MBA Talk #188: Preparing AI-ready business systems

Many AI initiatives fail not because the algorithms are weak, but because the underlying business systems are not ready to support them. Data is often fragmented, processes are rigid, and people are not prepared to adapt. Before asking what AI can do for a business, leaders first need to ask whether their systems are actually ready for AI.

At MBA Talk #188, Dr. Tran Quang Khai will be joined by speakers from PubU and WATATECH Group to share practical insights on building the system foundation that AI needs. This includes data, technology architecture, people, and processes. With the right foundation, businesses can not only adopt AI but also sustain and expand that advantage over time.

Speakers at MBA Talk #188: 

• Dr. Tran Quang Khai – ISB Lecturer 
• Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong – Head of Trading cum BU Lead, PubU 
• Mr. Nguyen Xuan Luc – Chairman and CEO, WATATECH Group

Discussion topics at MBA Talk #188: 

• Start with data and prepare data quality: clean, standardized, and governed data is the foundation for AI.
• Build flexible systems: design systems that can easily support new AI applications.
• Think beyond technology: prepare people and processes for successful AI adoption.

Event details for MBA Talk #188: 

• Time: 9:30 AM | Sunday, 23/8/2026 
• Format: Online via the Quickom platform
• Language: English

Register for MBA Talk #188 to build the system foundation your business needs to become AI ready.

MBA Talk is a series of seminars with the participation of Professors from major and international universities and experts, leaders, and senior managers in various fields coming from multinational companies and large corporations both within and outside Vietnam. The guest speakers will discuss and share real-life business cases in order to provide in-depth knowledge, and practical experience, aligning with PSO’s philosophy (Problem-Solving in Organization).