Centre for Business and Emerging Technologies launch event

Transforming the digital economy: Advancing business and industry with emerging technologies.

The Centre for Business and Emerging Technologies (CBET) launch will highlight the role of business and emerging technologies - such as AI, blockchain, and IoT - in supporting Vietnam’s efforts to overcome the middle-income trap. It will bring together industry leaders, academics, and government representatives to discuss the transformative impact of these technologies on business, society, and the economy. The event will also serve as a platform to showcase the Centre’s achievements and future direction.​

Objectives​

 

  • Officially introduce the centre and its role in advancing business and emerging technologies
  • Showcase how technology-driven innovation can support Vietnam’s economic growth
  • Engage key stakeholders in discussions on the impact of AI, blockchain, and IoT
  • Strengthen partnerships with industry, academia, and policymakers
  • Establish the centre as a hub for research, collaboration, and technological advancement

 

Key topics​

  • Industry and academia collaboration in driving the digital economy
  • AI and emerging technologies in transforming industries
  • Leveraging technology for innovation and sustainability
  • Challenges in adopting emerging technologies for business growth
  • Future innovators and the impact of emerging technologies

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Our speakers​

Professor Robert McClelland​

Dean of The Business School RMIT Vietnam​

Associate Professor Hiep Pham​

Deputy Dean, Research and Innovation and CBET Co-lead​, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

Associate Professor Binh Nguyen

Associate HoD, Economics & Finance and CBET Co-Lead​, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

Dr Huy Pham​

Senior Lecturer, Finance​, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam​

Ms Lynn Hoang​

Country Director​, Binance​

Ms Hanh Chu​

Head of Innovation Lab​, Asia Commercial Bank​

Mr Paul Nguyen​

Founder and Chief Growth Office​, MET - Electric Transportation 

Ms Phuong Nguyen​

Director, IT Risk and Compliance Management, Techcombank​

Agenda

Time​ Activity​
8:30 – 9:00 AM Welcoming guests and check-in​
9:00 – 9:05 AM ​ Opening Remarks
9:05 – 9:35 AM

Keynote Address

Emerging Technologies Shaping Business, Society, and the Economy in Vietnam
9:35 – 9:50 AM Introduction to CBET
9:50 – 10:30 AM

Panel Discussion

Building the Digital Economy for the Future: Collaboration Between Industry and Academia
10:30 – 10:50 AM Q&A Session
10:50 – 11:00 AM Closing Remarks and Future Direction
11:00 – 12:00 PM Networking Session

Note: The agenda is subject to change​

Who should attend

  • Business leaders and professionals​
  • Academics and researchers​
  • Policymakers​
  • Entrepreneurs and startups​
  • Postgraduate students and future innovators

Why attend

  • Gain exclusive insights from industry and tech leaders​
  • Network with key decision-makers and innovators​
  • Explore collaboration and funding opportunities​
  • Discover the Centre’s vision and initiatives​
  • Stay ahead in Vietnam’s digital transformation

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About the Centre​

The Centre for Business and Emerging Technologies (CBET) is dedicated to advancing impactful research that tackles the challenges and seizes the opportunities presented by the digital revolution. As RMIT’s first offshore research centre, CBET will drive innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability in the digital economy across Vietnam and the ASEAN region.​​

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