International Conference on Education Cooperation in the Digital Age Begins in Hanoi
At the organization, attended by numerous countries globally, the integration of artificial intelligence in education, digital ecosystems, and technology policies were discussed.
The International Conference on Educational Cooperation in the Digital Era, held in Hanoi on October 8-9, opened with the participation of over eight hundred delegates from more than forty countries and regions, addressing digital transformation, artificial intelligence integration, and the links between research and the market.
Main Purpose and Scope of the Conference
The International Conference on Educational Cooperation in the Digital Era, held in Hanoi, was organized with the participation of over eight hundred delegates from more than forty countries and regions. The event was brought to life to implement the core policies of the Party and Politburo in the fields of science, technology, innovation, national digital transformation, international integration, and education and training development.
Participation of Global Companies and Institutions
Within the scope of the program, representatives of universities, educational institutions, and the world's leading technology companies came together. Participating institutions included major brands such as Qualcomm, Boeing, Google, Meta, Amazon, ETS, Max Hub, Microsoft, Intel, Cambridge, and Oxford.
Key Educational Topics on the Agenda
Throughout the event, critical topics such as digital transformation in general education, internationalization in higher education, the digital ecosystem in vocational training, and the Global Child Alliance initiative were discussed in depth. Additionally, an Education and Educational Technology Exhibition featuring more than seventy booths was opened to visitors concurrently with the conference.
Assessments Made at the Ministerial Level
Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son emphasized that digital transformation and artificial intelligence present significant opportunities in the field of education while also creating various challenges such as information quality, ethics, copyright, and the digital divide. Ministry officials drew attention to the importance of developing human capacity.
The Gap Between Research and the Market
Tran Nam Tu, Deputy Director of the Department of Science, Technology, and Information at the Ministry of Education and Training, pointed out the current gap between research and the market within the innovation ecosystem, as well as the lack of intermediary organizations. The issue of research remaining overly paper-focused was also raised at the meeting.
Institutional Reforms and Areas of Cooperation
Various institutional reforms, such as the commercialization of research results, risk acceptance, the transfer of ownership, and controlled testing mechanisms, were discussed at the meeting. Officials proposed new areas of cooperation, such as laboratory networks and joint doctoral training.