24-27 July 2023
South-East Asia and the Pacific
Kuala Lumpur
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 the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), hosted its first in-person Masterclass for women digital entrepreneurs from South-East Asia & the Pacific on 24-27 July 2023, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Masterclass gathered 25 participants to help them get the tools and mindset to thrive as leaders in the digital economy. The event was organized in partnership with the Economic Research Institue for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), and Lennise Ng, co-founder and CEO of Dropee, and eTrade for Women Advocate.
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 Darussalam, Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, 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!
APPLICATIONS CLOSEDThe Masterclass is free of charge. Financial support for travel and accommodation may be available for selected applicants.
Agenda
08:30-09:00 Welcome and registration 09:00-09:30 Official Opening of the eTrade for Women Masterclass
- Opening remarks by Ms. Shamika Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD (Video message)
- Opening remarks by H.E. Mr. Jacques Werner, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Malaysia
- Opening remarks by Ms. Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Director, Strategy and Partnership, ERIA (Video message)
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- Opening address by H.E. the Honourable Dato' Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development of Malaysia
09:00-10:00 Introduction to the eTrade for Women Masterclass
- With Lennise Ng, Founder of Dropee, eT4Women Advocate for South-East Asia
- With Viridiana Garcia-Quiles & Sonia Nnadozie, eT4Women team, UNCTAD
10:00-10:30 Connecting the dots: Ice-breaker - let’s get to know each other! 10:30-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-12:30 LEARNING SESSION 1: Settings Goals and Milestones
- With Lalitha Wemel & Farah Fauzi, Co-Founders, Opt-In Studio
12:30-14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-14:45 LEARNING SESSION 2.1: Storytelling and Pitching
- With Lalitha Wemel, Co-Founder, Opt-In Studio
14:45-15:00 Coffee break 15:00-15:45 LEARNING SESSION 2.2: Storytelling and Pitching
- With Lalitha Wemel & Farah Fauzi, Co-Founders, Opt-In Studio
15:45-16:30. LEARNING SESSION 3: How to avoid premature scaling
- with Penny Choo, BloomThis Jessica Li, Pop Meals
- Moderated by Lennise Ng, Dropee
16:30-17:00 Parking Lots & Reflection ** End of Day 1**
09:00-09:05 Welcome and Introduction to day 2 09:05-10:30 LEARNING SESSION 4: Growth Session – Product Market Fit and User Stickiness
- With Gijs Herpers, Bopinc
10:30-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-12:30 LEARNING SESSION 5: Branding & Marketing – Growth Hacking
- With Xin-Ci Chin, CMO, StoreHub
12:30-14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-15:30 LEARNING SESSION 6: Fundraising: When, How, Who, How much?
- With Adlin Yusman, Managing Director, Endeavor Malaysia
15:30-16:00 Coffee break 16:00-17:00 POLICY DIALOGUE:
With Ms. June Suhaila Saran, Deputy Undersecretary,
Policy and International Affairs Division, Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD)
17:00-17:15 Parking Lots & Reflection 17:15-18:30 Break + Video Corner ------ 18:30-20:00 Cocktail reception
- Venue: Sofitel Hotel
**End of Day 2**
09:00-12:00 SITE VISIT – Discovering a successful start-up: GRAB 12:45-14:00 Lunch Break 14:00-15:00 LEARNING SESSION 7.1: Mentor-led Pitch Practice 15:00-15:30 Coffee Break 15:30-16:30 LEARNING SESSION 7.2: Mentor-led Pitch Practice 16:30-16:45 Parking Lot and Reflection 16:45-17:30 Video Corner End of Day 3
09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and introduction to day 4 09:15-10:45 LEARNING SESSION 8: Intellectual property rights for digital SMEs
- In partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Academy
- With Ms. Rohazar Wati, Associate Professor of Law, MARA University of Technology, and Chairman, Copyright Tribunal, Malaysia
10:45-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-11:45 LEARNING SESSION 9: Fueling Growth: The Metrics That Matter
- with Shaheen Anwar, Investment Analyst, Vynn Capital
11:40-12:30 INSPIRATIONAL SESSION:
- "Office Hours” with Lennise Ng, eTrade for Women Advocate
12:30-13:30 Lunch break 13:30-15:00 The eTrade for Women Community
- Introducing the eTrade for Women Community
- Meeting your Community Leaders
- Group activity
15:00-15:30 Feedback session:
- Reflecting on your key take-aways & actions to take
- Quick evaluation survey
- Next steps
15:30-16:00 Closing Ceremony
- Remarks by Lennise Ng, eTrade for Women Advocate
- Remarks by the eTrade for Women team
- Hand-out of Masterclass completion certificates
- Group picture
16:00 End of the Masterclass 16:00-17:00 Video Corner
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