08:30 – 09:00

Welcome & Opening 
Theme: Vietnam's Rise in a New Era: Positioning the Nation on the Global Technology Map

09:00 – 10:15

Remarkable VNInnoLabs

Positioning the nation on the technology map & the future of Vietnam.
Signing of the MOU establishing the Vietnam Innovation Lab.

09:20 – 10:40

Plenary Session: Smart Nation

• Presentation: Building Vietnam's value-creation capacity in the AI era
• Panel discussion: Vietnam's technology landscape

10:40 – 10:50

Tea Break & Networking
Demo showcase of enterprises & startups

10:50 – 12:00

Plenary Session: Innovation

• Presentation: Building an innovation platform for next-generation biomedicine
• Panel discussion: Vietnam's innovation ecosystem
  

12:00 – 13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30 – 15:00

Parallel Session: Fintech
Topic: “On-chain Economy & New Finance” focuses on digital transformation trends in finance, digital banking, and the development of the on-chain economy.

13:30 – 15:00

Parallel Session: AI Applications (Hybrid)
Topic: Exploring effective AI technologies and solutions for government, higher education, and enterprises.

13:30 – 15:00

Parallel Session: Innovation in Healthcare (Hybrid)
Topic: Leveraging technology in healthcare and advancing innovation platforms for medical diagnosis, treatment, and patient care.

13:30 – 15:00

Parallel Session: Smart Infrastructure
Topic: Powering Vietnam's Digital Future: Building Sustainable Infrastructure for AI, Semiconductors and Data Centres.

15:00 – 15:30

Tea Break & Networking
Demo showcase of enterprises & startups

15:30 – 16:15

Plenary Session: Technology for Life
Topic: Exploring digital technologies for smart manufacturing, AI-driven simulation, and supply chain optimization in Vietnam.

16:15 -17:00

Panel Discussion: Technology for People
Topic: Exploring how technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and innovation are driving practical solutions that create value for individuals, businesses, and society.

17:00 – 17:15

Day 1 Closing
Topic: People at the Center: Orchestrating Technology Development and Innovation

17:15 – 18:30

Group Photo & Networking

18:30 – 21:00

VGIC 2026 Gala Dinner
Recognition of innovators,  and of individuals and organizations with outstanding contributions to Vietnam's technology ecosystemical progress

08:30 – 09:00

Morning Coffee & Networking

09:00 – 09:10

Day 2 Opening Remarks

09:10 – 09:30

Presentation: From Idea to Market

09:00 – 12:00

Pitch-A-Thon (Hybrid)

• Format: The Top 15 startups selected from the qualification round will present their innovations before a distinguished panel of judges, competing for the Top 3 recognition.

• Requirements:

  • Startups must demonstrate a working product prototype (not just a slide presentation) in keeping with the “Action-Oriented” theme

12:00 – 12:15

Presentation: Innovation and Startup Ecosystem Models for DeepTech

12:15 – 12:30

Closing Ceremony & Call to Action
Activity: “Pitch-a-thon Awards” ceremony for Top 3 Startups

12:30 – 13:30

Networking Lunch

13:30 – 17:00

Field Visits

• Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology
• Or VIFC​