Vietnam International Digital Week 2026 to focus on AI governance

The Vietnam International Digital Week (VIDW) 2026, organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, is scheduled to take place from October 28–30 in Quang Ninh. Under the theme “Intelligent Connectivity: AI Governance, Shaping AI Transformation,” the event aims to strengthen policy dialogue and international cooperation regarding science, technology, and digital transformation.

The program includes a high-level forum on strategic technologies, international cooperation workshops, and an exhibition of prominent technological products. Key discussions will address strategic digital technologies, data, computing capacity, digital infrastructure, and mechanisms to boost research and development (R&D) and technology commercialization.

Specific sessions include a ministerial roundtable on safe and responsible AI governance, an interregional dialogue on AI capacity-building, and the ASEAN-EU Digital Innovation Forum. Additionally, the Vietnam-Australia Digital Cooperation Forum will focus on investment and digital solutions for sectors such as smart agriculture, finance, and education.