GATES will bring together consumer tech channels – top Retailers, E-tailers and Distributors from 10 countries – for meetings with vendors, conference and gala awards; 20-22 March 2019 in Bangkok.

BANGKOK,THAILAND / SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 January 2019 - Organizers of GATES Summitannounce the next event will unite consumer technology channels acrossSoutheast Asia. GATES will bring together international technology vendors withtop channel executives from ten countries in the region -- the retailers, e-tailersand specialist distributors who drive the consumer technology business in this large,dynamic marketplace -- for meetings, conference, business networking and galaawards. 

The GATESConsumer Channel Summit, Southeast Asia will be held 20-22 March 2019 at the CentaraGrand Hotel at Central Plaza Ladprao inBangkok, Thailand. The three-day event provides technology vendors and channelexecutives with a range of benefits above and beyond a traditional trade show,with a series of powerful opportunities to interact and engage with oneanother:

• Pre-scheduled 1-on-1 Meetings: plan meetings in advance to get the maximum efficiency and value from the event
• Inspiring and Informative Content: hear firsthand from top experts and influencers during the conference's keynotes, market insight sessions, panel discussion and more
• Business Networking: connect with channel leaders, build new business relationships and discuss with vendor executives

Ryan Mackey, Directorat GATES, says: "Southeast Asia represents an incredible growthopportunity for vendors and channel partners -- a large and young population,solid GDP growth, and the world's fastest-growing internet market. With acombined population of 635 million, the region offers a huge addressable market.We are looking to create an unrivalled opportunity to meet top channelinfluencers from across this burgeoning market at one place, one time."

GATES Summit will bring together channel partners from across this vast,populous region -- expanding vendors' reach beyond the commercial capitals ofSingapore and Bangkok to include cities and markets that represent the fullpotential of the Southeast Asian market. Since the launch of the event,organizers report strong momentum and positive responses from channel partnerskeen to participate in the event.

Ben Tan, Country CEO at COURTSSingapore, says: "Team GATES brings together a credible platform andsolutions for companies to grow their business with the ICT and CE channels inAsia. I look forward to meeting with distributors and vendors from across theregion to exchange ideas and discuss industry trends and practices."

Participatingvendors will represent the full range of consumer technology categoriesincluding computing, mobile & IT, consumer electronics, gaming and homeappliances. The GATES "Innovations Zone" will showcase the hottestready-for-retail products, from connected devices and wearables to new entrantsin the IoT space.

Yasir ALkarr, Executive Director at PromateTechnologies, says, "We became one of the world's fastest-growing lifestyletechnology brands through our ability to appreciate and adapt to local marketconditions. This is particularly true in Southeast Asia where our winningproducts, position and partnerships have propelled the business to new heights.GATES serves as an accelerator, meeting current partners and new retailers, to fuelour growth in the region."

The GATES conference programwill feature top speakers from the industry, including executives from sponsor TOSHIBA and Knowledge Partner GfK Market Insights. A panel discussionwill bring forward leading channel partners to share their experience andengage in Q&A with the audience. The GATES SMARTPITCH is an informative andentertaining session for vendors to showcase their most innovative technologiesat the event.

Pascal Bollon, Regional Director forMarket Insights at GfKsaid, "We are proud to be a knowledge partner at GATES Consumer Channel Summit,Southeast Asia. With the latest market insights on the consumer durables andtech industry, executives are better equipped to make critical decisions fortheir businesses. I look forward to being a part of the GATES conference,meeting with vendors and channel partners, and sharing GfK insightson the current trends and directions in the region's consumer technologymarket."   

GATES will host the prestigious Southeast AsiaICT Industry Excellence Awards 2019 at the Gala Dinner. Through liveelectronic voting, channel partners recognized vendors for their exceptionalchannel performance in the region over the past year.

The event will be held from 20-22 March2019 at the Centara Grand Hotel at Central Plaza Ladprao inBangkok, Thailand. Channelexecutives are invited from ten countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

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About GATES APAC Pte. Ltd.

A leader in industry channel ecosystems, GATES helps facilitate acceleratedgo-to-markets for organizations across Technology Verticals through strategyand sales. Based in Singapore, GATES has built an extensive network of channelsin the APAC region, addressing some of the fastest growing markets in the world.GATES hosts events including CONSUMER CHANNEL (retailers, etailers and specialistdistributors) for Southeast Asia and BUSINESS CHANNELS (system integrators,resellers and value added distributors) for Indonesia, India and Vietnam.