4 main issues of HEF 2018

1. Trends, models, roles, and impacts of innovative districts on accelerating the socio-economic development of nations and localities towards rapid and sustainable growth.
2. Introduction of the policy to develop the eastern part of the city as an innovative district, thereby attracting investment, guiding investment, and directing the development of enterprises.
3. The pivotal role of businesses in the process of creating innovative districts, particularly in innovation and entrepreneurship activities. This includes proposing solutions to promote and motivate innovation activities of businesses in Ho Chi Minh City, and building and developing an innovation ecosystem.
4. Discussion of models and mechanisms for collaboration and interaction between businesses, scientists, and the government to effectively promote innovation activities of businesses.

The forum aims to create strong connections and interactions between businesses, scientists, and the government, with businesses at the center as the driving force for innovation and creativity, particularly in the eastern part of the city.