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On August 18, the “Vietnam Summer School on Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing” (VSAIQC) officially opened at the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), organized by the Rencontres du Vietnam Association. The event brings together nearly 50 scientists, young researchers, PhD candidates, and students from 10 countries and territories.

Supported by the French Embassy, the program is part of the France-Vietnam Innovation Year 2025 scientific and technological events.

Overview of the Summer School opening ceremony (Photo: ICISE)

The summer school features in-depth lectures delivered by leading professors and experts from Vietnam and abroad. It also provides participants with opportunities for hands-on practice through group projects, practical exercises, and research presentations - aiming to offer a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on cutting-edge advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.

The program spans essential topics and emerging trends, ranging from quantum mechanics with basic concepts of qubits and quantum gates, quantum technologies such as ion traps and photons, to AI principles and applications including natural language processing, generative AI, and AI agents.

Students also gain knowledge of quantum algorithms, quantum computing applications in quantum chemistry, quantum simulations, and practice using specialized platforms and software packages such as Qaptiva and OpenVQE.

According to the organizers, with AI and quantum computing rapidly emerging as dynamic research fields expected to revolutionize computational technologies and key industries - including materials science, logistics, healthcare, and finance - this summer school is designed to meet the urgent demand for high-quality human resource training.

In fact, major breakthroughs in drug discovery, cryptography, and quantum communication over the past two decades have demonstrated the profound and growing influence of these technologies. This rapid progress requires the younger generation of scholars to be equipped with solid foundational knowledge, sharp critical thinking, and the ability to quickly adapt to new technological trends.

Denis Fourmeau, Science and Higher Education Cooperation Attaché at the French Embassy in Vietnam, emphasized that this is the very first summer school of its kind ever held in Vietnam.

He noted that the event carries a special symbolic meaning, reflecting the vibrancy of scientific cooperation at a time when Vietnam is entering a new era - one of reforms driven by science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Dr. Nguyen Huu Ha, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Gia Lai province, stated that the summer school aims to address the pressing need for high-quality human resource training. He stressed that this is a unique academic forum where participants not only absorb advanced knowledge from distinguished professors and experts but also directly practice, discuss, and develop new research ideas together.

Dr. Ha expressed his hope that this summer school would serve as a strong source of inspiration, expand international cooperation, and enhance the research capacity of young scientists - enabling them to contribute to scientific advances for the benefit of the community and humanity.

On the same day, ICISE also hosted the opening of the International Conference on Flavor Physics, with the participation of nearly 60 scientists, young researchers, and PhD students from 18 countries and territories.

Flavor physics explores the properties and interactions of quarks and leptons, including symmetry violations and rare decays - one of the core research areas of the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN).

This year’s conference features 56 scientific presentations showcasing the latest research results in specialized fields such as neutrino physics, charged lepton physics, kaon physics, beauty and charm physics, physics beyond the Standard Model, dark sector physics, CP violation, and rare decays.

In addition to specialized presentations, the conference also holds open discussions to analyze research findings in depth and explore future directions for international collaboration.

Held every three years, the conference plays an important role in connecting theoretical and experimental physicists, fostering global cooperation, expanding research networks, and contributing to new progress in fundamental physics serving worldwide scientific advancement.

Both events will conclude on August 23.

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