Vietnam is rapidly emerging as a hub for deep thinking and innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). At the heart of that momentum is the Diễn đàn Trí tuệ nhân tạo Việt Nam (Vietnam AI Forum 2025/2026), where global thought leaders, policy makers, educators, students, and innovators gather to define how AI can serve humanity, not just technology.
This year, one of the standout voices in the conversation is Dr. E. Glen Weyl — a globally-recognized economist, technologist, and pioneer of ideas shaping the future of digital society.
Glen’s appearance in Vietnam represents a unique convergence of cutting-edge academic insight and real-world responsibility in the age of AI. With a background spanning top academic institutions and world-leading organizations, Glen embodies the synthesis of theory and practical impact that this event is championing. He is currently the founder and research lead of Microsoft Research’s Plural Technology Collaboratory, founder and chair of the Plurality Institute, and founder of the RadicalxChange Foundation — organizations dedicated to reimagining economic and governance systems through cooperation, technology, and pluralistic values.
One of Glen’s most influential contributions to the global conversation on technology and society is his work on Plurality, a framework that emphasizes cooperative innovation and democratic engagement in the design of digital systems. Rather than viewing AI merely as an automation tool or competitive frontier, Glen’s perspective invites us to treat AI as infrastructure for collective intelligence, strengthening collaboration, ethical purpose, and human dignity. At the Vietnam AI Forum, he urged participants to think beyond efficiency and toward inclusive systems that elevate shared human potential.
Vietnam’s AI Forum isn’t just about technological breakthroughs — it’s about embedding AI within ethical and social frameworks that ensure innovation translates to shared prosperity. That message resonates deeply with Glen’s broader mission. Through his academic research — including co-authoring the influential Radical Markets and engaging with topics such as quadratic funding and democratic innovation — Glen shows how new economic models and governance structures can empower communities to co-create digital futures.
During his session in Hanoi, Glen engaged with a diverse audience that included students, researchers, and industry leaders. His talk spotlighted the intersection of AI, data collaboration, and human values — urging participants to foreground transparency, equity, and cooperation as core pillars of technological progress. In doing so, he not only contributed world-class scholarly insight but also helped frame Vietnam’s aspirations within the global dialogue on responsible AI.
Vietnam AI Forum’s platform — alongside initiatives like the Vietnam AI Contest — has become a beacon for nurturing the next generation of innovators who will shape AI for public good. With speakers like Glen contributing to this ecosystem, Vietnam’s leadership in ethically grounded AI discourse grows ever stronger.
Bottom line:
It’s an inspiring moment for technology, academia, and society — one that underscores the idea that the future of AI should be designed not only for smart machines, but for smart, compassionate, and inclusive communities.Invite Glen to your next event! Find out more here.
