After more than five months of implementation, the "A.I. in action" program attracted nearly 400 competing teams from universities, research institutes, and technology enterprises nationwide. In the final round, teams had to demonstrate their ability to master the entire AI system, from data processing, quality control, and information noise reduction to training strategies and evaluation metrics.

The judging panel highly appreciated solutions with transparent methodologies, scalability, and readiness for real-world deployment. These criteria accurately reflect the needs for AI application at enterprise and national scales.

The program's first prize went to the three members of team Converged: Luong Son Tinh, Doan Viet Thang, and Nguyen Hoang Anh. Their solution involved building an integrated platform for the entire teaching - learning - evaluation and improvement process within an AI education platform. The system helps shorten lesson planning time to about 15 minutes, supports teachers in closely monitoring student learning progress, and increases personalization in teaching.

Representatives of the organizing committee presented the first prize to team Converged. *Photo: Techcombank*

According to the organizing committee, the distinctiveness of "A.I. in action" lies in its evaluation criteria. Teams had to demonstrate data mastery, understanding of business problems, and a sense of community responsibility to convince the judges. Team Converged showed a significant advantage by proving their solution not only achieved high performance but was also scalable, stable in operation, and adaptable to complex real-world scenarios.

In addition to the "Miracle" international study abroad scholarship, the champion team also received a cash prize of 1 ty dong. This is the largest value prize ever awarded in an artificial intelligence competition in Vietnam. The scholarship provides an opportunity for Vietnamese AI talents to train at leading global universities before returning to contribute to the domestic technology ecosystem, thereby helping Vietnam gradually master technology and enhance national competitiveness.

Besides the first prize, the organizing committee awarded a second prize, two third prizes, and eight "Prospect" awards, recognizing teams with development potential to contribute to the formation of the domestic AI ecosystem.

Four teams reached the final round of the first season of 'A.I. in action'. *Photo: Techcombank*

Speaking at the event, Jens Lottner, Chief Executive Officer of Techcombank, stated that artificial intelligence is directly changing how organizations operate and compete. According to him, "A.I. in action" is not merely a competition but part of a long-term strategy to prepare AI human resources for the future.

He stated that Techcombank, along with the Masterise Group and One Mount ecosystems, is building a technology ecosystem. This environment enables talents to access big data and technology infrastructure, thereby developing solutions for customers and the digital economy.

"Investing in artificial intelligence human resources is an investment in the nation's long-term competitiveness", Doctor Jens Lottner emphasized.

Representatives of the organizing committee officially launched season two of 'A.I. in action'. *Photo: Techcombank*

"A.I. in action", the first AI competition organized as a television program, aims to discover and nurture talent and promote the application of artificial intelligence to practical problems, serving the national digital transformation process.

During the event, the organizing committee officially launched season two of "A.I. in action" for 2026, with an expanded scale and scope. Techcombank continues its role as co-organizer and exclusive sponsor, affirming its long-term investment direction in developing AI human resources, a field identified as a significant growth driver for Vietnam in the coming period.

Minh Ngoc