In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, Vietnamese enterprises, particularly within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sectors are facing a pivotal question: How can global AI trends be effectively localized to drive innovation and optimize operations?
To address these challenges, TechX Corp, in collaboration with Databricks, successfully hosted the "Best of DAIS: Executive Roundtable" in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This exclusive, invitation-only series served as a strategic bridge, distilling groundbreaking innovations from the Data + AI Summit 2025 (San Francisco) and tailoring them to the unique requirements of the Vietnamese market.
Delegates at the event "Best of DAIS: Executive Roundtable" in Hanoi
Delegates at the event "Best of DAIS: Executive Roundtable" in Ho Chi Minh city
Bridging global innovation and local strategy
The roundtable series gathered over 70 high-level delegates, including CEOs, CIOs, and Heads of AI/ML from Vietnam’s leading banks and retail enterprises. The primary objective was to move beyond theory and focus on practical execution:
Leveraging Smart Data: Transforming raw data into a strategic asset to elevate customer experiences.
Applying AI Effectively: Moving from global trends to "boots-on-the-ground" implementation within Vietnam’s regulatory and business landscape.
Future-Proofing Architecture: Modernizing data infrastructure to support the next generation of AI-driven services.
Distinguished voices: Shaping the dialogue
The events featured a prestigious lineup of experts and industry pioneers who shared profound methodologies and real-world success stories.
In Hanoi, the discussion was led by:
Mr. Yong Hong Goh (Senior Solutions Architect, Databricks)
Mr. Thanh Tran (Data Architect Lead, TechX Corporation)
Mr. Rolando Jr. Alcantara Caraan (Director of Data Architecture and Product Engineering, Techcombank)
Mr. Tuan Dao (Data Leader, Gamota)
In Ho Chi Minh City, insights were provided by:
Mr. Salem Amazit (Senior Manager, Field Engineering - APJ, Databricks)
Mr. Tan Thai (Senior Data Engineer, TechX Corporation)
Ms. Rachel Nguyen (Chief Digital & Technology Officer, CIMB)
Mr. Frank Luong (CIO, Orient Commercial Bank)
Key takeaways for digital acceleration
Participants engaged in high-value peer discussions, exploring how to maximize the value of their Data and AI capabilities. A central theme was the use of AI for personalized experiences, emphasizing how leading enterprises are now using integrated data platforms to enhance customer engagement and accelerate the digital transformation journey.
The open atmosphere allowed for a rare exchange of visions between technology providers and business leaders, ensuring that the strategies discussed were both ambitious and achievable.
The success of the "Best of DAIS" event reflects the growing maturity of the Data and AI ecosystem in Vietnam. TechX extends our deepest gratitude to our esteemed guests for their presence and to our distinguished speakers for sharing their invaluable expertise.
Special thanks to the Databricks and TechX teams for their professional dedication in making these events a landmark success.
