⏰Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday, June 21, 2025
📍Venue: 6th Floor, Ta Quang Buu Library Building, Hanoi University of Science and Technology

On June 21, 2025, the scientific conference titled “Digital Economy and Technology – ECOTECH 2025” took place successfully at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. The event was hosted by the Institute for Digital Technology and Economy (BK Fintech) - Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), in collaboration with the Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics (VIASM).

With the central theme “Digital Economy and Technology for Vietnamese Initiative”, the conference served as a dynamic forum bridging academic and practical perspectives, gathering pioneering minds across the digital ecosystem.

The conference was honored to welcome esteemed leaders who delivered opening remarks and shared strategic visions for the development of Vietnam’s digital economy and technology:

Representatives from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Techcombank, and Cetech, including:

• Assoc. Prof. Truong Viet Anh – Head of Science and Technology Department, HUST
• Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Ngoc – Senior Director of Data Products, Techcombank
• Mr. Tran Trong Viet – CEO of Cetech JSC

During the opening session, the ECOTECH 2025 Organizing Committee presented commemorative plaques to distinguished speakers, sponsors, and partners – as a token of appreciation for their contribution and companionship in advancing knowledge, technology, and innovation for a digital future in Vietnam.

8 Pioneering Perspectives – 1 Vision for Vietnam’s Digital Future

The conference featured eight keynote presentations and in-depth academic–industry discussions, including:

• “Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and the Digital Economy to Catalyse Breakthrough Development in Vietnam” – Prof. Dr. Vu Minh Khuong, National University of Singapore
• “Reflections on Vietnam’s Science and Technology Path” – Prof. Dr. Ho Tu Bao, Vietnam Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics
• “SHBFinance – The Journey of Transformation & Digitalization” – Ms. Olena Khlon, General Director of SHBFinance
• “Leveraging AI and LLMs for Business” – Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, Vice Chairman of the University Council at FPT University
• “Innovation and Sustainability in U.S. SMEs: Practical Insights for Vietnamese Business Development” – Assoc. Prof. Hoang Quoc Bao, Southern Arkansas University
• “Optimizing Financial and Banking Operations through BPM Solutions” – Mr. Dong Xuan Quang, CEO of TNTech
• “What If Your Money Was Programmable?” – Mr. Victor Luong, Host at DeFi.vn, Uniswap
• “Leveraging IoT Data for Insurance Innovation” – Mr. Dau Khac Cuong, CEO of Lead Consulting

ECOTECH 2025 concluded with widespread impact – serving not only as a convergence of knowledge and technology, but also as a strategic bridge between government, academia, and industry in the journey toward a sustainable, innovative, and breakthrough digital Vietnam.

📎 Learn more about ECOTECH 2025 at:
🌐 https://ecotech.bkfin.tech/

📰 News coverage:
https://hust.edu.vn/vi/news/khoa-hoc-cong-nghe-dmst/chuyen-gia-trong-nuoc-va-quoc-te-hien-ke-thuc-day-kinh-te-so-va-cong-nghe-so-viet-nam-655497.html