On November 15-16, 2024, Ho Chi Minh City will host the Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024 at the Rex Hotel Saigon. Themed “Innovate – Transform – Sustain: Shaping the Future Together,” this summit provides a global platform for leaders, experts, and businesses in technology and innovation to connect, share insights, and explore solutions for sustainable development.

Building on Success and Expanding Connections

This year’s summit, organized by InnoLab Asia in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology, will emphasize long-term partnerships and connectivity across sectors. The event aims to bring together diverse voices and ideas, with a focus on sustainable and transformative technologies that shape our future.

The event will provide opportunity for key players in the innovation ecosystem to exchange cutting-edge information, technology, and initiatives, while facilitating in-depth discussions among leading experts on sustainable and innovative development.

This year’s theme highlights the importance of long-term collaboration and partnerships between governments, businesses, and smaller entities within the supply chain to drive the growth of the entire innovation ecosystem.

The program includes panel discussions, business exhibitions, startup crowdfunding activities, and more, focusing on four key areas:

• Sustainability-Focused Solutions: Innovations in renewable energy, waste management, and green transportation.
• Emerging Technologies: Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing.
• Smart Manufacturing and Automation: Technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Innovation in Education: EdTech innovations expanding access and preparing for the future.

Explore International Tech Exhibits and Key Activities

A special highlight of the summit will be the technology exhibits from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Switzerland, offering attendees the chance to explore new innovations and build partnerships.

With an expert advisory team and guests from diverse fields, Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024 will provide the knowledge and resources necessary to address sustainability challenges and accelerate the development of the innovation ecosystem in Vietnam.

In addition to the main discussions, the summit will host side events, such as private meetings with investors, one-on-one business networking sessions, and a demo area where startups and businesses can present their solutions and products to investors and attendees. These meetings will not only help startups secure funding and support but also open doors to business development partnerships with international collaborators.

About Vietnam Innovation Summit

Organized annually by InnoLab Asia, the summit supports the Open Innovation Vietnam initiative, aiming to bridge connections between startups, corporations, and government. Through initiatives like these, InnoLab Asia is committed to fostering innovation and resource development across Vietnam’s startup ecosystem.

The Vietnam Innovation Summit 2024 is supported by a distinguished network of strategic partners, co-organizers, sponsors, and governmental bodies. Strategic Partners, include NFQ and Doanh Nhan Sai Gon, Key contributions from Co-Organizers, Lead The Change, UMT University, and Dear Our Community and the Nami Foundation and Aniday, as Sponsors.

The summit is also backed by Government Partners, including the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Government of Australia, NSTDA, DCCEI, and DMEC. Additionally, the event is supported by Quickom, the Swiss Viet Economic Forum, HCA, 01Booster, and CIO Vietnam.