International conference “Digital Innovation – Blockchain and Fintech 2023” attracts more than 200 scientists worldwide

NTTU – On 21^st and 22^nd June, 2023, Nguyen Tat Thanh University (NTTU) and Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) co-organized the international conference on “Digital Innovation – Blockchain and Fintech 2023”.

The conference received the virtual and physical participation of more than 200 leading experts and scientists in fintech and blockchain from UK, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, Netherlands, Korea, and other Asian countries.

“Digital Innovation – Blockchain and Fintech 2023” took place at Nguyen Tat Thanh University with the participation of senior leaders, including Ms. Nguyen Mai Lan – Chairwoman of the University Council; Dr. Nguyen Van Luong – Vice Chairman, the Board of Directors; Dr. Tran Ai Cam – President; Dr. Thai Hong Thuy Khanh – Head, Conference’s Steering Committee; Mr. Le Quang Khanh – Head, International Relations Department; together with lecturers, researchers, scholars, students, and more than 20 presenters.

Many local and international scientists and experts at the event

Keynotes delivered by the leading experts in fintech and blockchain included Prof. Premkumar Rajagopal, President of Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Prof. Geoffrey Williams, the Provost for Research and Innovation, Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Prof. Dr. Barjoyai Bardai, Emeritus Professor, Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Dr. Ismarudi ABD Kadir, Chief Information Security Officer at Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad, and Mr. Daniel Wu, Senior Product Manager for Fintrust and Digital Bank.

Large-scale participation of scientists, experts, businessmen, lecturers, and students

Researchers, lecturers, experts, and business leaders shared and discussed on seeking solutions in banking and financial investment industry such as financial management, blockchain, fintech, marketing, transport and logistics, information technology and communication in the international context. The conference was also a forum to exchange professional knowledge and enhance their research competencies.

The conference welcomed presentations on new application surveys of fintech and blockchain, unique and creative methodologies in digital innovation research, fintech and blockchain in business, finance, accounting, law, and related areas, thus updating knowledge and proposing new research directions.

Ms. Nguyen Mai Lan – Chairwoman of the University Council delivers the opening remarks

Opening the conference, Ms. Nguyen Mai Lan conveyed the warmest greetings and thanks to scientists, experts, entrepreneurs, and scholars participated. She affirmed that NTTU is the reputed higher education institution for academic exchanges, experience sharing and new research update on digital innovation solutions and technologies, fintech and blockchain in the context of international integration, then creating breakthrough innovation models.

Prof. Premkumar Rajagopal – President of MUST, delivers keynote “Fintech – the Future of Finance”

Prof. Premkumar Rajagopal – President of MUST noticed the current development of finance and banking as well as its fast-moving advancements, especially in fintech and blockchain. Work-based learning is a perfect model for students to capture knowledge and new models in today’s digital world, particularly in fintech and blockchain. The university needs to equip fresh graduates full of knowledge and skills, learning new terminologies in fintech, preparing to take up opportunities in the digital world and segment in the context of digitalization.

Many virtual and physical presentations on fintech services, technology applications on finance, fintech ecosystem, economy development, innovation, inclusive finance and society development

Keynote presentation by Prof. Dr. Selleppan – Former Provost of MUST

Lecturers and researchers of NTTU contributed many research and presentations, remarkably the Empirical Study about the Awareness of E-Wallet using in Vietnam; The Impact of Digital Banking on the Performance of Commercial Banks in Vietnam by using the CAMELS Ratio Framework; Market and Bank risks: Evidence of Vietnam’s stock market, etc. attracting the interests of many experts, scientists, business representatives for its significance and necessity.

Plenty of questions, discussions and contributions of experts, researchers, lecturers, and students also provided useful information and issues that need to be further researched, including legal and regulatory risks in the field of technology, data confidentiality, cyber security, etc.

Dr. Tran Ai Cam – President of Nguyen Tat Thanh University, delivers the closing remarks

Conference brings many useful information and insightful discussion in fintech and blockchain

This conference has connected many local and international well-known researchers, bringing forward solutions and ideas about digital transformation, blockchain and fintech technology application in banking and financial investment more openly. It also enables Nguyen Tat Thanh University to promote international cooperation activities, experience exchange, international publications, and research quality of faculty members, facilitating scientific research activities in other disciplines and fields.

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