ICAS 2026 – Program

Day 1 – March 27, 2026

📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Research Laboratory Complex (RLC), Can Tho University
🕘 09:00 – 17:00 | Language: English

TimeContent
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 – 12:00 Plenary Session
09:00 – 09:30: Keynote 1
09:30 – 10:00: Keynote 2
10:00 – 10:30: Keynote 3
10:30 – 11:00: Tea break
11:00 – 11:30: Keynote 4
11:30 – 12:00: Keynote 5
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch (Venue: College of Agriculture)
13:30 – 17:00 Session Presentations
Session 1 – Digital and Smart Technologies for Agriculture (Room 205)
Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Trương Minh Thai, Dr. Nguyen Minh Phuong

Session 2 – Biotechnology Applications for Crop Adaptation (B007 Hall)
Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Pham Phuoc Nhan, Assoc. Prof. Huynh Ky

Session 3 – Innovative Management for Soil and Plant Health (Meeting Room)
Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Thu Nga, Assoc. Prof. Tran Van Dzung
18:00 Free Time

Day 2 – March 28, 2026

📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Research Laboratory Complex (RLC), Can Tho University
🕘 09:00 – 17:00 | Language: English

TimeContent
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 – 12:00 Plenary Session
09:00 – 09:30: Keynote 1
09:30 – 10:00: Keynote 2
10:00 – 10:30: Keynote 3
10:30 – 11:00: Tea break
11:00 – 11:30: Keynote 4
11:30 – 12:00: Keynote 5
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch (Venue: College of Agriculture)
13:30 – 17:00 Session Presentations
Session 4 – Low-emission Approaches for Agri-food Production (Room 205)
Chairs: Assoc. Prof. Chau Minh Khoi, Prof. Le Vinh Thuc

Session 5 – Technological Innovations for Sustainable Livestock Production (B007 Hall)
Chairs: Prof. Nguyen Trong Ngu, Assoc. Prof. Lam Phuoc Thanh

Session 6 – Advanced Technologies for Animal Health (Meeting Room)
Chairs: Dr. Nguyen Phuc Khanh, Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Lam
18:00 – 20:00 Gala Dinner

Day 3 – March 29, 2026 (Excursion Tour)

📍 Venue: Cai Rang Floating Market & Con Son Islet
🕘 06:00 – 15:00 | Language: English

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06:00 – 06:30 Hotel pickup and transfer to Ninh Kieu Wharf
06:30 – 07:30 Boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market
Enjoy sunrise, observe local trading, try coffee or noodles on floating boats
07:30 – 08:30 Visit a local rice noodle or coconut candy workshop
08:30 – 09:30 Transfer to Con Son Islet – eco-tourism destination
09:30 – 11:00 Island tour: fruit orchards, homestays, local cake making, “flying fish” show
11:00 – 12:30 Lunch at homestay with Mekong Delta specialties
12:30 – 14:30 Visit fruit gardens or enjoy canal boat ride
14:30 – 15:00 Return to mainland