Guiyang, China – August 22, 2024 — The 2024 ASEAN–China Digital Education Alliance (ACDEA) Conference convened in Guiyang, Guizhou Province, bringing together nearly 70 members from across Southeast Asia and China to advance collaboration in digital education.

Held as part of the ASEAN–China Education Cooperation Week, the conference featured keynote speeches, collaborative sessions, and workshops led by education innovators and industry leaders. Among the delegates was the delegation from the Faculty of Education, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), represented by Associate Professor Pham Thi Thanh Hai, Vice Dean, and Dr. Nguyen Thi Huyen, Director of the Educational Technology Program.

The event opened with the induction of new ACDEA members. As a new member, Associate Professor Pham delivered a keynote titled “Current Practices and Strategies of Digital Education in Vietnam,” highlighting the country’s ongoing efforts, policy strategies, and challenges in implementing digital education at scale. She also emphasized the critical role of HUST’s programs in Educational Technology and Education Management in fostering Vietnam’s digital transformation in education.

In her remarks, Associate Professor Pham expressed HUST’s readiness to collaborate with regional and international institutions, aiming to share expertise, experiences, and co-develop solutions for inclusive digital learning.

Workshops during the event spotlighted practical models of digital education deployment by tech companies, offering hands-on insights into tools and systems currently driving digital learning success.

This high-profile forum served as a platform for Vietnam’s leading technical university to amplify its voice on the regional stage, positioning itself as a key contributor to digital innovation in education and strengthening international academic ties.