App Growth Summit® SF 2024

September 12, 2024 9:00 AM PST • Terra Gallery • San Francisco, CA
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USER ACQUISITIONENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES • FULL-FUNNEL GROWTH

App Growth Summit® San Francisco 2024 returned for its 10th event in the Bay Area, and it wasn’t just another industry event—you got to experience the original App Growth event in SF like never before with a brand-new and unique event format that maximized your learning, connections, and, of course…fun! The ultimate place for full-funnel pre-install and post-install app growth experts to connect, learn, and elevate their strategy for 2025.


 

15+ Custom-Curated Sessions 

We Immersed ourselves in custom-curated sessions breaking down everything we needed to propel our full-funnel app growth strategies!

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See Highlights from App Growth Summit SF 2024:


• Limited-Vendor, Best-In-Class Networking in SF •

We Connected with app growth professionals from major brands, apps, and games from all over the country!

Companies That Attended AGS SF 2024 Include:


Brands Attending AGS SF 2024


The Electric App Carnival After Party


Check Out the Event Photos from 2024! 

Asif Mohammad
Asif Mohammad Twitch Senior Product Manager Twitch
twitch 2024
Nick Quan
Nick Quan Reddit Sr Manager, Global UA & ASO Reddit
2024 Reddit
Su Nijhawan
Su Nijhawan Adobe Lightroom ASO Manager Adobe
Adobe
Toby Espinosa
Toby Espinosa DoorDash VP of Ads DoorDash
DoorDash
Cihan Oklap
Cihan Oklap Zynga Sr. UA Lead Zynga
Zynga
James Whittaker
James A. Whittaker II Niantic User Acquisition Manager Niantic
Niantic
Amanda Lulewicz 2024
Amanda Lulewicz Muus Collective Head of Marketing Muus Collective
Simon Vishnevskiy
Simon Vishnevskiy Credit Genie Chief Growth Officer Credit Genie
Credit Genie
Josh Chandley 2024
Josh Chandley WildCard Games Chief Operating Officer WildCard Games
WildCard Games
Yi Gong
Yi Gong Tilting Point VP of Growth Tilting Point
Tilting Point
Leonardas Gujis
Leonardas Gujis Google U.S. Unicorn Apps Google
Google
Christian Espinoza
Christian Espinoza Dave Sr Marketing Technology Manager Dave Mobile Banking
Dave Mobile Banking
Carolyn Bao
Carolyn Bao AppsFlyer VP of Marketing AppsFlyer
AppsFlyer
Boaz Cohen
Boaz Cohen Edge 226 CRO Edge226
Edge226
Dharak Desai
Dharak Desai InMobi Regional Vice President InMobi
InMobi
Erich Detert
Erich Detert Huckleberry Labs Senior Manager, UA Huckleberry Labs
Huckleberry labs
Noam Eshel
Noam Eshel Photomyne Head of Video Creative and AI Photomyne
Vivek Girotra 2024
Vivek Girotra Times Internet VP of Growth Marketing Times Internet
Times Internet
Divya Gunaseelan
Divya Gunaseelan App Growth Expert Senior UA Manager App Growth Expert
App Growth Expert
Pan Katsukis 2024
Pan Katsukis Remerge CEO & Co-Founder Remerge
Remerge
Colin Lawlor
Colin Lawlor SleepScore CEO SleepScore
Sleep Score Labs
Elisa Lozano 2024
Elisa Lozano Smadex Sr. Sales Director Smadex
Smadex
Fabien-Pierre Nicolas-tmp_400
Fabien-Pierre Nicolas-Kim Titan.ai Co-founder & CEO Titan.ai
Rudi Pino
Rudi Pino LUNA Insurance Founder & CEO LUNA Insurance
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Nancy Roberts
Nancy Roberts Craftsman+ President Craftsman+
CRAFTSMAN+
Capucine Thiebault
Capucine Thiebault WildCard Games Producer and Creative Strategist WildCard Games
WildCard Games
Adarsh Thunoli
Adarsh Thunoli Jampp Associate Director, North America Jampp
Jampp 2024
Zamir Wassermiller
Zamir Wassermiller TextNow Sr Growth Marketing Manager TextNow
TextNow
Lindsey Witmer Collins
Lindsey Witmer Collins WLCM App Studio Founder WLCM App Studio
WLCM
Nazar Yasin
Nazar Yasin Sol Founder Sol
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Agenda

Full-Funnel App Growth
8:00
NETWORKING
Networking Breakfast

The doors are open! Let the networking at App Growth Summit begin! All-day coffee & beverage services (courtesy of AppTweak), and a hot catered breakfast (courtesy of Moloco) will be waiting for you as we get ready to kick-off a full day of custom-curated content!

Coffee & Beverages courtesy of:
App Growth Summit SF 2024 - Coffee Sponsor

Networking Breakfast courtesy of:
App Growth Summit SF 2024 - Breakfast Sponsor

9:00
OPENING REMARKS
Event Kick-Off!

Let's start off in style! App Growth Summits are the way events should be done: Custom-curated sessions, original content, limited vendors, and engaged networking, all combined with some fun and good times!

Louis Tanguay
Louis Tanguay Founder & Managing Director, App Growth Summit
9:30
PRODUCT
Scaling Magic:
User Cohorts & Metrics in App Feature Launches

Unlock the secrets of scaling disruptive features for app growth. This session dives into crafting effective beta feedback loops, uncovering key insights on engagement and monetization, and refining your launch strategy to boost user growth and revenue.

Asif Mohammad
Asif Mohammad Twitch Senior Product Manager, Twitch
Lindsey Witmer Collins
Lindsey Witmer Collins WLCM App Studio Founder, WLCM App Studio
9:55
FEATURED KEYNOTE
From Fast Food to Retail Revolution
Apptivate Podcast - Live Recording!

Toby Espinosa, VP of Ads at DoorDash launched their enterprise restaurant market with a focus on innovative growth & advertising strategies. Join Toby and CEO of Remerge, Pan Katsukis discussing how they attract and support both Doordash consumers & businesses, coupled with insights into leveraging advertising to drive user engagement and revenue.

Toby Espinosa
Toby Espinosa DoorDash VP of Ads, DoorDash
Pan Katsukis 2024
Pan Katsukis Remerge CEO & Co-Founder, Remerge
10:25
MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
Overcoming Signal Loss:
Tips and Best Practices to Drive Growth

Signal loss has become a critical challenge for app marketers in the rapidly complex measurement landscape. This panel, moderated by AppsFlyer’s VP of Marketing, Carolyn Bao, will share insights and strategies from industry leaders, including Yi Gong, VP of Growth from Tilting Point, and Christian Espinoza, Senior Marketing Technology Manager from Dave Inc., on overcoming the challenges of signal loss. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of what signal loss entails, its impacts on marketing campaigns, and practical steps you can take now to mitigate these effects to grow your business.

Yi Gong
Yi Gong Tilting Point VP of Growth, Tilting Point
Christian Espinoza
Christian Espinoza Dave Sr Marketing Technology Manager, Dave Mobile Banking
Carolyn Bao
Carolyn Bao AppsFlyer VP of Marketing, AppsFlyer
10:55
MORNING BREAK
A.G.Stretch!

Midway through the morning block, our very own Yogini Jacqueline Ey will help with a quick stretch to keep us all attentive and awake!

App Growth Summit SF 2024 - Stretch

11:05
DATA & MEASUREMENT
SKAN 4.0 & AdAttributionKit:
The New Era of App Marketing Attribution

In an evolving mobile marketing landscape, understanding and utilizing SKAN 4.0 is crucial for app marketers aiming to maintain and enhance campaign performance. This panel will provide insights into why testing SKAdNetwork is essential for those who haven't yet started, and how those already using it can maximize SKAN 4.0's potential. Additionally, we'll delve into Apple's recently announced AdAttributionKit, discussing its role alongside SKAN, how it impacts re-engagement, and what it means for the future of fingerprinting. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to navigate these changes and stay competitive in app marketing.

Simon Vishnevskiy
Simon Vishnevskiy Credit Genie Chief Growth Officer, Credit Genie
Adarsh Thunoli
Adarsh Thunoli Jampp Associate Director, North America, Jampp
11:35
MARKETING
Brandformance Marketing:
Delicate dance of Brand and Performance in Modern Advertising

Back in the "Mad Men" days, brand was king in advertising. Performance marketing was a necessary evolution in the digital world. Now, with user privacy protections, Brand is making a "comeback”, while performance marketing remains a centerpiece. Now, you must understand the maximizing ROI includes building a brand or tapping into a solid IP to use it as a tailwind for your performance outcomes.

Cihan Oklap
Cihan Oklap Zynga Sr. UA Lead, Zynga
Dharak Desai
Dharak Desai InMobi Regional Vice President, InMobi
Leonardas Gujis
Leonardas Gujis Google U.S. Unicorn Apps, Google
Amanda Lulewicz 2024
Amanda Lulewicz Muus Collective Head of Marketing, Muus Collective
12:05
APP STORE OPTIMIZATION (ASO)
Unlocking ASO Success:
Proven Strategies for Dominating App Store Rankings

Becoming a leader in App Store rankings requires more than just optimizing for keywords—it's about a holistic approach to App Store Optimization (ASO). This session will reveal the strategies that led to success at Reddit, including creative use of consumer insights and App Store reviews to inform messaging, the strategic deployment of App Store events to boost visibility, and the importance of cross-functional collaboration. Attendees will walk away with actionable tactics and a deeper understanding of how to navigate the complex ASO landscape to achieve and maintain top rankings.

Nick Quan
Nick Quan Reddit Sr Manager, Global UA & ASO, Reddit
Capucine Thiebault
Capucine Thiebault WildCard Games Producer and Creative Strategist, WildCard Games
Su Nijhawan
Su Nijhawan Adobe Lightroom ASO Manager, Adobe
Nazar Yasin
Nazar Yasin Sol Founder, Sol
12:35
NETWORKING
Networking Lunch

Let's take a big break for food at the half-way point of the day's content. We'll provide you with tasty catered lunch provided by a few fun Food Trucks, courtesy of Influence Mobile (dietary restrictions will be respected, please contact us for specific requirements). Our friendly staff will also refill the coffee, so you can fuel up, networking more, and get ready for the second half of the day!

Food Truck Lunch courtesy of:
App Growth Summit SF 2024 - Lunch Sponsor

1:45
AFTERNOON BREAK
A.G. Stretch!

With full bellies from the delicious lunch buffet, Yogini Jacqueline Ey is here to help everyone re-focus and getting ready to start digesting some content, to go along with that amazing lunch, to begin the second half of the day!

App Growth Summit SF 2024 - Stretch

1:55
Advertising Is a Promise
Bonus Session on App Store Custom Product Pages
Louis Tanguay
Louis Tanguay Founder & Managing Director, App Growth Summit
2:20
ADVERTISING
Maximizing CTV for App Growth:
Targeting, Measurement, and Strategic Innovations

Many marketers underestimate the precision targeting capabilities of Connected TV (CTV). In this session, we'll uncover how CTV offers robust audience targeting through streaming networks and third-party data, making it a powerful tool for app growth. The panel will also address the challenges of measuring CTV effectiveness, offering insights into incrementality testing and mobile app measurement. Join us as we explore the latest trends and innovations, including AI advancements, that are driving the evolution of performance marketing in the CTV landscape.

James Whittaker
James A. Whittaker II Niantic User Acquisition Manager, Niantic
Zamir Wassermiller
Zamir Wassermiller TextNow Sr Growth Marketing Manager, TextNow
Boaz Cohen
Boaz Cohen Edge 226 CRO, Edge226
2:55
ENGAGEMENT
Engaging Users from Onboarding to Retention:
Crafting Rewarding App Experiences

Capturing and retaining users requires a delicate balance between gathering essential client information and maintaining engagement. This panel will explore strategies for capturing the necessary data without causing user fatigue, ensuring that users complete the onboarding process. We’ll also dive into how to present users with meaningful “wins” within the app to reward their engagement and boost retention. Discussions will cover audience segmentation, personalization, and identifying opportunities to enhance user loyalty. Real-world examples will illustrate how these tactics can drive sustained app growth.

Josh Chandley 2024
Josh Chandley WildCard Games Chief Operating Officer, WildCard Games
Rudi Pino
Rudi Pino LUNA Insurance Founder & CEO, LUNA Insurance
Vivek Girotra 2024
Vivek Girotra Times Internet VP of Growth Marketing, Times Internet
Colin Lawlor
Colin Lawlor SleepScore CEO, SleepScore
3:25
BREAK
Boba Break & A.G.STRETCH!

She's back! Yogini Jacqueline Ey is here to help keep us all energized down the home stretch! (pun fully intended)

App Growth Summit SF 2024 - Stretch

3:40
USER ACQUISITION
Maximizing ROI Across User Acquisition Strategies

Join a panel of experts as they discuss the intricate art of optimizing the most critical channels in app marketing. With years of experience in user acquisition and brand marketing, the speakers will share insights on utilizing the latest and most strategies for app growth. Effective creative adjustments, doubling down on what's working, and leveraging ASA for brand awareness alongside conversions. This session will provide practical, actionable strategies for achieving growth and revenue goals through a well-balanced and expertly managed multi-channel approach.

Erich Detert
Erich Detert Huckleberry Labs Senior Manager, UA, Huckleberry Labs
Elisa Lozano 2024
Elisa Lozano Smadex Sr. Sales Director, Smadex
Divya Gunaseelan
Divya Gunaseelan App Growth Expert Senior UA Manager, App Growth Expert
John Parides 2024
John Parides Chime Director, Mobile & Affiliate Media, Chime
4:15
CREATIVES & AI
Transforming Ad Creatives with AI:
Boosting Efficiency at Scale

In the evolving landscape of digital marketing, Generative AI is transforming how creatives are produced and optimized. This panel will explore how AI can be integrated into your workflow to reduce production costs, enhance ad efficiency, and generate more creatives through automated localization and iterative processes. The discussion will also delve into the optimization of TV and connected TV creatives, highlighting practical applications and the future of AI-driven ad strategies. Learn how to harness AI to streamline creative processes and achieve greater value in your advertising efforts.

Noam Eshel
Noam Eshel Photomyne Head of Video Creative and AI, Photomyne
Fabien-Pierre Nicolas-tmp_400
Fabien-Pierre Nicolas-Kim Titan.ai Co-founder & CEO, Titan.ai
Nancy Roberts
Nancy Roberts Craftsman+ President, Craftsman+
4:45
GAMESHOW
App Growth Challenge!

Get ready to test your knowledge for the glory of public recognition...and prizes such as an Apple Watch, Beats Pods, and more! Jump up on the stage for your chance to play and win great prizes...and have fun doing it!

Julia C Niedzwiecka
Julia Niedźwiecka App Growth Summit Senior Marketing Manager, App Growth Summit
Louis Tanguay
Louis Tanguay Founder & Managing Director, App Growth Summit
5:00 until ???
NETWORKING AFTER PARTY
Electric App Carnival!
The Official AGS SF 2024 After Party!

Immediately after the event we'll be hosting ELECTRIC APP CARNIVAL! Let loose and network with fellow app growth experts in the fun atmosphere of an electric blacklit party with retro arcade games, photo booth, glowing drinks, and an electrifying DJ set by Youngmin Joo!

The official App Growth Summit SF 2024 After Party is 4 blocks away from the venue, but we'll also provide continuous shuttle service every 10 minutes to/from the after party location!

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App Growth Summit SF 2024 - After Party

Presenting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors

App Growth Summit Testimonials

Laura-Maria Pyter

"AGS is inspiring, informative, and networking gold! It is not just another industry event, it's a community of supportive and curious professionals who are genuinely interested in helping you achieve your own success. The sessions are engaging and informative, leaving you inspired and motivated to apply new insights to your own role. My eureka moment was answering the following for myself: Would you rather invest thousands of dollars and time into programs or training materials that you'd have to sift through in frustration alone... or... attend this event for 2 days and leave knowing you've leveled up just being there? "

Laura-Maria Pyter, Babbel
Jillian Lee Stout

"AGS is a fantastic place to not only meet other people in the industry, but also gain insights on the market, up-and-coming trends, and also learn about tools and services to solve business challenges. I really enjoy getting to know other founders and vendors as well. It's great to make those personal connections beyond a Zoom call or LinkedIn connect. The food was also amazing! Who doesn't love that!"

Jillian Lee Stout, Mindful Mamas