The Vietnam ICT Outlook (VIO) 2019 seminar, which takes place in late October in HCM City, will highlight financial technology (fintech) applications, bringing together banks, fintech experts and State agencies.
The seminar, themed “Future of Fintech,” is considered a major event for information and communication technology and is expected to connect firms active in the information technology (IT) sector with the business community, bank institutions and financial organisations as well as contribute to the development and application of technology.
The organiser noted that at the seminar, the participating experts and State agencies will share technology trends that strongly influence the economies on the global market and banks’ and firms’ business plans.
These technologies include fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, technology for information security and digital banking.
The two-day event will offer participants, mainly local firms, an opportunity to network and exchange experiences on the successful application of technology in foreign markets.
The State agencies and experts will supply information on the Ministry of Finance’s and the State Bank of Vietnam’s policies and supporting foundation within the framework of the seminar.
Also, firms in various fields will have a chance to present their suggestions and proposals to further develop their business operations at the event.
The VIO 2019 seminar is set to attract 3,000 visitors, 60 percent of whom will be representatives of firms and organisations operating in IT and finance and 15 percent will be representatives of State agencies.
The event will be co-organised by the HCM City Computer Association, Fintech Academy Singapore, the Vietnam Banks Association and the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology of Vietnam National University HCM City, on October 30 and 31.
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