The event had the presence of Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula; Italian Commercial Counselor in Ho Chi Minh City Fabio De Cillis; Representatives of Rectorate Board Can Tho University, etc.

Speaking at the event, Associate. Professor. Doctor Nguyen Hieu Trung, Vice Rector of Can Tho University, stated that Can Tho University has played a significant role in training nearly 8,000 engineers, masters, and PhDs in Food Technology over the past 58 years. This skilled workforce has made a valuable contribution towards the socio-economic growth of the Mekong Delta and the entire country.

The event attracted a large number of students and residents.

In the current era of deep international integration, the relationship of “School - Business - State” needs to be strengthened in new ways, with a focus on various stakeholders and international cooperation. The Italian Foodtech Day allowed teachers and students of Can Tho University to explore food technology machinery and equipment from Italy, one of the largest agricultural producers and food processors in the Europe. According to the Associate. Professor. Doctor Nguyen Hieu Trung, this event is expected to increase appreciation for Italian culinary culture among Can Tho University's faculty and students. “We hope that through this event, Can Tho University's faculty and students will develop a deeper love for Italy, not only for its football and fashion but also for its food and people,” said Mr. Nguyen Hieu Trung.

Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula presented a book commemorating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City to Standing Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee Duong Tan Hien at the event.

Italian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Enrico Padula said that the “Italian Foodtech Day” is one of the events commemorating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Italian Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. He emphasized the significance of promoting economic relations between Italy and the Mekong Delta region. The diplomat is optimistic that this event will not only help promote Italian cuisine but also highlight the technologies behind it, creating potential prospects and opportunities for cooperation between businesses of the two countries.

Mr. Tran Duong Xuan Vu, Founder and General Director of TIM Corp, spoke about the idea of ​​organizing the “Italian Foodtech Day” in Can Tho.

Mr. Tran Duong Xuan Vu, the Founder and General Director of TIM Corp, was the person who came up with the idea of organizing a festival to promote the Italian food industry and cuisine.

Mr. Tran Duong Xuan Vu said Italy is famous for its strong agricultural and food industry. Moreover, it is the world's largest producer of wine, olive oil, and processed foods. Additionally, Italy is the world's leading country in manufacturing machinery and equipment. Therefore, he believed that applying Italian technology and equipment could help preserve and enhance the value of Vietnamese agricultural and processed food products. It also provides direct support for the industrialization of the food processing industry. Moreover, “Italian Foodtech Day” in Can Tho also creates opportunities for students and businesses in Can Tho and the Mekong Delta to exchange experiences and learn new knowledge from Italian experts in the food industry.

The organizing committee awarded commemorative medals to sponsors and special guests.