On November 26, the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) and the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications held a press conference to announce the Vietnam - Asia Smart City Conference 2024.

Accordingly, the conference held in Hanoi on December 2-3 with the theme "Smart City - Digital Economy - Sustainable Development" is expected to attract more than 2,000 domestic and international delegates, including government leaders, representatives of ministries, branches and many leading speakers in the fields of urban smartness, technology and sustainable development.

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Mr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Director of Hanoi Department of Information and Communications, provided information about the Vietnam - Asia Smart City Conference 2024 at the press conference on November 26. Photo: Organizing Committee

The Vietnam - Asia Smart City Conference 2024 will discuss technology solutions and management strategies to help cities modernize infrastructure and develop smart and sustainable services for residents.

The conference includes 8 sessions, including plenary sessions and specialized sessions: Smart City - Digital Economy - Sustainable Development, Smart City - Flexible City Management and Operation based on data; Solutions, Infrastructure, Digital Platforms to promote digital economy and sustainable development; Semiconductor Industry Strategy: New driving force for Vietnam and Hanoi; Excellent technology solutions to promote green, smart cities; Green, smart mobility for sustainable smart cities; NetZero - Environment and Energy towards zero-emission cities 2050; Smart homes for health and convenience;...

According to information from the organizing committee, to date, 48/63 provinces and cities in Vietnam have implemented smart city projects. Despite many advances, there are still challenges in finance, resources, and infrastructure synchronization. The conference is an opportunity to share experiences from cities in the region, while connecting investors and strategic partners to develop sustainable smart urban development solutions.

The conference is organized to accompany the Government, agencies, ministries, branches and enterprises in orienting, developing and promoting the application of smart technology in Vietnam, while creating a mark on the development of Vietnam's smart city, creating a destination for investors in the region and the world.