The University of Sydney invites you to join us for the Sydney Vietnam Innovation Symposium 2026 to be held in Ho Chi Minh City in September. This dynamic event brings together academics, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, policymakers and institutional partners from Australia and Vietnam to share ideas, showcase research and build new connections.

Centred on Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation between Australia and Vietnam, the Symposium will explore emerging global challenges and opportunities for collaboration across a range of disciplines, from health, science and technology to agriculture, arts, social sciences, business and the economy.

The Symposium will feature keynote addresses by Ms Kate Wallace, Australia's Consul-General in HCMC, and Mr Le Thanh Minh, Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Science and Technology Development Fund.

There will also be invited talks, research presentations, poster sessions and panel discussions designed to spark dialogue and support long-term partnerships between Australian and Vietnamese institutions.

All foreign attendees at the Symposium will need to be registered with local authorities. To assist with preparations, please register as soon as possible if you are planning to attend in person. 

The Symposium is supported by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, Sydney Vietnam Academic Network and Sydney Vietnam Institute.

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