Ho Chi Minh City Week of Innovation, Science, Technology and Creative Startups 2025 (WISE HCMC⁺ 2025) has returned, once again affirming Ho Chi Minh City’s pioneering position as the economic locomotive and innovation center of the country. This year’s event attracted about 200 booths displaying and introducing products, science and technology solutions, creative startups and digital transformation from corporations, universities, incubators, and domestic and foreign enterprises. Exhibition spaces are clearly distributed by theme on many floors (Ground floor, 4th, 5th and 7th floor), creating a comprehensive and in-depth technology discovery journey.

Exhibition booths of WISE HCMC⁺ 2025

COLORFUL PAINTINGS IN THE DISPLAY AREAINNOVATION

​Ground Floor: The Starting Point of International Integration and Big Technology.The ground floor is the gateway to the technology world of WISE HCMC⁺ 2025, where large and prominent pavilions with international elements gather. The presence of KOREA PAVILLON (01-05) and NIPA (06) shows the special interest from this technology powerhouse. In particular, the OKINAWA DELEGATIONS | VNITO area (09-11) is a clear demonstration of the strong technological cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Japan.

​ In addition, large-scale global and domestic technology corporations are also gathered here: KONICA MINOLTA (07); ZOHO CORPORATION (12-13); AIRWALLEX (16); GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD (20); HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION (21) plays an important role in introducing applied research products from the training environment; RANG DONG (22) represents Vietnamese enterprises applying lighting technology and IoT.

​​Floor 4: Stage for startups and digital technology solutions.The 4th floor focuses on software solutions, AI and groundbreaking startup initiatives. This is the area that clearly demonstrates the “creative startup” spirit of WISE Week WISE HCMC⁺ 2025. Software & AI Technology: The presence of FORWARDX SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY (001), CLICK AI VIETNAM (018) and the smart teaching platform SELFOMY (stand 035) reflects the strong development trend of Artificial Intelligence and technology application in education (EdTech).

​Transparency of Origin and Production:Traceability solutions such as GREENCHECK TRACEABILITY SOLUTION (011) demonstrate the growing demand for transparency and product quality in the supply chain.Research & Training:LAB2LIFE (009) and SAIGON INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT (007) act as a bridge between academic research and the practical market.

​Floor 5: Green Technology and Sustainable Development.The 5th floor showcases technologies that address environmental and social challenges, especially in the fields of energy, environment and high-tech agriculture:

• ​Renewable Energy:Enterprises such as KITAWA SOLAR ENERGY (081) and SOLAR POWER VIETNAM (085) showcase clean energy solutions, contributing to the country’s sustainable development goals.
• ​Environment & Water Treatment:The solution of WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND REUSE BY ADVANCED POND TECHNOLOGY (AOA) (082) shows the priority for environmental protection technologies.
• ​High-tech Agriculture:Led by the HCM CITY HIGH-TECH AGRICULTURAL PARK MANAGEMENT BOARD (099-103) and startups like VACOFARM (093), the area demonstrates the application of IoT, AI and biotechnology to optimize agricultural production.
• ​Consumer AI/IoT Applications:Booths such as AHAFOOD.AI (110), SMARTOS (122), and MINI AI (126) show that technology is deeply penetrating into smart consumer products and services.

​Floor 7: Comprehensive digital transformation and Training connection.Floor 7 focuses on specialized solutions on Digital Transformation and technology education, which play an important role in enhancing business competitiveness:

• ​Key topics:This area opens with the strategic theme NET ZERO AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY (141), highlighting the combination of digital transformation and environmental goals.
• ​Digital transformation solutions for businesses:Many leading software and digital solution companies participated such as QTSC (156), LAC VIET (162), and FAST SOFTWARE COMPANY (161), providing essential tools for businesses to carry out digital transformation.

​Technology education:Major universities such as HUTECH (142), GREENWICH VIETNAM (143), and THU DAU MOT UNIVERSITY (144) introduce high-quality training programs, affirming the connecting role between education and the creative startup ecosystem.

In addition, there is an area “Introducing and displaying digital transformation solutions, models and applications for the public sector”, this is an activity to accompany agencies and localities in identifying priority problems, thereby consulting and connecting appropriate digital technology solutions. This activity helps units quickly shape the implementation method, choose the optimal platform and build a detailed and feasible action plan, ensuring investment efficiency and bringing sustainable value.

Exhibition booths of WISE HCMC⁺ 2025

ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS: EXCLUSIVE “GIFT HUNT JOURNEY”

​To encourage visitors to fully experience the diversity of the exhibition, WISE HCMC⁺ 2025 organizes an exclusive “Gift Hunting Journey” program, reserved for the first 1,000 visitors who register online and check-in. This is an exciting activity, encouraging attendees to explore all 4 exhibition floors (Ground Floor, 4, 5, 7).

​ The gift receiving process is simple with only 4 steps:

• Step 1: Check-in early at the Ground Floor and receive the Itinerary.
• Step 2: Visit 4 floors and collect 3 confirmation stamps.
• Step 3: Spin the Lucky Wheel at the check-in counter to receive an Event Bag and a random gift.
• Step 4: Receive gifts and take souvenir photos.

​ Attractive random prizes include stylish WISE Hats, limited edition 2026 Desk Calendars, or delicious dried fruit bags to keep you energized. This activity is not only entertaining but also ensures that attendees do not miss any of the exhibition’s display areas.

CREATE VALUE AND CONVERGENCE THE FUTURE

WISE HCMC⁺ 2025 is a gathering place of more than 200 booths and dozens of events, from seminars on new technology trends such as AI, Big Data and Digital Economy, to large-scale creative startup competitions. This event plays an important role in connecting creative ideas into products and services of practical value, while attracting strong investment resources for potential projects. Especially in the 2 music nights, the audience will be able to admire 3D Mapping performances, Art Robots and modernized digital art performances. This is a brilliant highlight, conveying the spirit of innovation and creativity of Ho Chi Minh City.

Performance on the evening of November 26

With its grand scale and in-depth content, the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Science, Technology and Creative Startup Week 2025 will certainly be an unmissable destination for the business community, scientists, startups and young people passionate about technology, affirming the leading role of Ho Chi Minh City in the era of knowledge economy.