Schedule

Our provisional agenda can be found below and may change so please check back frequently.
Full details of sessions, fireside chats and presentations will be released nearer the event. 

Saturday 9th December

Time

event

Guests arrive to Samui Airport

Transfer from Airport to Pier

*It’s essential your flight arrives in to Samui to catch our private Catamaran by 10.30am at the latest – Please see FAQs for suggested flights from Bangkok.

Private Catamaran to Koh Tao

Your networking starts here with welcome drinks and great conversation!

Private transfers to resort

Resort check-in

Free time (Scuba, Massages etc.)

Welcome sunset cocktails & networking

Networking dinner at the resort

Free time for networking or drinks

Sunday 10th December

Breakfast

Conference Opening Remarks followed by an Introduction to Southeast Asia

The digital economy in Southeast Asia has entered what Google has termed Southeast Asia’s digital decade.

The total digital economy for the region has already surpassed $200B and some projection put it at $1T by the end of the decade. This keynote will delve into those numbers to uncover the facts behind them and the driving forces behind the extremely high growth of the region.

Refreshment Break

The Southeast Asia affiliate & partner marketing ecosystem

Every region differs in terms of their affiliate ecosystem. Whether it is in terms of the networks, the
publishers, the overall terms or the brands, every region is unique. In this session, we dive into the anatomy of the Southeast Asian ecosystem. What are the key learnings, what has to be taken into account and how do you make this ecosystem work for you to maximize growth?

Publisher Spotlight

Meet the key publishers of Southeast Asia that you need to partner with to succeed. Get familiar with their
operations, learn how they work and get key insights into how you can best partner with them for mutual success.

Session TBA

Lunch at resort

Transfers to pier

Half-day Boat Trip to Koh Nang Yuan Island with snorkeling, sunset dinner and drinks on board

Beachside fire show & Networking

Transfers to resort or Carry on into the night with networking drinks on the beach

Monday 11th December

Breakfast

How to succeed in the southeast asian markets

Succeeding in the markets of Southeast Asia requires some adjustments. But at the same time, many of the well-known formulas still apply, sometimes just with a small tweak. In this session, you will hear examples of exactly how this is achieved.

Refreshment Break

KOLs & Influencers in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is leading the world in Social Media usage. Combine that with a strong celebrity culture, that makes the region fertile ground for influencers. Learn about who they are, what platforms they use, how to find them and most importantly, how they work across the region.

Marketplace, Friend or Foe (Panel)

Market places are currently constituting at least 50% of Southeast Asian ecommerce. They provide instant access to a huge audience but at the cost of controlling the experience, the sale and the data. How should you best take advantage of their reach without training your customers to shop elsewhere? We look at that and how to best optimize your marketplace strategy for maximum effect.

 

Session TBA

Lunch at resort

Partnership Marketing: Lessons from the West

Affiliate marketing is a very well-established channel in the US and UK, contributing about 20% of total ecommerce revenue. But how did it get so influential and how did it help ecommerce evolve to this point? This keynote will cover the main learning points of the US and UK and the main lessons for Southeast Asia to take full advantage of the most ROI friendly channel available. 

Your Steps for Entering the Region (Panel)

The region is in high growth mode, the digital economy is booking and the publisher landscape is in place. So what are the concrete next steps to enter and grow your business in Southeast Asia? Our panel will take you through the roadmap.

Free time

Transfer to Restaurant

Beachside BBQ Dinner at Whitening Restaurant

Cabaret Show (Thai Style)

After hours - The island guided bar crawl

Tuesday 12th December

Breakfast

Check out (or stay longer if desired)

Transfer to Pier

Private Speedboat to Koh Samui (1 - 1.5hrs)

Transfer to Airport