Qwen AI Build Day
βQwen AI Build Day
βποΈ One Day. Three Enterprise Tracks. Your AI Solution in Front of the People Who Can Actually Deploy It.
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βπ Why This Moment Matters
βVietnam's AI moment is happening right now. The builders who move fast, build on the right stack, and get connected to enterprise partners early β those are the ones who'll define what AI looks like in this region. Qwen AI Build Day is where that starts.
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βπ€ The Problem No One Talks About
βMost AI builders in Vietnam are building in a vacuum. You find a cool use case, spin up a prototype, maybe share it on GitHub β and then what? No enterprise validation. No real-world data. No path from "this works on my laptop" to "this is deployed and solving an actual problem." The ecosystem is growing fast, but the bridge between builders and the enterprises that need their solutions? Still broken.
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ββ‘ What Qwen AI Build Day Actually Is
βForget the hackathons where you build something impressive, collect a t-shirt, and never hear from anyone again. Qwen AI Build Day is built differently. It's a one-day, in-person hackathon at NhΓ HΓ ng Riverside Palace, Ho Chi Minh City β where enterprise problem statements are real, Qwen technical support is hands-on, and the stakes are concrete. Top 3 overall winners and one track winner per track are recognised on the day, and the winning teams advance to present on the main stage at Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day Vietnam 2026 the following day, in front of enterprises actively looking for AI solutions to deploy.
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βποΈ Key Dates
βπ‘ 10 April β Kickoff Webinar: tracks, rules, expectations, and Qwen technical sharing
βπ οΈ 11β17 April β Official Build Period: teams build and submit on Devpost
βπ 18β20 April β Online judging by panel
βπ 21 April β Qwen AI Build Day: live pitching, judging, and winner announcements
βπ 22 April β Track winners showcase at Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day Vietnam 2026
βπ― What's On The Day
βπ€ Opening & Context
Welcome by GenAI Fund and Qwen, followed by an overview of the day's objectives and the Qwen developer ecosystem.
βπ§ AI Sharing by Qwen Experts
Practical overview of Qwen capabilities and what builders need to know to build effectively on the platform.
βπ’ Enterprise Panel: AI Use Cases Across Tracks
Representatives from Tasco, Shinhan Bank, Elfie and the Public Sector sharing the real-world challenges behind each track β and what they're looking for in solutions.
βπ Track Pitching β Live Judging
Top 10 shortlisted teams per track pitch live to a panel of enterprise representatives and industry experts β 4 minutes to pitch, 3 minutes Q&A.
βπ Final Announcement & Closing
Track winners and Top 3 overall winners announced. Winning teams confirmed for the showcase at Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day Vietnam 2026 on 22 April.
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βποΈ What You're Competing For
βOverall Prize Pool β USD 4,000+
βπ₯ Grand Prize β USD 2,000
βπ₯ 1st Runner-Up β USD 1,200
βπ₯ 2nd Runner-Up β USD 800
βTrack Winners
βπ Mobility Track by Tasco
βπ¦ Financial Services Track by Shinhan Bank β track winner receives priority consideration for up to VND 200M funding per startup for successful PoC outcomes, to support product development and pilot scaling
βπ₯ Healthcare Track by Elfie
βποΈ Public Sector Track (Government)
βπ― What You'll Walk Away With
βπ Real problems to solve. Not hypothetical briefs. Enterprise-backed challenges across Mobility, Financial Services, and Public Sector that organisations actually need solved.
βπ οΈ A platform worth building on. Hands-on access to Qwen β with technical experts in the room to support you throughout the day.
βπ€ A room that can move things forward. Enterprise partners from Tasco, Shinhan Bank, and the Public Sector β in the room with the authority and intent to take conversations beyond the event.
βπ€ A stage, not just a trophy. Winning teams advance to present at Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day Vietnam 2026 the very next day, in front of a broader audience of enterprises and partners.
βπ± A community with staying power. First access to the Vietnam AI Ambassador Program β built to keep Vietnam's best builders connected, visible, and moving forward together.
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βπ How You'll Be Judged
βYour project will be evaluated across five criteria:
βProblem Relevance β Does it solve a real and meaningful user, business, or industry problem?
βSolution Quality β Is the solution practical, well designed, and easy to understand?
βUse of AI β Does the project use AI in a meaningful way?
βUse of Qwen β How effectively does the team use Qwen?
βExecution & Demo β Is there a working prototype, MVP, or convincing demo?
βThe top 10 shortlisted teams per track will pitch live on 21 April in front of judges consisting of enterprise representatives and industry experts. Judges then select 1 Track Winner per track and Top 3 overall winners across the competition.
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βπ₯ Who This Is For (and Who It's Not)
ββ You belong in this room if you are:
βAn AI developer or software engineer ready to build β not just talk about building
βAn early-stage AI startup founder looking for enterprise partners and real deployment opportunities
βA technical builder who wants hands-on experience with Qwen in a high-stakes environment
βSomeone who wants their work seen by the people with actual authority to act on it
ββ You'll want to skip this if:
βYou're not planning to actively participate and build on the day
βYou're looking for a purely social event
βYou're not comfortable with a competitive, fast-paced build environment
βStudents are welcome β but seats are limited and priority goes to builders with something to ship.
βπ Backed By
βThis event is backed by two organisations that are serious about Vietnam's AI ecosystem β not just showing up for the logo.
βQwen brings the technical firepower: Qwen expertise, cloud infrastructure, and a global network of enterprise deployments across Southeast Asia. GenAI Fund brings the builder network: a community of founders, engineers, and enterprise partners who are actively building β and funding β the next generation of AI solutions in the region.
βEnterprise track partners: Tasco (Mobility), Shinhan Bank (Financial Services), and the Public Sector (Government). Additional speakers, judges, and mentors will be announced shortly.
βπ Secure Your Spot
βThe builders who show up on 21 April won't just walk away with experience on one of the world's most capable AI platforms. They'll walk away with enterprise connections, ecosystem relationships, and for the top teams β a main stage at Alibaba Cloud SME AI Growth Day Vietnam 2026 the very next day.
βThis is free to attend. Seats are not unlimited.
βRegister now and bring something worth building. β
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βπ Date: 21 April 2026 β° Time: 1:00 PM β 6:00 PM ICT
βπ Location: NhΓ HΓ ng Riverside Palace, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
βπ° Cost: Free
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βPowered by: Alibaba Cloud & GenAI Fund