President Thongloun Sisoulith (third left) and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Chantararuangthong (second left) launch Lao Digital Week 2025.

Lao Digital Week 2025 kicks off to boost digital transformation

The Ministry of Technology and Communications on Wednesday launched   Lao Digital Week 2025, which is taking place from April 2-6 at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane.
Taking the theme “Building Resilience and Sustainable Digital Infrastructure for Laos”, the event aims to foster digital transformation, promote a digital economy, and advance technological innovation across all sectors.
The launch was attended by President Thongloun Sisoulith and Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Chantararuangthong.
Attendees included officials from ministries and other government bodies, representatives of international organisations and businesses, and members of the public.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Technology and Communications, Prof Dr Boviengkham Vongdara said this year’s Lao Digital Week also commemorates three important national events, namely the 70th anniversary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Lao PDR, and the 105th anniversary of the birth of President Kaysone Phomvihane.
“In an era where technology is rapidly driving our world, digital transformation is not an option but a critical necessity for the socio-economic development of Laos,” he added.
The government has defined a national digital transformation strategy based on three main pillars: digital government, digital economy, and digital society.
Advances in digitalisation will be pursued through the 20-year national digital economy development vision (2021-2040) and the 10-year national digital economy development strategy (2021-2030), Mr Boviengkham said.
Lao Digital Week serves as a platform to showcase and select outstanding Lao ICT and digital products for international competitions, such as the ASEAN ICT Award 2025.
It also supports the goals of the 9th five-year National Socio-Economic Development Plan for 2021-2025.
The event provides a platform for government representatives, international organisations, research institutions, universities, developers, and industry experts to engage in discussions and partnerships.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations on a national and international stage.
More than 100 exhibition booths are displaying technological innovations from domestic and international startups, as well as research and development achievements in information technology, telecommunications, and communications.
Also on the programme is a high-level forum when ministry leaders will discuss digital transformation, connectivity, and sectoral collaboration to improve services.
The event will also feature seminars and workshops that will cover topics such as government digital transformation, digital economy integration, Industry 4.0, AI, Blockchain, Big Data, Cloud Computing, IoT, and workforce development for the digital era.
Competitions and innovation showcases include the Lao ICT Awards 2025, a cybersecurity competition, a robotics competition, startup pitches, and other innovation contests.

By Phetphoxay Sengpaseuth
 (Latest Update April 3, 2025)