At the official invitation of the United Nations, a delegation from the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT), led by Assoc. Prof. Dang Hoai Bac, President of PTIT, participated in the workshop Development of a Blueprint for National AI Strategies and National Data Center Strategies and attended the signing ceremony and launch of the Global AI Capacity Development Network (AICDN) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Notably, during the event, PTIT officially became a member of the AICDN, marking an important milestone in expanding its international partnerships and reaffirming PTIT’s role within the global artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Assoc. Prof. Dang Hoai Bac, President of PTIT, attends the launch ceremony of the Global AI Capacity Development Network (AICDN)
The signing ceremony and launch of the AICDN were held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO), with the participation of representatives from United Nations agencies, universities, research institutes, enterprises, and AI organizations from around the world. Representing PTIT, Dr. Vu Hoai Nam, Head of the Department of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Director of the YIRLoDT Lab, signed the membership agreement on behalf of PTIT.
The AICDN currently brings together more than 20 leading AI centers from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with the mission of promoting international collaboration, knowledge sharing, resource exchange, and experience sharing to strengthen AI capacity development worldwide.
Dr. Vu Hoai Nam signs the membership agreement on behalf of PTIT to join the Global AI Capacity Development Network (AICDN)
The AICDN was established to strengthen international cooperation in AI capacity development by connecting universities, research institutes, enterprises, government agencies, and other relevant organizations, thereby helping bridge the AI capability gap among countries. The Network is supported by the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET) and operates in alignment with the principles of the Global Digital Compact.
Representatives of international universities, research institutes, and enterprises join the signing ceremony of the AICDN
Joining the AICDN opens up new opportunities for PTIT to strengthen collaboration with universities, research institutes, enterprises, and international organizations in the field of artificial intelligence. It will also facilitate cooperation in education, scientific research, high-quality talent development, and the sharing of best practices in responsible AI. Furthermore, membership provides an important platform for PTIT to expand its presence in international academic and innovation networks while contributing to AI initiatives that serve the common good.
Delegates pose for a group photo at the launch ceremony of the Global AI Capacity Development Network
As part of the mission, the PTIT delegation also participated in the workshop Development of a Blueprint for National AI Strategies and National Data Center Strategies. The international forum brought together policymakers, experts, and representatives of international organizations to discuss national AI strategy development and data center infrastructure planning.
The discussions focused on a wide range of key topics, including the development of national AI strategic frameworks, data center infrastructure, AI capacity building, international cooperation, and the sharing of policy-making experiences, with the aim of promoting safe, responsible, and sustainable AI development.
The PTIT delegation meets with Mr. Amandeep Singh Gill, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Digital and Emerging Technologies
The PTIT delegation with the Coordinator of the Global AI Capacity Development Network
PTIT’s participation in the workshop and its official membership in the AICDN further demonstrate the Institute’s proactive commitment to international integration in artificial intelligence and digital technologies. This milestone also represents a concrete step toward realizing PTIT’s vision of becoming a leading digital university in Vietnam and the region, with strong capabilities in research, innovation, and technology transfer in strategic fields, while making meaningful contributions to the development of both the national and global AI ecosystems.
