Programme
Provisional programme. Final times and paper titles will be updated once confirmed.
Schedule · 06.12.2026
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 13:00 | Registration |
| 13:30 | Flag ceremony and openingOpening remarks · Keynote report |
| Session 1 | Presentations5–6 papers on the three core topics |
| 15:15 | Tea break |
| Session 2 | Open panel discussionSpeakers in dialogue with in-person and online participants |
| 16:45 | Summary |
| 17:05 | Closing and group photo |
Core topics
TopicI
Models of Viet Nam – Japan cooperation in education and research
- Review current cooperation models and the roles of government, universities, companies and research institutes.
- Analyse results, beneficiaries, enablers and barriers in implementation.
- Partnerships between Vietnamese universities and Japanese institutes giving students access to facilities and experts.
- Towards joint labs, joint research and connection mechanisms within both countries’ policies.
Question for discussionHow do we move from agreements to education and research with real results?
TopicII
Attracting resources and raising the quality of research cooperation
- From research needs to mobilising resources, implementation and applying results.
- Viet Nam’s strengths: distinctive research conditions, young talent and a stable environment.
- Review existing funds and programmes; propose new scholarships or funding mechanisms.
- Create early opportunities for Vietnamese students to join joint projects.
Question for discussionWhat does Japan need from Viet Nam for more sustainable and effective bilateral research cooperation?
TopicIII
The role of young Vietnamese scholars in Japan
- Define young scholars’ role as an academic bridge between the two countries.
- Build on the contributions of each generation of Vietnamese scholars in Japan.
- Create ways to bring knowledge and research results to students and the community.
- Grow a two-way Viet Nam – Japan network through joint labs, joint projects and exchanges.
Question for discussionWhat role can young scholars play in building a sustainable and substantive Viet Nam – Japan academic network?
Format
- Session 1
Presentations
Each paper is a short talk with Q&A. Exact timing will be published with the paper list.
- Session 2
Open panel
Speakers and participants, in person and online, discuss the questions together.