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What’s Happening and Where
Whether you’re hiring, pitching, networking, or just trying to stay sharp there are some solid events happening across Asia this quarter. We’ve pulled together the ones that actually matter if you work in marketing, media, tech, or talent. This isn’t just a long list we’ve shortlisted the ones that are worth flying in for, showing face at, or just quietly stalking the speaker lineup. Big-name summits, niche side stages, and a few parties too. Scroll for highlights, or jump straight to the full tracker we’re keeping live all quarter.
A shortlist of APAC’s most relevant events this Q3 from MarTech to CyberSec, and everything in between.
It’s already mid-July, and the Q3 calendar’s well underway.
For anyone working in marketing, tech, or talent across APAC, we know the events scene can feel endless so we’ve curated the ones worth watching. Whether you're hiring, job hunting, or looking to raise visibility, these are the moments that spark movement.
This isn’t a full list, it's a highlight reel. We’re keeping a live sheet of everything else, and you’ll find that link at the end.
Why Cultural Mismatches Are Common and Costly
The MarTech Summit Manila (Jul 2)
A standout event for marketing teams scaling in SEA. Strong themes around CRM, retention, and analytics especially relevant for brand teams in e-commerce and digital-first industries.
Why it matters: We expect a wave of mid-senior CRM and lifecycle roles post-summit.
The MarTech Summit Hong Kong (Jul 8)
Quieter, but with strong in-house brand attendance.
Watch for: Cross-border roles focused on content performance, especially across China/SEA.
Programmatic & Digital Media
ATS Singapore 2025 (Jul 2)
One of the most practical programmatic and digital media events in the region.
Hiring signal: Demand-side leads, agency-side account managers, and ad tech partnerships.
Bonus: The ATS Afterparty is always worth a mention. Quietly one of the best spots for cross-agency networking.
PR, Reputation & Corporate Comms
PR Asia 2025 (Aug 20, Singapore)
Comms leaders are being pulled into everything from crisis response to ESG. This is where they gather.
Tip: Watch this space if you’re hiring for senior brand or policy-facing roles in Q4.
Cybersecurity (And Why Marketers Should Care)
CyberSecVietnam + CyberSecIndonesia (Sept 24)
Often skipped by marketers but as data, risk, and compliance shift into the CX stack, this matters more than people think.
Who should track it: Marketing ops, CX leads, and anyone touching first-party data.
Emerging Themes: Gaming, Web3 & Culture Crossovers
ChinaJoy 2025 Shanghai, China (Jul 26–29, Shanghai, China)
ChinaJoy (aka China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference) is Asia’s largest gaming and digital entertainment event, think CES energy, but for immersive tech, gaming, web3, and virtual platforms.
If you’re in media, youth culture, or future-facing brand work, keep an eye on this one. The tech collabs and sponsorship activations alone are wild.
Generalist, But Useful
DigiMarCon Southeast Asia (Sept 18, Singapore)
Always a good pulse check. Wide range of marketing roles show up here from channel specialists to brand managers.
Hiring trend: Great for passive sourcing and understanding where SEA marketers are focusing spend.
Why We Track These
Because events don’t just reflect trends they create them. We look at:
• Who’s sponsoring, speaking, or hiring soon after
• What tools or platforms are gaining traction
• Which job titles show up more often right after
And we share them to help our network make better moves.
Want the full tracker?
We’ve mapped out Q3’s top events searchable by industry, date, and location.
👉 See the full APAC Events Sheet here
Or check our Tools Page for more UGP-curated resources.
If you’re hiring, planning, or plotting your next jump this is a good place to start.
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