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ASEAN-Korea Roundtable in Tourism 2025
(2-4 July 2025)

Co-organizer and host with P2A.

Government leaders, tourism policymakers, researchers, experts, academics, business representatives and media from ASEAN countries and the Republic of Korea.

The roundtable provided a platform for government, academic and industry stakeholders to discuss barriers to tourism exchange between ASEAN and Korea and propose policy recommendations. Discussions focused on tourism security and travel facilitation, infrastructure and visitor experience, workforce development, and cultural diversity. Participants exchanged perspectives and explored solutions supporting the ASEAN+3 Tourism Cooperation Work Plan 2021–2025 and wider regional tourism cooperation.

The ASEAN-Korea Tourism Roundtable 2025 Creates a Foundation for Sustainable Tourism Cooperation between ASEAN and Korea

Delegates exchange perspectives at the ASEAN–Korea Roundtable in Tourism 2025

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Resolution 57 Dialogue
Golden Opportunities for Youth in the Digital Era
(11 April 2025)

DTU organised and hosted the televised dialogue.

Da Nang People’s Committee leadership; business representatives; DTU lecturers and students.

The programme connected city-government leaders with business representatives and the university community to discuss digital transformation, technological innovation and opportunities for young people. Government and business representatives participated in exchanges and answered questions. This two-way format enabled participants to raise issues and seek responses on digital skills, development opportunities and cooperation between government, universities and enterprises.

Participants exchange perspectives on implementing Resolution No. 57

A student raises a question during the dialogue on Resolution No. 57

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CyberCon Asia 2025
(13-14 September 2025)

Co-organiser and host with Fore and Suganuma Group, Japan.

Japanese parliamentarian Tsuruho Yosuke; Vietnamese science and technology officials; cybersecurity experts and businesses from Vietnam and Japan, with support from the Japanese Consulate in Vietnam.

Under the theme “AI vs AI: The New Cybersecurity Battlefield,” the conference brought public-sector, academic and business stakeholders together to exchange perspectives on AI-driven cyber threats and responses. Keynotes, panels and specialized sessions addressed AI security, international cooperation and cybersecurity workforce development, providing opportunities to discuss shared challenges and propose solutions for protecting national and business digital systems.

Speakers share insights on the theme "AI vs AI: The New Cybersecurity Battlefield" 

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DTU hosted the international conferences.

Marco Abbiati, Science and Technology Attaché of the Italian Embassy in Vietnam; a representative of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology; international researchers, experts and businesses.

The conferences brought diplomatic, scientific and business perspectives together to discuss shared environmental and energy challenges. Keynote presentations and research discussions addressed climate-neutral cities, renewable energy, water and ecosystem management, environmental economics and policy. Contributions included Italy’s experience in sustainability and resilience, creating opportunities to exchange international experiences and explore responses to common development challenges.

International delegates at ICERE 2025 and ICMFM 2025 at Duy Tan University.

Experts exchange perspectives on environmental sustainability, renewable energy and advanced materials

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9th P2A Annual Meeting — Indonesia, 20–21 November 2025

P2A co-founder and event co-organiser.

Representatives of Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology; ASEAN Secretariat; ASEAN universities; technology partners.

Discussions addressed inclusive higher education, digital transformation, AI and student mobility. DTU contributed to exchanges with Indonesia’s Vice Minister on challenges facing education in the AI era, bringing academic perspectives into dialogue with government and industry representatives.

Delegates attend the 9th P2A Annual Meeting 2025

Indonesia’s Vice Minister addresses the P2A Annual Meeting on the future of higher education

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6th DTU Tourism Forum — Net Zero in Tourism — 5 April 2025

Organizer and host.

Tourism management representatives; researchers; conservation experts; tourism businesses.

Expert presentations and discussions explored challenges in achieving net-zero tourism, addressing climate change, conserving biodiversity and developing sustainable tourism models. The forum brought public-sector, academic and business perspectives together to exchange experiences and discuss environmentally responsible tourism development.

Delegates attend the 6th DTU Tourism Forum on Net Zero in Tourism

A speaker shares perspectives on sustainable tourism and the transition to net zero

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DevDay Da Nang 2025 — 12 April 2025

Co-organizer and host with Axon Active Vietnam.

Da Nang Department of Science and Technology leadership; technology experts, researchers, businesses, startups and students.

Under the theme “Tech Fusion,” DevDay brought government, academic and industry representatives together to exchange perspectives on technological development and innovation. Thirty thematic sessions included discussions on AI-driven industry transformation, Web3 and technology entrepreneurship. Exchanges connected the city’s priorities for IT development and investment with industry experience, emerging technologies and workforce needs.

Tran Ngoc Thach, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, speaks at DevDay 2025

Panellists exchange perspectives on AI innovation and industry transformation at DevDay 2025

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Forum on the Future of AI and Technology in Tourism and Hospitality Education

Organizer and host.

Representatives of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism and Da Nang’s tourism authorities; hotel and travel businesses; university leaders and researchers.

The forum brought government, industry and academic representatives together to discuss opportunities and challenges associated with AI in tourism and hospitality education. Exchanges addressed changing workforce needs, digital skills and the integration of technology into training, allowing participants to share perspectives on how education can respond to developments in the tourism sector.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, Head of the Personnel Department at the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

 “The Future of Artificial Intelligence & Technology in Tourism and Hospitality Training” forum