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Diary of Events at Vietwater & WETV 2024

Vietwater continues to affirm its position as one of Vietnam’s leading water industry trade events for the past 15 years, contributing to promoting trade and technological progress. Alongside VietwaterWETV 2024 creates a dual-platform forum for waste treatment and environmental technology, delivering innovative solutions and expanding collaboration opportunities. Mark your calendars and prepare for exceptional cooperation and development opportunities at Vietwater & WETV 2024!

Don’t miss the opportunity to stay updated with industry-specific information and connect with leading partners and experts. Registration is limited and the event is exclusively for industry professionals.

Diary of events:
TimingEventLocationOrganiser
DAY
25.09.2024
09:00 – 10:45Preshow Press ConferenceFortuna Hotel Hanoi6B Lang Ha Ward, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, HanoiInforma Markets Vietnam
DAY 1
06.11.2024
9:00 – 11:30Opening CeremonyOpening Ceremony Room, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets Vietnam
10:00 – 16:00Vietwater 2024 Technical Seminar>> Explore moreTechnical Seminar Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets Vietnam
13:00 – 17:10WETV Conference:Technology of Collecting, Classifying, Transporting, and Treatment of Domestic Waste towards Green Development>> Explore moreSunflower Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Hall A1, SECCInforma Markets VietnamVietnam Urban and Industrial Environment Institute – VUREIA
13:30 – 16:30Vietwater 2024 Int’l Conference:Strategizing Collaborative Innovations for Transformative Smart Water Management and Governance>> Explore moreConference Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamAsiawater & Asean Water Association
17:00 – 19:30Networking night(*) For only invited VIPs & exhibitorsGround Floor, Hall A1, SECCInforma Markets Vietnam
DAY 2
07.11.2024
8:30 – 12:00Vietwater 2024 Int’l Conference:Effective Water Management for Sustainable Development>> Explore moreConference Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamSoutheast Asia Institute of Water Resources and Environment (SAIWRE)
09:00 – 17:00Water Hackathon 2024:Opening and Orientation>> Explore moreINNOVATION ZONE, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamThe Vietnam–Netherlands Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB)Institue of Environment and Circular Economy Sothern (IECES)
13:30 – 16:30Vietwater 2024 Int’l Conference:Strategizing Collaborative Innovations for Transformative Smart Water Management and Governance>> Explore moreConference Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamAsiawater & Asean Water Association
10:00 – 16:15Vietwater 2024 Technical Seminar>> Explore moreTechnical Seminar Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets Vietnam
15:00 – 16:00Happy Hour(*) for only exhibitors and buyersBooth No. B29, Rebooking CounterInforma Markets Vietnam
DAY 3
08.11.2024
8:30 – 12:00SeminarWater Reuse Meets Sustainable Development of Water Industry>> Explore moreConference Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamHo Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations
09:00 – 12:00Water Hackathon 2024:Idea Development and Presentation>> Explore moreINNOVATION ZONE, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamThe Vietnam–Netherlands Friendship Association in Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB)Institue of Environment and Circular Economy Sothern (IECES)
13:30 – 17:00Water Hackathon SeminarTechnical Seminar Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInstitue of Environment and Circular Economy Sothern (IECES)
9:30 – 12:00Vietwater 2024 Technical Seminar>> Explore moreTechnical Seminar Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets Vietnam
13:30 – 15:50Conference of UniversitiesWater Quality Management and Water Pollution Control>> Explore moreConference Room, Ground Floor, Hall A2, SECCInforma Markets VietnamHCMC University of Science, Vietnam National University-HCMCHo Chi Minh City University of Natural Resources and EnvironmentVietnamese-German University

*The seminar schedule is subject to change, and you will be notified by the organizer before the event date.



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Event Highlight

New

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM ON WATER FIELD SUSTAINABLE WATER GOVERNANCE IN THE NEW ERA

      • Time: Afternoon, 22 October 2025 (13:30 – 17:00)

      • Venue: Seminar Room, Hall A2, Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City

      • Organizers: Southeast Asian Institute for Water Resources and Environment, Vietnam National University, Hanoi & Informa Markets Vietnam
    TimeContentSpeaker
    14:00 – 14:10Opening speechMr. Nguyen Hong Hieu, Vice Director, Department of Water Resources Management – Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
    14:10 – 14:25Irrigation Solutions for the Efficient Exploitation and Utilization of Water Resources in VietnamAssoc. Prof. Lương Van Anh, Deputy Director, Department of Construction and Management of Irrigation Works – Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
    14:25 – 14:40Navigating the New Water Era: Shared Experiences from the Netherlands and VietnamH.E. Mr. Kees van Baar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Vietnam
    14:40 – 14:55Design with Nature: Scalable Blue-Green Solutions for Vietnam’s Water Resilience’Mr. Steven Petit, European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
    14:55 – 15:10Innovative Approaches to Urban Drainage and Flood MitigationMr. Frank Pogade, Chairman, The water hub South-East Asia
    15:10 – 15:25Wastewater treatment solutions for Urban, Industrial and AgriculturalAssoc. Prof. Luu The Anh, Director General. Central Institute for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-CRES)
    15:25 – 15:40Issues raised about drought and salinity in the Mekong DeltaDr. Tran Thai Hung, Deputy Director, Irrigation Center- Southern Institute of Water Resources
    15:40 – 16:40 Panel Discussion
     Regional Water Talks: Experiences and lessons on sustainable water governance from countries in the Southeast Asian region
    (Moderator: PGS. Lưu Thế Anh)
    1. Prof. Nguyen Van Tinh, Former Director General of the General Department of Water Resources, Head of Science and Technology Program on Water Security
    2. Mr Mohamad Hairi Bin Basri, President of The Malaysian Water Association
    3. Mr. Lim Minh, President of Cambodia Water Association
    4. Ir. Agus Sunara, Expert, Indonesia Water Supply Association (PERPAMSI)
    5. Mrs. Nisapas Wongpat – Deputy Governor at the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA), International Affairs Committee of the Thai Waterworks Association (TWWA)
    16:40 – 16:50Short answer questions on discussion topicsSpeakers
    16:50 – 17:00Conference summaryConference Organizing Committee

    New

    WETV Conference: Effective Technology for Domestic Solid Waste, Suitable for Vietnam Conditions

        • Time: 13h00, Friday, Oct 23th, 2025
        • Venue: Seminar Room, Hall A2, SECC, HCMC
        • Organizers: VIETNAM INSTITUTE OF URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT & Informa Markets Vietnam

       TimeContentResponsible Unit
      13h00 – 13h30Reception of delegatesOrganizing Committee
      13h30 – 13h45Opening remarks and introduction of the workshop agenda and discussion topics– Mr. Huynh Minh Nhut – Chairman, Vietnam Urban and Industrial Environment Association;
      – Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung – Director, Institute of Urban & Industrial Environment
      13h45 – 14h05Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling Technologies in Vietnam – Current Situation and SolutionsAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Lam Quang – Vice Director, Institute of Urban & Industrial Environment
      14h05 – 14h20Developing Science and Technology for Urban Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling to Protect the Environment and Reduce Emissions in VietnamMr. Nguyen Van Long, Director General, Department of Science and Technology – Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
      14h20 – 14h35Landfill Gas Recovery Technologies in Vietnam – Creating a Carbon Credit MarketAssoc. Prof. Dr. Nghiem Van Khanh, Deputy Head, Faculty of Infrastructure Engineering and Urban Environment – Hanoi University of Architecture
      14h35 -14h50Criteria for Selecting Effective Solid Waste Treatment Technologies Suitable for Vietnam’s ConditionsMr. Nguyen The Thong, Institute of Strategy and Policy on Agriculture and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment
      14h50 – 15h00Introduction to Solid Waste Treatment Technology at BIWASTE B.T.S – Binh Duong Water and Environment Joint Stock CompanyMr. Nguyen Hoang Lan, Deputy General Director, Binh Duong Water and Environment Joint Stock Company (BIWASE), Ho Chi Minh City
      15h00 – 15h10Current Status of Waste Treatment Technologies in Vietnam – The Distinction of T-TECH Technology and Proposed RecommendationsDr. Nguyen Dinh Trong, Chairman of the Board, T-Tech Vietnam Technology Group
      15h10 – 15h20Coffee BreakOrganizing Committee
      15h20 – 16h30

      Introduction of waste treatment and recycling technologies from the Netherlands:

      1. From Waste to Infrastructure: A Profitable, Market‑Driven Solution for Low‑Value Mixed Plastics


      2. High Efficiency Waste‑to‑Energy – eliminate landfilling at the lowest cost to society


      3. From Waste to Wetlands

      1. Hai Ngo-Dijkstra – Project & Business Development Manager at Upcycling Plastic

      2. Miss. Marina Goense, Technical Director at Harvest Waste

      3. Ramon Knoester – Giám đốc Sáng lập Clear Rivers

      16h20 – 16h30Mobile Sludge Suction Technology for Urban River and Lake Systems in VietnamMr. Christian Knuchel (Switzerland), CEO, CK Aqua AG (uwt.swiss)
      16h30 – 16h55Discussion – Q&A SessionOrganizing Committee
      16h55 – 17h00Closing RemarksChairman, Vietnam Urban and Industrial Environment Association

      New

      Vietwater Conference: Circular Economy in Water Industry

          • Time: Morning, 23 October 2025 (09:00 – 12:00)

          • Venue: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City

          • Organizers: Ho Chi Minh City Water & Environment Association (HAWACO) & Informa Markets Vietnam

        AGENDA

        Time

        Topic

        Speaker

        09:00 – 09:10

        Opening Speech

        Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Phuoc – Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations (HUSTA); Chairman, Ho Chi Minh City Water and Environment Association

        09:10 – 09:35

        Circular economy in the water industry

        Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations (HUSTA), President of Ho Chi Minh City Water and Environment Association (HAWEE)

        09:35 – 10:00

        The Potential of Circular Economy for Urban Wastewater – A Case Study of Ho Chi Minh City

        Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Phuong, Director, Institute of Environmental Industry, Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations (HUSTA)

        10:00– 10:25

        Ultrapurewater production for semiconductor manufacturing using industrial wastewater

        Prof.Dr. Seungkwan Hong, Professor of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University

        10:25 – 10:45

        Urban Non-Revenue Water Recovery with “Trenchless Automated Leakage Repair (TALR) ” Solutions / IoT-AI Technology and UAV in NRW Management

        Mr. Vo Duy Quy, Expert in Water Industry in VN

        10:45 – 11:05

        ZLD Technology in four step

        Circular economy in the water industry

        Phương Trần, Channel Sales Manager VEOLIA WATER TECH

        11:05 –

        11:25

        Water Conservation: From Strategy to Action

        Pham Thi Truc Thanh, Sustainability Development Director, Heineken Vietnam

        11:25 -11:40

        Closing Remarks & Summary

        Prof. Dr. Nguyen Van Phuoc, Ho Chi Minh City Union of Science and Technology Associations (HUSTA), President of Ho Chi Minh City Water and Environment Association (HAWEE)

         

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