On the morning of June 9 in Ninh Binh City, the conference “Robotics Connect – Fostering Innovation and Career Opportunities” took place with lively discussions and significant interest from experts, businesses, and students alike. The event was held in conjunction with the final round of Robocon Vietnam 2025, aiming to foster connections among schools, businesses, and the labor market in the fields of robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI).
A Bridge Between Creative Ideas and Career Realities
With representatives from Vietnam Television, leaders of Ninh Binh Province, technical universities, academies, and significant technology companies in attendance, the conference not only served as a platform for sharing in-depth knowledge but also connected market demands with the young generation of engineering students.
Amid Vietnam’s ongoing push for industrialization and modernization, as emphasized in Resolution 57, which prioritizes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, unleashing creative potential and creating job opportunities for the youth is paramount.
Robotics Connect featured in-depth presentations from universities and technical colleges, as well as practical insights from reputable businesses. The event exposed students to the latest trends, labor market expectations, and, more importantly, internship and job opportunities. It also provided a platform for companies to discover promising talent from Robocon teams.
Speaking at the conference, Mr. Dinh Dac Vinh, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television and Head of the Robocon Vietnam 2025 Organizing Committee, emphasized that Robotics Connect is a space where academic innovations meet real-world manufacturing needs. It also demonstrates Robocon’s role in identifying, nurturing, and connecting high-quality human resources for Vietnam’s industrial development.
Mr. Dinh Dac Vinh – Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television and Head of the Organizing Committee of Robocon Vietnam 2025 – delivers the opening speech at the “Robotics Connect – Innovation and Career Opportunities” seminar.
The Organizing Committee hopes that the Robotics Connect seminar will become an annual forum held alongside the Robocon competition. Its goal is to bring together experts and university representatives participating in Robocon, as well as members of the public interested in robotics and AI. Together, they will engage in discussions that contribute to Vietnam's development in the new era.
Robocon – An “Open Laboratory” for Engineering Students
Now in its 23rd year, Robocon Vietnam has evolved into a hands-on learning platform for engineering students. Participating universities, such as Lac Hong University, Sao Do University, and Hung Yen University of Technology and Education, have seen concrete results. Students not only apply what they learn to build robots but also improve their job prospects, while schools boost their reputation and expand their industry connections.
The seminar attracts significant interest from numerous experts, businesses, and students.
Some schools have developed startup models based on Robocon ideas, gradually commercializing robots for production and logistics. A representative from Lac Hong University, a multiple-time winner of the Asia-Pacific Robocon, stated that their institution views Robocon as a vital platform and encourages all students to participate in it. Outstanding Robocon results can even be used as part of graduation assessments.
A representative from Lac Hong University share their insights at the seminar.
Thanks to the valuable knowledge and experience gained from the competition, many students have become top-tier job candidates and have been recruited by multinational and leading domestic corporations, with ample career advancement opportunities.
Keeping Pace with Emerging Technologies in the AI Era
As a pioneer in scientific research and innovation, Hanoi University of Science and Technology presented an impressive demonstration of a bipedal robot and its real-world industrial applications.
Meanwhile, the Military Technical Academy showcased advanced research on machine learning and autonomous navigation systems, which are key components in future innovative transportation ecosystems.
Not only is the Military Technical Academy a prestigious institution in technical education, but it is also home to some of the strongest Robocon teams of this season. Their impressive performances during the preliminary round and the opening matches of the Robocon Vietnam 2025 finals are clear evidence of this.
Representatives from universities and academies share insights on emerging technology trends and impressive engineering solutions at the seminar.
Phenikaa University, a dynamic institution offering numerous programs in technology and engineering, presented a paper at the seminar on the application of image processing technology in the orientation and control of industrial robots.
At the seminar, a representative from Sao Do University introduced breakthroughs in ultra-thin metal welding technology, which enables the joining of thin and ultra-thin metal sheets with thicknesses of less than 0.03 mm. This technology can be used with both homogeneousand heterogeneous materials such as copper alloys, aluminum, and superconducting materials. As a result, the system can be easily integrated into production lines at various enterprises, offering outstanding efficiency in processing products related to thin metal sheets.
Hung Yen University of Technology and Education, the champion of Robocon Vietnam 2024, also participated in the seminar and presented a paper on object detection techniques and their practical applications.
Unlimited Opportunities for Technology Students
A highlight of this year’s conference was the participation of leading companies, including Rang Dong, VNPT AI, and PVcomBank. These firms not only shared l share labor market insights, but also actively engaged with students in Q&A sessions.
Mr. Nguyen Doan Ket, Deputy CEO of Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask Joint Stock Company, said: “We urgently need young engineers who can integrate AI and robotics into smart manufacturing processes. Today’s event is a golden opportunity for companies like us to ‘place orders’ directly with universities”.
A representative from Rang Dong Light Source and Vacuum Flask Joint Stock Company delivers a speech at the seminar.
In the final presentation, a representative from VNPT AI discussed the latest trends in computer vision and image processing for industrial robot control, an area that is rapidly developing in Vietnam.
To close the event, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Tang Cuong, Head Judge of Robocon Vietnam 2025, spoke about Robocon’s role as an “open innovation ecosystem” that brings together students, universities, businesses, and the media.
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Tang Cuong, Head Judge of Robocon Vietnam 2025, shares his insights at the seminar.
Robotics Connect is more than just a conference; it marks a turning point in Vietnam’s youth innovation movement. As the country moves toward industrialization and modernization, the connections made today are the key to unlocking the future for Vietnam’s next generation of engineers.
