Binh Duong significantly contributes to World Technopolis Association General Assembly 2018

From 10 to 12 October 2018 in Binh Duong, the World Technopolis Association (WTA) 2018 was held successfully. The conference issued a communique by the WTA, laying the foundations for further development of the association, further confirming that the WTA is an international organization that plays a central role in providing the foundation for smart cities.

The 11^th WTA General Assembly Plenary Meeting. Photo: Xuan Thi

Binh Duong – Official permanent member of WTA

Speaking at the opening session on Oct. 11 of the 20^th anniversary of WTA, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam congratulated on its 20^th anniversary and treasured the contribution of the association to urban development. The Deputy PM believed that the Association will continue to make important contributions not only to the development of the world's cities but also to the strengthening of solidarity and friendship among the peoples of the world.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that science and technology, especially science and technology based on information technology, will put human beings into new development with a lot of time. muscle and challenge. An intelligent economy, a smart metropolis, is not only associated with technology but must have the means and how to make the most effective use of the science and technology revolution so that all resources in society are used in the most effective way.

WTA 2018 included major contents and forums along with annual fees of membership and operation fund for WTA. At the meeting, WTA announced the list of 7 newly admitted members in 2018 including Binh Duong. The meeting agreed to select Her Tae Jeong, Major of Daejeon, to maintain his presidency until 2021.

Reality knowledge and experience shared

After two positive working days, the official sessions of the Global Innovation Forum at the WTA 2018 Summit were a success. Here, many presenters discussed and discussed the strategy of smart city infrastructure development. opportunities and challenges of energy and environmental sustainability; build intelligent city platform and innovative ecosystem; industrial activities and economic innovation from the ground up. The roundtable is the final session of the Global Innovation Forum 2018 and is also the final session of the anniversary event. 20 years of WTA establishment. At the end of the roundtable, delegates discussed the WTA's joint statement laying the groundwork for further development of the association, further confirming WTA as an international organization, playing a role. Centered in providing the foundation for urban science.

Taking place in 2 days of October 11 and, Hi-Tech Fair with the theme of "New technology for smart city development" has attracted 33 businesses with 55 booths participating. Meanwhile, at the WTA Mayor's Forum 2018, the mayors and scientists talked about "Smart Cities Development." The Forum has adopted the following key themes: Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment; economically and industrially, and has provided many solutions to mobilize all resources to address the problems that have been set for cities around the world.

Tran Thanh Liem, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, said that through these important meetings, Binh Duong province has had a more multi-dimensional view, more specialized in building and developing Management level, scientific - technological level, contributing to the successful construction of Binh Duong intelligent city scheme. Provincial leaders also recognized that Binh Duong should make more efforts to find concrete solutions to the smart city construction in accordance with the conditions and circumstances of Binh Duong.

New era of WTA

Tran Thanh Liem, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, stressed on the closing session that Binh Duong became an official member of the WTA and signed an agreement with the WTA. Daejeon city leader to co-host the 11th Conference of the WTA General Assembly; With the positive coordination and support from the Daejeon and WTA governments, it has contributed significantly to the overall success of the 2018 WTA Summit.

He affirmed that the presentations given to the program really are useful knowledge and valuable practical experiences that are an important factor contributing to the success of the series. This. Besides, on the basis of knowledge gained, as a member of WTA, Binh Duong will actively participate in exchanges and cooperation in many fields with scientific cities in many countries. in the world. From then on, Binh Duong province will contribute to the strengthening of solidarity and friendship to contribute to the peace and common prosperity of mankind.

He believed this event is the beginning of a new journey in the process of building the smart city of Binh Duong, which is also a step towards a new era for WTA. He hopes WTA members will continue to build on mutually beneficial partnerships in various fields to fulfill the mission of connecting people, connecting scientific and technological progress, building cities. the intelligence of the new age.

At the closing ceremony, Her Tae Jeong, Mayor of Daejeon, WTA President, affirmed the series of events at the conference, showing strategic visions and policies surrounding the city's development. This is the foundation for the continuous development cooperation, contributing to the sustainable development. In addition to the significance of the 20th anniversary of the WTA, the WTA 2018 Summit is an opportunity for members to exchange, share experiences and to further enhance their roles and responsibilities. each member of the association.

Reported by Phuong Le – Translated by Vi Bao