Australia-Vietnam Symposium on Agricultural Innovation and Food Security 2026

Vision & Purpose

Agriculture and food security are among the most significant global challenges of the 21st century. Australia and Vietnam share complementary strengths in biotechnology, food production, and innovation, creating prime opportunities for mutually beneficial alignment.

Showcase Innovation

Highlighting leading edge research and emerging industry innovations.

Bilateral Synergy

Strengthening deep structural links between Australian and Vietnamese systems.

Event Specifications

Format: Hybrid (In-person & Virtual)
Expected Attendance: 50-80 in-person / 20-50 online
Official Language: English (With bilingual communications)
Registration Access: Complimentary for VASEA Members

Core Scientific Themes

Discover the four key thematic scientific sessions anchoring the symposium ecosystem.

Scientific Tracks • Session 1

Agronomy, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience

Focuses heavily on architectural adjustments needed for long range climate stress mitigation.

Precision Agriculture

Crop Improvement & AI

Climate Resilience Paths

Agricultural Microbiomes

Scientific Tracks • Session 2

Plant Biotechnology, Genomics and Synthetic Biology

Explores molecular and data driven breeding innovations scaling output parameters safely.

Genome Editing & CRISPR

Synthetic Biology Layouts

Advanced Breeding Tech

Functional Genomics / Multi-omics

Scientific Tracks • Session 3

Food Science, Nutrition and Emerging Technologies

Downstream exploration focused entirely on quality vectors, processing architectures, and delivery tracks.

Food Quality & Supply Chains

Sustainable Logistics Systems

Novel Processing Modalities

Nutrition Optimization

Scientific Tracks • Session 4

Research Translation, Industry and Innovation

Bridging the gap between empirical science and market placement parameters within both systems.

Agribusiness Mechanics

Commercialisation Paths

Corporate Bilateral Frameworks

Public Policy Strategies

Proposed One-Day Program

Indicative hybrid timeline combining scientific showcases with structural networking blocks.

08:15 - 09:00

Registration, Networking & Welcome Coffee

09:00 - 09:20

Official Opening Ceremony

Acknowledgement of Country • Welcome by VASEA-WA President & Consul General of Vietnam in Perth.

09:20 - 12:40

Morning Scientific Blocks (Sessions 1 & 2)

Plenary Speeches, Standard Oral Submissions, and Student Lightning Rounds interspersed with networking tea breaks.

12:40 - 13:30

Bilateral Networking Lunch

13:30 - 15:00

Session 3: Food Science, Nutrition & Emergent Tech

15:00 - 15:50

Panel Discussion

"Building Australia-Vietnam Partnerships for Agricultural Innovation and Food Security"

16:10 - 17:45

Session 4 followed by Awards & Closing Steps

Presentation of Best Student Paper, ECR Travel Awards, and structured Networking Reception onwards.

Organising Committee Leadership

The core structural team coordinating scientific quality, logistical tracking, and deployment rules.

Dr Thien Tran

General Chair

Overall Leadership & Strategic Stakeholder Direction

Dr Cuong Han

Co-Chair, Scientific

Program Design & Abstract Assessment Controls

Dr Hue Luu

Co-Chair, Industry and Government

Agribusiness Partnerships & Public External Relations

Dr Lili Loan Vu

Co-Chair, Policy and Economics

Policy Alignment & Economic Impact Assessment

Associate Professor Sonny Pham

Advisory

Strategic Guidance & Academic Partnerships

Ms Hong Jackson

Advisory

Strategic Guidance & Community Engagement

Ms Chau Anh Cao

Finance & Admin

Target Budget Operations & Registration Matrices

Associate Professor Lien Duong

Advisory

Strategic Guidance & ESG