The event was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Software and Information Services (VINASA), attracting more than 2,500 delegates, more than 60 exhibiting businesses, more than 100 innovative and R&D (Research and Development) startup projects of 30 universities and colleges in Ho Chi Minh City. The program has the participation of more than 50 leading domestic and international speakers from economies in the region such as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, etc.
With the theme "Technology to improve life", Tech4Life 2025 is not only a technology forum but also a space for intersection between science, innovation and practical life. The event emphasized the role of technology especially artificial intelligence (AI), big data, IoT and digital solutions in improving work efficiency, optimizing production and business processes, and bringing a more convenient and sustainable life to people.
Tech4Life 2025 is designed to become a launching pad for practical technology solutions, helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access AI and big data to improve governance efficiency, reduce costs and personalize customer experience.
During the 2 days (September 18 and 19) of the event, the exhibition area was divided into three main content routes: Tech4Work (technology solutions for businesses, such as smart office systems and AI governance); Tech4Life (applicable to personal and family life, including smart home appliances, medical technology and high agriculture); and Tech4Entertainment (interactive entertainment technology).
The highlight of the event was two in-depth conference stages: AI Stage and Innovation Stage, with 7 seminars throughout the two days and more than 50 speakers. At AI Stage, two outstanding seminars include: "AI improves efficiency in Business Administration and operations" - where experts share how to build a data-driven organization, use AI to automate marketing, customer care and make real-time decisions, save costs and increase labor productivity.
The second workshop, AI and the Future of Careers, targeted young people and students, emphasized lifelong learning thinking, considering AI as a tool for creative release, focusing on human skills such as critical thinking and emotional intelligence, turning challenges into career advantages.
At Innovation Stage, three seminars introduced nearly 20 innovative startup projects, focusing on key economic sectors such as trade, logistics, healthcare, education and agriculture.
In addition, the event will also host the final round and the announcement ceremony of the VietFute Awards 2025, with 144 projects from 46 universities nationwide. Outstanding projects will receive advice from leading experts, so that they can soon be applied in practice.
