On October 15, 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, HPT Vietnam Corporation held HPT D-DAY 2026 under the theme R³ – Real Technology, Real Operation, Real Result. As HPT’s flagship annual technology event, it was expected to bring together more than 650 attendees and nearly 30 leading technology vendors, providing a platform for leaders from government agencies and businesses, technology experts, partners, and organisations adopting technology in Vietnam and internationally to connect.
With a focus on addressing real-world operational challenges and delivering measurable outcomes, HPT D-DAY 2026 offered strategic perspectives, implementation insights, practical solutions, and hands-on technology experiences to help businesses identify the right path for their digital transformation journey.
HPT D-DAY 2026: From Real Technology to Real Results
As AI, data, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and automation create new opportunities for growth, businesses need technologies that align with their strategic priorities and address real-world operational challenges.
Guided by the R³ theme, HPT D-DAY 2026 centred on three priorities: the right technology, real-world operations and tangible results. Beyond exploring emerging technology trends, the programme examined how solutions can be applied in business operations, while highlighting critical considerations such as ethics and compliance.
Mr. Ngo Vi Dong, Chairman, HPT Vietnam Corporation, delivers the opening remarks at HPT D-DAY 2026.The full-day programme brought together experts, technology partners, and representatives from pioneering businesses to share strategic perspectives, practical implementation experience, and guidance on technology adoption, helping businesses select the right technologies and generate tangible value. Key programme highlights included:
• An Opening Session in the morning featuring strategic perspectives on digital finance, AI applications in tax administration, Ho Chi Minh City’s digital citizen ecosystem, the “Real Technology” showcase, and Microsoft IQ.
Four afternoon Breakout Sessions:
• Real Operation 1 – Technology Strategy for Leaders: Perspectives on technology strategies that support business growth objectives.
• Real Operation 2 – Industry Application Solutions: Technology solutions aligned with the needs and real-world challenges of individual industries.
• Real AI – From Infrastructure to Data, AI: Insights into technology infrastructure, data foundations, and artificial intelligence applications.
• Real Security – Cybersecurity & Post-Quantum Security: Cybersecurity topics and emerging post-quantum security challenges.
Designed as a forum for technology and practical applications, HPT D-DAY 2026 emphasised hands-on experiences and direct interaction. Attendees had opportunities to engage with experts, partners, and businesses that had implemented solutions, explore real-world operating models, and identify approaches suited to their organisations’ circumstances.
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The event welcomed a wide range of representatives from agencies and organisations. 2026 “State of AI Adoption in Organisations” Survey
HPT conducted the 2026 “State of AI Adoption in Organisations” survey to provide businesses and organisations with a practical benchmarking tool for assessing their artificial intelligence (AI) adoption maturity, understanding their current position on the digital transformation journey, and identifying priorities for the next stage. The survey report also contributes valuable reference data for the business community, regulatory agencies, and organisations supporting digital transformation, helping advance effective, meaningful AI adoption that delivers sustainable business value.
Mr. Dinh Ha Duy Linh, Vice-Chairman, CEO, HPT Vietnam Corporation, presents the AI survey findings. The survey was designed to assess each organisation’s AI maturity using a model comprising five capability domains and five maturity levels.
Five capability domains in the V-STAR model
• Domain S – Strategy & Leadership: Assesses leadership’s ability to set direction, demonstrate commitment, and lead AI adoption across
the organisation.
• Domain T – Technology, Data & AI Operations: Assesses the readiness of technology and data foundations, as well as the organisation’s ability to deploy and operate AI solutions.
• Domain A – Human Resources & Operating Model: Assesses workforce capabilities, readiness for change, and the ability to organise resources
to integrate AI into day-to-day operations.
• Domain R – Risk & Responsible AI Governance: Assesses the ability to manage risk, ensure compliance and transparency, and use AI responsibly.
• Domain V – Value Realization, Usage & Scaling: Assesses the ability to translate AI initiatives into tangible value, the extent of AI use in daily operations, and the ability to scale AI into an organisation-wide capability.
Five Levels of organisational AI adoption maturity
• Level 1 (L1): Emerging
• Level 2 (L2): Developing
• Level 3 (L3): Standardized
• Level 4 (L4): Transformative
• Level 5 (L5): Pioneering
The survey found that 78.6% of organisations remained at the first two levels of AI maturity: 47.8% were at L1 – Emerging, 30.8% at L2 – Developing, 18.4% at L3 – Standardized, and 3.0% at L4 – Transformative. The main challenges to AI adoption included data security and AI ethics (58%); a shortage of AI talent (52%); costs and difficulty determining return on investment (ROI) (48%); data and infrastructure limitations (42%); a lack of strategy or leadership direction (30%); and limited understanding of legal requirements (27%).
Compared with the 2025 survey, the 2026 edition expanded both its scope and depth of analysis, taking a more systematic approach to assessing AI capabilities and helping businesses identify gaps and set appropriate development priorities.
Read the full survey report: View the 2026 AI Adoption Survey
HPT D-DAY 2026 exhibition brings together leading technology companies
A key highlight of HPT D-DAY 2026 was the technology exhibition, featuring nearly 20 booths from HPT and leading technology partners from Vietnam and around the world. Attendees could explore solutions first-hand, discover how technologies can be applied in practice, and discuss deployment approaches with experts to find options suited to their organisations’ needs and operating environments.
A guided Booth Tour through the technology exhibition and experience area. The exhibition featured established technology partners including IBM, Microsoft, Oryza, Check Point, HPE, SearchInform, FIS, Fortinet, M.Tech, ADG, Misoft, NT&T, NetApp, Red Hat, Elite, Specter AI, Tricentis, Clientron, Dell, FUDO, KST Solution, OpenText, Tech Data, CADTECH, Mi2, Yubico, QTSC, TechHorizon, and VietSoft Vision. HPT D-DAY 2026 also received media support from the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA). Together, these organisations brought a diverse technology ecosystem to the event, enabling attendees to explore trends, expand their networks and identify solutions aligned with their business development priorities.
Technology demonstrations by Alta Software, E-Soft, LumiGrade, Nhatrang Hitech, Star Global, and VMAC added engaging, hands-on experiences to the “Real Technology” showcase. Alongside the exhibition and demonstrations, the programme featured guest speakers from the State Bank of Vietnam, the General Department of Taxation, Ho Chi Minh City’s Digital Transformation Center, the National Data Association, the National Cybersecurity Association, KPMG Vietnam, the General Department of Defence Industry and Sacombank.
Mr. Pham Anh Tuan, General Director of Payment Department, The State Bank of Vietnam, speaks at the Opening Session.
Ms. Vo Thi Trung Trinh, Director of Ho Chi Minh City’s Digital Transformation Center, speaks at the Opening Session.
Ms. Tran Thi Xuan, Digital Transformation Department, General Department of Taxation, speaks at the Opening Session.
Mr. Nguyen Trung Kien, Senior Partner Sales Lead, Microsoft Vietnam, speaks at the Opening Session.HPT D-DAY 2026 advances technology adoption for operational effectiveness
HPT D-DAY 2026 reaffirmed the importance of aligning technology with real business needs, with the value of each solution demonstrated through its practical application, operational effectiveness, and outcomes. By connecting experts, businesses, and technology partners, the event created opportunities to share knowledge, implementation experience, and fresh perspectives on digital transformation.
Through the theme R³ – Real Technology, Real Operation, Real Result, HPT reaffirmed its commitment to supporting businesses in selecting, adopting, and making effective use of the right technologies to build sustainable operational capabilities and create long-term value.
POST-EVENT MATERIALS
Learn more about the event at: https://d-day.hpt.vn/en/