Event Date: November 23rd, 2023.
Requested budget: 2,500 USD
Description: I&rsquo;m Cris Nguyen - Polkadot Ambassador, Project Leader at Polkadot Insider, and Vietnamese Business Developer at Moonbeam Network. I'm seeking for support the Chain Cohort sponsorship to get potential access to the developer community of [HUTECH - University of Technology in Vietnam](https://www.hutech.edu.vn/).
Chain Cohort is a blockchain community event hosted in Hutech - one of the biggest universities in Vietnam in terms of technology. This time, they are organizing an event with the topic &ldquo;AI &amp; Web3 in the Digital Economy&rdquo;
Full Proposal from the organizers: <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mlx50XBS-CuSZa1lJQ0LsLCgHoul5ShV/edit?rtpof=true&amp;sd=true">LINK HERE</a>
Event Details
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<li>Committed number of participants: 1200 students (IT, Finance, Marketing)</li>
<li>Period: Half of the day</li>
<li>Exhibition Area: 500 square meters</li>
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Event Objectives:
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<li>Education: Educate students about the applications and impacts of AI &amp; Web3.0 technologies.</li>
<li>Exploration: Provide a platform for career exploration.</li>
<li>Networking: Encourage networking between students and potential employers.</li>
<li>Exhibition: Showcase technologies and trends in AI &amp; Web3.0.</li>
<li>HUTECH's Commitment: Highlight HUTECH's role in digital economy education.</li>
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Workshop Topic:
1. AI in Digital Economy:
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<li>Understanding the basics of AI and its applications.</li>
<li>Identifying the necessary skills for AI-related careers.</li>
</ul>
2. Blockchain and the Future of Finance:
<ul>
<li>Grasping the fundamentals of blockchain technology.</li>
<li>Exploring the transformative potential in finance and career opportunities.</li>
</ul>
3. Web3.0 and Decentralized Internet:
<ul>
<li>Exploring the concept of Web3.0 and its principles.</li>
<li>Recognizing the benefits and consequences of decentralized internet.</li>
</ul>
4. Smart Contracts and Their Applications:
<ul>
<li>Understanding smart contracts and their role in automation.</li>
<li>Exploring real-world applications in various industries.</li>
</ul>
5. NFTs and the Digital Collectibles Ecosystem:
<ul>
<li>In-depth understanding of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs).</li>
<li>Learning to create, trade, and manage NFTs, and discovering market opportunities.</li>
</ul>
6. The Role of AI in Marketing and E-commerce:
<ul>
<li>Exploring AI-driven marketing and e-commerce solutions.</li>
<li>Understanding how AI enhances user experience and personalization.</li>
</ul>
7. Web3.0 and Its Impact on Digital Privacy:
<ul>
<li>Exploring the significance of digital privacy in a decentralized web.</li>
<li>Learning about Web3.0 tools and platforms that enhance online privacy.</li>
</ul>
8. AI &amp; Data Analysis in Business:
<ul>
<li>Understanding the role of AI in data analysis.</li>
<li>Identifying the impact of AI-driven data analysis on business decision-making.</li>
</ul>
9. AI-Driven Chatbots in Customer Service:
<ul>
<li>Exploring the use of AI chatbots to enhance customer service.</li>
<li>Identifying opportunities in the AI chatbot field.</li>
</ul>
10. GameFi: Bridging the Gap Between eSports and Blockchain:
<ul>
<li>Exploring the intersection of the GameFi industry between blockchain and eSports.</li>
<li>Identifying opportunities for gamers and developers in GameFi.</li>
</ul>
Requested Sponsorship Package:
GOLD SPONSOR: $1,500
Benefit:
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<li>Exhibition Space: A spacious exhibition area of 25 square meters for maximum engagement.</li>
<li>Speaking Opportunity: You will have a 20-minute speaking slot during the event to showcase your AI and Web3 expertise.</li>
<li>On-Air Recognition: A 15-second interview on HTV to reach a wider audience.</li>
<li>Event Promotion: Your organization's logo and name will be included in event promotions and marketing materials.</li>
<li>High Visibility: Prominent logo placement on event banners, backdrops, and promotional materials.</li>
<li>Networking: Access to the event's networking sessions to connect with Hutech professors &amp; students and industry professionals.</li>
<li>AI &amp; Web3 Insights: Share your insights with future tech leaders and professionals attending the event.</li>
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Opportunities we see Polkadot can gains for sponsoring this event
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<li>HTV Channel is Vietnam's second-largest television channel (government-backed), with diverse information and wide coverage. Over more than four decades, HTV has been a reputable and highly anticipated brand for millions of Vietnamese families. =&gt; Polkadot will potentially reach millions of Vietnamese people, raise an opportunity for us to collaborate closer to the Vietnam Blockchain Association, and more recognition from Vietnamese enterprises looking for digital conversion.</li>
<li>Raise awareness to a huge number of the IT student community (potential future Web 3.0 workforce) and invite these talents to join the Polkadot developer community by standing at the booth (one of the biggest booths).</li>
<li>Access to University Tech professors and industry professionals network =&gt; Focus on explaining what is Polkadot and explore the potential partnership between Polkadot and HUTECH in terms of development (also other universities by networking effects).</li>
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Expected Achievements after this event
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<li>Raise good awareness from this event participants, especially nurturing ideas of building Web 3.0 products with the support of Polkadot ecosystem.</li>
<li>We will create a group chat to engage with all students here (Polkadot Vietnam Dev) that is hosted by me (Cris), Polkadot Insider, and Moonbeam Network. A QR Code will be created and promoted at the booth and main stage when I&rsquo;m presenting Polkadot.</li>
<li>Plan for this: In the future we will collaborate with HUTECH and students in this group chat to run small bounties and virtual classes to teach these students about Web 3.0 and Blockchain technology.</li>
<li>Engage with participants here at the booth in lengthy conversations about Polkadot, current development, ecosystem partners and ambassador program and give away some swags. Our target is to get 2-5 Polkadot Ambassador candidates.</li>
<li>Have contacts from University Tech professors and am happy to share it with all people in the Polkadot ecosystem who want to explore potential partnerships doing Hackathon in Vietnam.</li>
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Budget:
The below breakdown is extremely simple and I don&rsquo;t raise fund for myself workload (it will 100% counted to Polkadot Insider contribution)
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<li>The Sponsorship Budget: $1,500</li>
<li>SWAGs: Caps (2.5$/piece) - 200 pieces: $500</li>
<li>Decoration materials: $500 (standee, table materials, flyers, etc..)</li>
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Conclusion
I'm strongly convinced that this opportunity is extremely affordable to engage and create a new talent community for Polkadot ecosystem in general, and organize a new developer generation for this blockchain in the future. Me and my team will closely engage and organize activities with this nurturing community after this event with countless possibility

One more notice:

This initiative will be supported by Patricia (APAC Polkadot Community Manager) and Yuki Pan (Head of Asia at Moonbeam Network) - in terms of engaging community, promotion support, creating post-event value for this dev community.

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beneficiary

- Cris Nguyen is seeking support for a sponsorship for a blockchain community event at HUTECH University in Vietnam.
- The event will educate students about AI and Web3.0 technologies, provide career exploration opportunities, encourage networking, and showcase technologies and trends in AI and Web3.0.
- There will be workshops on various topics including AI in the digital economy, blockchain and finance, decentralized internet, smart contracts, NFTs, AI in marketing and e-commerce, and more.
- The requested sponsorship package includes exhibition space, speaking opportunity, on-air recognition, event promotion, networking sessions, and more.
- The expected achievements after the event include raising awareness, creating a group chat for engagement, collaborating with HUTECH, engaging with participants at the booth, and making contacts with professors for potential partnerships.

#232 Chain Cohort Event Sponsorship - Opportunity to tap more than 1000 developers community and technology university in Vietnam.

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