Industry leaders in the digital infrastructure space teed off in style yesterday at the inaugural SIJORI Golf Open, held at Padang Golf Sukajadi in Batam, Indonesia. The event, which attracted over 60 senior executives from leading enterprises, hyperscalers, colocation providers, and OTT companies, marked the first golf championship of its kind in the Asia Pacific region.
The event was part of the broader SIJORI Week, a platform dedicated to showcasing the region’s digital infrastructure potential. It is designed to foster connections and collaborations within the industry, the SIJORI Golf Open provided a unique platform for networking and relationship building. Participants enjoyed a day of friendly competition on the green while exchanging insights and exploring potential partnerships.
On the course, the competition was fierce. Benoit Boudreau from Amazon Web Services claimed the Longest Drive title, showcasing impressive power. The Beat the Star Challenge, a thrilling format, saw Theresia Diella, Koen Indarto Irawan, Yanto, Lay Khuan Soh, Herson Suindah, Avnish Patankar, Zurianto, Tresna, Steven Lee, Hendrikus Gozali, Calvin Siow, Dicky Setiawan, Arif Rosy, Yuki Ida, and Kenji Lee emerge victorious.
Yudhi Sukma from NeutraDC impressed with his accuracy, securing the Closest to Pin award. In the women’s division, Shannon Lum from Delta Electronics took home the Ladies Overall Winner trophy. Chang Cho from Onion Technology clinched the Best Net Score, while Steven Lee from IX Technology demonstrated exceptional skill with a Gross Score of 80 to claim the Best Gross Score title. These outstanding performances added to the excitement and competitiveness of the SIJORI Golf Open.
“The idea behind this event stems from the vital need for networking and collaboration in the digital infrastructure sector.” said Byron Cristol, Head of Global Sales at W.Media. “By bringing together industry leaders in a relaxed and engaging setting, we aim to foster connections and strengthen partnerships essential for driving technological advancements.”
The SIJORI Golf Open proved to be a resounding success, with participants expressing enthusiasm about the networking opportunities and the overall experience. As the digital infrastructure industry continues to evolve, events like these play a crucial role in driving collaboration and shaping the future of the sector.