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Opening Ceremony of the National Conference on Technology and Design 2025 (NCTD 2025): Shaping Vietnam’s Digital Future

01 Nov, 2025

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On the morning of October 30, 2025, the National Conference on Technology and Design 2025 (NCTD 2025), themed “Shaping Vietnam’s Digital Future,” officially held its opening ceremony at Campus B of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH).

The opening ceremony of the conference taking place at Hall B1.302, UEH Campus B

Taking place from October 30–31, 2025, the program was hosted by the UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD) in collaboration with UEH Mekong, in a hybrid format, together with domestic and international units, and with the sponsorship of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank). The event brought together nearly 300 researchers, experts, lecturers, graduate students, businesses, and regulatory agencies in the fields of technology, design, and communication.

Promoting Digital Transformation in Innovation is a Pressing Issue

Against the backdrop of Vietnam's implementation of the National Strategy for the Research, Development, and Application of Digital Technology by 2030, per the Prime Minister's Decision No. 127/QD-TTg dated January 26, 2021, there is an urgent need for education, research, and businesses to apply new technologies, advance digital transformation, and ensure sustainability and ethics in innovation. The National Conference on Technology and Design 2025 (NCTD 2025), under the theme of “Shaping Vietnam’s Digital Future,” is organized to identify appropriate solutions, technologies, and policies to realize this vision.

Attending the conference from UEH were: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of the UEH Strategy Council; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Chairman of the UEH Council; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of UEH Alumni; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh - Vice Rector in charge of the UEH College of Technology and Design and Dean of the School of Media Design; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Truong Thinh - Vice Rector of the UEH College of Technology and Design and Dean of the Institute of Intelligent and Interactive Technologies; along with UEH lecturers and students interested in the event.

Invited speakers and guests included: Dr. Khuong Anh Dung - Vice Director, Strategic Program Management, Bosch Global Software Technologies; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh - Dean of the Institute of Smart City and Management, UEH College of Technology and Design; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luong The Dung - Vice Director of the Vietnam Academy of Cryptography Techniques; Mr. Pham Vu Anh - Deputy Director of Vietcombank, Tan Binh Branch; Mr. Dang Anh Vu - Corporate Relationship Management, Vietcombank, Tan Binh Branch.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH, emphasized: “The National Conference on Technology and Design is a practical and significant activity that helps connect academia, regulatory bodies, and the business community. Through specialized presentations and discussions, the conference clarifies the role of technology and design in fostering the creative economy and international integration. As a pioneer in the technology and design fields, UEH aims to build a bridge between academia, business, and policy, creating an environment for researchers and students to access the latest global trends while developing feasible technological solutions for Vietnam's socio-economic development.”

Dr. Dinh Cong Khai delivering his opening remarks at the conference

Following this, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh – Vice Rector in charge of the UEH College of Technology and Design and Dean of the School of Media Design, representing the Organizing Committee, presented a summary report, sharing key figures and outstanding results from the National Conference on Technology and Design 2025 (NCTD 2025), providing a comprehensive overview of the event's scale and academic impact this year.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh presenting the summary report for the NCTD 2025 Conference

Perspectives Shaping the Digital Future: Transformation - Security - Sustainability

Reflecting the country's current socio-economic context, the conference's plenary session offered in-depth, multidimensional perspectives through discussions on Vietnam's digital transformation journey.

The session opened with a presentation by Dr. Khuong Anh Dung - Vice Director, Strategic Program Management, Bosch Global Software Technologies, on the topic: “Digital Transformation and Technology: A Perspective on Vietnam’s Two Years of Strong Transformation from Vision to Action.” The presentation focused on Vietnam's digital transformation orientation and the development of its creative technology ecosystem through 2025, covering key areas: policy frameworks and commitments to action; AI and data centers; the innovation ecosystem, international cooperation, and high-tech exports; and Vietnam's position in the Global Innovation Index.

Dr. Khuong Anh Dung presenting his research on “Digital Transformation and Technology: A Perspective on Vietnam’s Two Years of Strong Transformation from Vision to Action”

In an era where people are central to the smart city model, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh - Dean of the Institute of Smart City and Management, presented a strategy on “Building a Sustainable Smart City: Prioritizing People, Leveraging Technology, and Integrating Local Factors.” The research found that a multi-stakeholder collaboration model (government, businesses, universities, research institutions, and communities) is the foundation for building a sustainable smart life, with citizens playing a central, proactive role in management and development. Based on this, the strategy proposes a framework for smart city development in HCMC, with goals for 2030 aimed at building a sustainable city, developing a knowledge-based economy, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving public service quality, and enhancing citizen satisfaction.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trinh Tu Anh - Dean of the Institute of Smart City and Management, presenting the strategy on “Building a Sustainable Smart City: Prioritizing People, Leveraging Technology, and Integrating Local Factors”

The plenary session concluded with a presentation on “Privacy Information Security in Deep Learning” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luong The Dung – the Vietnam Academy of Cryptography Techniques. The presentation highlighted the importance of information security in Deep Learning and machine learning in general, especially in the context of digital transformation and the protection of national sovereignty. It also outlined future research directions and applications of advanced security technologies to protect sensitive data in the digital age.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luong The Dung – the Vietnam Academy of Cryptography Techniques, delivering an online presentation on “Privacy-Preserving in Deep Learning”

These three presentations, representing the key fields of technology, information security, and smart urban planning, summarized practical experiences and provided future development orientations, contributing to a comprehensive picture of the nation's digital future—one where technology is intrinsically linked to people and sustainable development.

Multidisciplinary Discussion Sessions on Digital Transformation and Technology

Alongside the plenary session, 11 parallel discussion sessions were held, covering topics ranging from data analytics, artificial intelligence, and robotics to smart cities and the private sector in the digital era. Speakers presented their latest research and shared practical solutions to help businesses and local governments apply technology more effectively in production, management, and urban development.

Photos from the parallel discussion sessions held during the conference

Through these in-depth presentations and discussions, the conference helped shape a mindset of responsible technology application, promoted digital transformation in management, production, education, and urban planning, and opened up avenues for interdisciplinary research collaboration among universities, businesses, and localities.

Delegates taking a commemorative photo

Building on the academic values shared in Ho Chi Minh City, the conference will continue its journey of “Shaping Vietnam’s Digital Future” on October 31 at UEH Mekong. Domestic and international speakers and experts will discuss key topics such as local digital transformation and digital infrastructure, high-tech applications in smart agriculture, and new technology design trends. We invite all faculty members, researchers, and students to continue following the discussion sessions at UEH Mekong—where knowledge connects with the practical needs of sustainable local development.

Held biennially, the National Conference on Technology and Design 2025 is not only a large-scale academic event connecting academia, technology, and practice but also a testament to UEH's commitment to promoting innovative education, contributing to the national creative ecosystem, and spreading the values of sustainable development to the community. 

Other Photos from the National Conference on Technology and Design 2025 in HCMC:

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Chairman of the UEH Council, and Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH, presenting souvenirs to the speakers

The parallel discussion sessions were lively, with active participation from students

Pillars: Research, Community Engagement

Project: UEH Connecting

News, photos: NCTD 2025 Organizing Committee, Department of Communications and Partnerships