Session
EXPERTS
Vietnams Ambition to Become an AI Leader: Pioneering a New Era of Innovation and Business
While challenges such as a shortage of IT talent and outdated systems are becoming increasingly severe, Vietnam is making significant strides in digital transformation and IT talent development on a national scale. Alongside the rapid growth of advanced technologies like AI, Vietnam is emerging as a hub of innovation in the global market, with its potential continuing to expand.
This session will focus on Vietnam’s latest developments as it strives to become a leading AI nation, delving into the business opportunities and future possibilities driven by innovation. We will also explore how startups and companies can grow their businesses and achieve sustainable innovation through collaboration with Vietnam, sharing concrete strategies and real-world examples.
Supported by FPT Japan Holdings
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language:Japanese
Speakers
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Takayuki Shimamoto
SUMITOMO CORPORATION
Takayuki Shimamoto
SUMITOMO CORPORATION Smart Platform SBU Team Leader
Joined Sumitomo Corporation in 2009. With 4 years in Vietnam focusing on the establishment of an e-commerce business, and 6 years in Myanmar working on the launch of a telecommunications business, totaling 10 years spent a significant amount of time stationed in Southeast Asia,. Subsequently, after returning to the headquarters, I was involved in the launch and management of a telecommunications business in Ethiopia. Since 2023, I have been in my current position, recently engaged in the establishment of AI-related businesses. My specialty is in the telecommunications industry.
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Tosihihiro Nakatomi
TOHO GAS Co., Ltd
Tosihihiro Nakatomi
TOHO GAS Co., Ltd Digital Transformation Promotion Dept. / IT Senior Expert
Except for 8 years in the middle of my career, I have been in the IT department for almost 20 years since I joined the company. I have mainly planned and implemented terminal, network, and system development technologies. Recently, I have been working on the implementation of DX-related technologies such as cloud computing and agile.
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Junichi Tanaka
ulula inc.
Junichi Tanaka
ulula inc. Chairman
I founded my own business at the age of 18 and have since served as a Director at Euglena Co., Ltd. and CoCooking Co., Ltd., as well as the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) for Mie Prefecture. In April 2023, I was appointed Chairman and Representative Director of ulula inc.Additionally, I hold various roles, including Member of The Association for Promotion of Public Local Information and Communication , Digital Policy Member for Meiwa Town in Mie Prefecture, Digital Policy Member for Kodaira City in Tokyo, Digital Policy Member for Oishida Town in Yamagata Prefecture, Regional Revitalization Evangelist for the Cabinet Office, Regional Vitality Creation Advisor and Regional Informatization Advisor for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Sharing Economy Evangelist for the Digital Agency, and Visiting Professor at the Professional University of Information Management for Innovation.
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Nguyen Huu Long
FPT Japan Holdings Co., Ltd.
Nguyen Huu Long
FPT Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President
Graduating from the University of Tokyo with a bachelor’s degree in System Innovations, Nguyen Huu Long has decades of experience in IT industry in Japanese market. Mostly based in Tokyo, he is the founder and CEO of FPT Consulting Japan (FCJ) since 2019, specializing in Digital Transformation consulting and helping Japanese enterprises building their digital platform and services. FCJ reaches 300 consultants early 2023 and will continue to grow its digital force to 1,000 by 2025.He’s also served as Vice President of FPT Software and Senior Vice President of FPT Japan Holding, FPT Software’s largest overseas subsidiary.