ICAS 2026 – Program Agenda
Day 1 – March 27, 2026
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Research Laboratory Complex (RLC), Can Tho University – Campus 2
🕘 09:00 – 17:00 | Language: English
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 07:30 – 08:30 | Registration |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Opening Ceremony Welcome Remark – Prof. Tran Ngoc Hai (Vice Rector, Can Tho University) Presentation of Appreciation to Keynote Speakers |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Plenary Session Keynote 1 – Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Hieu Trung “Climate change scenarios in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam” Keynote 2 – Prof. Do-Soon Kim “Digital agriculture based on plant image science with emphasis on weed management” Keynote 3 – Prof. Yukio Ozaki “Breeding of innovative asparagus by using relative species endemic to Japan” |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Keynote 4 – Dr. Didier Lesueur “Transforming agricultural practices with innovations in bioinoculants…” Keynote 5 – TBA |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch – College of Agriculture |
| 13:30 – 17:00 | Parallel Sessions Session 1 – Digital & Smart Technologies for Agriculture Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Truong Minh Thai, Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuong Venue: Room 205 Session 2 – Biotechnology for Crop Adaptation Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Pham Phuoc Nhan, Assoc. Prof. Huynh Ky Venue: B007 Hall Session 3 – Soil & Plant Health Management Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, Assoc. Prof. Tran Van Dzung Venue: Meeting Room |
| 18:00 | Free time |
Day 2 – March 28, 2026
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, RLC – Can Tho University
🕘 09:00 – 17:00 | Language: English
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 07:30 – 08:30 | Registration |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Opening Ceremony Opening Speech – Assoc. Prof. Le Van Vang (Dean, College of Agriculture) Presentation of Appreciation to Keynote Speakers |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Keynote 1 – Prof. Asep Gunawan “Transcriptome analysis for the improvement of local livestock” Keynote 2 – Dr. Susan Orgill Title: TBA Keynote 3 – Dr. Van Schepler-Luu Title: TBA |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Keynote 4 – Prof. Duong Nguyen Khang “From waste to wealth…” Keynote 5 – Prof. Norazah “Agricultural waste management & bio-energy” |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch – College of Agriculture |
| 13:30 – 17:00 | Parallel Sessions Session 4 – Low-emission agri-food production Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Chau Minh Khoi, Prof. Le Vinh Thuc Venue: Room 205 Session 5 – Sustainable livestock technologies Chairs: Prof. Nguyen Trong Ngu, Assoc. Prof. Lam Phuoc Thanh Venue: B007 Hall Session 6 – Advanced animal health technologies Chairs: Dr. Nguyen Phuc Khanh, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Lam Venue: Meeting Room |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Gala Dinner |
Day 3 – March 29, 2026 (Excursion Tour)
📍 Cai Rang Floating Market & Con Son Islet
🕘 06:00 – 15:00 | Language: English
| Time | Content |
|---|---|
| 06:00 – 06:30 | Hotel pickup & transfer to Ninh Kieu Wharf |
| 06:30 – 07:30 | Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market – sunrise & local breakfast |
| 07:30 – 08:30 | Rice noodle / coconut candy workshop visit |
| 08:30 – 09:30 | Transfer to Con Son Islet (eco-tourism) |
| 09:30 – 11:00 | Island exploration: orchards, homestays, local cake making |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Lunch with Mekong Delta specialties |
| 12:30 – 14:30 | Fruit garden visit / canal boat ride |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Return to mainland |