Who is in the project team and what are their roles?
This project is a collaborative effort among multiple Cardano-related communities and builder projects across East Asia, each bringing unique expertise and roles:
1.MeshJS: Technical Support and Developer Resources
Technical Lead: Hong Jing (Jingles)
Profile: https://jingles.dev
Role and Contribution:
MeshJS, led by Hong Jing, will provide technical expertise in tool development, event infrastructure management, and developer support. With Jingles actively pursuing a PhD in machine learning and working as a full-stack developer, MeshJS will ensure the smooth operation of open-source tools designed for Cardano blockchain applications. The team will also manage the technical aspects of the event website, on-chain ticketing system, and other blockchain activities during the event.
*See more information in the link below.
<https://x.com/meshsdk>
<https://meshjs.dev/>
2.SIDAN Lab: Research and Knowledge Sharing
Role and Contribution:
SIDAN Lab, based in Hong Kong, specializes in Cardano development and provides technical solutions and open-source tools for the community. During the event, SIDAN Lab will organize workshops and deep-dive sessions, sharing knowledge and technical insights. The team will also leverage its local network connections to ensure the smooth execution of the project.
*See more information in the link below.
<https://www.sidan.io/>
https://x.com/sidan_lab
3.Blockchain Advisor: Tim O’Brien
Tim O’Brien is an Ex-Googler who came to Vietnam in 2018 after raising venture capital to build a product for blockchain. After exiting, Tim stayed in Vietnam and built a strong team in Southern Vietnam. Tim’s roots in Cardano are deep, he helped start Eastern Town Hall and was the very first moderator of the Vietnamese Town Hall as well as being a host and organizer of the first Cardano Summit held in Vietnam. Tim and his team have been awarded 5 Catalyst grants which they used to build several award winning products that used Cardano blockchain. Recently their product for international trade, funded from a catalyst proposal, was one of only 3 products to be selected by the United Nations to be demonstrated to world Customs leaders.
*See more information in the link below.
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarko/>
4.Socious: Community Development and Project Coordination
Founder and CEO: Seira Yun
Role and Contribution:
Socious will oversee the event coordination, logistics management, and partnership building efforts. With expertise in community development, Socious will lead efforts to recruit speakers, promote the event, and engage stakeholders. Drawing from its experience managing multiple Catalyst-funded projects, Socious will ensure the event is well-planned, executed, and evaluated to achieve maximum impact.
*See more information in the link below.
<https://x.com/SociousDAO>
<https://socious.io/>
5.Cardano Vietnam: Community Engagement and Event Organization
Cardano Ambassador and Event Organizer: Ha Nguyen
Role and Contribution:
Cardano Vietnam will handle local logistics and community outreach. With over 50,000 members and experience organizing major events—including Cardano Summit, Cardano Meetup, Intersect Meetup, and the Cardano Constitution Workshop—the team will play a key role in ensuring strong community participation. They will also collaborate with local developers to run mentorship programs, ensuring the event meets the needs of the community.
*See more information in the link below.
<https://x.com/VietnamCardano>
<https://linktr.ee/CardanoVietnamCommunity>
<https://x.com/Hahero7>
<https://forum.cardano.org/u/hakochan/activity>