Echelon Thailand 2015 is an enriching two-day conference crafted to connect you across the Mekong region through Bangkok, the gateway to Asia’s burgeoning tech startup community.
Attracting international speakers, investors, mentors and the tech community across the Mekong region, delegates will be engaged in both high-level keynotes and panel discussions, as well as rigorous breakout sessions and structured networking opportunities designed to give you and your enterprise the edge and connections needed in today's ever changing trans-boundary tech ecosystem.
26-27 November 2015 (Thu-Fri)
Find out more at: http://e27.co/echelon/thailand
8:30 – 9:45
Registration & Coffee
Drink up! It’s going to be a productive day.
9:45 – 9:50
Opening Remarks
Thaddeus Koh, Co-founder & COO, e27
9:50 – 10:00
Welcome Address
Dr. Pansak Siriruchatapong, Vice Minister, Ministry Of Information And Communication Technology, Thailand
10:00 – 10:20
[Keynote] We will be announcing this shortly
Ariya Banomyong, Managina Director, LINE Thailand
10:20 – 10:40
[Keynote] Mobile App Trends in Analytics, Marketing and User Acquisition
Learn from Charles Rim, Managing Director, Tapjoy, as he sheds light on Tapjoy’s business in the context of global app trends and the company’s strategic preparations for IPO. In his capacity as Venture Partner of DFJ Athena, he will also expound on the early stage market in Korea — why is there a growing interest of SV investors in Korea and how the Mekong subregion can learn from it; and how GV and Google think in terms of deals.
Charles Rim, Managing Director, Tapjoy Korea & SEA
10:40 – 11:00
[Keynote] Why Geo-arbitrage Is Key For Your Transnational Business Strategy
Thailand boasts of 16.7% entrepreneurs in its adult population (second highest in the world) and is a great place for startups due to the strong community, talented workforce and relatively low cost of operation. However, it does not quite measure up to its regional counterparts in terms of legal infrastructure, corporate taxation and access to capital. Learn from Conor, CEO, Andovar, on why and how your startup can leverage on the concept of geo-leverage to expand your business.
Conor Bracken, CEO and Founder, Andovar
11:00 – 11:15
[Fireside Chat] Embracing The Early Adopter Culture in Southeast Asia
Elaine Huang, Correspondent, e27
Krating Poonpol, Venture Partner at 500 Startups and Kauffman Fellow Class 20
11:15 – 12:00
[Panel Discussion] Will My Startup Get Funding?
While the Mekong subregion has been booming with the emergence of many ambitious entrepreneurs and startups, how can we tell the who’s hot and who’s not? Join this panel of esteemed investors as they share their insights and personal take on the maket trends and opportunities, as well as the investment outlook in Thailand and Vietnam. Oh, don’t forget about Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos!
Adrian Vanzyl, CEO, Ardent Capital
Adrian Stewart, Partner, Galaxy Ventures
Jeffrey Paine, Founding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures
Eddie Thai, Venture Partner, 500 Startups
Kaymok Xu, Partner, Gobi Partners
Apichai Sakulsureeyadej, Co-founder/ CEO, Iyara VC/ MSL Software
12:00 – 12:15
[Special] Turbocharging The Tuk-Tuks in Thailand!
We’ve all witnessed the remarkable evolution of the tuk-tuk, from an old-fashioned rick-shaw during the WWII days to one of Thailand’s most recognisable transportation attractions amongst tourists now. While the modern-day version has been motorised with the installation of a small engine, it has fallen out of favour with the advent of other high-tech vehicles. In light of preserving this proud national heritage, The Godfather (who?) has decided to turbocharge the tuk-tuk to bring it on par with the likes of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
To be revealed
12:15 – 13:15
Lunch & Networking
Eat up, everyone. Say hi to the exhibitors and don’t forget to exchange name cards!
13:15 – 13:35
[Keynote] How Successful Startups Use the Cloud
How your startup uses technology can mean the difference between success and failure. In this session, AWS’ John Fitzpatrick will share examples of successful startups using cloud technology in clever ways. He will share insights about how your startup should think about and deploy technology for your startup, from the ideation stage through to scaling for millions of users.
John Fitzpatrick, Business Development, Amazon Web Services
13:35 – 13:50
[Fireside Chat] Startup Opportunities in Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar
Elaine Huang, Correspondent, e27
Heang Chhor, Founder, Qualgro ASEAN Fund
13:50 – 14:35
[Panel Discussion] Creating A Startup Culture That Attracts The Right Talent And Embraces The Community
Southeast Asia has seen the birth of many coworking spaces, incubators, accelerators, and it is now time to fill these places with people. The right people. How do you find these people and create a real startup culture? How do you attract the best local and international talents and convince them to join and participate in creating a community? Join our panel of community experts to find out!
Bart Medici, Founder and Managing Director, Bangkok Entrepreneurs
Laís de Oliviera, Founder/ Community Builder, 8spaces/ MaGIC
Matt Morrison, Founder/CEO/ RebelAmbassador, A SPACE Phillipines
Bobby Liu, Founder, Hub.IT
Charle Charoenphan, Head Coach, Hubba Group
Buranit Moskwa, Head, Grab Taxi (Thailand)
14:35 – 15:20
[Panel Discussion] How Is Technology Revolutionizing Consumer Lifestyle?
We don’t shop, travel, game or date like we used to in the past. What has changed, you ask? We’ve all become phubbers who worship either a bitten apple or a little green robot. Join this panel of experts to find out how technology has disrupted, and will continue to revolutionize those different lifestyle components for the post-millenials and beyond.
Michael Agustin, Founder, GameSalad & Weaver
Edwyn Chan, Chief Everything Officer, Spottly
Guillaume Sachet, Head, Strategic Planning, Mediacorp
Natavudh Pungcharoenpong, Founder and CEO/ Venture Partner, OOKBEE/ 500 Startups
Takahiro Haneda, APAC Marketing Director, App Annie
David Jou, Co-founder and CEO, Pomelo Fashion
15:20 – 15:35
[Fireside Chat] Strategies Behind Engaging Technical Audiences
Now that your MVP is ready, it’s time to start testing you product and onboarding your users. But what are the best ways to engage the technical community? David Lim has been in the Director, Audience Evangelism post at Microsoft for almost a decade and will be sharing with us the strategies that he and his team use to build a community of engaged developers, startups and tech enthusiasts.
Iris Leung, Editor, e27
David Lim, Director, Technical Audience Evangelism, Microsoft
15:35 – 16:05
Tea Break
It’s time for a mid-day recharge!
16:05 – 16:50
[Panel Discussion] Startup Compass: Exit Strategy 101
While the saying goes that 9 out of 10 startups fail, there’d usually be 1 highly successful startup that will pay the investor a multiple return on his investment portfolio; that startup had an IPO or were a target of a significant acquisition. Learn from this panel of veterans, who’ll shed light on how they navigated through the arduous journey from bootstrap to exit, and share best practices for those who’d like to emulate their achievements.
Dirk Van Quaquebeke, Partner, BEENEXT
Jonah Levey, Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, Ex-Founder/CEO of VietnamWorks.com
Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, Managing Director and Founder/ President/ Founder & President, Rakuten TARAD/ Thai E-Commerce Association/ efrastructure
Nikki Assavathorn, Director, Lunch Actually Group
Jérémy Fichet, Group CEO, MOXY
16:50 – 17:05
[Fireside Chat] How can Google Cloud Be Used For Business And What Does It Offer For Startups
Kevin McSpadden, Correspondent, e27
Melina Lee, Head of Google Cloud Platform Sales, SE Asia, Google
17:05 – 17:50
[Panel Discusssion] Engaging The Missing Ecosystem Growth Catalysts
It’s not all just about startups and investors anymore. To further the growth of the region’s tech ecocsystem, we must start to identify and engage the missing stakeholders; namely the accelerators, corporations and the government. In this session, we have gathered representatives from those different sectors for them to explain how their network, resources and expertise can help to empower entrepreneurs and propel them to greater heights.
Dr. Karndee Leopairote, Managing Director, C asean
Bart Bellers, Senior Advisor, Corporate Strategy, Asia Pacific, Amadeus
Barak Sharabi, Head of Economic and Trade Mission, Embassy of Israel in Thailand
Chalermpol Tuchinda, Director, Software Park Thailand
Joseph Ziegler, Head, muru-d Singapore
Norasit Sitivechvichit, Executive Director of Digital Business, dmLab/Dentsu Media Thailand
18:00 – 21:00
Networking Drinks, powered by InVent and Google Cloud Platform
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