AISC25 launches to drive sustainable development initiative
The international conference, co-hosted by the US’ Aitomatic and the National Innovation Center, reaffirms Vietnam's role in the global value chain of the semiconductor and AI industries.
The Hanoi Times — The Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors (AISC) 2025 kicked off today [March 12] to help Vietnamese enterprises strategize their innovation capabilities and promote sustainable development in the high-tech sector.
Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the Ministry of Finance’s National Innovation Center, speaks at the event. Photos: NIC
According to Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the Ministry of Finance's National Innovation Center (NIC), AISC25 serves as a dynamic platform for thought leadership, enabling collaboration and groundbreaking discussions to shape the future of AI and semiconductors.
AISC explores the integration of AI and semiconductors , offering opportunities to access the latest insights, forge cross-border business connections, and reaffirm Vietnam's role in the global value chain of the semiconductor and AI industries, he said.
He urged all attendees to seize this opportunity to forge strong partnerships and drive technological progress.
The three-day event brings together more than 1,000 leaders and experts, including prominent names such as Google, NVIDIA, IBM, Meta, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, Marvell, and other technology giants from Silicon Valley (USA), confirming Vietnam's position in the global AI and semiconductor sectors.
Speaking at the event, Christopher Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Aitomatic, Head of the AISC Conference Organizing Committee, said that the Vietnamese government’s efforts to promote the development of AI and semiconductors are proved to be the right direction in line with the global shift in the technology value chain.
"AISC 2025 shows strong international interest, confirming Vietnam as a strategic destination in the high-tech industry. The blend of national vision and international investment from developed economies such as the US, Japan, and South Korea has created significant momentum for the conference, opening up important opportunities for the development of AI and semiconductors in Vietnam," he said.
The event also introduced the open-source SemiKong AI model to the Vietnamese technology community. This model, developed by Aitomatic (USA), Tokyo Electron (Japan), and FPT Software (Vietnam), optimizes chip production.
Coming at a time when demand for open-source AI platforms is on the rise, SemiKong plays a critical role in improving speed, accuracy, and productivity in high-tech manufacturing. Its launch in Vietnam enables domestic enterprises to master advanced technology, allowing deeper integration into the global semiconductor manufacturing value chain.
Visitors at a booth with semiconductor and Al models.
A highlight of the conference is the Policy Forum on "Vietnam's Proactiveness in Developing the Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Industries in the New Era" with a keynote speech by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 14.
On the same day, the NIC and its partners will announce initiatives for Vietnam to master semiconductor and AI technologies, and launch the Vietnam Innovation Challenge Program 2025 with the theme "Building an Open-Source Vietnamese Language Database for AI Research, Development, and Applications."
The event will focus on emerging technology trends in AI and semiconductors, including the revolution in chip design and manufacturing, the potential of advanced semiconductor architectures, and strategic policies to drive global collaboration.
It will feature a launch ceremony for several Vietnamese businesses joining the AI Alliance, a global coalition founded by IBM, Meta, and leading academic institutions on March 13. With over 160 members, the AI Alliance fosters a global ecosystem for joint research, open-source development, technology standardization, and responsible AI applications, promoting accessible AI technologies without reliance on proprietary platforms.
The conference will also include other major activities such as Specialized workshop sessions on “The Semiconductor – Artificial Intelligence Revolution in the Silicon Valley” and “The Convergence of Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence: A Breakthrough Factor Creating a New Cycle of Opportunities” (March 12–13); exhibitions; and investment and business matchmaking events.
Christopher Nguyen, Head of the AISC Conference Organizing Committee, delivers his speech at the conference.
