Leave a Nest Malaysia Participates in Tech59 to Contribute Insights on Smart City Development
Ho Chi Minh City, May 9, 2025 — Today marks another milestone for Vietnam’s startup and tech community as Tech59 kicks off at The Sentry Q, Ho Chi Minh City.
Under the inspiring theme “How to Make Smarter Cities?”, Tech59 brings together influential leaders, innovators, and ecosystem builders to discuss the future of urban living and smart city development in Southeast Asia.
Powered by The Sentry Group — a valued strategic partner for Tech Planter Vietnam — this initiative continues to position itself as a premier platform for conversations that matter in technology, sustainability, and innovation.
The impressive lineup of speakers includes:
- Dr. Justin Xavier, Senior Manager at RMIT University Vietnam and Project Lead at SPARK Hub
- Mr. Kevin Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of Persona Studios
- Mr. Greg Ohan, Co-Founder of Tech59, CEO of The Sentry, and Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in HCMC
- Mr. Edward Lim, Head of BLOCK71 Saigon
- Mr. Abdul Hakim Sahidi, Managing Director of Leave a Nest Malaysia
Together, these thought leaders will share cutting-edge ideas and strategies to drive the creation of integrated, sustainable, and citizen-focused smart cities — tackling challenges in infrastructure, data systems, sustainability, and community engagement.
Tech59 is proudly supported by sponsors including Heineken Vietnam, Persona Studios, and community partners such as Google Cloud, RMIT University, Reactor, NorCham, La French Tech Vietnam, and Leave a Nest.
This evening promises to be a powerhouse of forward-thinking ideas, strategic connections, and conversations that will shape the smart cities of tomorrow.