Here's what happened in TikTok's [REC]reate conference in Singapore

TikTok hosted its first ever South East Asia Creators and Content Marketing Conference at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore last July 10, 2019.

The TikTok 2019 [REC]reate conference

TikTok creators gathered at [REC]reate conference

The conference have gathered a total of 300 creators and marketers from the Philippines and the rest of the region to connect and collaborate with TikTok. [REC]reate featured a series of keynote sessions and a panel by regional TikTok representatives, brand marketers and creators to discuss the rise of short-form video content.

The in-depth keynote sessions which included TikTok 101, Unlocking the TikTok Content Generation Factory and TikTok Monetization Deep-Dive, shed light upon TikTok’s immense potential in the Philippines and the rest of the region, and showcased how the platform can be harnessed to build brands and businesses.

Lionel Sim, Senior Director, Global Marketing - Business Solutions, TikTok Ads

We’re noticing a steady increase in the consumption of short-form video content in Philippines and across the region, especially among Gen Z, 98% of which own a smartphone. Through [REC]reate, we aim to arm both creators and marketers with the insights and the know-how needed to connect with these valuable audiences, said Lionel Sim, Senior Director, Global Marketing - Business Solutions, TikTok Ads. 

TikTok is thrilled with the turnout of this inaugural event and we look forward to continue being an innovative and exciting vehicle for brands to reach and connect with a wide and varied audience across South East Asia.

TikTok also hosted a panel discussion on the immense potential and effectiveness of short-form video content with panelists from research and data consultancy, Kantar, global media company, Mindshare, and TikTok content creator, Karina Boenardi. The event also featured a talent showcase from one of TikTok Thailand’s most popular creator groups, Def-G.

TikTok is available in over 150 countries and regions in 75 languages via iOS or Google Play.