KEYNOTE: Tech Industry landscape : Opportunities and Challenges in Thailand.

The Magic of AI-Driven Sales & Marketing

Discover "The Alchemy of AI in Sales & Marketing". This session unveils how AI is transforming customer engagement and growth strategies through marketing automation. Learn to navigate the AI revolution with practical tips on employing bots, revamping content, and harnessing insights for innovative sales approaches. Step into an era where AI empowers businesses to lead, not just follow. Join us for a talk that equips you for the future of intelligent marketing.

Using the OCEAN psychological framework to evaluate business success potential

Craig will discuss how different personality types match with different career paths, how Accelerating Asia uses this to drive it's investment thesis and provide guidance on how you can learn more about yourself and how to find your best path in life.

KEYNOTE: Unlimited Possibilities

A self made entrepreneur with a history of establishing successful businesses across various industries including eCommerce, hospitality, real estate and beauty, Kate Hancock's keynote promises to inspire. From 20$ to millions, Kate will share her incredible business Journey and offer perspectives on what the future will bring.

Leading in turbulent times

There's a lot going on. On the outside: climate change, armed conflicts, social change and artificial intelligence. And customers who are changing their behavior. On the inside: changing demands and expectations of employees. Leading calmly is the task of the hour. The task is not to let yourself be led by your fears, but to develop an eye for the essential and to start learning. Against the backdrop of these big questions, it is all too easy to concentrate on day-to-day business. That's where you know what you're doing. Judith Andresen tells you how to create time and the "thinking space" to develop and set good leadership impulses. Because: Development and learning are the order of the day. Today more than ever.

Growing ASEAN economies, is it time to expand from your European base?

The European Commission recently predicted the EU’s economic growth for the next 2 years at less than 1.5%, shrinking to 1.2% by 2027 - a decline from 2%-2.5% at the turn of the century – and with more sluggish growth for the following few years. Meanwhile, even with China’s economy slowdown and regional COVID hangovers, growth targets for the ASEAN-6 nations* are overwhelmingly bullish. ABN-AMRO and others are predicting this region’s economies to grow 4.9% in 2023 and 5.2% in 2024. In this session we’ll explore and compare the economic engine rooms of the EU and ASEAN and look at various economic drivers and opportunities, including population, economic policies, environmental factors and more.

2024 will be the year of ‘innovate or die’ - are you prepared?

Your business model is not just a blueprint; it's a living, breathing organism that evolves with the industry. As entrepreneurs, we navigate a dynamic environment where innovation is not just a choice but a necessity. This was always true, what’s changing is the pace of how fast markets are evolving. In this talk Thomas shares very personal thoughts, struggles and ideas on how to position your company to not just survive but thrive.

What people absolutely positively 100% need to know about software and business but never dare to ask

Knowledge work, automated tests, architecture, Conway’s law, huh? Revenue, profit, OpEx, CapEx, hmm! Why it might not be wise to pay your cloud invoice in advance, even if it saves money, why you would almost certainly fire your accountant, and what difference it makes for your software project whether you are optimizing for revenue or profit. This talk is for business executives who want to learn more about this strange matter that is software, and for software developers who want to understand what the hell their executives are talking about. In short: what the two functions absolutely positively 100% need to know about each other to thrive.

Engineering practices to reduce Organizational Friction

This session will explore how engineering-driven approaches can reduce organizational friction. Through the lens of typical challenges engineers face in fast-changing environments, we will explore how a shifted perspective on cause and effect is the key to unlocking the value of principles such as platform engineering for your organization.

Behavior Change Tech: How to build frontline teams that drive service excellence.

Every year, 8.8 trillion dollars is lost because of a disengaged workforce and obsolete approaches to service excellence execution. Learn how transformative AI-driven gamified technology is deep-changing work habits, while boosting revenues and cutting operational costs.

Agile Enterprise Architecture: Unfolding the synergy of TOGAF and SAFe

At first glance, classic Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) does not appear to connect with an agile approach. During this session Claudia will explore synergies in architecture domains, strategy, and implementation, showcasing the combination of TOGAF and SAFe in guiding agile teams towards success.

The Practical Product Manager: A Journey Through Startup Agility and Corporate Realities

A journey through the practical realities of Product Management, weaving insights from seven years in both startup and corporate landscapes. Diving into the challenges of crafting strategic Product Roadmaps, launching global products, and managing day-to-day complexities - highlighting the stark differences between practical experiences and theoretical frameworks. Adding elements of practical wisdom on navigating accountability challenges between startup and corporate Business Teams, overcoming hurdles in Data Democratization, and mastering the delicate balance between MVPs and the perfect solution.

Launching Tech Products in Emerging Markets: The Story of Launching Grab in Myanmar

This session explore the challenging journey of introducing innovative technology in untapped markets. It offers an in-depth look at the strategies, obstacles, and triumphs Grab experienced during its groundbreaking launch in Myanmar: adapting tech solutions to diverse cultural, political, and economic landscapes. Testing and finding the product-fit. Scaling strategies to win in the market.

How user experience helps your business stand out in today’s competitive market

In a world full of choices, what makes a product stand out from the rest? One of it is the experience. We will take a dive into some of the top products and discover some ways to elevate your product experience even more for customer attraction and retention in your business!

How to scale up your product in Southeast Asia

In this session we look at scaling your product in Southeast Asia from two angles: Is your product, your operation and your team are ready to scale? How do you scale your B2B or B2C product in Southeast Asia, using the various channels available in this region? What works, what doesn't? Roberto will share effective strategies for product growth based on his insights as Chief Product Officer in Southeast Asia, working in e-commerce and fintech, but also advising a number of startups on expansion into the region.

Good, Bad and Ugly product behaviour. How to build the most performing product culture.

How to create a team of professional product managers from young juniors without product experience? How to build trust with the business? Eve will walk through her experience scaling the largest streaming platform in Russia ivi.ru

Dynamic vulnerabilities patching with Dependabot

In this session, we'll explore the world of automated dependency updates and discover how Dependabot can revolutionize the way you manage dependencies in your projects. Learn about the benefits of staying up-to-date with the latest releases, enhancing security, and ensuring your projects are always running on the latest and most stable versions. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, this talk will provide valuable insights into leveraging Dependabot to automate the tedious task of dependency management.

Accessibility: Building an inclusive digital world

In the UK, businesses lose millions of revenue due to having an inaccessible digital product that cannot be used by people with disabilities. This is true for a lot of products in the world although some do try to develop accessible products out of legal compliance. However, accessibility should not be an afterthought that is done just to comply with laws. Instead product craftsmen have to realise that we cannot have an inclusive digital product without thinking about accessibility from the beginning. This talk will bring you into the perspective of people with disabilities, and address how we as a tech industry can build a more responsible & inclusive digital world for the future.

Speed is King

Speed is King: it's undeniable that web application performance is important. Blazing-fast speeds can lead to ultimately increased sales and sluggish performance actively hinders business. Performance problems incur costs and are a pain for businesses and developers alike: fixing performance is often a complex task with rarely a clear scope to estimate. In this talk, I will present an Iceberg Performance model in which teams can tackle performance bottlenecks in a pragmatic and cost-efficient manner. We will explore the most common issues in web application performance from the perspective of frontend, backend and infrastructure and how to find them. Afterward, we will drill deeper into the potential solutions with various levels of complexity. With the Iceberg model in mind, teams won’t waste time with lackluster improvements and will work on the best return-on-investment solutions.

Stories from a Microsoft Azure Solution Architect

Story-telling regarding the lessons learned along my career as a Solution Architect on Microsoft Azure platform. We will start our journey by designing a solution architecture from stakeholders requests, understanding their challenges and problems, and finally coming up with a solution. We will carry on with the development phase and explore typical challenges such as handling a small project that need to scale up immediately, choosing the right architecture, adopting the appropriate testing strategy, implementing effective observability and security principles.

Scaling Intelligence: Orchestrating Large Language Model Inference with Kubernetes

In the dynamic landscape of AI/ML, deploying and orchestrating large open-source inference models on Kubernetes has become paramount. This talk delves into the intricacies of automating the deployment of heavyweight models like Falcon and Llama 2, leveraging Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to seamlessly manage large model files through container images. The deployment is streamlined with an HTTP server facilitating inference calls using the model library. This session will explore the elimination of the manual tuning of deployment parameters to fit GPU hardware by providing preset configurations. Learn how to auto-provision GPU nodes based on specific model requirements, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. We'll discuss empowering users to deploy their containerized models effortlessly by allowing them to provide a pod template in the inference field of the workspace custom resource. The controller, in turn, dynamically creates deployment workloads utilizing all provisioned GPU nodes. In this talk we will cover the possibilities of a robust, scalable, and user-friendly system for orchestrating AI/ML inference on Kubernetes, making large language model deployment a seamless and efficient process for both novices and experts alike.

Embracing AI in Flutter: Building Intelligent and Adaptive Mobile Experiences

Since its release at the end of 2018, Flutter has become one of the fastest growing programming languages. It is projected to grow in leaps and bounds with the release of Flutter for web, desktop, and embedded apps from a single codebase. As part of this session, attendees will have the opportunity to experience the capabilities of ChatGPT and OpenAI and how Flutter apps are powered by artificial intelligence. Explore the different models of OpenAI and use them in Flutter With each use case, the audience will discover the strength AI and utility of Flutter when applied to real-world programming instances. The presentation will not only introduce what is latest, but it would also show when and where to use the tools when coding with Flutter.

Modern Database Management Systems: How to Choose One in 2024?

On a high level the role of database management systems is quite simple: you put your data in, then get it back later, maybe with some transformations along the way. However, there are way over 400 technologies on the market that do just that. Some are decades old, some are brand new. Step by this talk if you want to understand how to navigate this domain and choose a proper solution for your specific situation.

Architecting Successful Digital Bank for Financial Inclusion in South-East Asia

Exploring the blueprint for creating a successful digital bank in South-East Asia, this keynote delves into the strategies and technological frameworks essential for fostering financial inclusion. It highlights the unique challenges and opportunities in the region, emphasising innovative approaches to deliver banking services that are accessible, efficient, and secure, ultimately bridging the financial divide and empowering underserved communities.

Building high-performing engineering teams with a startup budget: Cultivating openness in Thai’s conservative culture

In a market where big tech offers stability and high salaries, how does a startup attract and retain top talent? This talk explores how we can build a high-performing engineering team with a startup budget. I will share how I cultivate a culture of open feedback and transparency in Thailand, where it is traditionally uncommon but makes the workplace attractive.