Artificial intelligence is becoming the focal point of global innovation industry collaboration.

Over two days, October 22nd and 23rd, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Cicon International Forum 2025 – a conference on smart urban and cultural industries – brought together more than 500 entrepreneurs, experts, and investors from many countries to discuss trends in artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, and creative industries in the digital age.

The event, organized by Cicon Korea in collaboration with Q&S Entertainment Group, aims to create opportunities for Vietnamese and Korean businesses to connect and cooperate in the fields of information technology, economics , agriculture, and culture in the application of artificial intelligence (AI).

A view of the Cicon International Forum - Conference on Smart Urban and Cultural Industries.

At the forum, speakers discussed and exchanged ideas on issues related to the application of AI, such as smart cities and future cities, technological trends shaping new living spaces; surviving and thriving in the AI ​​era, regional applications and cooperation, aiming for industrial convergence and cultural exchange; future finance with DeFi, smart urban agriculture , and educational startups. These are contemporary, urgent, and highly valuable application areas.

Ms. Truong Ly Hoang Phi, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Young Entrepreneurs Association, emphasized that technology and innovation are the driving forces for sustainable development of Vietnamese businesses, especially in the era of deep integration.

"The theme of this year's forum is technology, artificial intelligence, and the development of a culture of innovation, which is perfectly aligned with the strategic direction of the Ho Chi Minh City Young Entrepreneurs Association in the coming period," said Ms. Hoang Phi.

Ms. Truong Ly Hoang Phi, Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Young Entrepreneurs Association, delivered a speech at the forum.

According to Dr. Nguyen Quynh Nhu, Cicon Ambassador, the forum's message is to view culture and art as "emotional diplomacy," helping people and nations understand each other and cooperate sustainably. She believes that Vietnam has great potential to develop a cultural industry similar to South Korea, if it knows how to combine traditional cultural values ​​with modern technology.

"In the age of artificial intelligence, technology can replace many things, but it cannot replace emotions and compassion. Humans, not AI, remain the heart of all progress," Ms. Nhu emphasized.

Speakers exchanged ideas and discussed at the Cicon International Forum - Conference on Smart Urban and Cultural Industries.

The highlight of the event is the "Masterpiece of Dual Waves" Art Gala Night at Landmark 81 on the evening of October 22nd, showcasing fashion and music performances combining Vietnam and Korea, demonstrating the spirit of cross-border cultural exchange and artistic creativity.

The Cicon International Forum 2025 concluded with the expectation of making Vietnam a regional hub for industrial, urban, and cultural connectivity, while affirming Ho Chi Minh City's pioneering role in the global era of creative industries and artificial intelligence.

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