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TECH & BUSINESS CONFERENCE 2023

12th January 2023
17 Speakers

welcome

Welcome to our very first conference in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

In 2023, Tech Rocks Asia made its grand debut in the bustling heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Our first-ever conference was more than just a gathering—it was a celebration of technology, innovation, and the brilliant minds driving them forward.

agenda

Agenda

  • Business

    Jan 12, 2023

  • Tech

    Jan 12, 2023

Thomas Lohner

Chief Time To First Byte Officer at ScaleCommerce

How to make your competitors hate you

Thomas Lohner reveals strategies to outshine competitors by delivering unique value and driving innovation, all drawn from his personal experiences in e-commerce and business development. Learn how focusing on customer needs and adapting to market changes can even earn you referrals from your competitors.

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Esmar Mesic

Chief Product Officer at TrueProfile

Growth Hacking

Esmar Mesic explores creative techniques and experiments to rapidly grow user bases and revenue. Discover successful strategies from top companies like Airbnb and LinkedIn, and learn how to apply the ICE scoring framework to prioritize your growth initiatives.

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Thies Wrage

Head of Business Development, Baqend

Load Speed and the Impact on Commerce Metrics in Crisis Situations

Thies Wrage addresses the critical importance of page speed in e-commerce, especially during economic uncertainty. This talk focuses on improving user experience, financial outcomes, and search rankings, with special attention to Google’s performance metrics and more.

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Jan Stassen

Co-Founder of the Museum of Values and TAEC

Tech as Social Practice - Why Values Matter

Jan Stassen discusses the intersection of technology and values, examining how tech influences behavior and societal norms. The session emphasizes the ethical implications of tech advancements and the importance of aligning technology with societal impact and leadership.

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Paul Meyers

Head Coach at Asia Founder Coaching

Five things - A Founder Mental Health Journey

Paul Meyers shares his personal mental health journey as a founder, highlighting the significance of open communication and peer support in the workplace. He also explores the role of physical touch in releasing oxytocin and enhancing mental well-being.

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Alexander Graf

E-Commerce Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster

Keynote

Joscha Krug

Founder of marmalade Group, Makaira, ScaleCommerce

E-Commerce Marketing and growth is so easy!

Alexander M. Turek

Software Developer Core Maintainer Symfony

Decouple your applications with Symfony Messenger

Alexander dives into Symfony, a versatile web application framework, offering a step-by-step guide to creating a web application. Key topics include form submission, validation, email sending, and background task handling to improve user experience.

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Jan Moser

Senior Technical Architect at NFQ Asia

How to build an NFT Marketplace in 30min

Jan Moser walks you through the creation and deployment of an NFT smart contract with minimal coding. Using tools like OpenZeppelin and MetaMask, Jan demonstrates the process of deploying smart contracts to the blockchain and executing transactions.

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Carsten Dütschke

Head Of Development at Shopmacher

Too complex or not? A short demonstration of composable commerce in roundabout 39 Minutes!

Carsten Dutschke demystifies composable commerce, clarifying its advantages over monolithic systems. Learn how this approach offers flexibility and customization, making it an ideal solution for modern e-commerce businesses and more.

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Brenn Hill

Head of Engineering at ZaloPay

High Impact Engineering Management

Brenn Hill discusses effective engineering management, drawing on insights from Google’s Project Athena. Key topics include coaching, fostering teamwork, and creating a supportive team culture to maximize performance.

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Egidijus Lukauskas

Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead at NFQ LT

Asynchronous processing: more speed, more complexity

Egidijus details the shift from synchronous to asynchronous data processing during a lockdown. Discover how asynchronous processing improved speed and efficiency, and learn about the challenges and solutions for successful implementation..

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Torben Hartmann

Senior Technical Architect at NFQ Asia

The beauty of DSL in Kotlin

Explore the power of Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) in Kotlin with Torben. Learn the difference between external and internal DSLs and see how DSLs can simplify code, enhance readability, and improve accessibility for users.

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Annt Phyo Thwin

Senior Mobile Developer at NFQ Asia

How mobile applications can leverage your conversion rate?

Annt Phyo Thwin explores the benefits of mobile apps over mobile web, covering hardware integration, ease of use, and offline availability. The session also offers insights into native vs. cross-platform development and the potential of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs).

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Senan Sharhan

Founder in Residence Egypt at NFQ Asia

Speed is What We Need

Stuart Jay Raj

Managing Director at Kognisens

From Elvish to Vietnamese - Leveraging Tech to Master Multiple Foreign Languages

Stuart Jay Raj connects technology with language learning by exploring how sound production is linked to throat positions and mouth structures. The session offers a unique system to help learn and pronounce various languages using shared anatomical features.

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Information

Tech Rocks Asia is far from your typical business fair, void of tedious sales pitches and product demos. Instead, it is an extraordinary gathering designed to bring together hand-picked technology enthusiasts and ambitious entrepreneurs, expanding your horizon by networking with inspiring technologists.

And the best part? Tech Rocks Asia is back in full swing for 2025!

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28th February 2025