In the context of global efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), gender equality and women’s participation are increasingly recognized as key drivers of inclusive and sustainable development. Aiming to create an international academic forum for discussing both theoretical and practical issues related to gender and sustainable development, the Vietnam Women's Academy, in collaboration with the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES), is organizing the International Scientific Conference titled: “Gender Equality and the Role of Women in Sustainable Development in Asia.”