The global minds shaping the future of AI – Live at VinUni | 28/05/2026

Featuring special sessions with experts from Google DeepMind, Carnegie Mellon University and Pacific Gateway Partners at the Opening Ceremony of the Vingroup Applied AI Talent Program | Intake 2 

500 outstanding learners. Thousands of applicants nationwide. One of the most anticipated AI education initiatives in Vietnam is officially beginning its next chapter. 

This May, the Opening Ceremony of the Vingroup Applied AI Talent Program – Intake 2 will bring together not only the country’s top emerging AI talents, but also some of the world’s leading minds shaping the future of artificial intelligence today. 

Beyond the ceremony, Intake 2 learners will also join a special program featuring two panel discussions with global leaders, researchers, and industry experts at the forefront of AI, technology, healthcare, and innovation. 

🔹 Panel 1: Recent Advances in AI
Featuring: 

• Dr. Ed H. Chi – Vice President of Research, Google DeepMind 
• Dr. Thang Luong – Principal Scientist & Director of Research, Google DeepMind 
• Prof. Preslav Nakov – Department Chair & Professor of NLP, MBZUAI 

🔹 Panel 2: Human in the Era of AI & Digital Society
Featuring: 

• Jean Desombre, JD/MBA – Founder & Partner, Pacific Gateway Partners 

• Wendy Nguyen – Co-founder & Partner, Pacific Gateway Partners 

• Prof. Po-Shen Loh – Professor of Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University 

• Jay Kim – Chairman & CEO, Boryung 

Through these two panels, learners will gain first-hand perspectives on the latest advances in AI, the evolving relationship between humans and technology, and the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the digital society. 

More than an opening ceremony, this marks the beginning of an intensive real-world AI journey for the next 500 learners selected from thousands of candidates across Vietnam. 

📍 The Vingroup’s Applied AI Talent Program is a flagship initiative jointly developed by Vingroup and VinUniversity, designed to cultivate industry-ready AI talents through high-intensity, project-based, real-world training. 

See you at the Opening Ceremony of Intake 2 – 9:00AM, 28/05/2026 | VinUniversity.
The next generation of AI builders starts here.