People excitedly experience digital technology
Taking place from April 24 to May 1, the Week of Science, Technology - Culture, Tourism and the 1st Mekong Delta Delicious Rice Contest in 2026, the highlight is an exhibition space, experience and interaction about science and technology, innovation and digital transformation with the theme "Touching technology - Opening the future", with a scale of more than 50 booths.
The space is designed in an open direction, centered on visitors, creating conditions for people to directly access technology models being deployed or with high application potential in the locality such as digital government, digital economy, smart cities, digital agriculture, digital services, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and many platforms from large enterprises such as Viettel, VNPT, FPT, Mobifone, CT Group.
Notably, the experience and interaction area organized by the Ca Mau Provincial Startup and Innovation Center (CiNEC) in coordination with FPT Schools (Can Tho) attracted a large number of people, especially teenagers.
Here, adults and children are excited about the robot performance, controlling the robocon, participating in digital thinking games, experiencing virtual reality (VR) technology, augmented reality (AR) and interacting with many smart devices.
Nguyen Kim Trung - a student at Bac Lieu Vocational College - said: "When directly experiencing advanced technologies at the booth, I am very excited. These technologies make work and study more efficient and lighter; and at the same time suggest many new ideas to improve and develop applications in practice.
Connecting businesses, promoting local digital transformation
Besides the experience area, people also learn about many highly applicable technology models such as solar power systems, artificial intelligence solutions in agricultural - environmental monitoring, agricultural product classification sensor devices, and administrative transaction support platforms.
Businesses inside and outside the province also take this opportunity to introduce products, digital solutions, connect customers and listen to feedback to continue to improve technology.
Mr. Nguyen Nhu Y - Director of Nhu Y Informatics Trading and Service Co., Ltd. - informed: "The current trend is to use renewable energy, solar energy and digital transformation, applying AI. The company is orienting to create products in this direction. Participating in the booth helps us have the opportunity to connect with people, survey needs, advise on the implementation of technology solutions, and listen to feedback to upgrade and improve products.
According to Mr. Quach Van An - Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ca Mau province, the selection of products and display models is based on 3 main criteria: high practical applicability; innovation and creativity; and community and spread.
The core goal is to help people see, understand and trust the value of technology; help practical solutions get closer to people instead of being a distant concept; and at the same time create opportunities for businesses and startups to connect with the market, find partners and expand applications," Mr. Quach Van An said.
Also according to the leader of the Department of Science and Technology of Ca Mau province, through the event, the locality expects to create a clear change in the thinking of people and businesses, from traditional production to production based on data, technology and the market.
In the long term, this will be an important foundation to promote strong digital transformation throughout the province, not only in economy but also in state management and social life; gradually developing the digital economy, digital society, taking science and technology and innovation as driving forces for sustainable growth.
