARMONi-6 study have led to the review of a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) in China for ivonescimab in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced squamous NSCLC.

Forward-Looking Statement of Akeso, Inc.

This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, “Akeso”) contains “forward-looking statements”. These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not intended to form the basis of any investment decision or any decision to purchase securities of Akeso. There can be no assurance that the drug candidate(s) indicated in this announcement or Akeso’s other pipeline candidates will obtain the required regulatory approvals or achieve commercial success. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in P.R.China, the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; Akeso’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the Akeso’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions.

Akeso does not undertake any obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law.

About Akeso

Akeso (HKEX: 9926.HK) is a leading biopharmaceutical company committed to the research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of the world’s first or best-in-class innovative biological medicines. Founded in 2012, the company has created a unique integrated R&D innovation system with the comprehensive end-to-end drug development platform (ACE Platform) and bi-specific antibody drug development technology (Tetrabody) as the core, a GMP-compliant manufacturing system and a commercialization system with an advanced operation mode, and has gradually developed into a globally competitive biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative solutions. With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 50 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease and other major diseases. Among them, 24 candidates have entered clinical trials (including 15 bispecific/multispecific antibodies and bispecific ADCs. Additionally, 7 new drugs are commercially available. Through efficient and breakthrough R&D innovation, Akeso always integrates superior global resources, develops the first-in-class and best-in-class new drugs, provides affordable therapeutic antibodies for patients worldwide, and continuously creates more commercial and social values to become a global leading biopharmaceutical enterprise.

For more information, please visit https://www.akesobio.com/en/about-us/corporate-profile/ and follow us on Linkedin.

 

Forrester Announces Full Conference Agenda And Award Winners For B2B Summit APAC 2025

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The event will empower B2B marketing leaders to master evolving buyer behaviors and embrace AI to drive business growth

Salesforce, Google Cloud, and UiPath to be honored as recipients of Forrester’s 2025 B2B Awards 

SINGAPORE, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) today announced the full conference agenda for its B2B Summit APAC 2025, taking place on November 6 in Singapore. The B2B buying landscape is evolving dramatically with buyers choosing to make self-guided purchases from trusted providers. As a result, marketing leaders must think beyond traditional marketing approaches to win, retain, and grow customers.

B2B Summit APAC will equip marketing leaders with actionable insights to address these evolving buyer demands, harness the potential of AI, and transform revenue processes. The event will highlight frameworks and tools that marketing leaders can use to drive customer-centric growth. Furthermore, the Forrester Decisions for Portfolio Marketing & Product service, focused on helping B2B leaders create customer-focused solutions and go-to-market strategies that drive profitable growth, is also now available to B2B marketing leaders in the region.  

Featuring top Forrester analysts and industry leaders, noteworthy sessions on the agenda include:  

“Everything B2B organizations thought they knew about their buyers is being disrupted,” said Paul Ferron, VP and research director at Forrester. “The rise of generative AI, self-service purchasing, and changing buyer expectations is completely rewriting how companies approach B2B marketing. B2B Summit APAC has been designed to enable leaders to learn proven strategies to build trust with buyers, foster cross-functional alignment, and stay ahead of change.”

This year’s B2B Summit will also recognize Salesforce ANZ as the 2025 recipient of Forrester’s B2B Return On Integration Honors and Google Cloud and UiPath as its B2B Programs Of The Year Award winners.

Salesforce in Australia and New Zealand, this year’s B2B Return On Integration Honors winner, aligned its marketing, sales, and product teams to launch Agentforce, a digital labor platform, built on Salesforce, that helps teams create autonomous AI agents for any application or workflow. In its keynote presentation, Salesforce will share how its marketing team led this cross-functional, tech-driven initiative as Agentforce’s Customer Zero, using AI agents.

“Agentforce, our digital labor platform for enterprises, AI agent solution has transformed how prospects navigate, engage, and convert on our site,” said Leandro Perez, SVP and CMO ANZ, Salesforce. “By combining AI-powered chat with marketer-approved content, it drives higher conversions and nurtures colder leads autonomously. This cross-functional model has redefined how our marketing, sales, and product teams collaborate to deliver integrated customer experiences and measurable ROI at scale.”

B2B Program Of The Year Award winners will also share their success stories:

  • Google Cloud will showcase how it leveraged genAI to enable its partner ecosystem to transform customer engagement.
  • UiPath will highlight how it developed a perpetual adaptive program framework using its proprietary agentic AI tool to accelerate go-to-market activation.

Additionally, B2B Summit APAC will offer hands-on learning and workshops through the Executive Leadership Exchange, an invitation-only program for B2B executives; the Forrester Women’s Leadership Program, focused on empowering women in leadership roles; facilitated discussions and exclusive one-on-one access to Forrester analysts.  

Resources: 

About Forrester
Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We empower leaders in technology, customer experience, digital, marketing, sales, and product functions to be bold at work and accelerate growth through customer obsession. Our unique research and continuous guidance model helps executives and their teams achieve their initiatives and outcomes faster and with confidence. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.

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