APOS 2025 Draws Top Media Execs to Bali for 15th Edition
The highly anticipated 15th edition of APOS is set to take place at The Ayana Estate in Bali, bringing together influential decision-makers from the media, entertainment, and digital industries across the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
The conference boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including key streaming executives, content creators, and digital innovators who are shaping the future of entertainment in the region. One of the highlights will be Netflix’s VP of content for Korea, Don Kang, making his APOS debut coinciding with the release of “Squid Game” Season 3. Kang’s session is expected to shed light on Netflix’s K-content strategy, audience engagement metrics, and future plans for Korean programming that has gained global popularity.
Disney will also have a significant presence at the event, with Kylie Watson-Wheeler, senior VP and MD of The Walt Disney Company Australia/New Zealand and head of ESPN APAC, discussing the company’s streaming success in the Asia Pacific region and the integration of ESPN into Disney’s Australian operations.
Another notable speaker on the agenda is James Rushton, co-founder of DAZN, who will share insights on the company’s recent expansion efforts, including acquiring Foxtel and securing a deal with Saudi Arabia. Warner Bros. Discovery APAC president James Gibbons will likely touch upon the successful launch of Max in Australia and operations in other key markets in the region.
The conference will also explore the increasing involvement of tech giants in the entertainment space. Google APAC president Sanjay Gupta will deliver a keynote on the future of AI in entertainment, while Jonathan Zepp, Google’s MD of global partnerships, will focus on collaborations with Hollywood and media companies.
TikTok’s global head of distribution, Isaac Bess, will make his first appearance at APOS, along with Yoichi Sato, GM of content operations, APAC, discussing partnership opportunities with content creators and studios. Amazon’s Gaurav Gandhi, Nikhil Madhok, and Amogh Dusad will delve into Prime Video’s development in India, local content creation, and advertising business growth.
Additionally, APOS will feature industry leaders like Soraj Asavaprapha from Jasmine International Public Company Limited, iQIYI’s Yang Xianghua, and prominent content creators Dinesh Vijan and Angga Dwimas Sasongko.
APOS 2025 will introduce new executives like Chris Taylor from NBCUniversal and Katsuaki Setoguchi from TBS Holdings Inc./The Seven, Inc., discussing global content appeal and co-production partnerships.
Mark your calendars for APOS taking place from June 24-26, where the future of entertainment in the Asia Pacific region will be at the forefront of discussions.
