Vietnam IT conference 2019 opens in HCM City hinh anh 1Businesses exchange their latest IT products on the sidelines of the conference. (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – Representatives from the world’s leading IT corporations are sharing advanced technology trends at the Vietnam IT Conference 2019, which opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 24.

The event was jointly held by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC), Quang Trung Software City (QTSC), and the Vietnam Information Technology Outsourcing Alliance (VNITO Alliance) to tap the potential of the IT sector to the fullest extent.

At the opening ceremony, VNITO Alliance Honourary Chairman Nguyen Hai Long, who is also QTSC Director, said that many IT firms in Vietnam have caught up with the world’s development trend in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Blockchain and digital transformation, among others.

He said the event would provide good opportunities for Vietnam to make breakthrough in the IT sector, and become a leading innovation hub in Southeast Asia.

On the occasion, the organising board announced cooperation agreements between the VNITO Alliance and six international partners. The deals aim to boost collaboration and trade promotion in the IT sector between Vietnam and foreign partners.

On the sidelines of the conference, taking place on October 23-25, domestic and international enterprises are introducing their latest technology products and IT achievements so as to enhance cooperation and trade in the field./.
VNA