Ever wondered how top global companies grow their user base locally? This session is designed for tech & product leaders, community builders, and anyone passionate about building relationships with early adopters in Vietnam.

Join Vu Tong, Google Developer Group (GDG) HCMC Chapter Manager, and Duy Truong, former Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) Hoa Sen University Chapter Lead, as they share their journey of building thriving developer communities as part of the Google Developer Group and Google Developer Student Club programs in Vietnam.

With hands-on experience building and scaling GDSC & GDG from 0 to 1,000+ members, they will reveal:

- How 'community' is defined in the Google for Developers program

- The community building approach within Google Developer Group and Google Developer Student Club approach in emerging markets like Vietnam. How does it differ for students vs. practitioners? What are the key objectives for each?

- Scaling from 0 to 100 members – How?

- Scaling from 100 to 1,000 members – How?

- Context, challenges, pivotal milestones, key metrics, and lessons learned that shaped one of Vietnam's leading tech communities

- Advice for fellow community builders

(Notes: GDG and GDSC are independent tech communities that operate as part of the Google for Developers program, but are not directly managed by Google.)

Event Details:

🗓️ Saturday, January 18th, 2024

🕑 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+7)

🎙️ Primarily Vietnamese

📝 Agenda:

- 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Welcome & networking

- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Main session + interactive discussions with Vu Tong & Duy Truong

- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Q&A session

- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Photo time, feedback & closing networking

✍️ Entry is free, but we kindly ask attendees to support our venue by purchasing at least one drink or cake.

About Speakers & Host:

1️⃣ Vu Tong is a passionate AI Engineer and dedicated community builder. He has led local community efforts as part of the Google Developer Student Clubs in Ho Chi Minh City since 2021. After two years, he transitioned to leading the Google Developer Groups, overseeing the Ho Chi Minh City Chapter in Vietnam. He has been instrumental in building and nurturing two of the country's largest and leading tech communities. His expertise spans community strategy, event management, and developer relations, making him uniquely qualified to share insights about community building in Vietnam.
2️⃣ Duy Truong is a Software Engineering Lead and passionate community advocate dedicated to empowering young tech enthusiasts. During his university years, Duy led the GDSC Hoa Sen University chapter, building a core team and developing impactful events for students. His leadership extended beyond his university, collaborating with other GDSC chapters on inter-university events. In 2022, his GDSC chapter was recognized nationally as a champion of the Google Solution Challenge, addressing global Sustainable Development Goals. As a speaker and mentor at events like DevFest (2022 & 2023), GDSC Hackathons, and AWS Community events, Duy inspires young people to take ownership of their learning and personal development.
3️⃣ Hien Nguyen is the CMX Connect HCMC Chapter Director and Founder of Screate, a growth ecosystem dedicated to helping startups turn early adopters into passionate evangelists who fuel sustainable product growth. We empower startups through three key pillars: a Resource Hub of proven frameworks and case studies from world-class experts, a vibrant Professional Network for collaboration and mentorship, and an insightful Event Series showcasing real-world growth stories in the Vietnam context. We’re committed to continuous learning and building a thriving ecosystem for Vietnamese startups.

About CMX Connect Ho Chi Minh City Chapter:

CMX is to community building what Cannes Lions is to advertising—the industry's most prestigious professional network, setting global standards since 2014. Founded by David Spinks (author of The Business of Belonging), what began as CMX Summit has become the industry's benchmark platform, offering training, education, events, awards, and research. Now CMX is the world's largest and most passionate community for community professionals & builders.

Being part of Bevy since 2019 and present in 25 countries, CMX operates through two main channels:

- CMX HQ: The global hub for industry training, educational resources, events, and networking.

- Local Chapters: On-the-ground communities in select regions.

Our Ho Chi Minh City chapter is dedicated to bridging global industry standards with local perspectives and talent through our events and activities. Starting with the "Community Decoded" event series, we are dedicated to connecting with pioneering community builders in Vietnam who are shaping compelling use cases for business growth through thriving communities, with a focus on building the first 1,000 true fans. We showcase these builders' use cases and insights for the broader Vietnamese startup ecosystem to learn from. Our target audience includes product builders, growth marketers, startup founders, community professionals, and students.

Join us in shaping the future of communities in Vietnam through hands-on experiences and real-world insights from industry leaders!

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!