Hanoi Cybersecurity Summit to Tackle AI's 'No Human' Impact on Digital Threats

The international-standard cybersecurity conference, BSides Hanoi 2026, is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on August 5, 2026, under the theme “No Human.” The event is organized by Vietnam Cybersecurity Joint Stock Company (VSEC), a member of G-Group Technology Corporation, in collaboration with the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) and the Vietnam Internet Association (VIA).

The conference's theme was selected to provide a fresh perspective on the profound and growing impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the digital security landscape. As AI systems increasingly gain the ability to make autonomous decisions and execute complex tasks independently, the traditional role of humans in cyberspace is being redefined. The industry is witnessing a shift where human operators move from direct execution toward roles as designers, supervisors, and strategic directors of intelligent systems operating at an unprecedented scale.

The agenda will feature in-depth discussions on several key areas, including the application of AI and automation in cyberattack strategies, automated defense and threat detection systems, and trends in eliminating human-centric bottlenecks in security operations. Sessions will also cover digital trust, compliance, legal frameworks, and risk management in the AI era.

Truong Duc Luong, Chairman of VSEC, said the focus on AI has become more practical. "At last year’s BSides Hanoi, AI served as the common thread connecting various topics, from defense and attack to legal regulations. This year, AI remains a core element, but we are moving toward a more practical and technical approach. We want to provide expert perspectives on specialized fields such as web application attacks and malware tracking."

"The conference is designed to help the community visualize cyber threats more intuitively," he added. "While attack techniques or malware may not be entirely new, the support of AI allows them to unfold faster than ever before. The ultimate goal of this event is to answer a critical question: How must we respond?"