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Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum 2024​ - Smart Citizens and Digital Society Leading Vietnam’s Sustainable Future

Event overview

Leadership, strategy, and governance are vital foundations in building a sustainable smart city. However, no city can truly achieve sustainability without the active engagement of smart citizens and a thriving digital society. As Vietnam embarks on its transformative journey, one key question emerges: How do these two elements—smart citizens and a digital society—work together to drive sustainable urban development, especially in a megacity like Ho Chi Minh City?​​

On November 22nd, RMIT’s Smart and Sustainable Cities Hub and The Business School, in collaboration with the Digital Transformation Centre of Ho Chi Minh City and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute of Development Studies, will co-host the Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum 2024. With the central theme, Smart Citizens and Digital Society – Leading Vietnam’s Sustainable Future, the forum will examine the crucial role of smart citizenship and digital society in enhancing the governance of megacities and fostering a sustainable future.​

The forum's outcomes aim to contribute to the advancement of Vietnam’s national programs for digital transformation and smart, sustainable cities, as outlined in Decisions 749/QD-TTg and 950/QD-TTg. This event will unite key stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and international experts to discuss how digitally skilled and empowered citizens can help shape a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient digital society for Vietnam’s future.​​

Featuring keynote presentations, the launch of a white paper, and collaborative discussions, this forum aspires to accelerate Vietnam’s digital transformation while paving the way for smarter cities and more engaged citizens.

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Key topics

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Introduces SSC Hub as a collaborative research centre that connects industry leaders, policymakers, and academic experts to drive innovative research, urban solutions, and sustainable development in Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region.

This paper provides an overview of smart and sustainable city development in the Asia-Pacific, highlighting trends, challenges, and policy recommendations through smart city indexes and case studies.

Addresses the governance challenges in Ho Chi Minh City's sustainable development amid rapid urbanisation and growth.​

Identifies the key factors creating smart citizens, objectives of fostering smart citizens and encourages their active engagement in smart city development.

Explores the components of a digital society, focusing on Vietnam's progress in shifting policies to build an inclusive and connected digital environment.​

Agenda

Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum 2024 agenda

Speakers

Speakers of Smart and Sustainable Cities Forum 2024

Objectives

Increase public understanding of digital citizens, definition of digital society and Vietnam’s policy progress to achieve goals of sustainable future.

Facilitate discussions between policymakers, tech leaders, and citizens.

Present findings from research on smart and sustainable urban development.

Who should attend?​

  • RMIT Vietnam and Melbourne staffs and researchers​
  • Local government leaders are directly involved in implementing digital transformation and building smart cities​
  • Panelists from different countries​
  • Government officials and policymakers
  • Technology companies and startups 
  • Local & International NGOs
  • General public ​
  • RMIT students

Why attend​

For Students/Researchers:​

  • Explore advancements in digital infrastructure, smart cities, and e-governance.​
  • Learn about Vietnam's digital transformation strategy and its impacts.​
  • Network with officials, policymakers, and industry leaders.​
  • Discuss innovations and best practices in smart city development.

For Organisations:​

  • Discover how digital transformation creates new sectors, markets, and jobs.​
  • Learn strategies to boost your organization's competitiveness.​
  • Connect with government, academia, and civil society stakeholders.​
  • Build partnerships supporting digital transformation initiatives.

For Government:​

  • Join policy dialogues shaping Vietnam's digital transformation with enterprises, students, and researchers.​
  • Gain insights into best practices and strategies for developing digital government, economy, and society.

For Media:​

  • Showcase Vietnam's progress in sustainability.​
  • Highlight challenges for businesses and the impact of digital transformation.​
  • Present innovations and best practices in digital transformation, showcasing Vietnam's achievements.

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