Homepage News News 14/08/2026 SHTP to Host the 8th Annual International Saigon High-Tech Park Conference 2026 Đổi mới sáng tạo (SHTP) – On October 16, 2026, the Management Board of Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) will organize the 8th Annual International High-Tech Park Conference, in conjunction with the Research and Innovation Day of the Southeast Region. The event will take place at the FPT University Training and Research Center, Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City Building on the Success of 2025 The 2026 conference builds on the strong momentum of the 7th Annual International SHTP Conference 2025, held under the theme “Strategic Technologies for Sustainable Industrial Development.” The event brought together more than 500 delegates, including experts, scientists, policymakers and business representatives from Vietnam and abroad. The 2025 conference highlighted digital and green transformation as two key pillars of sustainable industrial development, while calling for stronger connections among government, businesses, research institutions and international partners. The event also showcased more than 100 strategic technology products and solutions, demonstrating the growing innovation and technology capabilities of Ho Chi Minh City and the wider region. Building on these achievements, SHTP is expanding the 2026 conference from a focus on sustainable industrial development to a broader vision of high-tech urban as new engines of growth, innovation and international connectivity. Looking Ahead to 2026 Under the theme “High-Tech urban area – A Growth Engine for Ho Chi Minh City in the New Era,” the 2026 conference will bring together policymakers, scientists, technology experts, universities, businesses, investors and international partners to explore how high-tech cities can create new opportunities for economic growth and innovation. The event is expected to welcome 500 delegates and feature a plenary session alongside four thematic sessions focusing on strategic technologies, innovation ecosystems, technology infrastructure and smart cities, and high-tech human resource development and international cooperation. Beyond the conference sessions, participants will have opportunities to discover emerging technologies and connect with the innovation community through a Technology Exhibition, Startup Pitchfest 2026, a Smart City IC Design Competition, among other activities. The conference provides an important platform for SHTP to connect government, academia, research institutions, businesses and investors, fostering new partnerships in research, technology development, technology transfer and investment. Join SHTP and international exerts to exchange ideas on the development of high-tech urban areas and the future of Ho Chi Minh City. Save the date: October 16, 2026 | Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Ho Chi Minh City For more information and registration: 2026 Annual International Saigon High-Tech Park Conference 41 view