TECH & BUSINESS
CONFERENCE
2023
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
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Business
Jan 12, 2023
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Tech
Jan 12, 2023
Thomas Lohner
Chief Time To First Byte Officer at ScaleCommerceHow 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.
Watch hereEsmar Mesic
Chief Product Officer at TrueProfileGrowth 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.
Watch hereThies Wrage
Head of Business Development, BaqendLoad 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.
Watch hereJan Stassen
Co-Founder of the Museum of Values and TAECTech 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.
Watch herePaul Meyers
Head Coach at Asia Founder CoachingFive 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.
Watch hereAlexander Graf
E-Commerce Entrepreneur, Author, PodcasterKeynote
Joscha Krug
Founder of marmalade Group, Makaira, ScaleCommerceE-Commerce Marketing and growth is so easy!
Alexander M. Turek
Software Developer Core Maintainer SymfonyDecouple 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.
Watch hereJan Moser
Senior Technical Architect at NFQ AsiaHow 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.
Watch hereCarsten Dütschke
Head Of Development at ShopmacherToo 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.
Watch hereBrenn Hill
Head of Engineering at ZaloPayHigh 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.
Watch hereEgidijus Lukauskas
Lead Software Engineer & Team Lead at NFQ LTAsynchronous 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..
Watch hereTorben Hartmann
Senior Technical Architect at NFQ AsiaThe 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.
Watch hereAnnt Phyo Thwin
Senior Mobile Developer at NFQ AsiaHow 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).
Watch hereSenan Sharhan
Founder in Residence Egypt at NFQ AsiaSpeed is What We Need
Stuart Jay Raj
Managing Director at KognisensFrom 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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