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Panelist

Ms. Thuy Hoang

COO/Co-pioneer The Sentry

Currently based in HCMC, Vietnam, Thuy has over a decade of experience in operations and development consulting in Vietnam. Her impressive career includes a stint in New York City where she conducted economic research and contributed to monetary policy commentary for the Federal Reserve Bank. Recognized as the 2022-2023 Auscham Australian Business Woman of the Year and 2021-2022 Auscham Australian Small Business of the Year for The Sentry, Thuy is a leading authority in the Vietnamese market. Her latest venture, The Sentry, is redefining real estate service provision and asset management. The Sentry is a trailblazer in Southeast Asia's real estate landscape, renowned as the region's most innovative Social Real Estate developer. We offer a comprehensive suite of coworking, living, and office spaces, along with expert commercial real estate asset management services. Currently operating seven projects in Southern Vietnam, including the SPARK HUB startup incubator in partnership with RMIT University and Reactor School, we are poised for rapid expansion. By 2025, The Sentry will have a nationwide presence with 10 projects, solidifying our position as Vietnam's largest Grade A coworking space provider by square footage. As Innovation Accelerators and pioneers in Ecosystem Development, we're proud to house the region's leading businesses in sectors such as startups, e-commerce, gaming, IT, venture capital, and education. At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to Social Innovation, Ecosystem Development, and Sustainability. We're disrupting the real estate industry by merging it with social innovation, creating vibrant hubs that foster collaboration, coexistence, and community. Our community programs transform work and living spaces into dynamic ecosystems, while our dedication to sustainability ensures that we enrich lives and promote eco-friendly practices globally. From Green Building-certified coworking spaces to co-living environments designed for well-being, The Sentry is setting new standards in real estate.

Speaking at

Tue 19 Nov 3:50 PM — 4:30 PM (GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta Hilton Saigon, Saigon Ballroom, Level 5

Panel discussion: Future of Work – A Next Generation Way of Working

In the face of increasing climate threats, the need for resilient urban development has never been greater. This session will explore how countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand are enhancing and adapting their built environments to mitigate the worst risks of climate change. Our panel of experts will discuss innovative strategies to balance coastal development with climate resilience, ensuring economic growth does not come at the expense of our environment. We will also consider the critical question of how to make tourism infrastructure compatible with sustainable economic development. Can we really keep resilience and sustainability at the forefront of building tomorrow’s cities?