The workshop was opened by Dr. Tran Hau Ngoc, Vice Chairman of Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ), under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Dr. Tran Hau Ngoc, Vice Chairman of STAMEQ, delivers his opening remarks
In his opening remarks, Dr. Tran Hau Ngoc highlighted the transformative potential of AI in driving innovation, improving productivity and accelerating digital transformation. He also emphasized the importance of addressing challenges related to safety, reliability, transparency, accountability, data protection and risk management to ensure the responsible development and application of AI.
The two-day workshop covers international AI standards, governance approaches, technical assurance, conformity assessment and practical measures to promote responsible AI adoption across APEC economies:
Day 1: October 19, 2026
- Session 1: Global AI Standards and Standards-Based Approaches to Trustworthy AI, Ms. Aurelie Jacquet, Director, Ethical AI Consulting.
- Session 2: Regulatory Approaches and Good Practices for Responsible AI in APEC Economies, Ms. Claire McFarland, Senior Manager, International, Advisory and Project Delivery, Standards Australia.
- Session 3: AI Model Transparency, Explainability, Repeatability and Reproducibility, Mr. Jason Chan, Vice President, Data & Innovation, Testing, Inspecting and Certification, UL Solutions.
- Session 4: AI Readiness and Implementation Experiences in Viet Nam, Mr. Pham Van Quan, Deputy Director, Agency of Industry, Ministry of Industry and Trade.
- Session 5: AI Risk Management, Algorithmic Transparency and Accountability, Ms. Aurélie Jacquet.
- Session 6: Responsible AI Adoption for Businesses and MSMEs: Opportunities, Risks and Practical Capacity Needs, Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Senior Lecturer, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformantion & Applied AI, School of Engineering and Technology, Hue University.
- Session 7: Responsible AI Capacity Building and Standards Adoption in the Asia-Pacific, Ms. Claire McFarland.
- Expert Discussion: Developing Practical Recommendations for Standards-Based AI Management.
Day 2: October 20, 2026
- Session 8: AI Safety Testing and Certification for AI-Enabled Products, Mr. Jason Chan
- Session 9: AI Governance, Human Oversight and Lifecycle Management in Practice, Nguyen Hoang Tung, Lead Auditor/Client Manager, BSI.
The workshop also features questions and answers, expert feedback and discussions among APEC participants to further develop practical recommendations for standards-based AI governance.
Experts & Speakers at the APEC Workshop on AI Management
International standards and conformity assessment help strengthen confidence in AI technologies, support responsible implementation and facilitate cooperation across economies. For Viet Nam, developing standardization capabilities and quality infrastructure is essential to advancing innovation and digital transformation.
Representatives of STAMEQ participate in the APEC Workshop on AI
QUATEST 3’s participation in the workshop offers an opportunity to exchange knowledge with international experts and gain insights into AI governance, technical assurance and emerging standards.
QUATEST 3's Director, Mr. Tran Quoc Dung
QUATEST 3 remains committed to international cooperation and the effective application of standards and conformity assessment to support quality, safety and sustainable development.
An overview of the APEC Workshop on AI
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