Recap โ Blockchain4Future Unitour #2: Digital Product Entrepreneurship
Cardano Vietnam x Hub Network x Inntech Club
December 24, 2025 | Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU), Ho Chi Minh City
The second stop of the Blockchain4Future Unitour was successfully held on December 24, 2025, at Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU), co-hosted by Hub Network, Cardano Vietnam, and Inntech Club.
With strong student participation, the event welcomed 164 registrations and 162 attendees, reflecting growing interest among university students in digital product entrepreneurship, Blockchain, and AI-driven innovation.
The session focused on helping students understand how ideas can move from concept to real-world products by leveraging Cardano blockchain, AI-native tools, and community-driven innovation models.
Key Highlights
- Registrations: 164
- Attendance: 162 students
- Registrations Link: Blockchain4Future Unitour #2 - NTTUHCM ยท Luma
- Audience: University students interested in product building, startups, Blockchain, and AI
- Core themes: Digital products, Cardano blockchain, AI-native innovation, career pathways
- Key insight: Blockchain and AI are not just technologies โ they are practical tools for students to experiment, validate ideas, and build early-stage products faster than ever before.
1. Opening & Community Introduction
The event opened with a warm welcome from the organizing teams, setting the context for Blockchain4Future Unitour #2 as part of a broader initiative to support students exploring innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies.
Organizers highlighted a central message of the session:
Students no longer need to wait until graduation to start building โ todayโs tools allow early experimentation, fast learning, and real-world validation.
2. Keynote 1 โ How Blockchain Empowers Real-World Startups
Speaker: Mr. Sang Nguyen โ Blockchain Lecturer & Innovation Expert, Cardano Vietnam
The first keynote introduced blockchain beyond the common perception of cryptocurrency.
Key points included:
- Blockchain as infrastructure for trust, transparency, and collaboration
- Real-world startup use cases enabled by Cardano
- How Project Catalyst allows ideas to grow into community-funded innovations
- Opportunities for students to contribute without needing deep technical backgrounds
This session helped students understand how Cardano supports open innovation and lowers the barrier for early-stage founders.
3. Keynote 2 โ Building Smarter Products for the AI-Native Era
Speaker: Mr. Vu Pham โ Founder, EZAI
The second keynote shifted focus to AI-native product development.
Topics discussed:
- How AI tools shorten the path from idea to MVP
- Rapid market validation using AI-assisted workflows
- Building and scaling digital products efficiently โ even without a traditional engineering team
- The importance of experimentation and iteration in early-stage startups
Students gained practical insights into how AI complements blockchain in modern product building.
4. Panel Discussion โ Career Path & Entrepreneurship in Blockchain & AI
The panel discussion explored emerging career opportunities at the intersection of Blockchain, AI, and digital entrepreneurship.
Panelists shared guidance on:
- Skill sets needed for the digital economy
- Learning paths for students entering Blockchain and AI fields
- Balancing technical knowledge with product thinking
- How students can position themselves early through projects, communities, and experimentation
The discussion emphasized that career paths in these fields are increasingly non-linear, favoring adaptability and hands-on experience.
5. Quiz, Mini-Games & Interactive Learning
The session concluded with interactive quizzes and mini-games, reinforcing key takeaways from the event.
Through real-time participation, students reviewed concepts related to:
- Cardano blockchain
- AI-powered product development
- Startup and innovation fundamentals
The playful format created an engaging learning environment while strengthening community interaction.
Closing Reflection & Acknowledgements
Blockchain4Future Unitour #2 at NTTU marked a meaningful step in helping students connect technology with real-world product thinking.
We sincerely thank the Cardano Foundation, Project Catalyst, and the broader Cardano ecosystem for supporting educational initiatives that empower students to explore innovation early.
Special appreciation goes to all speakers, organizers, and students whose active participation turned this session into a valuable learning experience and an encouraging starting point for many exploring Cardano, AI, and digital entrepreneurship.
Stay Connected
- Cardano Vietnam Community (Telegram): https://t.me/CardanoVNCommunity
- Cardano Vietnam Twitter: https://x.com/VietnamCardano
Cardano Ambassadors in Vietnam:
โ Ha Nguyen: https://x.com/Hahero7
โ Mie Tran: https://x.com/mietran0407
See you at the next Blockchain4Future Unitour!
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Ha Nguyen โ Cardano Ambassador
Cardano Vietnam Community
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