GSMA APAC Joint Forum Explores 5G's Impact on Industry Transformation in APAC and Europe

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A recent joint forum brought together members of the GSMA APAC 5G Industry & IoT Community and the GSMA Manufacturing and Production Community to explore the growing impact of mobile technology on connected industries in APAC and Europe.

The rollout of 5G is more than a technological upgrade—it’s a transformative force driving economic growth and resilience. According to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy report, 5G is projected to add nearly $130 billion to the Asia Pacific economy and €153 billion to Europe’s economy by 2030.

Eight case studies recently published by the GSMA APAC 5G Industry Community highlight the diverse applications of 5G in the region. These examples show how 5G is revolutionizing sectors such as emergency services and maritime operations in Hong Kong, advanced manufacturing in Thailand and Malaysia, logistics in Indonesia, and healthcare in Singapore. As investments in 5G infrastructure grow, the economic benefits are becoming more tangible.

During the forum, industry leaders—including manufacturers, operators, network vendors, and technology providers—shared insights on key topics:

  • Lessons learned from recent 5G deployments
  • Updates on technology advancements, ecosystem development, policies, and business models
  • Emerging opportunities and challenges in the 5G landscape

The discussions underscored how 5G is poised to unlock new possibilities for innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across industries, reinforcing its role as a critical driver of the next digital era.

The video of the session is embedded below:

Agenda as follows: 

  • Welcome & Introduction to GSMA APAC 5G Industry Community & IoT and GSMA Connected Manufacturing & Production Forum by Terence Wong, Head of APAC 5G Industry Community, GSMA and Jo Gilbert, Technical Director, GSMA
  • Next-Gen Manufacturing: Pioneering the 5G Revolution in APAC by Navachai Kiartkorkuaa, Head of Enterprise Marketing and SME Business Management Section, Advanced Info Service (AIS)
  • 5G Smart Warehouse Transformation in Indonesia by Fadli Hamsani, General Manager, Enterprise Solution Management, Telkomsel
  • Scaling Private Networks for Ports by Jason Plent, Senior Partner for 5G Acceleration, Verizon Business
  • Panel Discussion: Learning from Deploying 5G for driving Industry Transformation - Moderated by Jo Gilbert with panelists Jason Plent, Wing K. Lee, CEO at YTL Communications and David O’Byrne, Senior Business Development Manager at Druid Software

The slides were not shared.

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