“From classroom to real-world data battlefield.”
After a highly competitive and rigorous selection process, Vietnam Datathon – DataStorm 2025 officially enters its Grand Final round, bringing together 16 outstanding teams nationwide — representing a new generation of young talents in Data Science and Data Analytics. This pivotal stage serves as a true testing ground where academic thinking is validated through the ability to solve real-world data challenges under high pressure and strict time constraints.
From this Grand Final, the top 6 teams will be selected to advance to the Stage Presentation round and compete for the highest awards of the competition, officially taking place on January 18, 2026.
The competition is co-organized by Saigon Business School (SBS), Ton Duc Thang University, and Kyanon Digital, featuring a continuous 24-hour Hackathon format. During this time, teams will work directly with real-world datasets, build models, develop complete products, and propose highly applicable solutions — staying true to the spirit of “From classroom to real-world data battlefield.”
With its national-scale scope, Vietnam Datathon – DataStorm 2025 is not merely an academic competition but a specialized platform that bridges the gap between education and real-world industry practice. Through its role as a co-organizer, Saigon Business School continues to affirm its academic credibility in Data Science while positioning itself as a pioneering institution in connecting students with international-standard academic arenas and real business challenges.
The Grand Final is not only a contest of technical expertise and data-driven thinking, but also a rigorous test of resilience, teamwork, and product-oriented mindset. We wish all participating teams — especially SBS students — the best of success as they confidently rise to the challenge and strive for excellence in this decisive stage.
COMPETITION DETAILS
Final Round Themes
The competition focuses on two highly practical themes in data science:
- Theme 1: Sales Demand and Volume Forecasting
- Theme 2: Sports Behavior Analytics
Time & Venue
Opening Ceremony & 24-Hour Hackathon
- Time: 08:30, Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Venue: MLC Cinema – MLC Sports Center, 86 Street No. 23, Phu My Hung, Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Stage Final & Award Ceremony
- Time: 13:30 – 18:00, Sunday, January 18, 2026
- Venue: Ton Duc Thang University, Hall 10F, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Phong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Principal Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsors:
- Mi Mi Informatics Joint Stock Company (Mi2)
- Rikkeisoft Joint Stock Company
- Social Development Training Center (SDTC)
Academic Advisory Board
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Anh Cuong – Faculty of Information Technology, Ton Duc Thang University
- MSc. Le Hoang Viet Tuan – Head of Data Science Program, Saigon Business School
- Dr. Nguyen Viet Hung – Faculty of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education
- Dr. Huynh Le Tan Tai – CEO, Kyanon Digital
- Dr. Nguyen Hong Buu Long – Faculty of Information Technology, University of Science, VNU-HCMC
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Dung – Faculty of Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education
- Mr. Pham Thi Vuong – Saigon University
- MSc. Vu Dinh Hong – Faculty of Information Technology, Ton Duc Thang University
- MSc. Dzoan Xuan Thanh – Faculty of Information Technology, Ton Duc Thang University
Prize Structure
- 02 First Prizes: 25,000,000 VND per prize + Trophy + Commemorative Flag
- 02 Second Prizes: 10,000,000 VND per prize + Commemorative Flag
- 02 Third Prizes: 5,000,000 VND per prize + Commemorative Flag
- 09 Consolation Prizes: 2,000,000 VND per prize + Commemorative Flag
Participation Benefits
- 100% of participating teams will receive an official Certificate of Participation from the Organizing Committee.
- Final-round teams will receive special commemorative gifts, recognizing their outstanding efforts and achievements throughout the competition.
Vietnam Datathon – DataStorm 2025 not only reinforces its status as a national-level data science competition, but also stands as a deeply academic platform where students are immersed in real-world challenges, operate within professional environments, and are evaluated by leading industry experts. The competition’s structured organization, rigorous evaluation system, and strong collaboration between universities and technology enterprises elevate it into a true academic–industry ecosystem.
For students in technology disciplines at Saigon Business School (SBS), this is more than a competition — it is a hands-on learning opportunity where knowledge is transformed into products, thinking is sharpened under real-world pressure, and professional competencies are clearly demonstrated. Through its role as co-organizer, SBS continues to affirm its practice-oriented educational philosophy, preparing students to confidently enter the global workforce.
Notably, the competition opens direct pathways to industry engagement, enabling teams to present ideas, propose solutions, and develop products with strong real-world application potential. This serves as a vital springboard for academic projects to advance further, transforming into tangible value for businesses and society.
The Organizing Committee extends its best wishes to all teams as they maintain their momentum, maximize their potential, and deliver outstanding performances. Vietnam Datathon – DataStorm 2025 is not only a milestone marking the launch of the Grand Final, but also a convergence point of knowledge, creativity, and innovation — promising inspiring, groundbreaking, and high-impact data competitions ahead.
