The first “VinFuture Discovery Dialogue Series” will be held in 2023, aiming to open up opportunities for cooperation and potential technology transfer in the world to Vietnam.

At the event, scientists who are members of the VinFuture Award Council and Preliminary Council, along with the world's leading experts in "hot" technology fields, will interact, exchange knowledge, and share experiences with Vietnamese scientists and researchers, while inspiring the scientific journey for tens of thousands of students and young researchers in the country.

In 2024, 8 organizations including the largest research institutes, universities in Vietnam and businesses will participate in in-depth discussions with the world's leading scientists revolving around key fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), medicine, energy, and environment...

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VinFuture scientists will return to Hanoi during the Science and Technology Week this December to exchange and dialogue with the Vietnamese research community. Photo: VinFuture

Looking forward to the opportunity to acquire new knowledge

“Great opportunity” is the phrase most mentioned by experts when talking about the “Discovering the Future Dialogue Series” within the VinFuture Science and Technology Week 2024.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Ngo Van Minh, University of Transport, this large-scale scientific connection activity is creating an unprecedented wave of excitement among the school's lecturers and students.

“Because inviting the world's leading professors, including experts in developing international innovation indexes, to share about artificial intelligence - a field that is "making waves" globally - is not easy,” Associate Professor Dr. Ngo Van Minh emphasized.

A representative of the University of Transport added that the school expects to make the most of this opportunity to learn how to apply AI in teaching and training, and at the same time research and develop a set of innovation indexes suitable for the characteristics of Vietnamese universities.

Also one of the units participating in organizing events in the dialogue series, Hanoi University of Industry hopes that not only staff and lecturers but also students will benefit from the sharing of the world's leading scientists.

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Hong Son - Hanoi University of Industry - said that together with VinFuture Foundation, the school has chosen the topic of energy and advanced materials, which is both attractive to participants and linked to practical development orientation.

“I hope this topic will bring high value to the school, as well as professional units,” he shared. “This is a new source of knowledge, useful for training, research as well as future orientation of science and technology development,” said Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hong Son.

Meanwhile, Associate Professor Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga - Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change - is excited about the possibility of expanding multilateral cooperation opportunities through this direct dialogue event.

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Domestic and international scientists appreciate the role of VinFuture in providing opportunities to increase global knowledge exchange and connection. Photo: VinFuture

According to Associate Professor Dr. Thanh Nga, up to now, domestic units often face difficulties in terms of resources and traditional working methods, but VinFuture is making a big difference.

“VinFuture has a breakthrough direction in scientific development, creating opportunities for the Institute to access the most advanced things that the Fund is also aiming for,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanh Nga emphasized.

Not stopping there, VinFuture Science and Technology Week 2024 brings the Vietnamese scientific community the opportunity to directly meet the world's outstanding intellectuals in their fields.

Associate Professor Dr. Thanh Nga added, "When we exchange with experts, we can quickly access the latest ideas and research methods, integrating with advanced global knowledge."

Bringing Vietnamese science to progress faster

Through the event, Vietnamese scientists also have the opportunity to directly raise the challenges they are facing and discuss with the world's leading scientists to find the most effective solutions.

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga commented that the current top concern of the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change is the relationship between climate change and sectors, especially agriculture and energy - two important sectors in Vietnam. For agriculture, the challenge is becoming multidimensional as it must both adapt to climate change and reduce emissions from within the sector. Meanwhile, for energy, green transformation is expected to be the key to opening up a more sustainable future.

Associate Professor Dr. Thanh Nga hopes that sharing from leading experts in the world will provide a comprehensive view, helping the Institute to have a suitable approach to the above issue. “In-depth research will contribute to the emission reduction target set by Vietnam, and at the same time help us achieve a sustainable development strategy,” she affirmed.

From a training perspective, Associate Professor Dr. Thanh Nga also emphasized the value that the event brings to the process of developing young human resources.

“This is a valuable opportunity that we need to seize, especially for the younger generation. With the sharing of experiences from international professors, we can move faster, shorten the gap with global science, and apply it effectively for Vietnam,” Associate Professor Dr. Thanh Nga emphasized.

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Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Thi Thanh Nga (right) believes that reaching out to the world is the right direction for the domestic scientific community. Photo: UNESCO

In addition, Associate Professor Dr. Ngo Van Minh affirmed that the VinFuture Foundation is playing an important role in building a focused and systematic research culture, similar to universities around the world.

“VinFuture’s support is considered a typical example of corporate social responsibility, contributing to creating a solid foundation for the development of science and technology in Vietnam. The VinFuture Foundation’s focus on supporting the practical needs of researchers not only encourages creativity but also helps improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese science in the global environment,” affirmed Associate Professor, Dr. Ngo Van Minh.

In that context, experts expressed their hope that after the workshop, the cooperative relationship with VinFuture Foundation will continue to be expanded.

“With a methodical, professional and effective working spirit, I believe that VinFuture Foundation will succeed in its mission. I also hope that after the workshop, Hanoi University of Industry and the Foundation will maintain a close cooperative relationship, contributing to supporting the University’s scientists and promoting the Foundation’s development in accordance with its principles,” Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Hong Son said.

The Dinh