Viet Water

Vietwater 2025 Conference: “Green and Digital Transformation in Vietnam’s Water Sector”

Location: Binh Duong Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)
Date: 14th August, Full Day Program

Organized by:  Informa Markets Vietnam
Supporting Partners: Ho Chi Minh City Water and Environment Association

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

TimeActivity
08:00 – 09:00Registration & Welcoming Guests
09:00 – 09:10Opening Ceremony
– Opening Remarks by Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Văn Phước, President of HCMC Water and Environment Association

– Opening Remarks: Strategy for Digital Transformation Convergence and Green Growth in Vietnam’s Water Sector – Mr. Nguyễn Việt Long, Deputy Head of the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Committee, Ho Chi Minh City
09:10 – 09:30Keynote Session
“Convergence of Digital Technology and Green Growth for Vietnam’s Water” – Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Văn Phước
09:30 – 10:00Water Utility Provider Perspectives
– “Smart Water Management in Urban Settings” – Mr. Phạm Hồng Minh, Deputy Director, Thu Duc Water Supply
– “Green Initiatives in Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment” – Mr. Đoàn Thanh Tân, Representative, BECAMEX
10:00 – 10:30Morning Break
10:30 – 11:00Topic: Implementing Green and Digital Solutions in Binh Duong’s Water Sector
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Văn Phước

Panelists:
– Mr. Phạm Hồng Minh – Thu Duc Water Supply
– Mr. Đoàn Thanh Tân – BECAMEX
– Mr. Trương Tường Tân – SUEZ
– Mr. Đào Văn Hạc – Hung Vuong Construction Company
11:00 – 11:30Driving Innovation in Asia’s Water Sector & Introducing Water Hackathon 2025– Ms. Lý Bảo Ngọc – Program Manager
11:30 – 12:00Closing Morning Session
– Summary of key takeaways with future outlook
– Networking opportunity
12:00 – 13:00Networking Lunch
13:00 – 16:00Technical Seminar Presentation
1. QCVN 40:2025/BTNMT – Adapting to the New Standard for Industrial Wastewater: Challenges and SUEZ’s O&M Solutions – Mr. Trương Tường Tân (SUEZ)

2. PCCP Water Pipes – The Most Advanced Environmental Solution – Mr. Đoàn Văn Hạc (Hung Vuong Construction Company)

3. Solar Solutions for Industrial Parks – Mr. Nguyễn Quang Tú (Huawei Digital Power)

4. Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Water Management & Plastic Recycling – Mr. Nguyễn Chí Tâm (Lotus GreenTech)

5. Online Analysis Solutions for New Indicators in Water Safety Control – Mr. Lý Hoàng Huy (HACH Vietnam)
16:00 – 16:30Closing Afternoon Session

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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