Catch Grab, Temasek, and Zilingo at Tech in Asia Conference

With 3.5 million new internet users each month, Southeast Asia is increasingly viewed as the next global tech hub. Its digital economy is predicted to grow exponentially and the region is projected to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2050.

Southeast Asia is also poised to produce ten unicorn startups within the next five years.

Despite the abundant opportunities and growth potential of Southeast Asia, foreign and local companies alike struggle to make their mark due to regulatory and cultural challenges. Therefore, the Tech in Asia Conference aims to bridge the knowledge and connection gap to help businesses succeed in this high-growth market.

This October 8 & 9, our flagship conference at Jakarta Convention Center will feature over 150 industry experts who will impart their experiences and insights on the latest trends from sales, revenue, to fund management.

Read on below for a preview of three speakers who will be taking the Main Stage.

Cheryl Goh, Group Vice President of Marketing, Grab

Cheryl Goh, Group Vice President of Marketing, Grab

When creating your company’s brand identity, it is important to have a brand management system that helps to keep your overall brand consistent while still having the flexibility to succeed in today’s market.

With its super app status, learn from Grab’s Group VP of Marketing, Cheryl as she speaks about “Branding as The Super-App” on Day 1 from 10am to 10.30am. From this session, you will glean insights on how branding could make a difference on your business, as well as how Grab creates its brand identity as a super app.

Cheryl is part of the founding team at Grab, and leads the marketing, advertising, and promotions team.

Aadi Vaidya, Chief Operating Officer of Zilingo

Aadi Vaidya, Chief Operating Officer of Zilingo

According to a Forrester report, Southeast Asia’s online retail market is predicted to hit US$53 billion in 2023. The study also reports that Indonesia is the biggest market contributing to this growth, accounting for 41% of the online market in ASEAN.

Aadi Vaidya will be speaking about “What’s next in Asia’s ecommerce” on Day 2’s Main Stage at 2pm. Aadi will lead a panel discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and future of ecommerce.

Aadi is part of the founding team of Zilingo, a B2B platform that helps fashion merchants in Southeast Asia scale their business. He took over as Zilingo’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2017 and has worked extensively across Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia, setting up various business units of Zilingo.

Rohit Sipahimalani, Joint Head, Investment Group, Temasek International

Rohit Sipahimalani, Join Head, Investment Group, Temasek International

Meet Rohit on Day 1, where he, together with Randy Jusuf, Managing Director from PT. Google Indonesia will be speaking about “Google x Temasek: Southeast Asia Digital Economy 2019”. They will report on the benefits digital revolution has brought to the region and how we can leverage on the growing digital economy.

Before joining Temasek, Rohit spent 11 years working in senior positions at Morgan Stanley across Mumbai and Hong Kong offices. He began his career with City Bank, Mumbai, and a few years working with McKinsey & Company in India as a management consultant.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry stalwarts!

These three speakers are just a peak into the amazing line-up we have prepared for you. If you are keen on expanding your business into Southeast Asia, the Tech in Asia Conference will be the best platform for you to learn.

In addition, look forward to our content stages, which will be covered by over 150 industry experts. You’ll also get to connect with industry stakeholders, check out 300 innovative startups exhibiting at Startup Factory, and unlock other business opportunities.

Grab your tickets soon before August 10 to save up to 18% off (equivalent to US$53.8).