Speakers and participants include government officials, civil society representatives, academia, business leaders, social entrepreneurs and investors. Side events will display a variety of digital innovations and solutions. The evening reception offers a chance to immerse in discussion and networking with senior business leaders, policy makers and investors.

VIF17 is co-hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Vietnam and the Ministry of Information and Communications. Co-organizers and partners are Vietnam Program for Internet and Society (VPIS) – Hanoi University of Social Sciences & Humanities, Lund University Internet Institute (LUii), Vietnam Internet Association (VIA), UNDP and UNESCO.