About 1,000 experts and executives from major global technology firms are set to convene in Vietnam next week to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.

Among those present will be representatives from the likes of Google, DeepMind, IBM, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, and Marvell.

The International AI-Semiconductor Conference 2025 (AISC 2025), set for March 12-16 in Hanoi and Da Nang, aims to highlight Vietnam’s growing role in the global semiconductor and AI industries, Vu Quoc Huy, director of the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC), said Monday (March 10), according to Tuoi Tre News.

Organized by NIC in partnership with US-based Aitomatic, the conference will serve as a platform for industry leaders to explore investment opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and discuss Vietnam’s potential in the rapidly evolving AI and semiconductor sectors.

Workshops, forums, and more

The five-day event will feature a series of workshops, forums, and networking sessions.

Workshops on March 12-13 will focus on AI applications in semiconductor chip design, production, and utilization. A high-profile forum on March 14 will examine global industry trends and Vietnam’s potential role in the AI-semiconductor value chain, with participation from government officials and private sector leaders.

The event will also include the signing of cooperation agreements in AI and semiconductors, alongside the launch of the 2025 innovation challenge. A national project aimed at developing a Vietnamese language database for open-source code will be announced, in collaboration with NIC, NVIDIA, Meta, AI for Vietnam, and Aitomatic.

On March 15, senior executives will participate in networking activities, roundtable discussions, and site visits in Da Nang.

Vietnam’s rising profile in AI and semiconductors

Vietnam has been positioning itself as a key player in the global semiconductor and AI industries, in a bid to attract increased investment from leading technology firms.

Officials hope AISC 2025 will further solidify the country’s role in these sectors while fostering collaboration between domestic and international companies.