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The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Southeast Asia and India (IAB SEA+India) empowers our media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau of Southeast Asia and India.
IAB SEA+India is a non-profit industry association with a global reach, uniting the digital marketing and advertising sector in Southeast Asia and India for collective progress and responsible growth.
As a global destination for regional insights, we’re your strategic partner in the promotion, development, and responsible growth of the digital marketing and advertising sectors across Southeast Asia and India. With a unified voice and powerful collaborations, we’re able to represent our members to government and advocate for collective progress in the digital industry.
We’re moving the industry forward with the expertise of our diverse members, driving towards long-term growth, ensuring that Southeast Asia and India are at the forefront of digital transformation.
Using the networking, profiling, and influencing opportunities we provide, IAB SEA+India will expand your visibility, extend your influence, and promote your expertise.
Expertise
By profiling your expertise we’ll give you opportunities to contribute to essential, regional resources and actively shape the future of the digital industry. We’ll also facilitate access to exclusive data, trends and insights.
Influence
You’ll be plugged into a network of engaged decision-makers who want to collaborate for collective progress.
Visibility
We’ll position you alongside the businesses that are leading digital transformation in the region, informed by the strategic insights we provide.
Member Testimonials.
"As an IAB SEA+India board member, I'm proud of how we transform discussions on industry challenges into action. Recognising the urgent need for future-ready talent, we are spearheading the creation of the IAB SEA+India Academy. This initiative will provide accessible, equitable skills & knowledge certifications, empowering individuals to advance their careers, making the digital industry more inclusive and accelerating the growth of the entire digital ecosystem.”
""Chairing an IAB Council has been one of the most important experiences of my career. Working with a cross section of people from the industry has helped me develop leadership skills in interpersonal dynamics, process, planning and more that I didn’t even know I needed! An amazing journey for personal growth and industry contribution."
"What I value most about the IAB is the strong interconnection across its member network - leaders sharing ideas, nurturing innovation, and challenging each other for the good of the industry. It’s where tough conversations can become collective solutions; and where collaboration can strengthen the ecosystem. This commitment to development, training, and meaningful dialogue drives the industry forward and reflects a mission I believe in: growing and solving together."
"What I love most about being part of the IAB SEA+India member network is the sheer calibre of talent and the shared passion for shaping the industry. Despite everyone’s demanding schedules, the energy in the room is always focused and forward-looking. The commitment to producing timely, relevant content—grounded in 360-degree insights—is inspiring. The depth and quality of the conversations are truly unparalleled, and I feel fortunate to be surrounded by such sharp, thoughtful leaders who are not only experts in their craft but also deeply collaborative."
"What I value most about the IAB is the strong interconnection across its member network - leaders sharing ideas, nurturing innovation, and challenging each other for the good of the industry. It’s where tough conversations can become collective solutions; and where collaboration can strengthen the ecosystem. This commitment to development, training, and meaningful dialogue drives the industry forward and reflects a mission I believe in: growing and solving together."
“IAB SEA+India allows us to make a greater impact in the ever-changing digital landscape, extending our purpose of refreshing the world. As data privacy evolves and affects every advertiser, collaborating with industry leaders through IAB SEA+India helps us understand the consumer. Navigating privacy in this region is complex, but creating positive consumer experiences is a challenge we embrace. Additionally, IAB SEA+India helps upskill our teams, which truly makes this a win-win relationship."
"Being an IAB SEA+India council member since 2021 has been invaluable. I've collaborated with diverse industry leaders on key topics like Identity and Privacy. The connection and learning opportunities are outstanding, with members sharing ideas and contributing meaningfully. I'm proud to be part of this network, providing guidance on critical industry issues."
“We joined the IAB SEA+India last year to ensure we are actively participating in shaping the future of digital advertising to be more responsible, accountable, and impactful. This past year has been enriching with significant learning experiences and witnessing some remarkable work. I believe this is just the start and I see immense opportunity for us to explore and grow further. I’m excited to see more industry-shaping work from this region."
The IAB SEA+India Reach.
Originally known as IAB Singapore, we’ve expanded to include key markets in the region, including: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and India. By bringing together stakeholders from these diverse markets, IAB SEA+India is uniting the region for collaboration, establishing a unified voice and standards for the digital advertising industry.
SINGAPORE
INDIA
VIETNAM
MALAYSIA
THE PHILIPPINES
THAILAND
INDONESIA
In 2026, we’re turning our attention to hot-topic issues for our industry:
- AI
- Commerce Media
- Programmatic
- Video
Membership means your company’s voice can be instrumental in shaping the future of these crucial issues.
Each of the 45 national and three regional IABs is independently owned and operated, adapting to local market needs. There is no international membership at this stage, but many companies are members of more than one IAB.
Through collaboration, IAB aims to help their members become digital influencers worldwide.
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LATEST NEWS
A bigger evening for member connection: our August Members Evening
More than 125 IAB SEA+India members representing 45 companies joined us in Singapore on the 20th August for our second Members Evening of the year, making it one of our largest member connection events with member company representation up more than 50% from January! Members from across Southeast Asia and India came together for a few hours away from meetings, screens and formal industry events, and by the end of the night there had been
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Letter from the CEO: H1 2026 Update
Dear Members, There’s a Chinese proverb 众志成城, ‘when people are of one mind, they stand together as strong as a city wall.’ As the voice of the industry, every perspective shared in our Board and Council Meetings, research, Member Discussions, 1:1s becomes part of the trusted guidance we create to help businesses make business, budget and workforce decisions. And we’re making it even easier to be heard, starting with our new member hub; more on
India Monthly Social Scorecard June 2026
The IAB SEA+India x Comscore India Monthly Social Scorecard tracks the country’s top performers, spotlighting where audiences are spending attention and how engagement is shifting across platforms. What’s the buzz? #PlayBold, the official slogan of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket team, was the most frequently used hashtag in June 2026 across content published by Indian brands, media and influencers.