Technologies to be showcased at Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023
New technology products, solutions, and applications will be showcased at the Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam 2023, which is scheduled to take place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from September 29-30.
The event is expected to attract about 7,500 visitors in-person and 10,000 online with 200-250 booths.(Photo: most.gov.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – New technology products, solutions,and applications will be showcased at the Techconnect and Innovation Vietnam2023, which is scheduled to take p🌃lace in the northܫeastern province of QuangNinh from September 29-30.
The event, jointly held by the Ministry of Science andTechnology and the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province, is expected toattract about 7,500 visitors in-person and 10,000 online with 200-250 booths. Products and technologies on display are diverse in such areas as textile materials, microchips and electronic devices, greenenergy, logistics and supply chain, energy storage, and management and reuse ofraw materials and waste. Additionally, the event will feature new solutions in renewableenergy, technology supply chain and biomedical equipment management systems,food and pharmaceutical technology, digital health, information technology, andthe application of artificial intelligence to production processes infactories. Representatives from enterprises, research institutions, andschools can also join forums discussing technology, energy, digitaltransformation, and green transition for sustainable development. The event, held annually since 2011, aims to build a nationalinnovation system for putting knowledge and technology into practice.
It helps connect technology supply and demand sides to exchange,discuss, and sign cooperation agreements and technology transfer contracts. Theevent also becomes a forum for businesses and experts to discuss and shareinformation with policymakers, and promote application, technology transfer,and product commercialisation./.
The Techconnect & Innovation Vietnam 2023 will be held in the northern province of Quang Ninh from September 29-30 in both online and in-person format, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Science and Technology Phan Dang Chinh told the press on September 19.
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The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
The event is expected to attract about 7,500 visitors in-person and 10,000 online with 200-250 booths.(Photo: most.gov.vn) 
