SOG DAY 2026: Academic Connection and Dissemination of Public Values Towards UEH's 50th Anniversary

20 May, 2026

On May 16, 2026, the School of Government (SOG), under the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government (CELG), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), organized the "SOG DAY 2026" program, which attracted the participation of numerous lecturers, guests, partners, doctoral students, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni of the School.

SOG DAY 2026 was designed as a space for academic, professional, and community connection, featuring three main activities: the Scientific Conference - SOG Conference, the networking program - SOG Gather, and the SOG Meet 2026.

The program commenced with the SOG Conference, featuring research presentations by doctoral students in Public Management and the Public Management and Policy program. Many topical subjects were discussed, including innovation in the public sector, green logistics governance, smart urban governance, sustainable finance for smart cities, and public service quality in the context of digital transformation. The presentations reflected the research orientation linked to current governance practice, while creating a forum for academic exchange among lecturers, doctoral students, and learners.

Lecturers, scientists, and doctoral students presenting at the conference

Within the framework of the SOG Gather program, various vibrant community connection activities took place, including meetings between generations of UEH-SOGers, networking, commemorative photography, and a 1:1 coaching program between alumni and graduate students with undergraduates. This was considered a highlight contributing to strengthening the bond between generations of SOG learners.

Overview of the 1:1 coaching program

On the afternoon of the same day, the SOG Meet 2026 program continued with the participation of CELG leadership, local leaders, businesses, and the academic community. Speaking at the program, Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh - Vice Rector of the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government emphasized the role of the School of Government in training, research, and community connection linked to promoting public governance innovation and local development. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Le Hoang Thuy To Quyen - Acting Head of the School of Government UEH shared the strategic development direction of SOG for the coming period, including: enhancing training quality according to international standards linked to practice, developing scientific research capacity, strengthening local cooperation, and building a sustainable SOG community.

Overview of the SOG Meet 2026 program

Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh - Vice Rector of the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government delivering a directive speech

One of the notable contents of SOG Meet 2026 was the signing ceremony of cooperation agreements between CELG and the People's Committee of Cau Kieu Ward and LSP Agency to expand linkages between the university, local government, and businesses.

Signing ceremony between the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government and the People's Committee of Cau Kieu Ward

Signing ceremony between the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government and LSP Agency

Additionally, a seminar on the theme "Local Development Governance in the Context of a Two-Tier Local Government" attracted significant attention with presentations on local development governance, night-time economy development, and digital transformation in local governance. The exchanges at the seminar demonstrated the need for governance mindset innovation, enhanced multi-stakeholder coordination, and the application of digital technology in the context of changing local government models.

Mr. Luong Quang Nhat Minh - a Public Management master's student and specialist, presenting on the application of fee management and sidewalk use registration

The program concluded with the launch of the Public Value Research and Development Club (PVC), along with the announcement of the alumni database and the SOG bulletin board. These activities are expected to contribute to building a sustainable academic ecosystem and community connection for the School of Government in the coming period.

M.A. Nguyen Thi Thuong Nho – Secretary of the UEH Youth Union, Deputy Head of the Department of Quality Assurance and Internal Control, presented the decision establishing the Public Value Research and Development Club

Launch ceremony of the Alumni Data System and SOG bulletin board

SOG DAY 2026 was not only an occasion for meetings, summaries, and connections among generations of learners but also demonstrated the development orientation of the School of Government in linking training with research, academia with practice, and the university with the community. On the journey towards the 50th anniversary of UEH's establishment, the program contributed to spreading the spirit of public service, promoting modern governance values, and affirming UEH's role in accompanying localities, businesses, and society for sustainable development.

Lecturers, guests, partners, graduate students, undergraduates, and alumni of the School of Government taking a commemorative photo

Additional images from SOG Day:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Le Hoang Thuy To Quyen - Acting Head of the School of Government, UEH, delivering the opening speech and introductory remarks for the School of Government Scientific Research Conference

Discussion Session A of the conference

Discussion Session B of the conference

1:1 coaching program between alumni, graduate students, and undergraduates

Organizing Committee presenting gifts of appreciation to the mentors participating in the coaching program

The School of Government expressing gratitude to Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Le Hoang Thuy To Quyen - Acting Head of the School of Government, UEH, speaking

Dr. Nguyen Minh Doi presenting the introductory remarks for the Seminar on Local Development Governance in the Context of a Two-Tier Local Government

A student from the School of Government presenting research on Night-time Economy Development Governance in Cau Kieu Ward

Ms. Tran Thu Ha - Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairwoman of the People's Council of Cau Kieu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, sharing at the Seminar

Mr. Le Van Danh - Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade, speaking at the Seminar

Mr. Duong Ngoc Chau - Member of the City Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Council of Tan Phuoc Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, sharing his experience in local governance