VinFuture 2026 Awards Announces Five Prominent Scientific Trends

Within the scope of the VinFuture 2026 Awards, Professor Daniel Kammen evaluated the connection of science with societal needs and the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration in solving global challenges.

Professor Daniel Kammen stated that the five keywords defining the VinFuture 2026 Awards are innovation, inspiration, cross-sectorality, creativity, and sustainability. Kammen expressed that these concepts reflect the fundamental directions of scientific progress.

Stating that scientific research now extends beyond a single laboratory and requires the collaboration of experts from very different fields, Kammen drew attention to the importance of the link between basic science and evidence-based policymaking.

Conveying that the VinFuture approach appreciates the bond between scientific innovations and the specific needs of society, Kammen emphasized that basic research holds the potential to solve practical problems.

Touching upon scientific developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the understanding of ecosystems, Kammen noted that these efforts should be disseminated with the spirit of "AI for Good" in order to overcome practical problems such as climate change and inequality.