Ho Chi Minh Series

Digitising Banks: Inclusive and Secure AI Systems for a Sustainable Futures

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. 

Registration

08.00 AM - 09.30 AM

1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series

Opening Remarks

09.30 AM - 09.40 AM

Opening Remarks

Speaker

Selva Nagappan

Organising Chairman of BankTech Asia 2026 Ho Chi Minh City Series

Keynote Address

09.40 AM - 10.00 AM

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

10.00 AM - 10.45 AM

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

10.45 AM - 11.15 AM

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

11.15 AM - 12.00 PM

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

12.00 PM - 01.00 PM

Networking Luncheon and End of 1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series

Registration

08.00 AM - 09.30 AM

1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series

Unique Format

09.30 PM - 04.00 PM

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.

End

04.00 PM - 05.00 PM

Networking Drinks and End of 1st Edition of BankTech Asia 2026: Ho Chi Minh City Series-Unique Format