AISC 2025: Opportunity for Vietnam to Assert Position in Technology Race

The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors (AISC) 2025, organized by Aitomatic (USA) and the National Innovation Center (NIC), officially opened on March 12, 2025. This major international event focuses on the integration of AI and semiconductors, offering access to the latest industry insights, cross-border business networking opportunities, and reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global semiconductor and AI value chain.

AISC 2025 officially opening on March 12 at NIC Hoa Lac

The conference brings together over 1,000 leaders and experts, with participation from major industry players such as Google, NVIDIA, IBM, Meta, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, Marvell, and leading technology corporations from Silicon Valley (USA), among others.

Mr. Vu Quoc Huy - Director of NIC speaking at the event

Mr. Vũ Quốc Huy, Director of the National Innovation Center, emphasized: “The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors serves as a platform for academic exchange and an opportunity for Vietnam to assert its position in the regional technology race. This event will help domestic enterprises shape their development strategies, enhance innovation capacity, and promote the sustainable growth of the high-tech industry.”

Dr. Christopher Nguyễn, Founder of Aitomatic, stated: “The Vietnamese government’s efforts in fostering AI and semiconductor development demonstrate a strategic approach aligned with the shifting dynamics of the global technology value chain. The AISC 2025 conference reflects the strong interest of the international community, reaffirming Vietnam’s appeal as a strategic destination for high-tech industries. The synergy between national vision and the investment demands of developed economies such as the U.S., Japan, and South Korea has created significant momentum for AISC, unlocking key opportunities for the growth of AI and semiconductors in Vietnam.”

Mr. Christopher Nguyen, founder of Aitomatic, speaking at the event

At the AISC Conference, SemiKong—an open-source AI model—was introduced to Vietnam’s technology community. This pioneering model optimizes chip manufacturing and is a collaboration between Aitomatic (USA), Tokyo Electron (Japan), and FPT Software (Vietnam). SemiKong was developed in response to the growing demand for open-source AI platforms, playing a crucial role in improving speed, accuracy, and productivity in high-tech manufacturing. The launch of this platform in Vietnam marks a significant step in enhancing local enterprises’ technological capabilities and creates opportunities for the country to integrate more deeply into the global semiconductor production value chain.

The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors (AISC) 2025 focuses on discussions around emerging technological trends in AI and semiconductors, including revolutionizing chip design and manufacturing, the potential of advanced semiconductor architectures, and strategic policies to strengthen global collaboration. Key conference sessions cover topics such as AI-driven innovation in chip design and solutions for energy efficiency and performance optimization in semiconductors.

A special highlight of the conference is the Policy Forum, chaired by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, under the theme: “Vietnam’s Proactive Development of the Semiconductor and AI Industry in the New Era.”

Scene of the seminar

The forum gathers over 1,000 participants, including more than 300 senior executives from global technology corporations specializing in AI, semiconductors, and electronics. It also features leading Vietnamese experts from around the world who play a key role in shaping global technology trends, such as: Michael Kagan, Chief Technology Officer, NVIDIA; Lợi Nguyễn, Senior Vice President, Marvell Technology; Lê Viết Quốc, Co-founder of Google Brain; Nguyễn Thị Bích Yến, Senior Expert at Soitec (recognized as a leading semiconductor architect)

Additionally, representatives from major technology companies such as NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, Meta, IBM, TSMC, Qualcomm, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, NXP Semiconductors, AlphaChip, Honeywell, and MaxLinear will also be in attendance.

AISC is a key international event that explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors, offering opportunities to access the latest insights, forge cross-border business connections, and affirm Vietnam’s role in the global value chain of the semiconductor and AI industries.

Source: Vietnam Business Forum