Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Minister ofScience and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat has called for preparing a workforce for artificial intelligence (AI), thus contributing tothe sustainable development of the AI ecosystem in Vietnam.
Addressing the opening of the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Festival 2023 (AI4VN) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 22, Datsaid the building of this workforce aims to achieve the goal ofmaking Vietnam an innovation and AI hub in ASEAN and the world, as outlined inthe national strategy on research, development and application of AI till 2030.
Viathe two-day event, he said the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) wants to connect Government officials, experts, scientists,businesses and investors interested in AI at home and abroad.
The UK Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, EmilyHamblin, said the solutions on display have demonstrated the development ofVietnam's technology sector with the active involvement of numerous enterprises.The event provides a platform to promote AI application in daily life.
MoST leaders visit the showcase area (Photo: VNA) Initiated by MoST, the event was held for thefirst time in 2018. This year, it took the theme “AI: Power for Life" with the plenary session discussinghot topics to help the community and businesses gain a better understanding ofAI technology applications in daily life. It also serves as a bridge for Governmentagencies, departments and businesses to discuss policies for AI development inVietnam.
The event also featured a business leaders' conference ontechnology, discussions on AI trends in finance, AI and big data application inhealthcare, and a showcase area where nearly 30 domestic and foreign exhibitorsintroduced prominent AI products./.
