APOS 2025 Draws Top Media Execs to Bali for 15th Edition
2025-04-26T08:03:09Z
The 15th edition of APOS is set to bring together influential decision-makers from across the media, entertainment and digital landscape at The Ayana Estate in Bali. The conference has secured a notable roster of speakers including streaming executives, conte…
The 15th edition of APOS is set to bring together influential decision-makers from across the media, entertainment and digital landscape at The Ayana Estate in Bali.
The conference has secured a notable roster of speakers including streaming executives, content creators, and digital innovators who are shaping the future of entertainment across Asia Pacific and beyond.
Netflix‘s VP of content for Korea, Don Kang, will be making his APOS debut, coinciding with the release of “Squid Game” Season 3 that same week. Kang’s session is expected to provide insight into Netflix’s K-content strategy, audience engagement metrics, and future plans for Korean programming that has achieved global popularity.
Disney‘s presence will be substantial, with Kylie Watson-Wheeler, senior VP and MD of The Walt Disney Company Australia/New Zealand and head of ESPN APAC, expected to discuss the company’s streaming success in one of their largest Asia Pacific territories and the integration of ESPN into Disney’s Australian operations.
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James Rushton, co-founder of DAZN, is also on the agenda. DAZN has recently expanded its footprint by acquiring Foxtel and securing a deal with Saudi Arabia.
Warner Bros. Discovery APAC president James Gibbons will likely address the Max’s successful launch in Australia as well as operations in Taiwan, Southeast Asia and Japan.
The conference will spotlight tech giants’ increasing involvement in the entertainment space. Sanjay Gupta, president of Google APAC, will deliver a keynote on how he sees the future of AI with entertainment, while Jonathan Zepp, Google’s MD of global partnerships for emerging content, XR and TV platforms, will focus on the company’s collaborations with Hollywood and media companies.
TikTok’s global head of distribution, Isaac Bess, will also be making his first appearance at APOS and along with Yoichi Sato, GM of content operations, APAC, is expected to speak about exploring partnership opportunities with premium content creators and studios, with potential announcements expected regarding the platform’s micro drama content tile.
Other notable speakers include Gaurav Gandhi, VP of APAC and MENA for Amazon, who alongside Nikhil Madhok, head of originals for India at Amazon Prime Video, and Amogh Dusad, director and head of Content at Amazon MX Player, will discuss Prime Video’s development in India, local content creation, and advertising business growth across the company’s platforms.
Soraj Asavaprapha, chair and CEO of Jasmine International Public Company Limited, will represent a significant player in the region, having invested some $560 million for Premier League rights over the next six years, along with a Paramount deal as part of their content investment strategy.
iQIYI’s president of movie and overseas business group, Yang Xianghua, will focus on the Chinese streamer’s growth in Southeast Asia and its increasing strategic focus on new growth in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.
The conference will also feature prominent content creators including Dinesh Vijan, founder and CEO of India’s Maddock Films, and Angga Dwimas Sasongko, founder of Indonesia’s Visinema Pictures, who have been driving local storytelling in their respective markets.
APOS 2025 will mark the first appearance for several executives, including Chris Taylor, NBCUniversal’s managing director for APAC, television distribution, networks and DTC, and Katsuaki Setoguchi from TBS Holdings Inc./The Seven, Inc., who are expected to discuss their global content appeal and co-production partnerships.
APOS will take place June 24-26.
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