To honor the contributions of women in the fields of Blockchain, technology, and digital transformation, the Lady Forward event was held on March 6 in Ho Chi Minh City by Bitget Vietnam, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center (DXC), the Ho Chi Minh City Blockchain Association (HBA), and GO3 Hub.
The event attracted over 200 founders, tech experts, investors, and influencers within the Web3 community, highlighting the significant contributions of women in blockchain, technology, and digital transformation.
Despite the growing recognition, statistics reveal that women currently constitute only about 37 per cent of the workforce in science and technology sectors in Vietnam, with an even smaller percentage in leadership roles. This underrepresentation underscores the challenges women face in a fast-paced, globally interconnected digital industry.
A representative from DXC emphasized that women today are not only participants but also leaders and decision-makers, contributing to shaping the digital future. In the context of Vietnam's strong push for digital transformation and blockchain technology, women's participation plays a crucial role in building a diverse and sustainable technology ecosystem.
Ms. Dao Linh Trang, Head of External Relations at HBA, addressed the stereotype that digital technology and cryptocurrencies are male-dominated fields. She highlighted the dual nature of this perception as both a challenge and an opportunity for women to overcome societal barriers and develop their capabilities in the digital sector.
The event also featured a panel discussion with female leaders and tech entrepreneurs, who shared insights on the opportunities and challenges women face in Web3, stressing the importance of creating an equitable environment for women to thrive and contribute to the digital economy.
A standout activity was the Interactive Wall – #WriteYourOwnRules, where participants reflected on and dismissed stereotypes women encounter in technology and finance. This initiative encouraged attendees to assert their narratives and choices.
In an interview with the press on the sidelines of the event, Ms. Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, emphasized that promoting women's participation in technology and finance is a crucial part of Bitget's development strategy.
"The blockchain industry is built on the values of transparency, decentralization, and open access, so women's participation is not only a matter of equality but also essential for the sustainable development of the ecosystem," she added. "Success in the technology industry should be judged based on competence and results, not gender or social prejudice. And I became CEO of Bitget not because I am a woman, but because I bring results to the company."
At the event, Bitget also introduced the Universal Exchange (UEX) model, integrating AI for real-time data analysis and automated trading, showcasing their commitment to advancing the Web3 community in Vietnam. Amidst Vietnam's preparations for piloting the licensing of digital asset exchanges, the Bitget's representative stated that the company is actively working with regulatory bodies and partners within the ecosystem to contribute to the development of the Web3 community in Vietnam.
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