On the morning of December 13, 2024, Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU), the University of Danang, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wacom, the world’s leading brand in digital drawing tablets. The event also featured a series of activities, including the workshop “Game Outsourcing – Opportunities and Development” and the drawing competition “Try Wacom – Challenge Creativity.” This milestone not only offered valuable insights into the field of game outsourcing but also marked a significant step in the strategic partnership between VKU and its collaborators, creating new opportunities for students in the digital creative era.

Overview of the event

The event was attended by representatives from Wacom Vietnam and UCSS, including Ms. Ho Mai Ngoc (Country Manager), Ms. Chau Nguyen (Country Executive), Ms. Van Pham (Marketing Manager), and Mr. Le Tan Hao Quy (Sales Manager). On VKU’s side, there was Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho (Vice Rector), representatives from various departments, and a large number of students.

Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho – Vice Rector of VKU delivers Opening remarks

In his speech, Dr. Huynh Ngoc Tho, Vice Rector of VKU, warmly welcomed representatives from Wacom Vietnam for organizing the workshop series and creative drawing competition at VKU. He emphasized that the event provided VKU students with an opportunity to gain practical knowledge from industry-leading experts while reaffirming VKU’s commitment to collaborating with strategic partners like Wacom. These efforts aim to enhance training quality, foster innovation, and drive significant growth in information technology, communication, and the digital economy. He expressed hope that the VKU-Wacom partnership, formalized during this event, would lead to more meaningful and impactful activities in the future. These collaborative initiatives not only provide high practical value but also contribute to building a solid foundation for VKU students to develop comprehensively and be well-prepared for global integration.

Ms. Ho Mai Ngoc – Country Manager is delivering her speech

Ms. Ho Mai Ngoc – Country Manager of Wacom Vietnam, expressed her gratitude for VKU’s hospitality and collaboration. She introduced Wacom Singapore, a subsidiary of Japan-based Wacom, a global leader in digital drawing devices and creative solutions. Serving as the Southeast Asia regional headquarters, Wacom Singapore oversees business operations and provides technical support in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Wacom’s product portfolio includes graphic tablets, pen displays, and digital pen solutions, widely used in creative industries such as design, animation, digital arts, and education. Additionally, Wacom organizes events, workshops, and activities with partnerships to promote creativity and application of digital technology across the region.

Representatives of VKU and Wacom Leadership Sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Accordingly, the MoU between VKU and Wacom Singapore focuses on developing digital talent and providing practical opportunities for students in fields such as multimedia arts, animation, and graphic design. Under this partnership, Wacom will support workshops, internship connections, product discounts, and promote VKU on the international stage. Meanwhile, VKU will contribute facilities, personnel, and implement creative projects. This collaboration not only opens doors for students to learn and innovate but also reinforces VKU’s position within the global information and communication technology ecosystem.

The speakers from Wacom are sharing at the workshop

Following the MoU signing, the workshop “Game Outsourcing – Opportunities and Development” featured insightful presentations by speakers from Wacom Vietnam and UCSS (Wacom Store). The speakers provided an overview of Wacom, a world leader in digital drawing technology, and introduced product lines tailored to the learning and creative needs of students and industry professionals.

The instructors and students exchanged ideas at the workshop

Especially, the session on Game Outsourcing – the field of digital game outsourcing, which is considered one of the most promising and rapidly growing industries today, opened up great opportunities for those passionate about digital creativity. The content focused on the application of technology, real-world workflows, and career prospects in the industry, helping students better shape their development path in this field.

VKU students participated in the “Try Wacom – Challenge Creativity ” Drawing Contest

Previously, the “Try Wacom – Challenge Creativity” Drawing Contest took place with enthusiastic participation from VKU students. The competition was not only a platform to showcase creative talent but also helped participants apply the Wacom drawing tablet to digital design in practice. The final results – the Special Prize was awarded to student Nguyen Thi Ha Giang from Class 22MC, who received a Wacom One S (CTC-4110WL) drawing tablet worth 2.5 million VND, along with three Consolation Prizes, each accompanied by special gifts from Wacom.

Award ceremony for the “Try Wacom – Challenge Creativity ” Drawing Contest

The signing of the MoU between VKU and Wacom marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between the two organizations. This collaboration not only provides VKU students with practical knowledge, advanced technology experiences, and opportunities to develop creative skills in digital arts but also reaffirms the commitment of both parties to improving training quality and fostering innovation.

With the support of Wacom – a world-leading brand in the field of digital drawing tablets, VKU continues to affirm its position as one of the top technology education centers, ready for international integration. Practical and meaningful collaborative programs in the future will not only bring value to students but also contribute to building a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the information technology, communications, and digital economy sectors in Vietnam.

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