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The Future of Messaging in APAC:

How RCS Will Transform Brand Engagement

July 23, 2026 The Oakspace,
Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta

Join us for the first ever dedicated Vonage RCS event in Jakarta and see what the future of business messaging looks like, live.

As business messaging continues to evolve, RCS is emerging as a powerful new channel for brands to deliver richer, more interactive customer experiences - delivered straight to the native messaging app - no extra downloads, no friction. This invite-only, executive-level session brings together experts from Vonage to share global perspectives, APAC readiness insights, and a live demonstration of RCS in action. Attendees will gain practical clarity on how RCS is shaping the future of customer engagement and what it means for their 2026 messaging roadmap.

Future of Messaging: How RCS Will Transform Brand Engagement in APAC.

  • Messaging is entering a new era.
  • RCS is more than the evolution of SMS. It enables branded, interactive, and conversational experiences that combine the reach of messaging with the richness of app-like engagement.
  • With APAC entering a critical stage of RCS adoption, this session will help you understand where the market is heading and how to prepare for what's next.

What you'll gain from this session.

This session is designed to give you clear, practical insight into how RCS is changing business messaging — and what it means for APAC in 2026.

The Global RCS Landscape in 2026.

  • Understand how RCS is being adopted across the US, Europe, and leading global markets
  • See where APAC sits today, and what the next phase of rollout looks like
  • Gain clarity on timelines, operator readiness, and ecosystem progress

See How Leading Brands Are Using RCS.

  • Learn how enterprises are driving higher engagement and conversion with RCS
  • Understand how RCS compares to SMS, WhatsApp, and email
  • Explore high-impact use cases across retail, BFSI, travel, logistics, and eCommerce

Experience RCS in Action.

  • Watch a live RCS demo featuring rich media and branded messaging
  • See how verified senders and conversational journeys build trust
  • Explore AI-enabled customer interactions in the native messaging inbox

Prepare for Commercialisation.

  • Understand what it takes to launch RCS at scale in APAC
  • Learn how to integrate RCS into your existing marketing and CX stack
  • Take away practical inputs for your 2026 messaging roadmap

Connect with Industry Experts.

  • Hear directly from Vonage
  • Connect with peers shaping the future of business messaging in APAC

Registration is now closed for this event.

Outline Agenda

A structured day of insights, demos, and networking

Agenda is subject to change. Timings and sessions may be adjusted if necessary.

10:00 - 10:30

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

10:30 - 10:45

Opening Remarks (Vonage)

10:45 - 11:15

Vonage Global RCS Market Update

11:15 - 12:00

RCS Point of View by Telkomsel

12:00 - 12:15

Coffee Break

12:15 - 12:40

Keynote session by Google

12:40 - 13:00

Live RCS Demo (Vonage)

13:00 - 15:00

Lunch & Networking

Meet Our Expert Speakers

Industry leaders sharing insights on the future of RCS messaging

Speaker Arief Pradetya

Arief Pradetya

VP Digital Advertising,
Wholesale and Interconnect
PT Telekomunikasi Selular

Telkomsel

Speaker David Creasey-Benjamin

David Creasey-Benjamin

Strategic Account
Manager

Vonage

Speaker Mahendra Mane

Denny Galant

Head of Indonesia & Emerging South East Asia, Android Platforms & Devices

Google

Speaker Gautam Prakash

Gautam Prakash

Head of Sales SEA/ANZ

Vonage

Speaker Mahendra Mane

Mahendra Mane

APAC Technical Solutions Manager

Vonage

Speaker Suzanna Buniardi

Suzanna Buniardi

Country Manager - Indonesia

Vonage

Venue

The Oakspace,
Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta

Jl. DR. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung No.1 1, Kuningan, Mega Kuningan, Setiabudi, Jakarta, 12950, Indonesia

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