The 4th Japan–Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference／第4回日越学長会議
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Welcome Message
Welcome from the President of The University of Osaka
On behalf of The University of Osaka (UOsaka), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 4th Japan–Vietnam University Presidents' Conference, which we are honored to co-host with Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST).
Since its inception, this conference has served as an important platform for strengthening academic exchange, mutual understanding, and collaboration between universities in Japan and Vietnam. Through our continued engagement over the years, we have expanded cooperation in education, research, innovation, and human resource development.
Universities play a vital role in advancing knowledge, nurturing future generations, and fostering mutual understanding across national and cultural boundaries. In today's rapidly changing world, this role has become more important than ever. This year's conference will be held under the theme, “Achievements and Future Vision of Japan–Vietnam Academic Collaboration.” This reflects our shared commitment to promoting academic excellence, cultivating globally minded leaders, and exploring how universities can contribute to the sustainable development and prosperity of both Japan and Vietnam. The conference will bring together universities from Japan and Vietnam, as well as government and industry representatives, to exchange perspectives and ideas.
We are delighted to welcome distinguished guests, colleagues, and partners from across Japan and Vietnam to Osaka. I hope this conference will provide valuable opportunities for meaningful dialogue, new partnerships, and deeper collaboration.
I look forward to seeing the friendship and academic cooperation between our two countries continue to flourish in the years ahead.
Prof. KUMANOGOH Atsushi
President
The University of Osaka
Welcome from the President of Hanoi University of Science and Technology
On behalf of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), I extend a warm welcome to university leaders, scholars, and distinguished guests from Japan and Vietnam. We are honored to co-host the 4th Japan–Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference with The University of Osaka, bringing together our higher education communities to strengthen dialogue, deepen mutual understanding, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
As the world faces increasingly complex global challenges, universities are expected not only to generate new knowledge but also to educate responsible citizens, promote innovation, contribute to sustainable development, and strengthen international cooperation. These aspirations can only be achieved through closer collaboration across institutions, disciplines, and national borders.
The Japan–Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference provides an important platform to exchange ideas, strengthen institutional partnerships, expand collaborative research and academic mobility, and share experiences in higher education, university governance, and community engagement. More importantly, it reflects our shared belief that universities have a vital role in building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future.
Hanoi University of Science and Technology highly values its long-standing partnerships with Japanese universities and organizations. We remain committed to deepening these relationships while fostering broader collaboration across the higher education communities of both countries.
I sincerely hope that our discussions over the coming days will generate new ideas, strengthen lasting partnerships, and further deepen the friendship between the higher education communities of Japan and Vietnam.
I wish you a productive, successful conference and a pleasant stay in Osaka.
Prof. Dr. Le Anh Tuan
President
Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Date
8–9 October 2026
Conference Overview
The Japan–Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference serves as a platform for university leaders from Japan and Vietnam to strengthen academic collaboration and exchange perspectives on future cooperation.
The 4th conference, co-hosted by The University of Osaka (UOsaka) and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), will focus on the achievements, challenges, and future vision of academic cooperation between Japan and Vietnam in education, research, innovation, and human resource development.
The conference aims to promote dialogue and foster sustainable partnerships between the two countries.
Key Information
Main Theme
“Achievements and Future Vision of Japan–Vietnam Academic Collaboration”
Parallel Sessions
- Theme A: University-to-University Collaboration for Global Talent Development and Social Impact Creation
- Theme B: University–Industry–Government Collaboration between Japan and Vietnam to Foster Innovation Ecosystem
Organizers & Supporters
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Program
Day 1: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Venue: Convention Center, Suita Campus, The University of Osaka
Time | event |
|---|---|
09:30-10:00 | Registration |
10:00–10:30 | Opening Ceremony 1. Opening Remarks • Prof. KUMANOGOH Atsushi, President, The University of Osaka • Prof. Dr. LE Anh Tuan, President, Hanoi University of Science and Technology 2. Guest Remarks Vietnam: • H.E. Prof. Dr. LE Quan, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) • H.E. Mr. PHAM Quang Hieu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan: • Mr. MOCHIZUKI Tadashi, Vice-Minister for Policy Coordination, Ministry of Education, • Dr. HASHIMOTO Kazuhito, President, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) |
10:30–11:40 | Keynote Speeches Keynote Speech 1 Assoc. Prof. Dr. NGUYEN Anh Dung, Deputy Director General, Higher Education Department, Keynote Speech 2 Prof. FUJII Hidetoshi, Director, Joining and Welding Research Institute / Director, Keynote Speech 3 Mr. OZASA Haruhiko, Chief Representative, JETRO Hanoi |
11:40–12:00 | Group Photo |
12:00–13:00 | Lunch (Two Concurrent Luncheon Seminars) • TOA Industries Co., Ltd. • IHI Infrastructure Asia Co., Ltd. |
13:00–13:20 | Break / Move |
13:20–15:30 | Parallel Session A 2. Case Presentations (10 minutes × 2):
2. Case Presentations (10 minutes × 2): |
15:30–15:40 | Break / Move |
15:40–16:50 | Individual Meetings (Optional) JETRO/JICA/Osaka Prefecture Information Session (Optional) |
17:00–18:20 | Travel by bus to RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka |
18:30–20:30 | Welcome Reception Venue: RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka 1. Opening Remarks 2. Guest Remarks & Toast 3. Closing Remarks |
Day 2: Friday, 9 October 2026
Venue: Convention Center, Suita Campus, The University of Osaka
TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
09:00–09:40 | Campus Tour / Facility Visits (Optional) * Center for Infectious Disease Education and Research * Institute of Laser Engineering * SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research) |
09:40–10:00 | Break / Move |
10:00–11:00 | Plenary Session 1. Reports by the Co-Chairs of Each Parallel Session 2. Floor Discussion Closing Ceremony |
11:15–12:15 | Lunch |
12:15–12:30 | Break / Move |
12:30–17:00 | Excursion (within Osaka Prefecture; Optional) |
List of Participating Universities
Venue & Access
Conference Venue:
Convention Center (Building 2 on the campus map)
The University of Osaka (Suita Campus)
1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, Japan
For Guests Staying at the University-Designated Hotel:
Accommodation for conference participants will be arranged at RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka through a group reservation organized by The University of Osaka. A chartered bus service will be provided between the hotel and the conference venue at The University of Osaka. Please use this bus service for your transportation, so there is no need to arrange your own transport.
Please note that the bus will run according to a fixed schedule. If you miss the scheduled departure time, you will be responsible for making your own way to the conference venue.
Registration
- Registration information has been shared directly with invited institutions.
- For inquiries regarding participation, please contact the Secretariat below.
Contact
The 4th Japan–Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference Secretariat
International Affairs Division, The University of Osaka
Email: jvupc2026@office.osaka-u.ac.jp
