DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026 closes

On the afternoon of November 1, the Dong Nai City Department of Science and Technology, in coordination with relevant units, held the closing ceremony of DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Huu Hanh, Deputy Director of the National Digital Transformation Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, delivers closing remarks at the ceremony. Photo: Hai Quan.

Attending the ceremony were leaders of the National Digital Transformation Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Institute of Innovation and Digital Transformation under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations, as well as representatives of city departments, agencies and local authorities, experts, scientists and representatives of universities in the city.

According to the organizing committee, DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026, achieved positive results over over its three-day run. The exhibition and a series of associated activities attracted visitors, featuring 200 booths operated by approximately 100 businesses from within and outside the city. Numerous products, technologies and solutions in artificial intelligence (AI), data, automation, digital technology and innovation were introduced, demonstrated and made available for hands-on experiences.

Residents and businesses visit the DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026 exhibition. Photo: Hai Quan.

The high-level forum and specialized workshops at DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026 focused on issues of strategic significance to the city, including digital architecture, modern governance, the digital economy, smart cities, logistics, airports, seaports, industrial parks, culture and tourism. The discussions provided new perspectives, ideas and cooperation opportunities among government agencies, businesses, research organizations and experts.

Authorized by the Dong Nai City People's Committee, leaders of the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism present letters of appreciation from the City People's Committe to partner units for their significant contributions to organizing DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026. Photo: Hai Quan.

The organizing committee presents letters of appreciation to local businesses for their significant contributions and active participation in the program. Photo: Hai Quan.

DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026 was organized under the leadership and sponsorship of the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Dong Nai City People's Committee and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations. The event was jointly organized by the National Digital Transformation Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Institute of Innovation and Digital Transformation under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations, the Dong Nai City Department of Science and Technology and the Dong Nai City Youth Union.

Leaders of the Dong Nai City Department of Science and Technology, the National Digital Transformation Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Institute of Innovation and Digital Transformation under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations sign a commitment to develop intermediate- and advanced-level training materials on digital governance strategy at the closing ceremony of DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026. Photo: Hai Quan.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Huu Hanh, Deputy Director of the National Digital Transformation Agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, said the results achieved at DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026 demonstrated that the event was not merely a showcase for technology, but also a platform connecting real-world needs with solutions and bringing together stakeholders across the science, technology and innovation ecosystem.

In the coming period, the National Digital Transformation Agency, the Dong Nai City Department of Science and Technology and relevant units will focus on establishing partnerships and developing and implementing commissioned tasks and cooperation initiatives identified at DIGIFEST Dong Nai 2026. The program's value must continue to be reflected in projects put into practice, challenges successfully addressed, businesses supported in terms of technological innovation, and tangible benefits delivered to residents and enterprises, he said.

The leader of the Department of Science and Technology, together with relevant units and businesses, present commitments to support digital transformation at the commune and ward levels in the pilot localities of Binh Phuoc Ward and Dai Phuoc Commune. Photo: Hai Quan.

On this occasion, the Dong Nai City Department of Science and Technology, the National Digital Transformation Agency and the Institute of Innovation and Digital Transformation signed a commitment to develop intermediate- and advanced-level training materials on digital governance strategy. The Department of Science and Technology, together with relevant units and businesses, also presented commitments to support digital transformation at the commune and ward levels in the pilot localities of Binh Phuoc Ward and Dai Phuoc Commune.

By Hai Quan-Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha