- 03 Apr
- 2025
Symposium: "United for Safer Roads: A Vietnam - Belgium Collaboration for Advancing Road Safety Through Virtual Learning and Research"
With the goal of promoting international cooperation in the field of road safety and the application of smart technology to address urban issues, the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) collaborates with Hasselt University (Belgium) and the National Traffic Safety Committee to organize a Symposium "United for Safer Roads: A Vietnam - Belgium Collaboration for Advancing Road Safety Through Virtual Learning and Research".
The event is part of the official visit to Vietnam by the King and Queen of Belgium, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Belgium. The seminar includes the participation of the Minister of Communications & Brussels, representatives from Hasselt University, as well as experts, researchers, and businesses both domestic and international, aiming to discuss advanced solutions for improving road safety in Vietnam through research cooperation, training, and technology application.
Detailed information about the Symposium:
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Time: 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Venue: Room B1.205, UEH – 279 Nguyễn Tri Phương, Ward 08, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City
The program serves as an opportunity to connect policymakers, experts, and businesses both domestic and international to:
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Share initiatives to enhance road safety through the application of virtual reality technology and advanced training models.
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Discuss opportunities for research, investment, and technology transfer between Vietnamese and Belgian businesses.
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Meet and exchange directly with representatives of leading businesses and educational institutions from Belgium.
Program Agenda
10:00 – 10:30: Welcoming the high-level delegation from Belgium
10:30 – 10:45: Opening speeches
"Hasselt: A Civic and International University" - Prof. Bernard Vanheusden, Rector, Hasselt University
"UEH: Innovation and Global Engagement in Higher Education" - Prof. Su Dinh Thanh, President, University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City
"From Academic Collaboration to Practical Application: UEH and Hasselt University Creating Societal Value Together" - Assoc. Prof. Trinh Tu Anh, Dean of Institute of Smart City & Management, UEH
10:45 – 11:45: Seminar program United for Safer Roads: a Vietnam-Belgium Collaboration for Advancing Road Safety Through Virtual Learning and Research
Presentation 1: Vision Zero Approach in Vietnam’s Traffic Context - Speaker: Mr. Le Kim Thanh - Vice Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee
Presentation 2: From Classroom to Smart Cities: Understanding and Improving Traffic Safety with Emerging Technologies - Speaker: Prof. Davy Janssens, Vice Rector of Transportation Research Institute, Hasselt University
Presentation 3: Smart Education & Platform for Road Safety - Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Trinh Tu Anh, Dean of Institute of Smart City & Management, UEH
11:45 – 12:15: Discussion
12:15 – 12:30: Closing remarks
12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch buffet
If you are interested, please confirm your attendance at the LINK
For more details about the seminar, please contact Ms. Thuy Quyen – Email: ctd@ueh.edu.vn, Phone: 0973 090 601.
