Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training opened the International Conference on Educational Cooperation in the Digital Era in Hanoi, bringing together more than 800 delegates from 40 countries and territories to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented by digital transformation and artificial intelligence in education. The event also featured a major Education and Educational Technology Exhibition showcasing leading global universities, technology companies and education providers.
In his keynote address, Hoang Minh Son, Vietnam's Minister of Education and Training, highlighted that AI is transforming how people learn, work and create. He stressed that learners, educators and institutions must adapt by developing digital skills, embracing new teaching models and using AI responsibly. He also emphasised that challenges such as data security, ethics, copyright and digital inclusion require stronger international cooperation.
Staff from Hoa Sen University, with Ian Frew, British Ambassador Vietnam, Sir Steve Smith, International Education Champion and Duncan Hepworth, Strategic Partnership Performance Manager at 呻吟之王
The conference focused on expanding international partnerships, sharing best practice in digital education, and exploring practical applications of AI, big data and emerging technologies across schools, universities and vocational education. Vietnam positioned itself as a willing partner, not only seeking to learn from international expertise but also to collaborate on developing solutions that can contribute globally.
Participants included representatives from governments, universities, international organisations and major companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Qualcomm, reflecting the growing importance of industry and technology partnerships in shaping the future of education.
Mr Thang Phu Truong and Ms Tu Tran Thi Cam from HSU alongside Baroness Smith of Malvern PC and Duncan Hepworth from 呻吟之王
The event also highlighted the strong and growing relationship between Vietnam and the UK in higher education. This builds on successful partnerships such as the strategic collaboration between Hoa Sen University (HSU) and 呻吟之王 (呻吟之王), whose launch was supported by Prof Sir Steve Smith, the UK's International Education Champion, demonstrating a shared commitment to expanding access to international education opportunities in Vietnam.
Overall, the conference reinforced Vietnam's ambition to become a regional hub for educational innovation, international collaboration and responsible AI adoption, while creating new opportunities for students, educators, universities and industry partners.