The event, jointly held by Duy Tan University, Fore Co, Ltd and Japan’s Suganuma Corporation, under the auspices of the House of Councilors of Japan and the Consulate General of Japan in Vietnam, brought together government officials, business leaders, academics, and researchers from both countries.

The two-day conference featured notable activities, including a student hackathon competition on September 13, an MoU signing ceremony among government, business, and academia, and a hackathon awards ceremony on September 14.

The two-day event included several key highlights, such as a student hackathon on September 13, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony among the government, businesses, and academic institutions, and a hackathon award ceremony on September 14.

The agenda also included roundtable discussions on AI security, international cooperation, and workforce development, along with in-depth workshops on AI-first strategies, LLM-powered vulnerability detection, emotional intelligence in cybersecurity, and trillion-dollar strategies driven by AI.

Experts noted that AI is transforming every industry at an unprecedented speed. However, alongside its vast potential for innovation, it is also being weaponised by cybercriminals, posing significant new threats to cybersecurity.

From deepfakes and voice authentication hacks to synthetic identity fraud, automated phishing campaigns, and AI-driven malware, the global cybersecurity landscape is entering a particularly challenging and complex phase.

In a special discussion session at the conference, experts highlighted how AI is shifting the balance in the cybercrime landscape, using real-world incidents to demonstrate why traditional security measures are no longer sufficient.

AI can be both a powerful ally and a formidable adversary, experts said, adding that safeguarding the digital world demands not just advanced technology, but also stronger, smarter collaboration across all sectors.

CyberCon Asia 2025 drew over 500 businesses, 100 senior leaders, 50 exhibitors, and 1,500 participants from more than 25 countries worldwide. The event stands as a testament to Vietnam–Japan collaboration in addressing digital security challenges, while also advancing policy development, workforce training, and technological innovation across the region.

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