After several months of activities, The NextX – AI Business Competition 2026 has officially concluded, providing students with practical experiences in exploring artificial intelligence (AI), business thinking, and leadership capabilities.
As the Academic Partner, the School of Business, Foreign Trade University (FTU), accompanied The NextX 2026 by providing academic orientation and contributing to the development of business knowledge foundations, competency assessment criteria, and academic quality throughout the competition.
Faculty Members and Experts from the School of Business Supporting Participants
The School of Business’s leadership team, faculty members, and experts directly participated in the program in various capacities, including academic advisors, experts, and members of the Judging Panel.
Representatives from the School of Business included Prof. Dr. Le Thai Phong – President of the School of Business; Dr. Nguyen Thuy Anh – Vice President of the School of Business; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thu Hien – Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration; Dr. Nguyen Thi Hanh – Chief of Office of the School of Business, together with other faculty members.
Throughout the competition, the academic team supported participating teams in developing ideas, building products, refining business models, and presenting strategic solutions. These activities enabled students to connect technological knowledge with practical business challenges.
Integrating AI, Business Thinking, and Leadership
The NextX 2026 was designed around an experiential learning approach, taking students through a series of stages from mastering technology and developing products to formulating strategies and pitching their ideas in the Final Round.
Through this process, participants were not only introduced to AI but were also challenged to address practical business problems. This enabled them to develop critical thinking, analytical and decision-making skills, problem-solving capabilities, and project leadership.
The integration of technology, business knowledge, and practical experience created a learning environment in which students were encouraged to explore, experiment, and develop solutions to real-world challenges.
Strengthening the Connection Between Knowledge and Practice
The School of Business’s participation in The NextX 2026 reflects its commitment to connecting academic knowledge with practical applications while expanding opportunities to support learners at different stages of their development.
Through academic sponsorship, mentoring, and assessment, the School of Business seeks to contribute to educational models that integrate technology, innovation, and practical competencies, enabling learners to develop business thinking and adaptability in an increasingly technology-driven environment.
The School of Business, Foreign Trade University, sincerely appreciates Techcombank, VBI Academy, and OpenEdu, together with all experts, mentors, and partners, for their collaboration in The NextX 2026.
Congratulations to all participating teams on completing the competition and achieving meaningful results throughout The NextX 2026. We wish all participants continued success as they carry forward the knowledge, creativity, and capabilities developed through the program into their future learning and professional journeys.
