[CTD Learning and Sharing] Scientific Seminar "AI Applications for Financial and Insurance Organizations - Opportunities for Businesses & Researchers"

07 Mar, 2025

On February 28, 2025, at UEH Campus B, the UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD), in collaboration with the UEH Institute of Intelligence and Interactive Technologies (3I) and the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Services Center (ISC), successfully co-organized the scientific seminar "AI Applications for Finance and Insurance Institutions."

The seminar was the first event in a series of 2025 activities jointly organized by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Services Center (ISC) to promote technology applications and to develop an open innovative startup ecosystem in Vietnam and the region. This activity is also part of the CTD Learning & Sharing Series, aimed at sharing knowledge, connecting experts, businesses, and communities to create practical values for sustainable development.

The overall scene of the seminar

Attending the seminar from the University of Economics and Technology (CTD) were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh - Vice Rector of the College of Technology and Design (CTD), Dean of the School of Media Design (SMD); Ms. Dao Thi Minh Huyen - Deputy Head of the Office in charge of the CTD Office; coordinator: Dr. Nguyen Thien Bao - Institute of Intelligent and Interactive Technologies UEH (3I). From the guest side, there was Mr. Lam Nguyen Hai Long - Director of ISC, along with three speakers: Mr. Ha Than - General Director of Lac Viet Computer Joint Stock Company; Dr. Ho Diep - EDUNet Educational Network Company, Vice Head of the Vietnam Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh International University; Dr. Pham Quoc Hai - University of Economics and Finance (UEF). In addition, the seminar also saw the participation of representatives from businesses, reporters, faculty members, UEH officials, and students interested in the event.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh, representing UEH-CTD, presenting gifts to the representatives of ISC and experts at the seminar

At the opening speech of the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trịnh Thùy Anh, representative of UEH-CTD, emphasized: “With the mission of connecting experts and the community, UEH and CTD are always focused on building a solid cooperation platform to promote innovation and sustainable development. In the context of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI), the sharing of knowledge and application of technology are seen as key factors that help businesses and individuals adapt and enhance their competitiveness. Therefore, this seminar is organized to create a forum for in-depth exchange, update trends, and promote cooperation in the digital technology era.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trịnh Thùy Anh opening the conference with a speech

Mr. Lâm Nguyễn Hải Long, a representative of ISC, also emphasized that: “In 2025, ISC and UEH-CTD plan to collaborate on more than 20 activities and hope to continue expanding cooperation in the future. These efforts not only serve the non-profit community but also contribute to fostering innovation, creating substantial value for social development.”

Mr. Lâm Nguyễn Hải Long shared at the seminar

The seminar consisted of three in-depth presentations that provided practical perspectives on the application of AI in finance and insurance:

Speaker Dr. Hồ Điệp introduced Neural Network technology and Transformer, two modern technological trends in the field of artificial intelligence. In addition, he also shared how this technology is utilized through the SmartvOCR application, which can provide solutions to improve the document processing workflow in financial and insurance organizations, helping to enhance work efficiency and minimize errors. This AI application will assist in automating the recognition and processing of documents, optimizing the assessment of profiles and resolving customer requests in the finance and insurance sectors.

Dr. Hồ Điệp presents artificial neural networks and Transformers

Speaker Dr. Phạm Quốc Hải introduces a model that uses artificial neural networks (ANN) in assessing credit risk for businesses in Vietnam. This is a practical application of AI in forecasting and mitigating credit risk, helping financial institutions make more accurate lending decisions and protect their finances from bad debts. Along with this, he analyzes the opportunities and the challenges that Vietnamese financial enterprises face when applying AI technology in this process.

Dr. Phạm Quốc Hải presented the application of artificial neural networks (ANN) in credit risk assessment.

Speaker Mr. Hà Thân shared from a practical perspective by introducing AI solutions in financial analysis and financial assistance, particularly the modern technologies developed by Lạc Việt company. These solutions help financial and insurance organizations quickly make intelligent financial decisions by analyzing big data and providing accurate financial forecasts. The application of AI in financial analysis not only saves time but also enhances work efficiency, optimizes investment strategies, and minimizes risks.

Mr. Ha Than sharing AI solutions in financial analysis and financial assistance

In addition to in-depth presentations, the seminar allocated time for a discussion session, where experts directly exchanged and answered questions from attendees about hot issues in the field of AI and finance - insurance. The seminar also raised many thought-provoking questions like: "Can AI completely replace humans in the finance - insurance industry?" or "Can AI accurately predict all risks?" This further reaffirms that AI is a powerful tool; on the othe rhand, AI does need to be combined with human factors to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Experts and participants, particularly guest delegates from the business sector, engaging in lively discussions regarding issues related to the application of AI in enterprises

Through the seminar, businesses had the opportunity to access in-depth knowledge regarding the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance and insurance fields. Not only did it help to better understand how AI is being implemented in financial institutions, but the seminar also provided fresh perspectives on the potential and development trends of this technology in the future. Businesses could leverage AI solutions to optimize operations, to enhance business efficiency, to minimize risks, and to make strategic decisions based on more accurate data analysis. This was also an opportunity to connect with leading experts, to broaden collaboration networks, and to identify appropriate pathways for applying AI in their operations in the near future.

Beyond being a scientific event, the seminar marked a strong bond between UEH, CTD, and ISC in their journey of cooperation and development. This event not only laid a solid foundation for long-term collaborative relationships but also opened up numerous new opportunities to promote innovation and sustainable development. It was an important starting point, contributing to the establishment of a knowledge and technology ecosystem aimed at advanced and highly applicable solutions in the future.

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