International symposium promotes sustainability

Prof. Nguyễn Đông Phong, chairman of the University of Economics HCM City council, delivers the opening speech at the Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 international scientific conference held in HCM City on July 15. — VNS Photo Thu Hằng

HCM CITY — Local and international scholars and experts in technology and design are discussing technology and design solutions to enhance resilience in communities at the Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 international scientific conference that opened in HCM City on Monday.

The second biennial event is being organised by the University of Economics HCM City (UEH) in coordination with universities in Italy, Australia, the Republic of Korea, Taiwan (China), Singapore, and Japan.

The four-day conference, which has the theme “Fostering Sustainability,” will provide in-depth knowledge, updates on the latest trends and analyses of new, unique and multi-dimensional perspectives from leading experts in the fields of technology and design. 

Discussions will focus on topics that explore the important role of advanced technologies, innovative design methods and comprehensive data analytics in creating solutions that align with the principles of environmental responsibility, economic viability and potential, and social justice.

Some discussion sessions will also be held at the UEH – Vĩnh Long branch in the namesake Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province on Wednesday on innovative solutions and ideas to cope with cyclones, sea level rise, salinisation of rivers, flooding, and landslides to ensure a more sustainable future for the delta.

A field visit will be organised to the Mekong Delta on Thursday to facilitate interactions with local communities. 

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prof. Nguyễn Đông Phong, chairman of the university council, said: “From creating a green sustainable campus to working towards a circular economy through research, UEH is making a multidimensional impact on many areas of technology and innovation.” 

The Resilience by Technology and Design 2024 conference is one such initiative, which has proven to have an international outreach and is creating a promising partnership among researchers throughout the world, he added. —VNS