The EAI RAIDS 2026 Conference was successfully held for the second time at Dong A University from March 10 to 12, 2026. This year’s conference focused on applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in industry, finance, healthcare, and data science, emphasizing responsible, safe, transparent, and explainable AI. The event aligns with the vision of Industry 5.0, where humans and machines collaborate to create intelligent, safe, and sustainable solutions.

The conference brought together numerous experts and researchers from around the world in the fields of AI, Data Science, Healthcare, Business, and Industry. This year, the conference received more than 120 submissions from international researchers. Following a rigorous peer-review process conducted by 50 experts, 40 papers were accepted, resulting in an acceptance rate of 33%. Among these, 32 full (camera-ready) papers were presented at the conference.

During the conference, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Dong A University and VN168 Technology Joint Stock Company. This collaboration focuses on research, education, technology transfer, and the application of AI, Data Science, and digital transformation—particularly in smart agriculture, natural resource management, and digital governance in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam.

From an academic perspective, the conference served as a prestigious platform for scientific exchange, where international researchers and experts shared their latest findings in AI and Data Science. The presentations and discussions contributed to advancing new research directions, particularly in responsible AI, explainable AI, and practical applications of AI and Data Science across various domains.

Finally, the Organizing Committee would like to express sincere appreciation to all keynote speakers, scientists, authors, and partners, both domestic and international, for their valuable contributions to the success of the conference. Special thanks are also extended to the Board of Rectors of Dong A University and all supporting departments for their guidance and support in making the event a great success.