Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh City cordially invites organizations, institutions, companies, businesses, individuals and initiatives to participate in Science Fair 2026, the official opening event of the Science Film Festival in Vietnam.
We welcome proposals for exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, talks, educational activities, creative interventions, community initiatives, and product showcases that contribute to fostering public dialogue and critical reflection on the central theme of 'Artificial Intelligence’, exploring the societal impacts of this technology while extending the conversation to other areas of science and everyday life, including environmental science, sustainable development, creativity, and community education.
A Conversation with the Future: AI – Society – Responsibility
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we learn, work, create, communicate, and understand the world. Beyond technological innovation, AI raises important questions about creativity, ethics, sustainability, inclusion, education, and the future of society.
While Artificial Intelligence is the overarching theme of the Science Film Festival 2026, Science Fair 2026 welcomes a broad range of scientific, educational, cultural, artistic, environmental, and innovation-focused initiatives. We encourage projects that engage with AI as well as those exploring wider topics such as sustainability, ecology, climate action, biodiversity, emerging technologies, scientific discovery, and community-driven innovation.
The fair aims to create an open platform where diverse perspectives and disciplines can come together to inspire dialogue, learning, experimentation, and collaboration.
OBJECTIVES
Science Fair 2026 seeks to:
- Foster public understanding of AI through accessible and engaging experiences.
- Encourage dialogue on the social, cultural, artistic, ethical, economic, and environmental dimensions of science and technology.
- Showcase innovative work across science, education, culture, industry, and sustainability.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and science communication in Vietnam.
- Create inclusive and interactive activities tailored for families and children, to discover, question, and experiment with AI.
We welcome applications from but not limited to the following groups:
- Educational institutions and research organizations
- Technology companies, startups and businesses
- NGOs and social enterprises
- Museums, libraries, and cultural institutions
- Science communicators and artists
- STEM education providers
- Publishers and media organizations
- Sustainability and environmental initiatives
- Industrial and innovation-focused enterprises
- Community organizations and family-oriented brands
Interested partners and sponsors are welcomed to participate in Science Fair 2026 under the following formats:
A. Content Partner: For organizations contributing educational, scientific, cultural, or community-oriented content, such as workshops, talks, demonstrations, performances, exhibitions, research showcases, or community activities.
B. (Commercial/Non-commercial) Booth Showcase: For organizations, companies, and brands showcasing products, services, technologies, innovations, or initiatives relevant to the fair theme and audiences.
NOTE: Commercial booths will be asked to contribute a participation fee. The exact fee structure will be communicated to shortlisted applicants based on booth size, exhibition requirements, and the nature of the proposed showcase.
Selected partners will work closely with the Goethe-Institut and its co-organizing partners to co-develop and finalize their programme contributions, production and all necessary preparations for their participation in Science Fair 2026.
TIMELINE
- Application Deadline: 10 August 2026 (23:59 GMT+7)
- Notification of Results: 5 September 2026
- Program Co-Development Phase: September – October 2026
- Apply here: link