Session

Conference Topics

The conference features six thematic areas spanning digital agriculture, crop biotechnology, soil–plant health, low-emission agri-food systems, sustainable livestock, and One Health innovations.

Topic 1: Digital and smart technologies for agriculture

  • Precision agriculture, remote sensing, IoT & decision support.
  • Robotics, automation, AI/ML for production & supply chains.

Topic 2: Biotechnology applications for crop adaptation and improvement

  • Salt-, flood-, drought-tolerant varieties (Mekong Delta & vulnerable regions).
  • Gene editing (CRISPR/Cas), marker-assisted selection to enhance yield & quality.
  • Bio-physiology & nutrition to improve abiotic stress adaptation.
  • Postharvest tech for fruits, vegetables & flowers.
  • Tissue culture for high-value fruit & ornamentals.

Topic 3: Innovative management for improving soil and plant health

Strategies for resilient production while reducing pesticide dependency and safeguarding ecosystems.

  • Sustainable soil management; restoration of degraded, saline & acid sulfate soils.
  • Organic fertilizers, bio-products & eco-friendly cultivation.
  • Regenerative agriculture, rotations & intercropping for fertility.
  • Innovative plant protection for sustainability & climate adaptation.

Topic 4: Low-emission approaches for agri-food production

Mitigation pathways balancing productivity and environmental stewardship.

  • Crop, soil & nutrient management for GHG reduction.
  • Digital tools, circular economy, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
  • Climate-smart innovations for resilient agri-food systems.

Topic 5: Technological innovations for sustainable & eco-efficient livestock

  • Precision livestock farming, sensors & digital monitoring.
  • Automation, biotechnology & data-driven herd management.
  • Productivity, animal welfare & minimal environmental footprints.

Topic 6: Advanced technologies for animal health within a One Health approach

Cross-disciplinary innovations to protect animal, human and environmental health.

  • Novel diagnostics, next-generation vaccines & therapeutics.
  • Genomic/digital tools, data-driven surveillance & AMR mitigation.
  • Climate resilience, welfare and One Health integration.