The AI-Semiconductor conference (AISC 2025) with the theme “Innovating Futures: Bridging AI & Semiconductors Globally” is set to take place from March 12-16 in Hanoi and Da Nang, the Ministry of Planning and Investment announced at a press conference in Hanoi on February 24. 

The conference will be co-organized  by the National Innovation Center (Vietnam) and Aitomatic (USA).

The conference is expected to gather over 1,000 global leaders, experts, and top scientists in the rapidly advancing fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor.  It will also be attended by many tech giants such as Google DeepMind, IBM, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, and Marvell, among others, including corporations from Silicon Valley (USA) and leading countries and economies.

The conference will be regarded as a pivotal opportunity for Vietnam to tap into the latest trends at the intersection of artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology, while solidifying its growing position in the global value chain of this highly promising industry.

Speaking at the press conference, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Duc Tam emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) and the semiconductor industry play a crucial role in accelerating digital transformation, green transition, and the advancement of science, technology, and innovation in Vietnam. AI and semiconductor also help the country to drive breakthroughs in productivity, quality, and the competitiveness of the economy.

“These are key breakthrough factors and core drivers for building a modern productive force, enabling the country to achieve rapid, sustainable development and move towards prosperity,” the Deputy Minister affirmed.

In 2024, Vietnam introduced a series of key mechanisms and policies to accelerate the development of high-tech industries, particularly the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors.

These policies not only motivate domestic enterprises to accelerate research, technology transfer and mastery, but also help them attract investment and comprehensively enhance the innovation ecosystem.

Mr. Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the National Innovation Center (NIC), emphasized that Vietnam is facing a “golden opportunity” to make significant breakthroughs in AI and semiconductor, while also expanding successful cooperation models, such as its partnership with NVIDIA in establishing an AI research and development center in Vietnam.

“The National Innovation Center (NIC) has been actively implementing initiatives to promote international cooperation in the development and application of technology, aiming to build an innovation ecosystem in key sectors such as AI and semiconductor. In this context, AISC 2025 is one of the events to realize this goal,” Mr. Huy shared.

Assessing Vietnam's existing advantages in developing AI and semicondutor industry, Dr. Christopher Nguyen, CEO of Aitomatic (USA), noted that the country is becoming an attractive destination for global investors thanks to its stable political environment and strategic position in the global supply chain.

“Vietnam boasts a young, highly skilled workforce with a strong technological foundation, offering abundant development opportunities for investors. This is a significant advantage that enables Vietnam to make breakthroughs in high-tech sectors, especially in artificial intelligence (AI) and the semiconductor industry,” Dr. Christopher highlighted.