"Three-way Dialogue" Program: On-chain Economy - Time For Vietnam To Lead The Market
🔷 “Three-Way Dialogue” Program
As part of the Conviction event, taking place from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM on August 9 at Thisky Hall, the program will bring together 150 high-level guests representing three key sectors: Web2 Enterprises – Industry Associations / Promotion Agencies – Web3 Companies.
🏢 Organizers
On-chain Academy – A pioneer in On-chain Economy training in the Asia-Pacific region.
HCMC C4IR is a member of the World Economic Forum’s global C4IR network. Its mission is to serve as a platform for connection and application of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies in Vietnam’s strategies for science and technology development, innovation, and digital transformation.
🏢 Sponsors
NEX3 An on-chain protocol that enables businesses to easily enter the On-chain economy.
Tether The world’s leading stable coin issuer, playing a pivotal role as a bridge between traditional assets and the on-chain economy.
SDT AI is a training institute specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, following a hands-on approach with a mentor–mentee model, and guaranteeing job placement upon graduation.
Nami foundation is an organization that invests in and develops applied sciences using blockchain technology to enhance quality of life and user experiences. Nami Foundation aims to lay a sustainable foundation for this mission through economic development activities, while also connecting people through the spirit of art, thereby building a harmonious and balanced platform with the environment.
👥 Participants
- Web2 Enterprises: Major corporations in sectors with high potential for On-chain transformation, such as e-commerce, finance, logistics, entertainment, and consumer goods, etc.
- Promotion Agencies / Associations: Institutions such as the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) and major industry associations in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Web3 Companies: Leading pioneers in the On-chain Economy, including infrastructure builders and Web3 application developers from Vietnam and the broader region.
🎯 Objectives & Key Topics
This program is designed to foster meaningful dialogue among Web2 businesses, promotion agencies, and Web3 companies, with the aim to:
- Unlock strategic perspectives among stakeholders on the potential to develop an On-chain market in Vietnam.
- Bridge needs, capabilities, and infrastructure to lay the groundwork for real-world collaboration and integration of On-chain technology into Web2 ecosystems.
- Clarify the role of promotion agencies and industry associations in enabling favorable policy frameworks, supportive networks, and institutional readiness for the On-chain Economy.
- Share practical case studies from leading Web3 projects on how to build and scale On-chain markets across the region.
📖 Event Agenda
13:30 – 14:00
Guest Welcome & Networking
Opening space for guests to connect across Web2 – Institutions – Web3 communities.
Speaker: Representative of the Organizing Committee / Conviction
14:00 – 14:10
KEY NOTE
Opening Remarks Why now? Time for Vietnam to Lead the Market
Inspiring message about Vietnam's golden opportunity to lead the on-chain economy.
Speaker: Mr. Phạm Phú Trường, Deputy Director, C4IR Vietnam
14:10 – 14:30
KEY NOTE
Why Vietnam? From Global Web3 Perspective
Sharing from a top international Web3 projects:
- Why choose Vietnam?
- Challenges and opportunities
- Recommendations for practical collaboration
Speaker: Alex Ye - VP, Republic
14:30 – 15:30
Three-way Dialogue: Unlocking Vietnam's On-chain
Market
Panel discussion among three key groups:
- Web2: Digital transformation needs
- Promotion organizations: Bridging role
- Web3: Collaboration and market strategy
Panel: Representatives from Web2 Enterprises, Promotion organizations & leading Web3 projects.
15:30 – 15:45
On-chain Economy – A Level Playing Field for Vietnam?
An analysis of how the On-chain Economy creates a more “level playing field” for Vietnam in the global competition — and what natural advantages Vietnam holds to make a breakthrough, if it seizes the right timing.
Speaker: PhD. Tony Trần, On-chain Economic Research Director, On-chain Academy
15:45 – 16:00
Initiative: Building the On-chain Community
Launching the On-chain Economy community initiative — a multi-stakeholder alliance for engagement, knowledge sharing, policy input, and social impact.
Introducing 3 core action tracks:(1) On-chain Edu Track(2) On-chain Application Track(3) On-chain Research Track
Speaker: Mr. Phạm Phú Trường, Deputy Director, C4IR Vietnam
16:00 – 16:15
Partnership Signing & First Member Announcement
Introducing the first organizations and companies joining the “On-chain Community”.
Representatives of signing parties
Featuring: On-chain Academy, NEX3, SDT AI, Tether, Ekotek
16:15 – 16:30
Launch Ceremony of the NEX3 Project and Partnership Signing
NEX3 is a project designed to help traditional businesses easily integrate blockchain technology into their operations.
Representatives of the NEX3 Project and Related Stakeholders
16:30 – 17:00
Open Networking & Deep Exchange
Free space for in-depth conversations and direct connections between all participants.
All participants