2023 Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day to take place in September

The 2023 Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day (AI4VN), a leading science and technology event in Vietnam, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21-22.
2023 Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day to take place in September ảnh 1A poster of the event (Source: the organiser)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 2023Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day (AI4VN), a leading science and technology eventin Vietnam, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21-22.

With the theme on empowering lives,the event is directed by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) andorganised by the VnExpress online newspaper to promote the application of AI indaily life. Additionally, it aims to connect businesses with governmentagencies regarding support policies for AI development in Vietnam.

Participants will be treatedto its AI Summit, AI Workshop, AI Expo, and satellite events. All activitieswithin the two-day course will feature the participation of policy makers, AIexperts, technology companies, domestic and international investors, andmembers of the Vietnamese AI community.

Moreover, the festival'sworkshop series will include sideline discussions revolving around the futureof AI in businesses, responsible AI use, AI in finance, and the application ofAI and big data in health care.

Attendees can also visit theAI Expo, which showcases 30 booths displaying products from various businesses,highlighting AI applications in the fields of economy, science, agriculture,and education.

The expo will also feature 10booths for job recruitment, where domestic companies will offer career adviceand consultations for candidates seeking employment opportunities in thetechnology sector. The fair is expected to attract 2,000 visitors.

AI4VN is an annual programmeof MOST since 2018. Its series ofevents pull together a wide range of stakeholders in the AI community, frompolicy makers and technology corporations to researchers and universitystudents./.
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