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!

Join David Barnard, Growth Advocate at RevenueCat, for an essential deep dive into subscription app success. Drawing from his extensive experience and insider knowledge, David will cut through the noise of countless metrics to focus on the three that truly drive sustainable growth. You'll discover not just which numbers to track, but gain concrete, battle-tested strategies to improve them. Whether you're launching your first subscription app or optimizing an existing one, this talk delivers actionable insights that can transform your approach to subscription business metrics. Learn the measurement and optimization techniques that successful apps use to boost their bottom line.

Creating a memorable ad is both an art and a science. Explore how top creators and experts refine their process, experiment with tools (including AI), and push boundaries to craft high-impact campaigns. This session is your roadmap to creating ads that resonate and perform.

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 (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!
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This talk explores the journey of building and scaling a company over the past 10 years without the use of outside funding. It delves into core business fundamentals for sustainable growth that made this possible, including defining a clear vision and mission, strategic hiring, effective business development, and creative marketing within the constraints of limited resources. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of maintaining positive cash flow, achieving sustainable growth and navigating risks. Whether you’re running a business, considering starting one, or leading a department in your organization, this session will provide actionable insights and strategies to help you succeed.

Ever wonder how to ignite unstoppable momentum for your app—without burning through piles of cash? In under a year, I grew my app to over one million installs while spending under $30K on ads. In this session, I’ll share the critical strategies that made it possible:

• Network Effects: Turning early adopters into organic evangelists
• North Star Metrics: Identifying the one key number that drives all growth efforts
• Engagement Mastery: Structuring your product so users keep coming back—and bringing friends
• Low-Budget Growth Hacks: Launching creative, high-impact campaigns that punch above their weight

You’ll leave with practical tactics for rapidly scaling installs, boosting retention, and creating a buzzworthy app community—all without breaking your marketing budget.

What drives success in influencer marketing success? Join this discussion to explore the tools and tactics for measuring impact, uncovering what works—and what doesn’t—in both performance and brand-focused campaigns.

Immediately following App Growth Summit LA is our on-site After Party and Appy Hour! Join us for an Open Bar party where we'll have music from DJ Valida, great food, and free-flowing drinks! Network with your fellow app growth expert attendees, sponsors, and speakers courtesy of AARKI, Liftoff, Stream.