SHE-TECH ASIA FORUM 2025

Opening Ceremony of SheTech Asia Forum 2025

OPENING KEYNOTE: Powering Resilience – Women Shaping the AI & Green Future

WORKSHOP 1: TBC

PANEL SESSION: SHETECH in the Green Digital Economy

SYNOPSIS: As the world races toward a low-carbon, digitally powered future, women leaders are at the forefront of creating solutions that bridge sustainability, technology, and inclusion. From AI-enabled climate models to circular economy platforms and green innovation startups, women founders and executives are proving that scaling impact is as much about community as it is about commerce. This panel highlights the journeys of women entrepreneurs and changemakers in AI and GreenTech, exploring how they build investible ventures, champion ESG commitments, and design inclusive ecosystems. Beyond inspiring stories, the discussion will examine the practical levers — policy support, financing access, digital infrastructure, and cross-sector partnerships — needed to accelerate women-led innovations that deliver both environmental resilience and economic growth. Attendees will gain actionable insights on how female leadership is shaping the green digital economy, while uncovering strategies to ensure women remain central to the global sustainability and technology agenda.

WORKSHOP 2: “GREEN, SMART & FUNDABLE” - BUILDING YOUR ESG STARTUP STORY

PANEL: Tech for Her – Bridging the Urban-Rural Digital Divide

SYNOPSIS: Across ASEAN and the wider world, women in rural communities remain disproportionately excluded from the benefits of the digital economy. Barriers such as limited internet access, affordability of devices, lack of digital literacy, and gendered cultural norms restrict opportunities for rural women to participate in—and benefit from—digital transformation. Yet, when equipped with the right tools, training, and platforms, women in rural and semi-urban areas can become powerful drivers of economic growth, sustainability, and social resilience. This panel brings together changemakers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors who are working to close the urban-rural digital gap. The discussion will explore practical initiatives—from AI-powered agri-tech tools, fintech platforms for women-owned SMEs, to community-based digital literacy programs—that enable women in rural areas to access opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods. By spotlighting success stories and scalable models, this session aims to inspire a collective vision: ensuring that the digital economy empowers women everywhere, not just those in urban centers.

Closing Keynote: Rise, Lead, Repeat – Women’s Leadership in the Digital Economy