About the Conference
This 2-day international conference brings together leading researchers from Australia, Spain, the United States, and Vietnam to address digital transformation, sustainable infrastructure, and advanced structural engineering. The 2026 edition features a special theme on Smart Technologies for High-Speed Railway and Transport Infrastructure.
The conference is structured as a bilingual event over two full days. Day 1 is dedicated entirely to keynote presentations by international and Vietnamese experts, with morning and afternoon sessions. Day 2 features parallel sessions with academic research and industrial application tracks in the morning, followed by a hands-on workshop and laboratory visit in the afternoon.
Conference Objectives
Knowledge Exchange
Share research on BIM, AI, Digital Twin, smart materials, resilient infrastructure for transportation, and high-speed railway bridge design according to European standards
Industry Relevance
Connect academic research with Vietnam's HSR development priorities and industry applications
International Collaboration
Strengthen partnerships between Australian, Spanish, American, and Vietnamese institutions and enterprises
Publication Support
Guide researchers toward publication through a JSTT Special Issue and mentorship toward higher-impact journals
Capacity Building
Enhance research and publication skills for Vietnamese academics and students
University of Transport Technology
The University of Transport Technology (UTT) is Vietnam's premier institution for transportation engineering education and research, uniquely positioned to develop curriculum, train engineers, establish international partnerships, and contribute knowledge for the HSR project.
Leading the National Excellence Training Network
Assigned by the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), UTT serves as the coordinating institution for the Network of Centers of Excellence and Talent in Advanced and Smart Transport Technology and Infrastructure — one of a family of networks aligned with Industry 4.0.
Three Priority Ecosystems
As the network's nucleus, UTT proactively connects and partners with all members to build an open, creative, and collaborative space dedicated to developing high-quality human resources for Vietnam's transport sector.
HSR Training & Research Capability
UTT operates 7 specialized railway programs — including a dedicated high-speed railway track — spanning undergraduate, honors, and postgraduate levels.
Dedicated Facilities
Network Goals 2025–2030
- Scale up postgraduate training (Master's, PhD) and honors programs in transport technology
- Increase high-quality scientific publications and patents/utility solutions
- Expand international cooperation with leading institutions worldwide
Organizing Committee
The conference is envisioned as a recurring international series, with organizing responsibilities shared among partner institutions.
Conference Chair
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hoang Long
Rector, University of Transport Technology, Vietnam
Co-Chairs
A/Prof. Thong Pham
Adelaide University, Australia; Head of AMIS-HSR Research Group, University of Transport Technology, Vietnam
UTT Staff
A/Prof. Ngo Thi Thanh Huong
Head of Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation, University of Transport Technology, Vietnam
Dr. Khuong Le-Nguyen
University of Transport Technology, Vietnam
[Additional UTT staff members to be confirmed by the committee]
Pending ConfirmationCommittee Members
UTT Staff
[UTT staff members to be confirmed by the committee]
Pending ConfirmationIndustry Relations
[Industry representatives and company partners to be confirmed]
Pending ConfirmationGovernment Representatives
[Government representatives from transportation and infrastructure ministries to be confirmed]
Pending ConfirmationPartner Institutions
[Representatives from partner universities and research institutions to be confirmed]
Pending ConfirmationTarget Audience
- Faculty members and researchers from UTT and partner universities
- Graduate students (Master's and PhD) in civil engineering, transportation, and related fields
- Industry professionals from construction, infrastructure, and consulting companies
- Government officials from transportation and infrastructure ministries
Expected attendance: 150–200 participants