Ho Chi Minh Series
Digitising Banks: Inclusive and Secure AI Systems for a Sustainable Futures
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Overview
As Vietnam rapidly advances toward a cashless economy, the 1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series convenes to address the critical transition toward “Digitising Banks: Inclusive and Secure AI Systems for a Sustainable Future.” Bringing together banking leaders, regulators, and fintech innovators, the summit tackles the dual challenges of closing financial inclusion gaps for SMEs while fortifying the ecosystem against sophisticated cyber threats. Through a focused exchange of case studies and live demos, the event delivers practical strategies for implementing responsible AI and robust fraud prevention, ensuring that Vietnam’s digital banking evolution remains both inclusive and ethically grounded.
- 20 October 2026 (Tuesday)
- 21 October 2026 (Wednesday)
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1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Speaker
Selva Nagappan
Organising Chairman of BankTech Asia 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Series
Keynote Address
Unlocking Vietnam’s Financial Future Through Policies, Protections and Pathways for Modernisation
- Examine national strategies accelerating Vietnam’s financial transformation through stronger consumer protections, digital readiness, innovation incentives and sustainable long-term economic growth.
- Highlight regulatory blueprints enabling safer digital adoption, improved risk governance, and inclusive financial accessibility for all citizens and underserved communities nationwide.
Panel Discussion
Supercharging Governance and Compliance in Vietnam’s Digital Banking Boom
- Strengthen governance frameworks using RegTech, automated monitoring, and robust data controls to meet evolving regulatory expectations across Vietnam’s financial environment.
- Turbocharge compliance with machine learning analytics and instant reporting to boost transparency, slash risks, and unlock rapid, secure rollout of cutting-edge innovations like open APIs and agentic AI.
Presentation
Accelerating Vietnam's Open Banking Era: AI Agents for Inclusive Financial Access
- Explore agentic AI and composable banking to modernize Vietnam’s BFSI, enhancing competitiveness through real-time personalization and expanding access for underserved rural communities.
- Analyze policies for equitable digital adoption, including tokenized assets and stablecoin integration, to foster nationwide innovation and reduce the 37 million unbanked adults.
Panel Discussion
Fortifying Digital Trust: Cybersecurity Against Evolving Banking Threats
- Tackle fraud and breaches with AI-powered monitoring, zero-trust architectures, and resilient systems tailored to Vietnam’s $16.9 billion fintech market.
- Deploy proactive defenses for early threat detection, data sovereignty under the 2025 Law on Data, and safeguarding institutions from cyberattacks amid 50%+ growth in internet transactions.
End
Networking Luncheon and End of 1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series
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1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series
Unique Format
One-to-One Meetings
A platform connecting sponsors and delegates through pre-arranged sessions.
Product Demo
Sponsors showcase innovations, giving delegates firsthand insights into their technologies.
RoundTable Discussion
Interactive forum for delegates and sponsors to exchange industry insights.