The forum was organized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in coordination with the World Smart Community Forum (ICF) and Becamex Group.
This year's conference brings together more than 600 global leaders, urban experts, research institutes, technology corporations, international developers and strategic investors.
Speaking at the forum, Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha - Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee said that this year's summit has the theme "smart and ready to invest - transform the Vietnamese economy", this is a theme that shows the country's determination to innovate, while deeply in line with Ho Chi Minh City's development strategy.
The Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee called on the world's leading smart communities and experts to share experiences, expand cooperation and accompany Ho Chi Minh City in the journey to create a development model based on knowledge, technology and innovation.
Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha said that Ho Chi Minh City continues to improve the quality of life for people, improve public services, and develop modern digital infrastructure. At the same time, promoting the connection between academia and businesses. nurturing innovative ecosystems along with humanistic values.
According to Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha, the forum is an important occasion to promote international cooperation, promote Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam as a strategic investment destination. At the same time, it opens up in-depth dialogues on modern urban governance, artificial intelligence, new technology, digital transformation and sustainable development.
According to the organizers, the 2025 World Smart Community Forum will take place over 2 days. At the forum, delegates will have the opportunity to access the global treasure trove of knowledge and experience through many valuable activities.
The highlight of the event is the Smart Community announcement ceremony of 2025. Delegates attended directly listened to success stories and valuable lessons from the Top 7 Smart Communities 2025.
In addition, high-level seminar sessions will feature in-depth dialogues with the participation of two ICF co-fo founders and mayors of cities from Canada, the United States, Brazil, Turkey, Spain and the Netherlands. Delegates will discuss to explore practical applications of the smart community acceleration strategy.
Notably, the conference was attended by many urban experts, technology corporations and investors. This is an important event to promote international cooperation and promote Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam. Thereby promoting the attraction of foreign investment capital to Vietnam.
