Event Schedule

AGenda

Join the Mobile & App Growth Summit, where over 200 leaders and top minds in mobile marketing, app monetisation, and user engagement converge from over 150 leading companies. Discover insights and explore strategies driving the future of app growth.

4 September 2025
09:30 AM
Opening Remarks

09:35 AM
Panel discussion: Building a High-Impact Mobile App Community

Learn how to build and nurture an active user community that advocates for your app, provides valuable feedback, and spreads the word to new users. Discuss strategies for user-generated content, forums, and ambassador programmes.

Moderator: Daniel Tan, APAC CMO & Marketing Leader

Daniel Tan

Daniel Tan

APAC CMO and Media Executive

Frank (Yu Hang) Ng

Frank (Yu Hang) Ng

Senior Vice President - Growth,
Intellect

Jennifer Choi

Head of AI Product Development and Government Transformation,
Grab

Willynn NG

Willynn Ng

Regional Head (International Markets), TanTan International (part of Hello Group Inc.)

Shaun Heng

Shaun Heng

Director, Product Strategy & Growth,
MoonPay

Ajay Jilka

Ajay Jilka

Head of Esports, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, and Emerging Markets,
Moonton Games

10:15 AM
Tech Talk: One Dashboard to Rule Them All

Business leaders need to see the right insights from their data to judge campaign performance and attribution. Marketers should think about how to accurately predict user performance as soon as possible post-install, and how they can refine these insights by using later-stage user actions. From advanced audience-building tools to scalable data exports and seamless ad partner integrations, this session will dive into the steps to make this happen seamlessly.

10:30 AM
Presentation: Level Up Your AI Marketing Maturity

Overall, most brands in APAC are AI adopters (65%), with the rest split between AI explorers (18%) and AI leaders (16%), according to a recent survey. Take the test, and find out where your brand could benefit from adding AI agents to the team.

Mason Tay

Mason Tay

Director, Global Markets Growth,
Tripadvisor

10:45 AM
Tech Talk: Moments that Matter – Redefining Real-Time Relevance

Real-time personalisation is easier said than done. There is a lot that goes on the backend but artificial intelligence is helping to speed up the process. For example, ML models that understand and predict user behaviour in privacy-compliant ways. This session will explore how intelligent data management can empower multi-channel brands to create meaningful connections with their customers.

11.00 AM
Fireside: Beyond Installs: What Metrics Should App Marketers Track?

By tracking various touch points along the user journey, you can gain a comprehensive understanding of engagement and lay the groundwork for sustainable growth.

  • Elevate user quality through post-install event tracking
  • Open the door to a deeper understanding of user engagement 
  • Anticipate challenges by identifying patterns in user drop-offs
  • Keep user acquisition campaigns aligned with your performance goals
Noble Binoy

Noble Binoy

Director and Head of Digital,
SPOTV

Jason Teo

Jason Teo

Head of Growth Marketing,
Endowus

Maria Baschenko

Maria Baschenko

Head of MarTech
Standard Chartered Bank

11:30 AM
COFFEE BREAK

12:00 PM
Presentation: Compelling Content in the Age of Information Overdose

What does it take to grab and keep eyeballs for mobile real estate? Does delivering value on the go stand in the way of timeless stories? Does snackable content that can be engaged with in short bursts, have a long-term impact?

Dipashree Das

Dipashree Das

Head of Partner Growth Marketing- APAC & ANZ,
Amazon

12:15 PM
Tech Talk: Advanced ASO Strategies for Boosting Visibility and Downloads

How does organic search contribute to app store optimisation? How can brands optimise word of mouth? Adapting your SEO skills to optimise mobile apps for better discoverability and downloads in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This session will explore:

  • App landing pages: The page on your website dedicated to featuring your app.
  • Store listing pages: Your Apple App Store and Google Play Store listings.
12:30 PM
Presentation: AI-Powered User Growth: From Experiments to Scale

Discover how you can unlock new growth frontiers using AI—from performance marketing optimizations to generative content, personalised onboarding, and automated creative testing. This session breaks down actionable strategies and real-world examples of how teams are leveraging AI and lightweight innovations to acquire high-quality users more efficiently. Whether you're experimenting or scaling, walk away with a playbook you can adapt to your stage of AI maturity.

Mayank Sancheti

Mayank Sancheti

Senior Vice President - Product,
Pocket FM

12:45 PM
Panel Discussion: Must-haves – How to Build Habit-forming, Personalised Apps

To drive long-term retention and revenue, apps must move beyond features to build lasting user habits and deliver tailored, high-impact experiences. This session dives into how leading brands use data, behavioral insights, and personalisation to make apps truly stick.

  • Build habit loops that drive consistent engagement
  • Reduce friction and optimise user journeys through testing and feedback
  • Use dynamic content and segmentation to personalise experiences for diverse audiences
  • Leverage predictive analytics to anticipate behavior and drive deeper personalisation

Moderator: Praveen Chandran, Director – Product Management, Carousell Group

Praveen Chandran

Praveen Chandran

Director - Product Management,
Carousell Group

Vincent Low

Vincent Low

Co-Founder & CEO,
Potato Play

Neetesh Pansare

Neetesh Pansare

Associate Director - Expansion,
Shopback

Nilesh Jain

Director, Head of Digital Channels & Experience,
Citibank Singapore

James Peng

Head of Growth Marketing,
Arta Finance

Roopa-sharma

Roopa Sharma

Director - Brand & Content Marketing,
Audible

Ettore Manetti

Ettore Manetti

Principal User Experience Designer
Riot Games

01:25 PM
LUNCH BREAK

02:25 PM
Case Study: Driving Product Innovation through User Insights

Turn user insights into the backbone of your product innovation engine. At foodpanda, we combine behavioural data, direct user feedback, and experimentation to uncover what truly drives customer decisions across diverse markets. In high-growth environments, relying on assumptions or single-channel data often leads to misfires. This session will explore how to build a scalable user insight framework to guide smarter, faster product decisions. You’ll learn:

  • Different types of actionable user insight and how they can be used
  • Embedding insight loops into product and growth workflows
  • Adapting product strategies to cultural and behavioural nuances across regions 

ZeMing Chan

Head, Growth Innovation,
Foodpanda

02:40 PM
Tech Talk: Reimagine Dynamic Pricing With Real-time Intelligence

Around 94% of shoppers compare prices while making a purchase decision online. This puts the onus on brands and retailers to make sure they offer the most competitive prices. Leveraging intelligent AI-driven dynamic pricing can help monitor prices for competitor products across platforms, and make pricing decisions to reflect the best prices without sacrificing margins.

02:55 PM
Presentation: Designing for an Ageing Society: Creating Inclusive Mobile Experiences

As our region faces a rapidly ageing population, it’s crucial to prioritize inclusive design that caters to the needs of the elderly. This session explores the challenges and opportunities in designing mobile experiences for older adults, highlighting strategies to improve accessibility, usability, and engagement.

  • Understanding age-related changes and their impact on mobile usage
  • Designing intuitive interfaces for older adults
  • Accessibility features and inclusive design principles
  • Case studies and best practices for age-friendly mobile design
Harriet Wakelam

Harriet Wakelam

Executive Director Design,
DBS Bank

03:10 PM
Fireside Chat: Cross-Border Success Through Hyper-Localisation and Geo-Targeting

Expanding apps globally requires more than broad strategies—it demands deep local understanding. In regions like Southeast Asia, cultural nuances, language differences, local regulations, and payment preferences shape user behavior and marketing success. 

This session explores:

  • How hyper-localisation and geo-targeting empower brands to create tailored experiences that truly resonate with diverse audiences?
  • How to balance personalized marketing with privacy concerns in today’s data-sensitive world?
Protik Roychowdhury

Protik Roychowdhury

Vice President - Product,
Intellect

Esther Tan

Esther Tan

Global Director of Marketing & E-Commerce,
Plaza Premium Group

03:30 PM
Presentation: Mobile Monetisation: Turning Users into Paying Customers

Learn how to optimise your revenue streams without compromising the user experience. Our expert panel will discuss the latest trends and models in mobile app monetisation, including freemium, subscriptions, in-app purchases, and ads

Pablo Cantu

Pablo Cantu

Head of Product,
Bitsmedia

03:45 PM
Presentation: Unlocking Scalable Growth in Asia through High-Impact Performance Marketing

Discover how to build high-impact marketing funnels that attract, engage, and convert users across diverse markets. This session will explore advanced performance strategies, including precise audience targeting, multi-channel execution, and growth loops like referral programs—tailored for fast-growing regions in Asia.

James Peng

Head of Growth Marketing,
Arta Finance

03:45 PM
Case Study : Designing for Gen Z – The Next Generation of App Users

There is much that is said about Generation Z but how much is myth, and what can marketers trust? This session is led by a brand that has cracked the code. If Gen Z looks at mobile devices as an extension of themselves, how can brands create authentic connections?

Bhavin Mehta

Bhavin Mehta

Managing Director,
Helpling APAC

04:15 PM
Presentation: Compelling Content in the Age of Information Overdose

What does it take to grab and keep eyeballs for mobile real estate? Does delivering value on the go stand in the way of timeless stories? Does snackable content that can be engaged with in short bursts, have a long-term impact?

4:00 PM
NETWORKING & COCKTAIL RECEPTION