Dear Members,
It’s hard to believe we are already in H2. As the Chinese proverb says 光行如箭，时光如梭, light travels like an arrow, and time like a shuttle. As the uniting platform for forward-thinking brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms driving digital transformation in Southeast Asia and India, I wanted to share some highlights of our recent progress.
Empowering the industry
We’re excited for the next era of our Regional Board. This year’s board is composed of influential leaders from Publicis Groupe, Meta, Unilever, The Trade Desk, LinkedIn, Grab, GroupM, The Coca-Cola Company and TikTok. This powerful group of industry leaders is actively defining our priorities and setting a strategic vision for the future. Each Board Member is championing critical topics like DEI, AI and automation, measurement, and social commerce. We will keep you updated on our progress!
A Board Member also spearheads each Regional Council. The Councils are developing essential industry resources to tackle critical issues like privacy, talent development, and retail media. These collaborative efforts are shaping industry standards and solutions that will drive positive change across the region.
Expanding Your Network and Amplifying Your Voice
Our most requested event, Tiffin Time, has already facilitated over 200 connections this year. Our IAB SEA+India x WARC content series has also amplified your expertise on a global stage, with the first article featuring our Regional Board member’s insights on India garnering over 9,500 views. Look out for upcoming features highlighting insights from our Retail Media and Responsible Privacy Council discussions, as well as perspectives on AI from our members.
What’s Coming Up: More Value, More Visibility, More Connections
Our packed calendar makes it effortless for you to increase visibility for your brand, connect with industry peers, contribute to thought leadership, and access exclusive insights and trends. Here’s what you can look forward to.
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Our AGM: To align with your business planning cycles, we’ve moved our AGM to September. Our new Regional Board is keen to share their strategic vision and plans with you!
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More Tiffin Time events: Due to popular demand, we’re expanding our Tiffin Time networking series to provide even more opportunities for you to connect and collaborate.
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Annual Members Evening: Get ready for an exclusive evening connecting with fellow members.
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The second IAB SEA+India x WARC member discussion: We’re excited to bring you a second member discussion, where you can share your valuable perspectives.
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Launching Member Spotlight series: Our new Member Spotlight series will showcase the diverse expertise and capabilities of our member companies, allowing you to easily identify potential partners.
Stay tuned for invitations, which will be sent directly to your inbox via our exclusive member mailing list. Ensure your teams across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and India are subscribed so everyone can take full advantage of these opportunities.
Looking Ahead: Planning for 2025
We’re already looking ahead to 2025 and will be reaching out to each member company to understand your goals, how we can better support you, and any new initiatives we should consider to ensure our offerings align with your evolving needs; your feedback is essential in helping us continually improve.
Kind regards,
Miranda Dimopoulos
Regional CEO