- 7th Informatics Olympiad took place at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) in Da Nang
- Enhancement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) track, advancing into a platform for AI talents
- Campus tour programs offered to residents and students, supporting career exploration and future vision planning
SEOUL, South Korea and DA NANG, Vietnam, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 7th Informatics Olympiad, exclusively sponsored by Hanwha Life, was successfully held from April 10 to 12 at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU).
As one of Vietnam's leading IT competition, the Olympiad brings together talented middle and high school students from across Vietnam to demonstrate their skills. Hanwha Life has been sponsoring this event for three consecutive years as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative, Future Plus, for fostering outstanding talents in finance and ICT.
Lim Suk Hyun, Head of Corporate Planning Division at Hanwha Life; Huynh Cong Phap, President of the VKU and Chairman of the Organizing Committee; and Shin Jung Won, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility of ChorogUsan for Children, attended the finals.
The competition featured three tracks: AI, IT Major and Non-IT Majors. This year, the most notable change was the advancement of the AI Track, which was introduced last year. Through this enhancement, the competition has evolved into a platform for nurturing AI talent.
Hanwha Life also conducted campus tour programs for local residents and students during the event. At career exploration booths set up across the VKU campus, participants were offered career counseling and hands-on job experiences, helping them explore their interests and plan for their future.
Hanwha Life further supports outstanding talents discovered through the competition, helping them pursue broader opportunities. As part of this commitment, last year's competition winners were invited to participate in the "Hanwha Life Training Program for Vietnam's Outstanding FinTech Talents" in South Korea, providing them with an opportunity to broaden their global perspectives.
Lim Suk Hyun, Head of Corporate Planning Division at Hanwha Life said, "The Informatics Olympiad is becoming more than just a competition. It serves as a gateway for talented individuals to enter the IT ecosystem. We will continue to support participants so they can grow into key drivers of Vietnam's financial and ICT industries."
Huynh Cong Phap, President of the VKU and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, added, "The Informatics Olympiad offers an opportunity for next-generation IT talents who will lead Vietnam's future to fully showcase their potential. Thanks to Hanwha Life's support, the competition has established itself as a platform for AI talent in Vietnam."
Meanwhile, Hanwha Life plans to hold an exchange program for Vietnamese university students this August, featuring academic conferences, hackathons, and fellowship opportunities. Through this initiative, the company aims to build a network of outstanding talents and further strengthen its support for digital talent in Vietnam.
Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU):
Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) is a key institution for training talents in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) under Da Nang National University. Established in 2007 as a specialized IT university and supported by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), it was later upgraded to a 4-year ICT university, recognized for its high level of specialization. It is currently striving not only to become the leading ICT-focused university in Central Vietnam, but also one of the leading universities throughout the country.
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Hanwha Life Marks Third Consecutive Year of Supporting 'Vietnam Informatics Olympiad' Advancing AI Talent Development
SINGAPORE, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) is a global leader in industrial automation and industrial artificial intelligence. Experience the future of smart industries at Hannover Messe 2026 (April 20–24) where SUPCON will showcase next-generation technologies empowering autonomous operating plants, from Advanced Physical Layer (APL) instrumentation to Online Analyzers, from Software-defined control systems to Unified Namespace (UNS) data platform and Industrial AI large models, SUPCON's portfolio of products and solutions are designed to transition industrial facilities from automated to autonomous operations.
As global industries face mounting pressure to improve efficiency and resilience, there is a pressing need to embrace technologies enabling the shift from traditional automation to systems capable of autonomous operations.
The exhibit features six integrated technological pillars:
1. Universal Control Systems (UCS): SUPCON's Universal Control System (UCS) is a next-generation, software-defined control system that decouples control functions from proprietary hardware. By eliminating traditional control cabinets and leveraging cloud-native architecture, UCS reduces physical footprint while enhancing system flexibility, scalability, and readiness for autonomous operations.
2. TPT2 Universal AI Platform: SUPCON's TPT2 (Time-series Pre-trained Transformer) is a large-scale industrial AI platform designed to understand and model complex time-series process data. By enabling closed-loop AI optimization (AIO), TPT2 allows plants to analyze, predict, and autonomously execute operational decisions in real time.
3. Tier0 Industrial Data Platform: SUPCON's Tier0 platform is a cloud-native industrial data platform built on a Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture. It enables seamless data integration, contextualization, and application development, allowing organizations to transform fragmented data sources into scalable, reusable industrial applications with reduced integration complexity.
4. Advanced Physical Layer (APL): SUPCON's APL solutions harness Ethernet-APL to deliver high-speed, reliable, and intrinsically safe communication from field devices to control systems. This foundational connectivity enables real-time data access, supporting advanced applications such as predictive analytics and digital twins.
5. Autonomous Industrial Robots: SUPCON's industrial robotics solutions are designed to augment plant operations with autonomous capabilities. By combining mobile robotics, advanced sensing, and a centralized robot management platform, these solutions enable real-time inspection, monitoring, and intervention, forming a key component of an autonomous workforce.
6. Hobré Intelligent Analyzers: Hobré intelligent analyzers deliver advanced, real-time gas analysis for the energy and chemical industries. Designed for high accuracy and reliability in harsh environments, these analyzers enable continuous measurement, supporting closed-loop optimization, faster decision-making, and improved process efficiency while minimizing reliance on manual sampling.
Visit SUPCON at Hannover Messe 2026:
"Hannover Messe is where global innovation meets real-world industrial transformation," said Mercy Zhang, VP of R&D at SUPCON International Business. "We are moving beyond simply providing traditional autonomation to defining a transformational roadmap to Autonomous Plants and Agentic Operations. By unifying advanced sensing technologies with software-defined controls, industrial data platforms and large industrial AI models trained on real-world datasets, we are empowering our customers to achieve unprecedented levels of autonomy."
- Dates: April 20–24, 2026
- Location: Hall 16, Booth B16
- Experience: Live demonstrations and expert-led technical sessions
- Showcase: SUPCON's products and solutions in Hannover Messe (YouTube Link)
Register HERE for complimentary visitor passes and more information on the future of autonomous operating plants and industrial intelligence.
About SUPCON
SUPCON (688777.SH, SUPCON.SW) is a global provider of industrial automation and industrial AI, offering control systems, digital platforms, robotics, and software solutions that power the world's process and energy industries. Headquartered in Hangzhou, China, with the SUPCON Internal Business Headquarters in Singapore and the regional hubs around the globe, SUPCON is well-positioned to elevate industrial intelligence and drive customer success. Trusted by more than 250 leading enterprises and 39,000+ customers worldwide across major process industries such as oil & gas, chemical and petrochemical, as well as other industries such as power, pulp and paper, building materials, and more, SUPCON is driving the evolution from automation to autonomy—enabling safer, smarter, and more sustainable industrial operations.
For more information, please visit https://global.supcon.com/
Media Contact:
Kenneth Lim, Strategy and Marketing Director
SUPCON International Business Pte Ltd
kenneth@global.supcon.com
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From Automation to Autonomy: SUPCON to showcase next-generation technologies empowering Autonomous Operating Plants at Hannover Messe 2026
