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2024 UNITED WAY
ASIA PACIFIC
REGIONAL MEETING  
& TECHFEST SOCIAL
OPEN INNOVATION FORUM 

Powered by United Way Asia Pacific 

To foster the dynamic social open innovation ecosystem and mobilize collective resources, the Vietnam National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship Commercialization Development (NATEC), National Startup Support Center (NSSC), Community Chest of Korea, United Way Worldwide, and MSD United Way Vietnam jointly organize an event titled “2024 UNITED WAY ASIA PACIFIC
REGIONAL MEETING & TECHFEST SOCIAL OPEN INNOVATION FORUM” with the theme of “Mobilizing Social Capital to Accelerate Community Innovation”. 

Nov 5-6 (Tue-Wed), 2024

Meliá Hanoi Hotel, 44 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

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Mobilizing Social Capital to Accelerate Community Innovation

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OBJECTIVES

Engage stakeholders from government, business, academia, and civil society to explore collaborative opportunities and leverage diverse resources for community innovation aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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Create an open environment for discussion and resource mobilization for upcoming activities. 

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Showcase successful models of innovation and entrepreneurship and empower young leaders to drive social and environmental sustainability initiatives. 

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National Startup Support Center
Vietnam National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship Commercialization Development
United Way Worldwide

NATEC is an administrative agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, which advises and assists the Minister to fulfill State management functions of developing the technology market and supporting the establishment and development of S&T enterprises.

NSSC is a public science and technology organization affiliated to NATEC (Ministry of Science and Technology), performing the function of promoting the development of innovative startup ecosystems under the direction of the Prime Minister.

CCK, launched in 1998, has been a catalyst for change in the Korean society based on citizens’ voluntary participation for the past 20 years. CCK makes every effort to promote philanthropy, show measurable outcomes, and lead innovations to grow with various partners, and thus make differences in the community.

United Way mobilizes communities around the world to close gaps and open opportunities so everyone can thrive. Through the global network spanning 37 countries and 1,100 communities, United Way connects partners, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to tackle the root causes of the world’s most complex challenges while making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people.

Community Chest
of Korea
TECHFEST Social Open
Innovation Village

The Social Open Innovation Village is a platform that promotes innovation by combining the collective efforts of various stakeholders to address challenges faced by businesses, governments, and society through open innovation. The Village emphasizes the promotion of innovative solutions through a smart living lab model.

MSD United Way Vietnam

Management and Sustainable Development Institute (MSD) is a Vietnamese non-profit organization. For over 15 years, MSD has been taking long-lasting efforts to contribute to addressing social issues of different communities in Vietnam. MSD officially has become a member of United Way Worldwide under the name of MSD United Way Vietnam since 2021.

CO-HOSTs

To exchange ideas and strategies for leveraging open innovation to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among innovators, experts, and stakeholders.
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Networking

Session 4

DAY 1: 2024 Techfest Innovation & Sustainable Development

November 5, 2024

DAY 2: Thriving Partnership for Collective Impacts 

November 6, 2024

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This session aims to set the stage by exploring current trends in innovation and startups, particularly in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Innovation and SDGs – The emerging trend
With participation from Vietnam Ministry of Science & Technology, Community Chest of Korea, United Way Worldwide, and MSD United Way Vietnam.
Setting the Context - Why are we here today?
This session focuses on the transformative power of technology, particularly AI and digitalization, in scaling social impact.
Technology to generate social impacts 
This session will delve into the role of collective actions in promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. 
ESG towards sustainable growth
Dedicated to youth leadership, the session will explore how nurturing young talent can lead to innovative solutions for social issues. 
The important role of youth entrepreneurship
The final session will highlight the power of individual and collective philanthropy, showcasing major giving initiatives and crowdfunding platforms.
Power of the community 
To exchange ideas and strategies for leveraging open innovation to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among innovators, experts, and stakeholders.
Networking session
The keynote will explore building partnerships across sectors to promote social innovation and achieve SDGs, addressing cross-border social challenges.
Collective Efforts for Innovation and SDGs
The session will cover innovative revenue diversification strategies for startups and non-profits, including partnerships, grants, social enterprises, and fundraising campaigns.
Resource Mobilization Strategy 
This session will explore community resilience and disaster response, featuring best practices and case studies on preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience.
Community Resilience and Disaster Response  

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Session 1

09:50 - 11:00

Session 3

13:30 - 14:50

14:50 - 15:30

Networking

16:10 - 17:00

11:00 - 12:00

Opening

09:00 - 09:50

Session 2

11:00 - 12:00

Session 5

15:30 - 16:10

Session 1

09:00 - 10:00

Session 2

10:00 - 10:30

Session 3

10:30 - 11:00

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Contact Us

2024 UNITED WAY ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL MEETING &
TECHFEST SOCIAL OPEN INNOVATION FORUM 

Address: Room 1007, 17T9 Building, Hoang Dao Thuy Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Email: sdgi.manager@msdvietnam.org

Website: https://msdvietnam.org/

Hotline: +84-24-6276 9056

MSD Vietnam

DAY 1 OPENING SPEAKERS

Dr. Pham Hong Quat

Director General, NATEC, MOST

Mr. Hwang Insik

Secretary General, CCK

Dr. Sonya Anderson

EVP, International Network,
United Way Worldwide

Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh

Executive Director, MSD United Way Vietnam

DAY 1 SESSION 1 SPEAKERS

Dr. Tu Minh Hieu

Deputy Head of Innovative Startup Division, NATEC, MOST

Deloitte Vietnam

Ms. Hooyung Young

Vice President Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan, UWW

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CEO, INTRACO Holdings

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Dr. Quat has got the Bachelor of Laws in Hanoi Law University of Vietnam in 1991 and obtained the Degree of Doctor of Laws in Nagoya University of Japan in 2007. He has been working for the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam for more than 20 years in different positions. He has experience in making policy on intellectual property protection, technology transfer, innovation and entrepreneurship development. He is in charge of the head of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (NATEC) from 2014. This agency is running the Project for National Startup Ecosystem Development in Vietnam from 2016.
Director General, National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC), Ministry of Science and Technology

DR. PHAM HONG QUAT

 Insik Hwang is Secretary General of Community Chest of Korea. Started his career at Community  Chest of Korea leading the annual fundraising campaign ‘Sharing Hope’with great success, achieving  the targeted amount of 350 million dollars. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in local governments, Insik Hwang developed his  career as public affairs professional at Seoul Metropolitan Government, especially to improve the well being of Persons with Disability. While working at Seoul Metropolitan Government, he made a hugem success to introduce new policy to lease office space to a café owner who hires the PWDs and promotes the quality life for them in the Seoul Metropolitan Government Building. His passion for helping the  less fortunate never stopped and made a life changing decision to study for social work in the United  States at his age of 45. After graduated from University of Washington with his master’s degree, he  moved forward to get Ph.D. of social work at Yonsei University in Korea where he had his bachelor  of laws.
Insik Hwang has a clear goal for his remaining terms in the office: to promote digital fundraising in  Korea and create new trend of giving in our daily life.
Secretary General, Community Chest of Korea

DR. INSIK HWANG

Ms. Hooyung Young is the Vice President - Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Japan of United Way Worldwide, based in Seoul, South Korea. Ms. Hooyung plays a vital role in fostering a robust philanthropic environment for corporations and high-net-worth individuals, enabling the creation of social value in the region and facilitating the network's efforts to strategically and effectively support communities in need. She holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from Ewha Womans University in Seoul, South Korea, and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Hooyung has been associated with the United Way Worldwide network for over 14 years, working with network organizations including United Way of Dane County in Madison, WI, Community Chest of Korea, and United Way Worldwide.

United Way operates in the fields of health protection, education assurance, and financial stability for every individual in society. With its global reach and local impact, the network strives to improve the lives of 48 million people each year. Thanks to the contributions of 2.5 million volunteers, the financial support of 7.7 million donors, and 45,000 corporate partners operating in 40 countries, United Way has become the world's largest privately funded nonprofit organization and the leading network in building stronger and more equitable communities.

In 2021, Ms. Hooyung was the Founder and Co-Head of the Challenge and Social Innovation Village, the predecessor of the Social Open Innovation Village.
Vice President Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan, United Way Worldwide

ms. hooyung young

Ms. Linh Phuong Nguyen is the Executive Director of the Management and Sustainable Development Institute - United Way Vietnam since 2009.
With MSD, Ms. Linh created the ODIC (Organization Development Methodology of Inspiring Culture) to build the capacity for local organizations and provided capacity building programs to hundreds of CSOs and business in Vietnam, and has coached more than 100 local organizations to achieve good governance, better practice of achieving SDGs, corporate social responsibility, transparency and accountability, resource mobilization and build the model of child-friendly organisations. She has also written and published numerous guidebooks and research papers related to CSO and Business Sustainability in Vietnam and Child rights education, Digital citizens and Digital Parenting skills, Young Voices in Vietnam, etc. She holds master degree in Strategic Management in UK in 2008 with the Queen's scholarship, and completed many international scholarship to study short courses in USA, Canada, Australia and Singapore. She is national and international speaker in different important events, workshops. She has travelled to nearly 40 countries around the world. 
Executive Director, MSD United Way Vietnam

ms. nguyen phuong linh

Mr. Hieu has been working at the Ministry of Science and Technology for over eight years, specializing in startup and innovation ecosystem development. He collaborates closely with ministries, local and provincial governments, and the startup community in Vietnam to design and propose a favorable legal framework for startup development in the country. His efforts also extend to implementing initiatives and projects that connect and develop the capabilities of stakeholders within the ecosystem. As a key member of the 844 Program Office, he is instrumental in executing the National Project "Develop the Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam until 2025". Currently serving as the Deputy Head of the Innovative Startup Division under NATEC, his interests are centered around policy development, startup and innovation training and education, innovation acceleration, technology commercialization, and diffusion.
Deputy Head of Innovative Startup Division, National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development (NATEC), Ministry of Science and Technology,

MR. TU MINH HIEU

Over 20 years of experience in managing and developing carbon finance projects
Implementing and operating over 100 carbon projects across various sectors, including energy savings, clean water, plastic waste collection and treatment, and carbon removal from the atmosphere.
CEO, INTRACO Holdings

MR. HOANG ANH DUNG

Sonya is the Executive Vice President of United Way Worldwide’s International Network, overseeing the growth and sustainability of United Way’s strategy to strengthen its global reach and impact.
Previously, Sonya was the founder and president of Embark Strategies, a consulting firm that provides thought partnership and technical support to social innovation investors and the philanthropic sector to improve education quality, health equity, and community development. Sonya has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for more than two decades, working to advance education, employment, and life opportunities for youth throughout the United States and around the world.
Sonya’s past leadership experience includes serving as the inaugural Executive Director for Together Rising, President of Thrive-Chicago, and Education Program Director for the Oprah Winfrey Foundation. Sonya holds an undergraduate degree in economics and political science from Yale University, a master’s degree in international affairs from the University of Ghana, and a doctorate in education policy and planning from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.


EVP, International Network, United Way Worldwide

DR. SONYA ANDERSON