{"id":5230,"date":"2025-12-04T14:22:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T07:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wtcconnect.net\/?p=5230"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:28:24","slug":"opening-ceremony-icf-global-summit-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wtcconnect.net\/en\/opening-ceremony-icf-global-summit-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"OPENING CEREMONY \u2013 ICF GLOBAL SUMMIT 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

On the morning of December 3, 2025, the ICF Global Summit 2025, organized by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), officially opened at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Center. The international summit is co-hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City People\u2019s Committee, the Intelligent Community Forum, and Becamex Group, marking a significant milestone in Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s journey to strengthen its position on the global smart city landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Strategic Vision for Building a Sustainable Megacity<\/span><\/h3>\n

Addressing the plenary opening session, Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People\u2019s Committee, emphasized that the City is entering a new phase of comprehensive development restructuring. This phase is guided by a long-term vision of building a modern megacity founded on knowledge, science and technology, innovation, and sustainable development.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to City leadership, Ho Chi Minh City is strongly advancing a dual transformation strategy, encompassing both digital transformation and green economic development. At the same time, the City is accelerating the development of shared data platforms, modern digital infrastructure, and an innovation ecosystem built on the \u201cTriple Helix\u201d collaboration model of Government \u2013 Academia\u2013 Industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

A notable highlight of the Summit is the transition of the hosting role from Binh Duong Province (prior to administrative integration)\u2014which was named ICF Intelligent Community of the Year 2023\u2014to Ho Chi Minh City. Mr. Robert Bell, Co-Founder of the Intelligent Community Forum, described this transition as a rare and successful legacy story in ICF\u2019s more than 23-year history. He noted that the continuity not only sustains development momentum but also elevates Vietnam\u2019s standing within ICF\u2019s global network of over 200 member communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Science and Technology as the Pillars of a New Growth Model<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sharing this perspective, Mr. Lam Dinh Thang, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, reaffirmed that science, technology, and innovation are the fundamental pillars of smart city development and a new growth model. He emphasized that the City aims to raise the digital economy\u2019s contribution to 40% of GRDP by 2030, aligning with rapidly developing global cities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drawing from international best practices, he stressed that smart city development is not merely a technological race, but rather a long-term journey driven by vision, perseverance, innovation, and a strong commitment to serving the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a key strategic partner in promoting the smart community philosophy in Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Hoan Vu, Chief Executive Officer of Becamex Group, highlighted the Group\u2019s long-standing development values and its commitment to co-creating the future megacity alongside Ho Chi Minh City. He emphasized the importance of building an enabling government, developing digital infrastructure in parallel with industrial\u2013urban\u2013service ecosystems, fostering technological innovation among enterprises, empowering universities and research institutes to lead knowledge creation, and expanding opportunities for citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Becamex leadership further underscored ICF\u2019s core philosophy: the intelligence of a city is not defined by the sophistication of its technology, but by its ability to connect people, institutions, resources, and knowledge to transform potential into tangible value for the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Advancing Global Collaboration and Shaping the Knowledge Economy<\/span><\/h3>\n

Over two days, ICF Global Summit 2025 brings together more than 600 global leaders, urban experts, technology corporations, and international investors, creating a platform for dialogue and cooperation centered on ICF\u2019s six core development pillars, fully aligned with Ho Chi Minh City\u2019s digital and green transformation agenda.<\/span><\/p>\n

A series of High-Level Dialogues, chaired by ICF Co-Founders Robert Bell and John Jung, feature mayors and leading innovators from Canada, the United States, Brazil, T\u00fcrkiye, Spain, and the Netherlands, offering strategic insights and practical experiences. In parallel, in-depth discussion sessions focus on applying ICF\u2019s Community Accelerator Strategy to enhance urban competitiveness, develop innovation ecosystems, and attract high-quality investment flows.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Summit also provides a dedicated forum to explore the post-integration vision of Ho Chi Minh City as a megacity, highlighting opportunities for the City to emerge as a leading economic and technological hub in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ahead of the Summit, on the evening of December 2, 2025, the Ho Chi Minh City People\u2019s Committee hosted a Welcome Reception and the TOP 7 Intelligent Communities of the World 2025 Awards Ceremony. The event fostered networking, dialogue, and new international partnerships, further reaffirming the City\u2019s strong commitment to building a sustainable megacity grounded in digital transformation, green transition, and an innovation ecosystem linking Government \u2013 Academia \u2013 Industry as the foundation for long-term growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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