HDBank Hackathon
Galaxy Connecting Day
Innovation Exhibition
As part of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025, hosted by the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC C4IR), Galaxy of Innovation stands out as a premier technology event spotlighting Innovation in Action, with three key highlights: the AI & Blockchain Hackathon, Technology Exhibitions, and immersive Galaxy Connecting Day.
Join us at the Galaxy Innovation Hub – Saigon Hitech Park to step into a new era where AI & Blockchain are not just shaping the future but redefining it – driving breakthroughs across Aviation, Banking & Finance, Real Estate & Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, and beyond. More than an event, it’s a gateway to inspiration, collaboration, and transformative change.
Explore the Uncharted Frontiers at Galaxy of Innovation
01 AI & Blockchain Hackathon
Code. Create. Disrupt the Future
- 36 Hours of non-stop innovation and boundary-breaking challenges.
- 100+ Top tech talents competing for breakthrough solutions.
- 30+ Expert mentors from leading technology companies.
- 20+ Distinguished judges shaping the future of innovation.
- 12 finalist teams (across 2 brackets) will pitch their ideas directly to a panel of industry leaders, investors, and technology enterprises.
- 300 million VND in cash prizes plus exclusive rewards from Dr. Aibolit, SkyJoy, Menas, and more.
- A gateway to incubation opportunities, career acceleration, and partnerships within one of Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic multi-industry conglomerates.
02 Galaxy Connecting Day
Where ideas collide & connections ignite
- 15+ Top speakers from Vietnam and around the world
- 7+ keynotes and 2 in-depth panel discussions on AI & Blockchain
- 500+ business leaders in attendance
- Strategic partnership signings with leading industry partners
03 Technology & Innovation Exhibition
Step into the Future of Innovation
- 30+ Booths featuring breakthrough solutions from leading tech partners
- Cutting-edge robotics showcases
- Immersive VR gaming experiences
- Next-gen autonomous store demos
- 1,000+ attendees expected — a dynamic hub of tech enthusiasts, innovators, and industry leaders
Get ready to be immensed in Galaxy of Innovation
Hackathon Day 1
Contestant Check-in & Welcome Badge Pickup
Speakers:
- Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Thanh – Growth Director, Galaxy Innovation Hub
- Mr. Hoang Trung Quan – Blockchain Director, Galaxy Holdings & Sovico Group
Speakers: Mr. Kenvin L. – Founder & Director, HackQuest
Speakers: Mr. Thomas Alexander – Founder, OS Community
Speaker: Mr. Vo Nhat Cuong – Head of AI, VBI Academy
Speaker from Superteam
Speaker: Ms. Le Uyen Thao – Founder, AI Leaders Vietnam
AI prototyping, Blockchain & Fintech, Loyalty & Engagement, Smart Contracts, Growth Hacking,…
A dedicated roundtable space for in-depth discussions by topic:
(*Note*: Updates coming soon)
1. Tools & AI Prototyping
- Manus AI
- VBI / GFI
2. Fintech + Blockchain – DID, KYC & Onboarding Solutions
- FinOS
- Nami Foundation
HDBank
3. Loyalty & User Engagement
- Galaxy Joy
4. Smart Contracts & Web3 Tools
- VBI
- Solana Superteam
- White Paper Reading Club
5. Growth Hacking, Aggregator Tools & Prototyping
- OS Community
- HackQuest
- White Paper Reading Club (TBC)
Hackathon Day 2
The jury panel selects the TOP 6 projects per track
TOP 6 projects present on the Connecting Day Stage
Connecting Day
Main Lobby (Hall 1) & 2nd Floor
Event check-in at the 2nd Floor Hall
Introduction of the event’s purpose, agenda, and delegates
Mr. Hoang Trung Quan – Blockchain Director, Galaxy Holdings
Moderator: Mr. Hoang Trung Quan – Blockchain Director, Galaxy Holdings
Panelist:
- Mr. Vu Hoang Lien – President, Galaxy Institute for Research and Application of AI & Blockchain
- Mr. Dao Trung Thanh – Deputy Director and Chairman of the Faculty Council, Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence Institute ABAII
- Mr. Nguyen Tan Luc – Director of Digital Solutions, HDBank
- Mr. Le Hai Binh – ICT Director, Vietjet
- Mr. Nguyen Le Thanh – Founder of Verichains & Deputy CIO, VNG Corporation
VIP Lunch: Private Lounge
Guest Lunch: Food Court 3A
Speaker: Mr. Giap Van Dai – Founder & CEO, Nami Foundation
Moderator: Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Thanh – Growth Director, Galaxy Innovation Hub, Galaxy Holdings
Panelist:
- Mr. Matthew Crow – Head of Regional Expansion, Tether
- Ms. Pham Tam – Head of Product, HydraX
- Mr. Shakeel Ahmad – Specialist Solution Architect Leader – Asia-Pacific & Japan, AWS
- Ms. Yvonne Goh – Business Development Manager, Sumsub
- Mr. Tran Anh, APAC Lead, Superteam
Speaker: Mr. Tran Anh, APAC Lead, Superteam
Speaker: Mr. Matthew Crow – Head of Regional Expansion, Tether
TOP 6 projects present on the Connecting Day Stage
300.000.000 VND
Cash prize, plus exciting bonus rewards await:
- LeanCare digital health check-up vouchers
- SkyPoints for exclusive lifestyle perks
Interesting topics at HDBank Hackathon 2025
Start shaping the Future through Disruptive Tech Solutions
01
AI Financial Advisor
Via SMS & Microservices
Build an AI-powered virtual financial assistant designed to engage users through SMS or messaging interfaces. The system should offer real-time balance alerts, personalized investment suggestions, risk scenarios, and decision support tools and can be activated either through prompts or voice. The goal is to democratize access to financial planning and advisory services, especially for underserved or mobile-first user groups in Sovico’s digital finance verticals.
02
AI-Driven Multi-Source Credit Scoring
Create an alternative credit scoring engine that leverages unconventional datasets — including SMS content, contact lists, social media activity, e-commerce behavior, and web browsing trends. Use AI/ML to assess creditworthiness, ensuring explainability and fairness. Optional integration with blockchain to ensure data security and user-consent transparency is a strong plus. This challenge targets fintech innovation for financial inclusion.
03
Blockchain for Finance
Digital Assets & Global Payments
This track challenges teams to develop breakthrough solutions in two key areas:
- Real-World Asset (RWA) Tokenization: Develop solutions to digitize tangible assets such as gold, bonds, or real estate. The goal is to democratize investment opportunities, enhance liquidity, and ensure transparency through fractional ownership models.
- Global Payment Solutions: Build seamless, fast, and secure cross-border payment platforms designed for easy integration into Sovico’s multi-industry ecosystem (aviation, tourism, fintech), serving over 40 million users.
Unlocking the Synergies of Sovico’s Diverse Ecosystem
Teams are challenged to design a platform or prototype following one of two directions:
- Enhancing Customer Engagement: Create a next-generation loyalty system that allows users to seamlessly earn and redeem points across Sovico’s services (aviation, hospitality, e-commerce, etc.), driving customer retention and cross-selling opportunities.
- Creating New Business Value: Propose innovative collaboration models or platforms that connect two or more of Sovico’s key sectors (banking, hospitality, logistics, education, ESG, etc.), generating new revenue streams and shared value across the ecosystem.
04
Ecosystem Synergy
Loyalty & Cross-Sector Innovation
Unlocking the Synergies of Sovico’s Diverse Ecosystem
Teams are challenged to design a platform or prototype in one of the following directions:
- Enhancing Customer Engagement: Build a next-generation loyalty system that enables users to seamlessly accumulate and redeem points across Sovico’s wide range of services (aviation, hospitality, e-commerce, etc.). This aims to boost customer retention and open up cross-selling opportunities.
- Creating New Business Value: Propose innovative collaboration models or platforms that connect two or more of Sovico’s core sectors (banking, hospitality, logistics, education, ESG, etc.), with the goal of generating new revenue streams and creating shared value across the entire ecosystem.
05
Cybersecurity Special Track
Develop or simulate a realistic cybersecurity “red teaming” environment to assess vulnerabilities and detect potential threats within Galaxy One’s internal network.
Expected Deliverables:
- A detailed post-mortem report identifying key weaknesses,
- An evaluation of the effectiveness of the current multi-layer defense systems,
- Actionable recommendations that can be immediately implemented to strengthen defense capabilities.
Focus Areas for Participants:
- Real-time incident response modeling,
- Strategies to enhance system resilience,
- Technical insights to optimize information security across the entire ecosystem.
06
Innovative Technology Mindset
Based on the Open Innovation Model
Competing teams are encouraged to demonstrate how open innovation can:
- Enhance security
- Enable large-scale deployment (scalability)
- Offer flexible customization to meet the specific needs of key sectors such as aviation, financial technology (fintech), telecommunications (telco), and ESG-focused platforms (environment, society, and corporate governance)
07
Robotics, Automation & Technology ShowcaseSpecial Track
Showcase tangible, demonstrable innovations in robotics, automation, and hardware-centric technologies. Ideal submissions include IoT systems, smart devices, robotic assistants, or any AI-enhanced tools that can be visually experienced in the exhibition zone during Galaxy Connecting Day. Strong emphasis on interactivity, wow factor, and real-world deployment potential.
Featuring Leading Industry Experts
From Sovico Group and top partners including Nami Foundation, Tether, AWS, Sumsub, HydraX, Verichains, GreenNode, and more.
VU HOANG LIEN
President, Galaxy Institute for Research and Application of AI & Blockchain
DAO TRUNG THANH
Deputy Director and Chairman of the Faculty Council, ABAII Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence Institute
lE HAI BINH
ICT Director, Vietjet
TAM PHAM
Head of Product, HydraX
MATTHEW CROW
Head of Regional Expansion, Tether
GIAP VAN DAI
Founder & CEO, Nami Foundation
nGUYEN LE THANH
Deputy CIO, VNG Corporation
Founder of Verichains
YVONNE GOH
Business Development Manager
Sumsub
SHAKEEL AHMAD
Specialist Solution Architect Leader – Asia-Pacific & Japan
AWS
TRAN ANH
APAC Lead
Superteam
LE UYEN THAO
Founder
AI Leaders Vietnam
NGUYEN TAN LUC
Director of Digital Solutions
HDBank
HOANG TRUNG QUAN
Blockchain Director, Galaxy Holdings
NICOLE NGUYỄN
Growth Director, Galaxy Innovation Hub
Connecting to drive Innovation & Creativity
Heading towards a
successful & impactful event
Be part of the Galaxy of Innovation with Galaxy Holdings. Register or connect with us today and join a transformative technology festival—where success meets value, and innovation creates lasting impact.