Hanoi:The Franconomics 2026 forum commenced in Hanoi on November 5, gathering delegates, experts, and researchers from 40 universities and research institutes spanning over 10 countries and territories across five continents. The two-day event focuses on the theme 'Human capital, equality and social transformation in the era of emerging technologies.'

According to Vietnam News Agency, the forum is co-organised by the International School - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-IS), the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), the International Francophone Institute (2IF) of France's Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, and VinUniversity. The event is supported by the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) and other international partners.

The event aims to explore human-centered technological transformation and bring together diverse perspectives on the impact of emerging technologies on human capital and social equality.