On the evening of October 27th, at the Reunification Hall (Ho Chi Minh City), the "Convergence Night" program took place in a solemn atmosphere, creating a strategic networking space between the World Economic Forum (WEF), the global C4IR network, and the business community.

This event is part of the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 currently being held in Ho Chi Minh City. The "Convergence Night" program focuses on transforming agenda ideas into practical collaboration opportunities, promoting digital transformation and responsible artificial intelligence ( AI ) development.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Nguyen Duc Huy, Deputy Director of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (C4IR HCMC), affirmed that C4IR HCMC will play a core role in synthesizing proposals to impact the WEF and the international community, contributing to the realization of sustainable development technology solutions.

Appreciating Vietnam's position in the digital transformation and green transformation process, Melisa Atassi, Head of the Industrial and Energy Transformation Cooperation Group at the C4IR Network - World Economic Forum (WEF), emphasized the importance of a multilateral cooperation model.

According to Melisa Atassi, in the face of the technological boom and the risk of global fragmentation, establishing reliable collaborative channels is a pressing need. Currently, the C4IR network brings together 22 centers in 18 countries, operating on three core pillars: deploying global knowledge locally, elevating local practices to the world stage , and strengthening inter-center collaboration.

The event also featured the first-ever "Women in Tech APAC" awards ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City. The program presented nine prestigious awards to outstanding female leaders, individuals, and teams who have made positive contributions to science and technology.

Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Duc Huy, Deputy Director of the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (C4IR HCMC).

Melisa Atassi, Head of the C4IR Network for Industrial Transformation and Energy, delivered a speech.

The "Convergence Night" took place in a formal atmosphere, and the event also featured the first-ever "Women in Tech APAC" awards ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Honoring the Aspiring Teen Award.

Honored with the Best Ally Award.

Honored with the Most Impactful Initiative Award.

Honoring the Women in Web3 Award.

Honored with the Women in Tech Star-up Award.

Honored with the Tech Diplomacy Award.

Honored with the Global Leadership Women in Tech Award.

Honoring the Women in Tech Lifetime Achievement Award.

The program awarded nine prestigious titles to outstanding female leaders, individuals, and groups who have made positive contributions to science and technology.