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                        SUMMARY:GBA Workshop: AI for Smart Manufacturing
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Step into the future of smart manufacturing at the GBA Members for Members Workshop titled "<strong>AI for Smart Manufacturing: German-Vietnamese Tech Dialogue", </strong>co-hosted by the <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GBA​</a> and <a href="https://cmcglobal.com.vn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CMC Global</a> with special insights from <a href="https://www.schaeffler.vn/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schaeffler</a>. Join us to turn vision into value, accelerate your smart factory transformation, and expand your network through meaningful connections with peers and industry experts.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This workshop brings together German and Vietnamese manufacturing enterprises for an interactive exchange on AI-driven smart manufacturing, offering practical and real-world insights. Enjoy exclusive perks including a hands-on workshop, a guided tour of CMC's Data Center, and a networking cocktail held at the prestigious Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, July 24, 2025 | <strong>Time:</strong> 1:30 PM – 7 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Locations: </strong>CMC Creative Space, 27B No 19 Street, Tan Thuan EPZ, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/EmV4aw2YZjDJ92ft7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">map​</a>)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Attendance Fee: </strong>Exclusively for GBA Members</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-philipp-r%C3%B6sler-852401233?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BNFiaUKJeR%2B2CRN5dNYhT7g%3D%3D">Philipp Rösler​</a>, former Vice Chancellor of Germany/ Senior Partner of <span class="html-span xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs"><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n x18oe1m7 x1sy0etr xstzfhl x972fbf x10w94by x1qhh985 x14e42zd x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xkrqix3 x1sur9pj x1fey0fg x1s688f" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.facebook.com/cmcgloballtd?__cft__[0]=AZXhRU2n5HDY5pVzraaGLCbaAPhAzpzC6BCrSWG0b7m3BgzuTt0IgS92ONa-kvWa9e7lu3WAC7CYsb3Gskkm6CgTolVvMunfcNMONaCY2396G_7byviG2M3AUgo4ISAFgOaOlLPl4aVJ5GkRkenpbIQYb_W6m5OPuYAkAeutqHUyGDmyIbE3D6vz9ZazPIlICCr6zJomnvUK3x93beoVXHrT&amp;__tn__=-]K-R"><span class="xt0psk2"><span class="xjp7ctv">CMC Global</span></span></a></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cong-pham-053066202?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BzpW11yFQQaOh4LfNkhBLSg%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pham Van Cong​</a>, Head of Data of <a href="https://cmcglobal.com.vn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CMC Global​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thanh-tuan-vi-52654813a?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BTQKb2WA2QeG5V7Ex6JymhQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tuan Vi​</a>, GBA Board Member/ Vice President SCM &amp; Logistics Asia Pacific of <a href="https://www.schaeffler.vn/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schaeffler​</a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications of AI in forecasting, predictive maintenance, and OCR for unstructured data in manufacturing plants.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The current state of digital transformation in Vietnam's manufacturing sector remains slow, primarily due to the fragmentation and unstandardization of data.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Solutions should prioritize small, practical steps such as predictive maintenance, inventory optimization, and building a centralized data platform.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">*Note: Registration deadline:<strong> EOB Monday, July 21 2025</strong>. Limited capacity, based on a first-come, first-served basis.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For any inquiries, please contact us at <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel.: (+84) 903 720 788 (Ms. Mai Anh).</span></p>
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