14/10/2026
🇻🇳🇦🇺 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS & APPRECIATION | VIETNAM–AUSTRALIA DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY & AI FORUM 2026
📍 Hanoi, Vietnam | 12 October 2026
One shared vision. New connections. Stronger partnerships.
VASEA is proud to reflect on the key highlights of the Vietnam–Australia Digital Technology & AI Forum 2026, co-organised with the Department of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence (DDA), Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam.
🌟 FORUM HIGHLIGHTS
🔹 Distinguished Guests and Government Representation
The Forum was honoured by the presence of:
🇻🇳 Mr Nguyen Chi Dung – Former Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam.
🇻🇳 Mr Le Xuan Dinh – Vice Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam.
🇦🇺 Ms Renée Deschamps – Chargé d’Affaires, Australian Embassy in Vietnam.
🇻🇳 Dr Nguyen Khac Lich – Director General Department of Digital Technology & AI of Vietnam.
Alongside representatives of government agencies, research institutions, industry associations, investors, technology experts and business leaders from Vietnam and Australia.
🔹 Strategic Discussions: Insights into AI, digital transformation, semiconductors, technology commercialisation, investment opportunities and cross-border market expansion.
🔹 Launch of V-Bridge: A significant milestone in strengthening the Vietnam–Australia technology ecosystem through a collaborative initiative by DDA, FPT and VASEA.
🔹 Technology Exhibition and Business Connections: Showcasing innovative solutions and facilitating engagement among businesses, investors, researchers and industry experts.
🔹 Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation: Building practical pathways to translate the Australia–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into meaningful technology, trade and investment collaborations.
❤️ OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION
VASEA extends its sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, particularly Department of Digital Technology & AI (DDA), our co-organising partner; the Australian Embassy, Vietnam; the Australian Alumni Business Network, and all supporting government agencies and organisations.
We are also deeply grateful to our distinguished guests, keynote speakers, panellists, industry experts, investors, exhibitors, sponsors, supporting partners and all participants for their valuable contributions and support.
Our special thanks also go to the VASEA Board, organising committee, members and volunteers whose dedication and collective efforts made this Forum possible.
The true success of the Forum lies not only in the conversations we shared, but in the partnerships we build and the opportunities we create beyond the event.
VASEA looks forward to continuing this collaborative journey, connecting knowledge with industry, technology with markets, and innovation with investment.
🇦🇺🤝🇻🇳 Together, we are building a stronger future for economic cooperation and innovation between Vietnam and Australia.
-Bridge Alumni Business Network Embassy, Vietnam