10:50 - 12:30: Parallel Sessions

• Hall A
  • Theme: Smart Manufacturing and Global Supply Chains (Theme to be discussed and agreed with WEF).
  • Led by: Viet Nam C4IR.
  • Co-led by: Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains (World Economic Forum).
  • Format: 2 - 3 panel discussions/keynotes (Keynote: TBD).
• Hall B
  • Theme: The Mission of Enterprises in the Technology Era for Smart Services and Logistics.
  • Led by organizer: Ho Chi Minh City Business Association (HUBA).
  • Co-led by:
    • Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies
    • Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology
    • Viet Nam C4IR
    • Co-brand with ADB.
  • Format: 3 panel discussions:
    • Panel 1 (focus on smart logistics) (3-4 panelists)
    • Panel 2 (3-4 panelists)
    • Panel 3 (3-4 panelists)
• Hall C
  • Theme: Building Smart Government in Megacity Management.
  • Led by: Department of Science and Technology.
  • Co-led by:
    • Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City
    • Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center.
  • Format: Keynote (TBD) and 3 panel discussions or best case study:
    • Panel 1 (3-4 panelists)
    • Panel 2 (3-4 panelists)
    • Panel 3 (3-4 panelists)

12:00 - 13:10: Roundtable Luncheon

• Event: Roundtable Luncheon Discussion with the Prime Minister of Viet Nam and the President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (Co-branded with the World Economic Forum).
• Recommended Theme (TBD): Frontier Technologies, Technological Readiness of the Workforce – Now and in the Future, and Collaboration for an Intelligent Economy.
• Agenda:
  • Opening remarks by the Prime Minister of Viet Nam and Mr. Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum.
  • Talks by experts, business leaders, and scientists about prominent topics (as recommended by the World Economic Forum).

14:00 - 17:00: Dialogue with the Prime Minister

• Theme: Science, Technology, and AI in the New Era of Vietnam.
• 1. Announcement section (30 minutes):
  • 1.1. Global Joint Statement Ceremony (TBD): Between Ho Chi Minh City and the World Economic Forum on collaboration to accelerate the advancement of smart manufacturing and supply chains in Viet Nam.
  • 1.2. Talent Fund.
  • 1.3. Credit Fund for Supporting Enterprises in Smart Manufacturing Transformation.
  • 1.4. Transformation Support and Urban Management Credit Fund.
  • 1.5. Facilitating to attract Overseas Vietnamese Investment in Vietnam for Science and Technology.
  • 1.6. Vietnam Knowledge Exchange Center establishment.
• 2. Dialogue “60-minute with the Prime Minister” (60 minutes):
  • Topic: How Viet Nam Is Navigating the Path into a New Rising Era.
  • Details: A conversation with H.E. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of Viet Nam. Hosted by Mr. Børge Brende, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum.
• 3. Dialogue 2 (90 minutes):
  • Details: Panel Discussion with Vietnamese Ministers, Experts, and Business Leaders.

17:00 - 17:45

• Closing remark by the Prime Minister.

17:45 - 18:00

• Remarks by the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee summarizing the Forum and conveying the City’s message.

18:00 - 18:15

• Showing gratitude toward sponsors, donors contributing to the funds and programs announced above.

18:15 - 18:30

• Introduction of New Members into the C4IR Viet Nam Network.