UEH News

• 13 Jul
• 2026

[RTD 2026] International Conference “Resilience by Technology and Design”

13 Jul, 2026

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), the International Conference Resilience by Technology and Design 2026 (RTD 2026) will be held from 15 to 20 July 2026. The conference is jointly organized by the College of Technology and Design UEH, UEH Mekong, UEH Nexus Nha Trang, in collaboration with international partners.

The International Conference on Resilience by Technology and Design (RTD) is a biennial conference hosted by the College of Technology and Design UEH (CTD) in collaboration with domestic and international partners.

RTD 2026 envisions a future where technology, design, and multi-stakeholder collaboration come together to create smart and sustainable ecosystems for society, business, and the natural environment. Building on the themes of “Smart Living” (RTD 2022) and “Fostering Sustainability” (RTD 2024), this year's conference marks a significant step toward integrating technology with the social sciences, humanities, and the arts.

RTD 2026 is the first international conference organized by UEH to be held across three locations: Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and Nha Trang. This multi-location format offers a cross-regional and interdisciplinary academic experience, connecting knowledge from urban areas to the Mekong Delta and coastal regions.

RTD 2026 features approximately 140 academic sessions, research presentations, exhibitions, networking activities, and experiential programs across Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and Nha Trang. The conference brings together leading professors, scholars, researchers, and experts from renowned universities, organizations, and enterprises around the world, including:

- Professor Utz Dornberger - Director, SEPT Competence Center, Leipzig University, Germany;
- Professor Bor-Jiunn Wen - Department Chair, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan;
- Associate Professor Tu Anh Trinh -  Director, Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), UEH College of Technology and Design, UEH;
- Professor Kim Yong-Guk - Department of Computer Engineering, Sejong University, South Korea;
- Professor Long Phi Hoang - Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), UEH College of Technology and Design;
- Professor Bruno De Meulder - Glocal Expert, Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), UEH College of Technology and Design;
- Professor Kelly Shannon - Glocal Expert, Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), UEH College of Technology and Design;
- Professor Elena Marchigiani - Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Trieste, Italy;
- Professor Soolyeon Cho - Director, Building Energy Technology Laboratory, North Carolina State University, United States;
- Ms. Carolina Tinangon - Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Ho Chi Minh City;
- Professor Haipeng Mi - Department of Information Art and Design, Tsinghua University, China.

Across all three venues, RTD 2026 will feature 10 keynote speeches delivered by distinguished professors, scholars, and experts from leading universities and organizations around the world, including:

In addition to the keynote speeches, RTD 2026 will host 17 Special Sessions across its three conference venues, bringing together leading scholars, researchers, and industry experts from Vietnam and around the world to discuss emerging technologies, interdisciplinary innovation, and sustainable development.

🔔 Conference Agenda: http://go.ueh.edu.vn/RTD2026_Agenda

Contact Information
Email: rtd@ueh.edu.vn
Website: http://rtdconference.info