cleverbridge Announces 2013 E-commerce Industry Roundtables

cleverbridge, the premier global e-commerce provider for software and SaaS companies, announces its e-commerce Industry Roundtable circuit, with stops in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Seattle on Feb. 19, 20 and 21 respectively. Titled “Managing the Complexities of Asian e-Commerce,” these events bring together a number of CEOs, VPs of e-commerce, directors of business development and other leaders from software, cloud and subscription companies to share and discuss experiences around the complexities of Asia-Pacific e-commerce.

With Forrester Research reporting the Asia-Pacific IT market is $461 billion out of $2 trillion global market, the roundtables will tackle the hot topics and burning questions surrounding the region’s e-commerce industry. Featured speakers Yosuke Ito, Japan general manager of cleverbridge, and Nori Matsuda, CEO and founder of SOURCENEXT, will discuss trends and how to address challenges that are transforming the Asia-Pacific e-commerce marketplace. Attendees will also benefit from the latest market data; discuss pros and cons of different go-to-market business models; and brainstorm strategies for success with other Roundtable participants, C-level executives and cleverbridge leadership.

“We are excited about the e-commerce Industry Roundtable circuit and bringing together some of the West Coast’s best and brightest in software and SaaS to discuss opportunities within the Asia-Pacific e-commerce marketplace,” said Craig Vodnik, vice president of marketing, cleverbridge. “The opportunity for growth in the Asia-Pacific region is widely recognized so this is an important topic for e-commerce leaders.”

San Francisco e-Commerce Industry Roundtable 2013
When:  Feb. 19, 2013, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST
Where: Twenty Five Lusk
25 Lusk St.
San Francisco, CA 94107

Palo Alto e-Commerce Industry Roundtable 2013
When:  Feb. 20, 2013, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST
Where: Pampas
529 Alma Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Seattle e-Commerce Industry Roundtable 2013
When:  Feb. 21, 2013, 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PST
Where: Six Seven at The Edgewater Hotel
2411 Alaskan Way, Pier 67
Seattle, WA 98121

Featured Speakers

  • Yosuke Ito, general manager of Japan, cleverbridge

With more than 25 years of experience in the international software industry, Ito is an expert in localization best practices and has helped numerous software companies maximize their global e-commerce sales.

  • Nori Matsuda, CEO and founder, SOURCENEXT

Matsuda has over 20 years of experience in Japan’s technology industry where he has helped a variety of companies strategically enter the Japanese business market.

Presentation and discussion will run from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST, with networking, cocktails and informal dinner to follow from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. PT. Attendees are invited to come for the entire event or join at a time that fits their schedule. To register for the San Francisco, Palo Alto or Seattle roundtable events please contact events@cleverbridge.com.