Vietnam ICT Service Conference 2024: Addressing The Challenges Of It Talent Shortage In Hong Kong

The Vietnam ICT Service Conference 2024 was successfully held at the Inno Centre, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong on September 24th - 25th, 2024. This event marked an important milestone in encouraging partnership between Vietnamese and Hong Kong enterprises in Information Technology. The conference brought together a number of experts, industry leaders and company representatives from both regions, providing a valuable opportunity to discuss, exchange, and explore innovative solutions to address the talent shortage in Hong Kong's ICT sector and to drive IT growth across both areas.

The Vietnam ICT Service Conference is an annual event organized by the Vietnam ICT Alliance, aimed at promoting technology cooperation. After the success in South Korea in June, the Vietnam ICT Alliance collaborated with MOR Software, Amela Technology, HB Lab, and Fabbi JSC to organize a conference in Hong Kong. This event also received great support from key partners: the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong Productivity Council, LYF Consulting, NextGen Solutions, Cyberbay, El Dorado Formula, Diamond Digital Agency, PR Newswire APAC, International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners - Hong Kong and Accel Hack. These contributions played a crucial role in creating a successful conference that fostered connections and collaboration between the Vietnamese and Hong Kong IT companies.

Bridging the ICT Talent Gap Between Vietnam and Hong Kong

The conference addressed the shortfall in Hong Kong's ICT talent pool and sought ways Vietnamese IT professionals could bridge the divide. With Hong Kong reportedly having a shortage of around 74% in the workforce within the ICT sector, while Vietnam is emerging as a talent hub in Asia with around 57,000 fresh IT graduates coming out every year, the event provided a platform to connect the two regions. It offered the opportunity to find collaboration opportunities that would help Vietnamese IT talent meet the growing demand for Hong Kong's market.

Insights and Trends: A Deep Dive into the ICT Industry

The two-day conference offered insights from industry experts regarding the IT landscape in both regions. Participants gained in-depth perspectives on the ICT sectors of Vietnam and Hong Kong, along with practical advice on fostering collaboration.

The first-day ceremony kicked off with Mr. Neil Chan, CEO of El Dorado Formula, briefing participants on the overview of Hong Kong's ICT landscape and the challenges the sector is facing, especially the pressing issue of talent shortage. After that, Mr. Vu Van Tu - CEO of MOR Software, spoke comprehensively about the ICT industry in Vietnam, highlighting the country's talent pool and its potential to drive cross-border cooperation. These opening talks provided attendees with a thorough understanding of the opportunities and challenges within the ICT sectors of both countries.

After the presentation of Mr.Vu Van Tu, Mr. Kyosuke Kawamura led a discussion on "Challenges and Solutions in IT Workforce Collaboration between Vietnam and Hong Kong," focusing on such aspects as potential, culture, communication, and legal. This session has given much insight into how to work effectively with Vietnamese IT outsourcing teams. Besides, Mr. Joseph Lam shared his success stories and experience in building IT outsourcing projects between Hong Kong businesses and Vietnamese IT teams, giving the insights on how to approach cross-border collaboration practically.

The second day feen from Amela Technologies, who offered a comprehensive view of Vietnam's IT market and strategies for optimizing outsourcing operations. Again in the lead was Mr. Kyosuke Kawamura, who presented "Risk Management and Keys to Success in IT Outsourcing" for the realistic recommendations to manage risks effectively. Mr. Victor Sin reported on how to create effective IT collaboration between Vietnam and Hong Kong, while Mr. Felix Kan, the CEO of Cyberbay, concluded the conference by sharing real-life experiences and insight into future collaboration opportunities between the two regions.

One of the conference highlights was the lively and interactive discussions, which allowed participants to engage with the speakers directly, facilitating deep knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. This interaction not only fostered a collaborative environment but also opened doors to new partnerships and future opportunities in the ICT sector.

1:1 Consulting – Building Meaningful Partnerships

A unique feature of the Vietnam ICT Service Conference 2024 was the 1:1 consulting sessions where Hong Kong businesses could meet representatives of Vietnamese IT companies. These personalized discussions provided a platform for Hong Kong enterprises to explore tailored solutions and establish direct relationships with potential partners. Many Hong Kong businesses expressed their interest in seeking reliable outsourcing service providers, while the Vietnamese representatives introduced their competence to meet the needs accordingly.

Closing the conference - Opening Doors to Future Collaborations

The Vietnam ICT Service Conference 2024 was not only a typical industry event, it was a bridge-building platform, laying the foundation for long-term partnerships, knowledge exchange, and networking. The interactive sessions, coupled with opportunities for connection, created a conducive environment for future collaboration between Vietnamese and Hong Kong IT enterprises. Many participants voiced their excitement about the potential for collaboration and are eager to initiate projects in the near future.

The conference successfully highlighted the enormous opportunities of partnership between the two regions in overcoming talent shortages, advancing technology, and lighting the way for a brighter future of cooperation in the ICT industry.

The conference closed with not only memories of discussions but, in fact, the genesis of many promising partnerships. The Vietnam ICT Alliance would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the co-hosts, partners, speakers and attendees for making this event a grand success. Your presence and participation made the conference a meaningful platform that fosters collaboration within the ICT industry between Vietnam and Hong Kong. We hope to continue this momentum in future Vietnam ICT Service Conferences and look forward to your continued support and participation.

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