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Wei Min Ong · · 6 min read

Be part of the action as Jana and JLL joins TIA SG 2017 on Day 2

[UPDATE on 11 May, 1.02pm] New speakers added to both Jana’s and JLL’s Luncheon on Day 2!

If you didn’t already know, this May 17 and 18, Tech in Asia Singapore 2017 will welcome 150 speakers from distinguished, internationally acclaimed companies – almost twice the number of last year’s!

Additionally, they have also doubled the number of luncheons to meet the strong demand for more intimate, cosy sessions with leading tech experts. Day 1’s luncheons include influential leaders from Google Maps and ironSource, a rare occurrence for you to get up close with them.

But the fun doesn’t end just yet – Day 2 will be back with a bang for those hungry for more.

1) Luncheon with Jana

Jana, a mobile advertising company, is the largest provider of free internet in emerging markets. Jana’s mCent products serve as a gateway to mobile content by leveraging on advertising to offset user data costs. Through partnerships with global mobile operators, Jana has provided over 40 million users in emerging markets with unrestricted, ad-sponsored internet access.

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Fueled by the low cost of smartphones, mobile advertising in emerging markets has become increasingly competitive, but still present huge opportunities for global brands and advertisers.

As a mobile advertising expert in emerging markets, Jana’s luncheon seeks to supplement you with insightful information, such as:

  • Why emerging markets need to be a part of your mobile advertising strategy
  • What users are engaging with on mobile—including apps, their usage, and how they interact with advertising
  • Why emerging markets are key to increasing revenue in the long term
  • How products like mCent Browser can serve as a gateway to connecting you with your next billion users

Keynote speakers

Jonathan D’souza is Jana’s Country Manager. He is in charge of leading, developing, and executing Jana’s revenue strategy in India. He has successfully managed Jana’s end to end operations in India and spearheaded revenue efforts within the country.


As Senior Sales Manager, Saad Munir is a leading force on Jana’s Sales Team. He’s responsible for managing and growing many of Jana’s strategic advertiser relationships in the United States, Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Fireside Chat: How companies can win in emerging markets

Speaker: Ruchi Shah, Head Of Global Expansion, OLX
Moderator: Neha Singh, Director Of Business Marketing, Jana

Event Details

Date: 18 May 2017, Thursday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3, Room 335

Spaces are limited, so hurry and register your interest here to avoid disappointment!

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2) JLL: Grabbing the proptech opportunity

Could proptech be the next big thing in tech after fintech?

As a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in real estate, JLL is taking an agile approach to technology, creating a wide range of digital solutions to meet the needs of its clients and employees. The company also invests in and acquires high-growth startups, and partners with tech specialists to tap into their knowledge and expertise.

Recognising the chance for disruption in the traditional real estate industry, JLL ventures towards collaborating with the startup community to harness the huge opportunity offered by technological innovation.

During this luncheon, they will try to define the proptech opportunity and share how startups can tackle the most promising verticals in the industry.

Speakers

Anthony Couse is CEO of JLL Asia Pacific with overall responsibility for the company’s operations in the region. He most recently spearheaded the transformation of the Shanghai office, which showcases JLL’s vision of the technology-centric Future of Work, and is currently leading the digitalisation of JLL’s offerings in the region.

Darius Cheung is the founder and CEO of 99.co, the fastest growing real estate technology company in Southeast Asia. Prior to this, Darius was the CEO of tenCube, which was acquired by McAfee. He created an award-winning mobile security product WaveSecure and led the startup to profitability.

Dr Wen Yonggang is an Associate Professor and Director of Innovation Lab with School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He is also part of NTU’s newly launched Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Centre, which is pioneering new technologies for use in Singapore’s key sectors.

Event Details

Date: 18 May 2017, Thursday
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, Level 3, Room 336

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3 days left

Chances like these don’t come by often – you should take advantage of them to elevate your business and broaden your horizons. As these private luncheons are only open to Tech in Asia Singapore 2017’s attendees, you’ll need a conference pass to be eligible for registration.

Conference passes start at USD297, before discount. From now till this Friday, May 5, 11:59 PM (GMT +8), you can still shave 10 percent off your conference passes when you key in this code: tiasg10 at checkout.

Ticket prices will increase next week – what are you waiting for? Hop on and join them on an experience you’ll never forget!

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Wei Min Ong

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