Under the theme “Intelligent Connectivity: AI Governance, Shaping AI Transformation,” the event, slated for October 28-30 in Quang Ninh province, aims to deepen policy dialogue, forge international partnerships and accelerate technology research, development, transfer and commercialization, particularly in strategic and emerging technologies.
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Viet Nam Digital Week is slated for October 28-30 in Quang Ninh province. |
The program will feature three main activity groups, namely a high-level forum on strategic technologies; international cooperation forums, conferences and workshops; and an exhibition of outstanding technology products.
On October 28, a high-level opening session will be followed by a ministerial roundtable on AI governance and transformation. Discussions will focus on strategic digital technologies, data, computing capacity and digital infrastructure, alongside mechanisms to boost research and development (R&D), commercialize technologies and ensure safe, responsible AI governance.
An interregional dialogue on AI capacity-building will review outcomes of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva, Switzerland, in July, share experience and develop policy recommendations for international discussions in 2027.
The ASEAN-E.U. Digital Innovation Forum will explore ways to strengthen digital innovation ecosystems, connect businesses and facilitate technology transfer. The Viet Nam-Australia Digital Cooperation Forum will promote investment and business links while advancing digital solutions for smart agriculture, finance, education and business operations.
On October 29, the focus will shift to specialized technology cooperation. The ASEAN 5G Conference will examine deployment roadmaps, standardization and the integration of 5G with AI and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The Viet Nam-E.U. science and technology cooperation forum will address advanced materials for 2025-2035, AI-powered materials discovery, smart materials and digital twin applications in materials research.
Other sessions will tackle cross-border digital trust infrastructure, electronic signatures, authentication and interoperability in international transactions. A Viet Nam-Japan workshop under the Friends of the Hiroshima AI Process initiative will promote a safe, trustworthy and human-centric AI ecosystem, with discussions on policy, standards and responsible governance.
The Viet Nam-China workshop on AI research and applications will focus on large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, technology infrastructure optimization and stronger links among research institutions, universities and businesses.
The Viet Nam-Republic of Korea digital cooperation forum, scheduled in Hanoi, will address strategic digital technologies, digital skills, joint research, technology transfer and commercialization.
An exhibition on October 28-29 will showcase AI, 5G, IoT, big data and other strategic digital technologies, creating opportunities for businesses, research institutes and international partners to connect. Bilateral meetings between ministry leaders and international partners are also expected to advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
Through a series of activities, VIDW 2026 aims to expand partnership networks, connect Viet Nam’s technology ecosystme with regional and international counterparts, mobilize resources for technology research, development, transfer and commercialization. It is also expected to strengthen Viet Nam’s capacity to master key technologies, drive innovation and digital transformation, and deepen the country’s engagement in international technology cooperation initiatives.
Source: VNA