Catch Google, Lazada, and Make School at TIA SG 2016’s Developer Stage

If you’re a developer or startup founder, chances are (stereotypes prevailing) you’re probably pretty reluctant to leave your desk – that’s where you’re most productive, after all. But Tech in Asia Singapore 2016’s Developer Stage might just change your mind.

It’s the one place to get insider tips from seasoned experts and new perspectives from like-minded people. If you – or your work – needs that breath of fresh inspiration, this is one stage you should definitely attend.

We’ve assembled a lineup of expert speakers from Google, Lazada, KFit, virtual reality creators Octagon Studio, and more to discuss the latest technologies poised to disrupt the industry. All this on day 1 of Tech in Asia Singapore 2016 (April 12-13), to give you the most value for your precious time.

We’ll let these three highlights from the Developer’s Stage convince you to join us:

1. Finding success on Google Play

David Yin, business development manager for Google Play Apps & Games

With over 78 percent of smartphones and 62 percent of tablets running on Android, Google Play is experiencing incredible momentum. Android’s official app store currently has 90 percent more downloads than the iOS App Store. If you’re zeroing in on visibility, this could be the platform to kickstart your app. But with over 2 million applications available for download, how can you make sure yours stands out?

David Yin, Google’s business development manager for Google Play Apps and Games will cover the steps you need to take to maximize success in the Google Play store.

Get the inside scoop on:

• What Google editors look out for when selecting featured games to maximize the discoverability of your app
• The best ways to use Google Play efficiently to optimize your mobile games for success

2. Make School Session for developers working in iOS

CEO and co-founder of Make School, Jeremy Rossman

If, on the other hand, you’re an Apple fan, or want to monetize your app as quickly as possible, Make School’s introductory session to build an iOS app is the slot to be at. The coding academy, which has its own dedicated track for building iOS apps, is perhaps best known for allowing students to learn debt-free and graduate with skills valuable enough to land a US$90k-salary job. Founder Jeremy Rossman is coming from the heart of Silicon Valley to guide audiences at the Developer Stage through a hands-on introductory workshop to iOS development.

Jeremy Rossmann will be leading us through:

• Tips on how to be more productive on Xcode, the software used to build iPhone apps
• Choosing between using Objective-C and Swift
• Frameworks and tools within the Swift programming language used to build native iOS applications
• A hands-on session during which you build an actual app – a great opportunity for first-timers looking to get inducted! Be sure to download the necessary software here first!

3. The how and why of building a data team before it’s too late

John Berns, head of data science at Rocket Internet’s Lazada

Come hear from John Berns of Lazada as he explains how you can build your own data team and data-driven business practices in his keynote. Head of data science at the Rocket Internet company, he leads a team that trawls through information gathered from 5 million daily visits to their website. Grab a seat at this session if you want to understand why data analytics is key for winning startups, and how you can use it to propel your company to further success.

From his session, expect to learn:

• When and how you should begin to build a data team
• Tips on how data analysis can help you lower your costs in customer acquisition and shipping
• Fascinating insights on which data indicators can provide accurate interpretations of customer happiness

Other speakers at the Developer stage include…

• Stella Setyiadi and Fitriani Rahmah from Octagon Studio will share more about the next big technological revolution – virtual reality
• Joel Neoh, founder of KFit, will be sharing how they built the Sequoia-backed startup
• The Mozilla team will discuss progressive web applications
• Junde Yu, managing director of App Annie

Find the full agenda for the Developer stage here.

If you’re a coder, hacker, or programmer with an active portfolio on GitHub, we’ve got great news for you.

You get to catch all the above stage sessions free with a Developer’s Pass – and all you have to do is fill in this form. Apply for yours today!

See: Developers, get your free pass to Tech in Asia Singapore 2016

Not a developer, but want to level up with these insightful sessions too? Passes are now on sale at 10 percent off until March 13 when you use the code tiasg10. Get yours today!