IT Festival 2025: A launchpad for high-quality IT human resources

The IT Festival 2025 - a flagship annual event organized by the School of Information and Communications Technology (SICT), Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) - has made waves with a series of dynamic activities. These include academic and skills competitions, seminars on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and research, and an information technology exhibition.

SICT recently signed cooperation agreements with several prominent organizations, including NIX Education, VTI Education, ITPLUS Academy, Vietnam Institute of Safety Education Science JSC, and BKACAD

The event takes place at a time when Vietnam’s IT job market is experiencing unprecedented growth, especially in high-demand fields such as AI, Big Data, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. According to the Vietnam IT Market Report 2024–2025 by TopDev, a leading IT recruitment platform, the technology sector continues to dominate hiring trends across the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam.

TopDev's report also revealed that the average monthly salary for software developers in Vietnam in 2024 ranged from 1,100 - 3,000 USD/month, depending on individual skills and experience. Notably, AI engineers and cybersecurity specialists command salaries well above the average due to the scarcity of talent and the critical importance of these roles within modern enterprises.

Dr. Dang Trong Hop, Rector of the School of Information and Communications Technology

Speaking at the Gala Night and Award Ceremony held on April 3, 2025, Dr. Dang Trong Hop, Rector of SICT, highlighted the school's significant role in developing high-quality IT professionals for both domestic and international markets.

SICT currently offers six undergraduate programs, including one English-taught program and one internationally accredited by ABET, as well as a master’s program in IT. These curricula are systematically designed and continuously updated to reflect global technology trends, equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. As a result, SICT graduates are well-prepared to enter the high-quality labor market immediately upon graduation, becoming candidates who meet the increasing recruitment demands not only within Vietnam but also in the international job market.

In the context of Vietnam’s strong push for science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, SICT plays an essential role in supplying skilled IT experts to meet the workforce needs of enterprises and government agencies.

As part of its commitment to bridging academia and industry, SICT recently signed cooperation agreements with several prominent organizations, including NIX Education, VTI Education, ITPLUS Academy, Vietnam Institute of Safety Education Science JSC, and BKACAD. These partnerships are expected to enhance internship opportunities, real-world project exposure, and recruitment pathways for SICT students.

Beyond its robust academic foundation, SICT places strong emphasis on soft skills development through a wide range of extracurricular activities. These programs are designed to help students become well-rounded professionals, fully equipped to thrive in today’s fast-evolving and competitive tech environment.

As part of the Gala Night, the organizing committee of IT Festival 2025 presented awards to the most outstanding teams across various competitions. These awards recognized exceptional performance in academic challenges, technical problem-solving, and innovation showcases. The celebration highlighted the talent, creativity, and determination of the participating students, reaffirming the festival’s role as a springboard for nurturing high-quality IT professionals.