Thorough preparations underway for DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026

Vo Hoang Khai, Deputy Director of the Dong Nai Department of Science and Technology (DoST), chaired a meeting on October 26 with relevant departments, agencies and units to review preparations and organizational arrangements for DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026.

Vo Hoang Khai, Deputy Director of the DoST, speaks at the meeting. Photo: Hai Quan

DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026 will take place from October 30 to November 1 at the Dong Nai City Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center in Tan Trieu Ward, under the theme “Digital transformation and innovation: From policy to practice –Creating new drivers of growth for Dong Nai.”

The program will feature a strategic panel discussion on positioning Dong Nai as it develops the pillars of its future growth, a high-level forum on digital transformation and innovation, and thematic workshops. These will focus on smart urban development in Dong Nai; smart ecosystems connecting infrastructure with added-value services across logistics, aviation and seaport value chains; and digital transformation in destination branding, linked to cultural promotion and sustainable tourism development in the city.

Nguyen Hieu Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai Youth Union, discusses plans for youth activities and competitions associated with DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026. Photo: Hai Quan

Alongside the forums and specialized workshops, an exhibition featuring technology, digital transformation solutions and local products under the One Commune, One Product (OCOP) program will be a key attraction at DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026. It is expected to bring together more than 100 businesses from five countries, with over 200 booths and around 5,000 visitors.

Tran Thi Thu Trang, Acting Deputy Director of the Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center, discusses preparations for venues for the event's workshops. Photo: Hai Quan

According to the DoST, preparations were progressing largely as planned as of October 26. Work on the event's visual identity, site inspections, the overall site plan and invitations had been completed, along with several other key preparatory tasks. The department had also clearly assigned responsibilities by work group, identifying the lead and coordinating units, deadlines and expected deliverables.

The DoST has worked with the National Digital Transformation Authority under the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Institute for Innovation and Digital Transformation to finalize the agendas for the event's sessions, including presentation topics and speakers.

Hoang Binh Long, Deputy Director of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television, discusses coordination and media coverage for DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026. Photo: Hai Quan

At the meeting, representatives of the participating units reviewed and reached agreement on the overall event plan and related arrangements. They also proposed measures to resolve outstanding issues promptly and keep organizational and logistical preparations on schedule and in line with requirements.

Khai asked the relevant units to review and finalize event-related content and ensure that preparations and associated activities stayed on schedule. He also called for exhibition spaces and booths to be well-designed and visually appealing while meeting the event's requirements. He also urged relevant departments, agencies and units to step up coordination and communications efforts to spread the event's key messages and publicize its forums, exhibition and related competitions.

By H. Quan – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha