VietNamNet Bridge - American singer, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry will come to Vietnam to participate in the “Under 30 Summit,” an event held by Forbes Vietnam in HCM City on May 12.

Singer Katy Perry.

Under the theme: “The Next Generation”, Forbes Vietnam’s Under 30 Summit, the first of its kind in Vietnam, will focus on the young generation, those who were born in the 70’s and 80’s forward.  

A full day conference including keynote speeches, on –stage interviews and panel discussions will discuss the identity of this generation, their opportunities and challenges, their dreams and goals and their leadership visions.

UNICEF, IDG Ventures Vietnam and YAN are strategic partners with Forbes Vietnam in organizing this Summit.  By participating in this Summit, UNICEF will further promote the voice of young people and their role in improving the lives of future generations.

“Forbes Vietnam’s Under 30 Summit brings together the future leaders of this generation, encourages their entrepreneurship, and helps them unleash their potential by providing visions and insights from the top leaders in their fields,” said Mr. Nguyen Bao Hoang, chair of Interactive Media Limited Company, which helps publish Forbes Vietnam magazine.

The event is expected to welcome a keynote speech from a top ranking state leader, speakers and panelists are included successful international and Vietnamese entrepreneurs, outstanding thinkers, social activists and youth leaders.

Katy Perry, singer, songwriter, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and a former Forbes ‘30 under 30’alumna, will engage Vietnamese youth in speaking out about shaping their own future, elevating their voices on issues that they believe are the most important in their own lives.

Among the speakers are Madam Ton Nu Thi Ninh, former Vietnamese Ambassador to the EU; Mr. Truong Gia Binh, founder and Chair of FPT Corp; Mr. Le Hong Minh, founder and Chair of VNG Corp; Mr. Khailee, Managing Partner of 500 Startups; Mr. Do Hoai Nam, CEO of SeeSpace, Inc., Mr. Pham Hong Hai, CEO of HSBC Vietnam; and young stars from the Forbes Vietnam’s 30 Under 30 2015 list.

Forbes Vietnam’s Under 30 Summit is expected to bring together some 800 participants who are future leaders of this next generation: young entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, activists, professionals and students. In a whole day conference, aside from keynote speeches, talks and discussions, there will also be a start-up contest finale, startup ideas’ showcases and art performances.

In February 2015, Forbes Vietnam released its debut 30 Under 30 List, which highlighted outstanding young people under 30 years old in various field.  The 30 Under 30 List, as well as the Under 30 Summit, is a part of Forbes Vietnam’s effort to promote entrepreneurship and leadership among young people in Vietnam.

Thu Nga