With over 500,000 online impressions throughout its duration, the Fintech - Blockchain Hackathon 2024 has become one of the most highly anticipated academic events of the year. This impressive number not only highlights the growing public interest in Fintech and Blockchain, but also demonstrates the success of the event’s communication and organizational strategies.
The competition sparked significant engagement across social media platforms, student forums, and tech communities, with numerous articles, videos, and posts shared widely—creating a strong ripple effect. This not only amplified the competition’s visibility but also helped raise public awareness about the importance of Fintech and Blockchain in the digital economy.
The grand finale attracted more than 400 students from participating universities, creating a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere. Contestants had the opportunity to present directly before a panel of industry experts, respond to real-world case questions, and engage in debate and defense sessions. This experience proved invaluable for students to strengthen their presentation, communication, and critical thinking skills.
According to the organizers, the competition received highly positive feedback from students, lecturers, and businesses alike. Many participants shared that they had gained practical knowledge and skills—from project analysis and product development to teamwork and time management. Some finalist teams were even invited to join internship and recruitment programs with leading companies in the industry.
Looking ahead, the organizing committee announced plans to expand and upgrade future editions of the competition. Upcoming seasons will feature more advanced topics reflecting current industry trends such as AI in Fintech, Web3, DeFi 2.0, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). The committee also aims to broaden collaboration with more strategic partners, including universities, businesses, and international organizations.
Notably, the next editions will offer enhanced rewards, including scholarships, internship opportunities, and career pathways with top Fintech and Blockchain enterprises—creating tangible benefits that align with students’ aspirations for real-world career development.
The Organizing Committee emphasized:
“This marks an important step in building a strong foundation for the sustainable development and application of Fintech and Blockchain in Vietnam. We are committed to continuously improving the competition’s quality and establishing it as an annual academic event eagerly awaited by students passionate about financial technology.”
With its strong achievements and clear roadmap for growth, the Fintech - Blockchain Hackathon 2024 has set a solid foundation to become one of Vietnam’s most influential academic platforms, contributing to the development of high-quality human resources for the Fintech and Blockchain sectors in the years to come.