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TechCrunch Sessions: SaaS 2021 – A Deep Dive into the Agenda

TechCrunch events consistently deliver a valuable combination of keynote presentations and focused breakout sessions, fostering in-depth discussions and ample opportunity for audience participation. TC Sessions: SaaS 2021, taking place on October 27, will be no exception to this standard.

We aim to spotlight the sessions currently scheduled for your benefit. It’s important to note that TechCrunch’s partners are committed to more than just financial investment; they actively engage by sharing knowledge, providing insights, and addressing questions within their respective fields.

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Insights from a Previous Attendee

Before detailing the specific sessions, consider the feedback received from Michael McCarthy, CEO of Repositax.

“The breakout sessions invariably presented engaging content, and I was particularly impressed by the caliber of the participants. VC firm partners were readily available, offering valuable and insightful perspectives. This level of accessibility and concentration of expertise is unparalleled.”

Now, let’s turn our attention to our sponsors and their contributions. Detailed timings and a complete list of presentations can be found on the event agenda.

Featured Sessions

Three Essential Steps for Capturing Global Market Share: As the global economy expands, is your organization adequately prepared for success? Fardad Zabetian, co-founder and CEO of KUDO, will share his expertise on capitalizing on international opportunities. Presented by KUDO.

The Data Warehouse: A Cornerstone of the Contemporary Data Stack: The modern data stack is undergoing rapid evolution, with constant innovation. However, the data warehouse is increasingly becoming the central architectural component. This panel, featuring Ben Gotfredson (global startup program manager at Snowflake), Adam Gross (ex-CEO at Heroku), and Soumyadeb Mitra (founder and CEO of RudderStack), will explore the emergence of this architecture, the driving technologies, and the future landscape of the data stack. Presented by RudderStack.

Leveraging Technology to Inform Strategy and Drive Outcomes in High-Growth Businesses: Rapidly expanding companies are in a perpetual state of flux, with evolving priorities and challenges accompanying high performance and growth. Representatives from hypergrowth customers of SAP will discuss how they utilize technology to shape their strategies and achieve tangible business results. Greg Petraetis, SAP Managing Director, Midmarket and Ecosystem, will explain how companies transition from innovators to disruptors and category leaders, and the impact of technology choices on future business productivity. Presented by SAP.

Addressing SaaS Sprawl to Unlock Productivity Gains: SaaS now constitutes a significant portion of the software landscape – often 100% in cloud-native companies. Uncontrolled adoption, without proper management and optimization, leads to SaaS sprawl, also known as “Shadow IT.” Suboptimal SaaS subscription usage, coupled with increased risk and audit vulnerabilities, can hinder business scaling. André Christ, co-founder and CEO of LeanIX, will illustrate common pitfalls and propose the necessary processes, skills, and capabilities for the emerging SaaS management discipline, geared towards CEOs, CFOs, and CIOs. Presented by LeanIX.

Cultivating Growth in Your Team: Scaling People Alongside Your Business: As your company expands, it’s crucial to facilitate the growth of your employees. Traditional team development methods are often insufficient in today’s rapidly changing environment. Max Wessel, chief learning officer at SAP, will discuss building a culture and workforce that is adaptable, flexible, and capable of sustaining rapid growth. Presented by SAP.

The Future of Automation: Combining Machine Learning with Human Oversight: Over the past decade, digital transformation initiatives have spurred widespread adoption of robotic process automation (RPA). However, RPA is a mature technology with inherent limitations. While valuable for automating simple, repetitive tasks, its capabilities are constrained. Varun Ganapathi, co-founder and CTO of AKASA, will explore how exceptions and outliers can enhance automation and how machine learning platforms, combined with human-in-the-loop approaches, are expanding the scope of automation across various industries. Presented by AKASA.

Don’t miss TC Sessions: SaaS 2021 on October 27 – join us and the broader global SaaS community!

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