Powering Southeast Asia’s Blockchain Ecosystem
Nicole Nguyen is the Founder of APAC DAO, one of Southeast Asia’s most influential Web3 communities and go-to-market partners. With over 3,000 members and 800–1,000+ projects spanning 15+ countries, APAC DAO accelerates blockchain adoption through community building, incubation, business matching, and strategic partnerships with global players including Ripple, Arbitrum, and Worldcoin.
A leading evangelist for emerging technologies in Vietnam and the broader APAC region, Nicole is the mastermind behind Vietnam Blockchain Week (2,000+ delegates) and the Vietnam Fintech Summit — an official side event of Techfest Vietnam under the Ministry of Science and Technology. As ASEAN Vice-Chair of the Global Impact Fintech Forum (GIFT), she works with central banks, fintech associations, and institutions across more than 20 international chapters. With 15+ years of experience and features in Forbes, Business Times Singapore, and South China Morning Post, she is a trusted advisor for startups expanding across Asia and a passionate advocate for women in technology.
Run of show
Appearing at
Thursday, September 17
Main Stage, Hard Rock Times Square
The Other Half of Genius: Why Financial Access Is the Unlock for the Next Billion Innovators
The Global Dollar series closes on the question of access–who gets to build once money finally moves. Panelists connect rails, incubation, and regional ecosystems, showing how money movement and opportunity rise together.
Friday, September 18
Main Stage, Hard Rock Times Square
Dressed for the Party, Built for the Morning After
Looking past the gala glow: how founders and operators dress for the party while building for the morning after. A candid panel on staying power, brand, and the operational habits that survive the spotlight.
Expertise
- •Southeast Asia Web3 Ecosystem
- •Community Building & DAO Governance
- •Fintech & Digital Asset Policy
- •Go-to-Market & Cross-Border Expansion
- •RWA & Institutional Adoption
Signature Moves
- •Founder – APAC DAO (3,000+ members)
- •Architect – Vietnam Blockchain Week
- •Founder – Vietnam Fintech Summit
- •ASEAN Vice-Chair – GIFT Forum
- •Featured in Forbes & SCMP
“The future of blockchain is not just about technology — it’s about community. In Southeast Asia, that community is now ready to lead.”
– Nicole Nguyen
