Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day set to be launched this September

AI4VN is an annual programme which has been run by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) since 2018. It features a series of events which pull together a wide range of stakeholders from the AI community, ranging from policy makers and technology corporations to researchers and university students.

A press conference on its 2022 edition was held on July 27 in Hanoi and informed participants that the Vietnamese online newspaper VnExpress will co-ordinate with the Aus4Innovation programme to implement the series.

Aus4Innovation is a AUD10 million development assistance programme which is being enacted under the Vietnam-Australia innovation partnership.

Three discussion sessions on AI solutions in banking-finance, human resources, and production are set to be held before a plenary one. The plenary session is slated for September 23 and will delve into the development of an AI ecosystem to apply and improve the quality of life, as well as devising solutions to help businesses break through with AI technology.

Furthermore, there will also be an exhibition held to introduce typical AI products, treating visitors to hand-on experiences and connecting potential partners.

Kim Wimbush, programme director for Aus4Innovation, said the potential for the country to develop its AI community remains tremendous. Indeed, the sponsorship for AI4VN 2022 aims to help promote and strengthen local development as part of the country’s AI ecosystem, he added.

Bui Thanh Van, head of the AI4VN 2022 organising board, emphasised the AI Awards 2022 as a highlight of this year.

The awards aim to honour outstanding AI products and solutions in both business and life, with the scheme open for submissions from July to September.

The AI Tech Matching will therefore connect and support the development of potential AI products from the awards and competitions held within the AI4VN 2022’s framework, with total investment amounting to AUD60,000.