Dr. Duong Thi Kim Lien, Head of Impact Village Techfest Vietnam, a trailblazer in innovation, technology transfer, and business development, is the driving force behind the Institute of Business Innovation Accelerator (IBIA) in Vietnam. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Lien has played a pivotal role in SME development, business support organization development, innovational start-ups, women entrepreneurship, and market linkages. Her expertise extends to quality assurance and result-based management, making her a formidable figure in the business landscape.

Dr Lien's impact is felt far and wide, having been involved in implementing groundbreaking initiatives such as the Vietnam – Finland Innovation Partnership Programme, the Vietnam Climate Innovation Center (VCIC), the Vietnam - Korea Technological Innovation Center (INCENTECH), and Vietnam - Belgium Innovation and Development of Business Incubators Policy Project (BIPP). Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her role as Director of IBIA - Institute of Business Innovation Accelerator and the Co-founder, Chairwoman, and CEO of coworking space Campus-K, a hub for fostering global connections between Korean SMEs and Vietnamese businesses and startups. Dr. Lien also participated in entrepreneurship training for 21 secondary and high schools and several universities and colleges in the Hanoi area.

But Dr Lien's contributions extend beyond the private sector - as the Head of Impact Village Techfest Vietnam and an Innovation Task Lead for the USAID V-LEEP II project, she has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at fostering technological innovation, renewable energy sector development, and enhancing the role of women in renewable energy and e-commerce.

Her impact is deeply felt in everything she does, from her involvement in developing regulations for the management and use of ODA in Vietnam for MARD to her leadership in the ASEAN – Korean cooperation project “Enhancing Digital Economy Participation of ASEAN Women Micro SMEs”. Dr. Lien's work is a testament to her unwavering commitment to driving innovation, sustainable development, and economic growth in Vietnam and beyond.