18-21 November 2025
South-East Asia and the Pacific
Manila, Philippines
Digital transformation offers tremendous growth opportunities for businesses across South-East Asia and the Pacific. Yet, women entrepreneurs still face obstacles to grow their digital businesses. The eTrade for Women initiative, championed by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), will host a Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from South-East Asia & the Pacific on 18-21 November 2025, in Manila, Philippines.
Who can apply to the Masterclass?
In order to apply to the Masterclass, you need to meet the following requirements:
- You are a woman and you are the founder/co-founder of your business
- You have a track record of at least 3 years in this role
- New technologies and digital tools are at the heart of your business model and operations
- You are based in one of the following countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
- You are making a difference and creating a positive impact on your community
We strongly encourage candidates from indigenous communities, marginalized groups and persons with disabilities to apply, as we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.
Do you meet all these criteria? Join us and take a dive into the digital transformation!
COMING SOONThe Masterclass is free of charge. Financial support for travel and accommodation may be available for selected applicants.
Agenda
Please note: This agenda is indicative and subject to change. Session topics, speakers, and timings may be updated closer to the event.
09:15 - 09:30 | WELCOME AND REGISTRATION
09:30 - 10:00 | CONNECTING THE DOTS:
🔹 Short Ice-breaker: Let’s get to know each other
10:00 - 10:30 | OPENING OF THE MASTERCLASS:
10:30-11:00 | Welcome Coffee
11:00 - 11:30 | INTRODUCTION TO THE MASTERCLASS:
🔹 With the eTrade for Women team
11:30 – 12:30 - SETTING THE SCENE:
🔹 With Ms. Angeline Tham, Founder and CEO of Angkas, and eTrade for Women Advocate
12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 - 15:00 | LEARNING  SESSION  1:
🔹 Aligning Products with Market Needs
15:00 - 15:30 | Coffee break
15:30 -16:30 | LEARNING  SESSION 2:
🔹 Digital Marketing Essentials
16:30 | End of Day 1
Please note: This agenda is indicative and subject to change. Session topics, speakers, and timings may be updated closer to the event.
09:00 - 09:15 | WELCOME  AND  INTRODUCTION  TO DAY 3:
🔹 UNCTAD eTrade for Women team
09:15 - 10:45 | LEARNING SESSION 3:
🔹 From Ideas to Assets: Understanding IP for Digital Businesses
In partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization Academy (WIPO)
10:45 – 11:15 | Coffee break
11:15 – 12:30 | POLICY-ORIENTED SESSION
🔹 Presentation and Discussion
🔹 Analytical survey
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 17:00 | SITE VISIT: Insights from real-world business strategies
17:00 | End of Day 2
Please note: This agenda is indicative and subject to change. Session topics, speakers, and timings may be updated closer to the event.
09:00 - 09:15 | WELCOME  AND  INTRODUCTION  TO DAY 2
09:15 - 11:00 | LEARNING  SESSION  4 A:
🔹 Financing for Growth: Identifying Needs and Sources of Funding
11:00-11:30 | Coffee break
11:30-12:30 | LEARNING SESSION 4 B:
🔹 Perfecting Your Pitch: Storytelling and Networking for Impact
12:30-14:00 | Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:30 | LEARNING  SESSION  4 C:
🔹 Building Bridges: Investors Roundtable and Pitching Exercise
15:30-16:00 | Coffee break
16:00-16:30 | SESSION  4 Wrap up
16:30-17:00 | Video interviews of select participants
17:00 - 18:30 | Break
18:30 - 20:00 | COCKTAIL RECEPTION
20:00 | End of Day 2
Please note: This agenda is indicative and subject to change. Session topics, speakers, and timings may be updated closer to the event.
09:00 – 09:15 | WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION TO DAY 4:
🔹 Introduction to the day
09:15 – 10:30 | LEARNING SESSION 6:
🔹 Growth Hacking
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 | INSPIRATIONAL SESSION:
🔹 Ms. Angeline Tham, eTrade for Women Advocate
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch break
14:00 – 15:15 | THE eTRADE FOR WOMEN COMMUNITY:
🔹 Group discussion: Growing the South-East Asia and Pacific Community
15:15 – 15:30 | Break
15:30 – 16:00 | WRAP-UP SESSION:
🔹 Time to reflect on your key learnings and how to implement change in your business
🔹 Feedback survey
16:00 – 16:30 | CLOSING SESSION:
🔹 Closing remarks
🔹 Certificates & group picture
16:30 | CLOSING OF THE MASTERCLASS
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