SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- All That Matters (ATM), Asia's definitive creative business festival, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week with thousands of fans and business leaders, headline launches, and a renewed vision for the future of entertainment and culture in Asia. Coinciding with Singapore F1 Week, ATM 2025 united leaders across music, sports, gaming, marketing, Web3, Ai and content. The milestone edition featured landmark announcements including the launch of the Official Southeast Asia Music Charts, keynotes from global industry leaders, and four nights of Music Matters Live at Clarke Quay.
On 30 September, artists and representatives from across the music industry gathered at ATM to celebrate the winners of The Official Singapore Chart's Top Local Songs in 2024 and H1 2025. This marked the official launch of both the Official Southeast Asia Charts and the rebranded Official Singapore Chart (formerly RIAS Chart).
Winners of Top Local Song – The Official Singapore Chart:
- Regina Song, "the cutest pair" – #1 female artist, 2024
- Benjamin Kheng, "Not Alone" – #1 male artist, 2024
- 孫燕姿 (Stefanie Sun), "日落 (Afterwards)" – #1 female artist, H1 2025
- ALYPH, "Ingat" – #1 male artist, H1 2025
Other celebrated artists included ABANGSAPAU, Amir Mansor, Danial Baharin, Elton Lee, Faiz Zikry, Flique Mohammed, Iman Fandi, Reef Jumaat, WHYLUCAS, and Zalelo.
Victoria Oakley, CEO of IFPI, said: "Southeast Asia contains a vibrant mix of cultures and sounds, and these official charts give us an opportunity to highlight the strength of the region as a whole and the unique talent within it."
This year's ATM programme reflected the pulse of the industry, from fandom to frontier tech, with packed sessions that put a spotlight on youth voices, women in sport, Asian creative ecosystems, and digital innovation.
- Behind the Wheel with Tina Hausmann – Aramco Aston Martin F1 Academy driver Tina Hausmann brought the F1 spirit into ATM, inspiring audiences with her story of grit, precision and ambition both on and off the track.
- Back to the Future: What Today's Gen Z Tell Us About Tomorrow LIVE! – Research firm 2CV presented cutting-edge insights into Asia's Gen Z audiences, followed by an "Ask Me Anything" panel where teenage girls spoke candidly about media, entertainment and culture.
- Japan Matters & JMusic Matters – Dedicated sessions explored Japan's influence on global pop culture, from the business of music and media to the explosive international appeal of J-pop, highlighting how Japanese creativity continues to inspire and shape audiences across Asia and worldwide.
- Gateway From Asia – Leaders explored how Asia's creative industries are now exporting influence, setting the agenda for music, media and fandom on the global stage.
- Female Sports on the Rise – A timely focus on women's sport highlighted the growth in sponsorship, fandom, and pathways for female athletes across Asia.
- KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) – Korea's creative engine returned to ATM, showcasing the country's powerful role in shaping global music, gaming and entertainment trends.
- Sony Music Entertainment Keynote – Shridhar Subramaniam, President of Asia & Middle East, Sony Music Entertainment, addressed how the company is investing in infrastructure to fuel Asia's fragmented but fast-growing markets.
- Gaming Matters – Industry leaders including NODWIN Gaming Co-Founder, Akshat Rathee, and Hero Esports Co-Founder and CEO, Danny Tang, examined the future of interactive entertainment, with sessions on the metaverse, brand safety, live gaming, play-to-earn models, and player wellbeing, underscoring gaming's role as one of Asia's fastest-growing cultural and commercial frontiers.
- Tech Titans Take the Stage – Speakers from YouTube, Meta, TikTok and Spotify shared visions for the future of content creation, fandom, monetisation and artist empowerment.
ATM continued to invest in the next generation with the Music Matters Academy, presented by TuneCore, and the Sports Matters Academy. Both programmes gave young talent unparalleled access to industry leaders, with mentorship sessions, masterclasses, and networking designed to accelerate careers in entertainment and sport.
MUSIC MATTERS LIVE 2025
The festival wrapped with four nights of Music Matters Live at Clarke Quay, presented by StarHub in association with Hit the Apex, supported by CQ @ Clarke Quay, GPSS, Amazon Music, Avex Music Creative, The Kennel, Def Jam Asia and more.
Featuring 42 emerging artists from 18 countries, MML once again delivered discovery and diversity, with showcases including:
- J Pop Matters (27 Sept, Mainstage CQ) – ONE OR EIGHT, PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE, and WOLF HOWL HARMONY from EXILE TRIBE electrified Clarke Quay.
- Sounds Australia at Music Matters (28 Sept, Mainstage CQ) – Seven rising Australian artists including Adrian Dzvuke, Egoism, Go-Jo, Jack Gray, PANIA, Teenage Joans, and Yorke.
- Girls' Night Out (1 Oct, Mainstage CQ) – Female-powered finale featuring BRÖ, Frizzell D'Souza, HILLARI, Mila Bea, Tiggi Hawke, and Yorke, supported by Spotify EQUAL and The Kennel.
Jasper Donat, Founder of Branded, said: ""The twentieth edition of All That Matters was a wonderful six days and nights of conferences, networking, music festival showcases and a LOT of fun. The energy, ideas, and connections made this year reaffirm why ATM continues to be considered as the gateway to and from Asia Pacific and by bringing together global leaders, creators, and innovators from music, sports, gaming, media and entertainment, we once again sparked conversations that will shape the future of these industries in Asia and beyond. We're looking forward to turning 21 in 2026!"
Looking Ahead
As All That Matters marks 20 years of impact, its bold programming, youth engagement, and cross-industry focus prove that Asia is not just participating in global culture, but leading it. The festival will return in 2026 with an even stronger commitment to championing creativity, collaboration and community across Asia and beyond.
ABOUT BRANDED
Branded is an award-winning content, events and IP creation company based in Singapore. Branded has produced and developed some of Asia's most iconic cultural and business platforms, including All That Matters, Music Matters Live, CreatorWeek, It's A Girl Thing, SuperGamerFest, and YouTube FanFest. Now part of the Nodwin Gaming family, Branded continues to lead at the intersection of entertainment, tech and media, building platforms that connect, educate, inspire, and entertain.
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ALL THAT MATTERS 2025 WRAPS UP LANDMARK 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION WITH MAJOR INDUSTRY LAUNCHES, NEW VOICES, AND A VISION FOR THE FUTURE
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As AI adoption accelerates and technology change cycles continue to compress, many CIOs are finding that traditional leadership models can no longer keep pace with the demands of a technology-first enterprise. While organisations invest heavily in new tools and platforms, leadership capability has emerged as a critical constraint on execution, decision-making, and team performance. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.
SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced that Adaptive IT Leadership will be a core focus at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning to Brisbane for its second consecutive year, the APAC edition of Info-Tech LIVE brings together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference designed to help leaders translate strategy into execution.
The Adaptive IT Leadership track addresses the growing reality that leadership itself must evolve at the same speed as technology. With AI reshaping how work gets done and expectations of IT continuing to rise, CIOs are increasingly expected to lead organisational change, develop talent continuously, and make high-impact decisions in real time. These sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane focus on building leadership capabilities that extend beyond traditional people management to include financial command, workforce adaptability, and the orchestration of human and machine capability.
"Technology is advancing faster than leadership practices are evolving, and that gap is becoming a serious risk for organisations," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "Adaptive IT Leadership is about equipping CIOs to lead at the pace of change by developing their teams faster, making decisions with confidence, and operating as true organisational leaders in an AI-shaped world."
Featured Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
The Adaptive IT Leadership sessions translate strategic research into applied leadership practices, giving CIOs and senior IT leaders concrete models, frameworks, and approaches they can apply in their organisations. Sessions are designed to address leadership execution across talent development, decision-making, financial discipline, and workforce adaptability. These featured sessions include:
- The Race to Develop Talent: The Hidden Speed Limit on IT's Ambition
This session introduces the AI-Human Flywheel, a practical model for scaling capability across automation, augmentation, agent integration, and human adaptability. The session reframes the talent challenge as a race to develop skills continuously across both people and machines. - Adaptive IT Leadership in Action: Redefine Leadership Strategies for Rapid Change
Focusing on the limitations of traditional leadership models, this session explores the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, advise the organisation effectively, and lead through constant technological evolution. - Run IT by the Numbers: How to Inject Real Meaning Into the Decisions You Make
Emphasising financial and data discipline, this session highlights the role of IT financial management in strengthening the credibility of decisions and organisational trust. - IT Learning and Development: Build an Adaptive Training Plan for Your Team
Centred on targeted upskilling and continuous learning, this session explores how organisations can strengthen functional capability and sustain workforce adaptability over time.
Designed for CIOs and senior IT executives, Info-Tech LIVE events emphasise applied learning through research-backed frameworks, peer discussion, and direct engagement with Info-Tech analysts. The 2026 Brisbane event delivers a region-specific experience for APAC leaders while drawing on global research and best practices.
Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.
Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders and analysts for their audiences.
Media professionals can apply for complimentary in-person passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading and fastest-growing research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals around the globe. As a trusted product and service leader, the company delivers unbiased, highly relevant research and industry-leading advisory support to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to expert guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.
To learn more about Info-Tech's HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm's SoftwareReviews platform.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.
Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, PR Director, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com, +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418
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As AI adoption accelerates and technology change cycles continue to compress, many CIOs are finding that traditional leadership models can no longer keep pace with the demands of a technology-first enterprise. While organisations invest heavily in new tools and platforms, leadership capability has emerged as a critical constraint on execution, decision-making, and team performance. At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane, Info-Tech Research Group will focus its Adaptive IT Leadership sessions on helping IT leaders evolve how they lead, develop talent, and make decisions in an exponential era.
SYDNEY, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Info-Tech Research Group, a leader in IT research and advisory, has announced that Adaptive IT Leadership will be a core focus at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane, taking place March 17 and 18 at W Brisbane. Returning to Brisbane for its second consecutive year, the APAC edition of Info-Tech LIVE brings together CIOs, senior IT executives, and technology leaders for a hands-on, research-driven conference designed to help leaders translate strategy into execution.
The Adaptive IT Leadership track addresses the growing reality that leadership itself must evolve at the same speed as technology. With AI reshaping how work gets done and expectations of IT continuing to rise, CIOs are increasingly expected to lead organisational change, develop talent continuously, and make high-impact decisions in real time. These sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane focus on building leadership capabilities that extend beyond traditional people management to include financial command, workforce adaptability, and the orchestration of human and machine capability.
"Technology is advancing faster than leadership practices are evolving, and that gap is becoming a serious risk for organisations," says George Khreish, Managing Partner at Info-Tech Research Group, APAC. "Adaptive IT Leadership is about equipping CIOs to lead at the pace of change by developing their teams faster, making decisions with confidence, and operating as true organisational leaders in an AI-shaped world."
Featured Sessions at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
The Adaptive IT Leadership sessions translate strategic research into applied leadership practices, giving CIOs and senior IT leaders concrete models, frameworks, and approaches they can apply in their organisations. Sessions are designed to address leadership execution across talent development, decision-making, financial discipline, and workforce adaptability. These featured sessions include:
- The Race to Develop Talent: The Hidden Speed Limit on IT's Ambition
This session introduces the AI-Human Flywheel, a practical model for scaling capability across automation, augmentation, agent integration, and human adaptability. The session reframes the talent challenge as a race to develop skills continuously across both people and machines. - Adaptive IT Leadership in Action: Redefine Leadership Strategies for Rapid Change
Focusing on the limitations of traditional leadership models, this session explores the leadership shifts required to navigate complexity, advise the organisation effectively, and lead through constant technological evolution. - Run IT by the Numbers: How to Inject Real Meaning Into the Decisions You Make
Emphasising financial and data discipline, this session highlights the role of IT financial management in strengthening the credibility of decisions and organisational trust. - IT Learning and Development: Build an Adaptive Training Plan for Your Team
Centred on targeted upskilling and continuous learning, this session explores how organisations can strengthen functional capability and sustain workforce adaptability over time.
Designed for CIOs and senior IT executives, Info-Tech LIVE events emphasise applied learning through research-backed frameworks, peer discussion, and direct engagement with Info-Tech analysts. The 2026 Brisbane event delivers a region-specific experience for APAC leaders while drawing on global research and best practices.
Additional agenda tracks, sessions, and speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks. For more information about the event, please visit the Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane page.
Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
Media professionals, including journalists, podcasters, and influencers, are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane to gain exclusive access to research, content, and interviews with industry leaders and analysts for their audiences.
Media professionals can apply for complimentary in-person passes by contacting pr@infotech.com.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading and fastest-growing research and advisory firms, serving over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing professionals around the globe. As a trusted product and service leader, the company delivers unbiased, highly relevant research and industry-leading advisory support to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide everything they need, from actionable tools to expert guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organisations.
To learn more about Info-Tech's HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm's SoftwareReviews platform.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software, and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.
Media Contact: Sufyan Al-Hassan, PR Director, Info-Tech Research Group, salhassan@infotech.com, +1 (888) 670-8889 x2418
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CIOs Face an Accelerating Gap as Adaptive IT Leadership in the Spotlight at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Brisbane
