FPT and Swinburne Vietnam co-host ICIIT 2026, bringing together AI experts from 14 countries

On March 6–7, the International Conference on Intelligent Information Technology (ICIIT 2026) was held in Da Nang, gathering scientists, technology experts, and business representatives to discuss the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, and intelligent systems in the digital transformation era.

This year’s event attracted around 160 participants, including 100 academics and 60 industry representatives from 14 countries: Vietnam, China, Japan, South Korea, Finland, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Thailand, and the United States. The organizing committee also recorded 115 accepted research papers, reflecting growing global interest in intelligent information technology.

The conference marked the sixth consecutive year that FPT has co-organized ICIIT, reinforcing its role in bridging academic research with real-world business and industry challenges. Meanwhile, Swinburne Vietnam served as an international academic connector, helping to foster a globally integrated research and knowledge exchange environment within Vietnam.

Photo caption 1: The conference gathered scholars and business leaders from 14 countries worldwide.

One of the highlights of the conference was presentations by international speakers focusing on cutting-edge AI research directions.

Professor Leandro Soares from the University of Leeds (UK) presented on “AI applications in optimizing high-performance embedded systems.” His talk demonstrated how AI can enhance embedded systems in high-precision, high-performance environments such as robotics, industrial devices, and real-time control systems. He noted: “AI support for high-performance embedded systems opens up highly promising research directions, significantly optimizing operational processes.”

Associate Professor Chee-Kong Chui from the National University of Singapore shared insights on “Edge intelligence for distributed control: A foundation for real-time AI-driven chemical manufacturing systems.” His presentation highlighted the shift from Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) to human-centric smart manufacturing, where AI is deployed at the edge to improve responsiveness and automation capabilities.

Photo caption 2: Assoc. Prof. Chee-Kong Chui presenting on edge intelligence applications in manufacturing.

Beyond academic perspectives, the conference also showcased practical applications from industry, particularly within FPT’s technology ecosystem.

Pham Dang Khoi, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Long Chau Pharmacy Chain, presented on “Applying AI to enhance customer experience in healthcare services: Lessons from Long Chau.” He explained that Long Chau is transitioning from a pharmaceutical retail chain into a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem, with AI at its core. The company’s AI strategy focuses on three pillars: empowering staff with intelligent tools, personalizing healthcare experiences for each customer, and developing data analytics solutions to support decision-making.

Photo caption 3: Pham Dang Khoi shares the three pillars of AI implementation at Long Chau.

From a research and core technology perspective, Dr. Tran The Hung, Director of the Decision Intelligence and Optimization Lab at the Quantum AI and Cybersecurity Institute (QACI), FPT Corporation, presented on “Applied AI and Big Data: Driving intelligent decision-making in enterprises.” He emphasized that while AI, optimization, and data analytics are essential, they are not sufficient on their own. “What businesses truly need is decision intelligence — the ability to transform raw data into actionable insights,” he stated.

Photo caption 4: Dr. Tran The Hung discusses emerging technologies that FPT is focusing on developing.

In addition to keynote sessions, the conference featured multiple parallel tracks covering topics such as AI and machine learning for intelligent automation systems; IoT and smart industrial systems; blockchain and cybersecurity; advanced computing for energy and environmental systems; AI in smart healthcare; and data analytics models for modern information systems.

Through both academic discussions and practical insights, ICIIT 2026 reaffirmed FPT’s role in advancing the AI research and application ecosystem in Vietnam, while highlighting Swinburne Vietnam’s commitment to connecting global knowledge with regional and industry-driven technological development needs.