Thua Thien-Hue launches digital transformation week
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue on December 14 launched the Digital Transformation Week – Hue 2023 with the theme of building digital data and promoting regional connectivity.
Visitors to the Digital Transformation Week – Hue 2023 try technological products. (Photo: VNA)
Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The central province of ThuaThien-Hue on December 14 launched the Digital Transformation Week – Hue 2023 withthe theme of building digital data and promoting regional connectivity.
According to Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’sCommittee Nguyen Thanh Binh, as one of the leading localities in terms ofdigital transformation index, Thua Thien-Hue has implemented various measuresto promote the electronic and digital government building, smart urbandevelopment, and effective management and exploitation of multi-sector datasource.
The official said he hopes the Digital Transformation Week –Hue 2023 will help enhance public awareness of digital transformation andgather ideas from experts to adjust the locality’s digital transformationsolutions in the coming time. The event also provides a chance for the provinceto attract more investors, he added.
The Digital Transformation Week – Hue 2023 comprises of morethan 20 activities, including exhibitions, seminars and a ceremony to honourwinners of the VietFuture Awards. It expects more than 2,000 delegates andvisitors.
Particularly, a plenary session on building digital data –promoting regional connectivity will see the participation of more than 50 leadingexperts in digital transformation, leaders of agencies and businesses.
Within the event’s framework, a technology exhibition willbe held, featuring local digital transformation utilities and digitaltransformation solutions from many large tech firms such as Viettel, BKAV, FPT,and Mobifone, as well as innovative startup technology ideas and products.
The Digital Transformation Week – Hue 2023 will take placeuntil December 15./.
VNA
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