Important Dates


Deadline for abstract submission (extended)
December 3, 2025

Deadline for Early Registration
December 22, 2025

Deadline for Standard Registration
January 15, 2026

Conference dates
February 1-4, 2026



Welcome To Conference 

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite you to attend the 16th AFOB Regional Symposium with the theme “Biotechnology for Sustainable Development”, together with the Opening Ceremony of the AFOB Regional Branch Office in Vietnam (AFOB-VN).

The symposium will take place at the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), Quy Nhon City, Vietnam, from February 1 – 4, 2026. It will provide an international forum for academic scientists, researchers, and scholars to present and discuss the latest advances in biotechnology that support sustainable development.

The comprehensive scientific program will include keynote talks, oral and poster sessions, covering topics such as Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Agricultural Biotechnology, Aquaculture and Animal Biotechnology, Industrial Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Advanced Biotechnology. ARS 2026 will be a precious opportunity for all of us to meet, share knowledge, and foster future collaborations.


Organizing Committee

Chair: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Hoang

VNUHCM – University of Science, Vietnam

Co-Chair: Dr. Tran Thanh Son

International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE)

Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Bao Quoc

Faculty of Biological Sciences, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Assoc. Prof. Tran Quang Huy

Faculty of Biomedical Science, Phenikaa University, Vietnam

Assoc. Prof. Truong Quoc Phong

Institute of Health Science and Technology, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam

Prof. Nguyen Huy Hoang

Institute of Biology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST)

Assoc.Prof. Hoang Anh Hoang

Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

Assoc.Prof. Truong Hai Nhung

Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, VNUHCM-University of Science

Advisory Committee

Prof. Tran Thanh Van

Founder of ICISE

Prof. Tran Linh Thuoc

VNUHCM – University of Science

Prof. Takeshi Omasa

Osaka University; President of AFOB

Prof. Duk Jae Oh

Sejong University; Secretary General of AFOB

Prof. Wen-Chien Lee

National Chung Cheng University; Former President of AFOB

Prof. Sung-Ok Han

Korea University; Vice President of AFOB, Korea

Prof. Noriho Kamiya

Kyushu University; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. George Fu Gao

Chinese Academy of Sciences; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Ashok Kumar

IIT Kanpur; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Heri Hermansyah

University of Indonesia; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Md. Mozammel Hoq

University of Dhaka; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Suraini Abd-Aziz

Universiti Putra Malaysia; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Enerelt Urnukhsaikhan

National University of Mongolia; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Janardan Lamichhane

Kathmandu University; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Shahid Mansoor

NIBGE, Pakistan; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Joseph Auresenia

De La Salle University; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Boon Tong Koh

Bioprocessing Technology Institute, A*STAR; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Yu-Chen Hu

National Tsing Hua University; Vice President of AFOB

Prof. Nguyen Hoang Loc

College of Sciences, Hue University

Prof. Chuenchit Boonchird

Mahidol University; Vice President of AFOB

Secretariat

Scientific Secretary: Dr. Pham Tran Vinh Phu — ptvphu0603biotech@gmail.com — +84 978 595 013

Local Secretary (ICISE, visa, travel, hotel, tour): Ms. Tran Pham Quynh Nhu — quynhnhu.icise@gmail.com — +84 983 809 802


Contact

Email for questions concerning the scientific program, abstract, and invitation letter: info@afob-vn.

Email for questions concerning Visa, Travel, Hotel, and others: quynhnhu.icise@gmail.com



Location and Venue

07 Science Avenue, Quy Nhon Nam, Gia Lai, Vietnam

Host Venue: International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE)

Website:

ICISE – International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education


The International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), established in August 2013, draws from a rich legacy of organizing the “Rencontres de Moriond” since 1966 and the “Rencontres de Blois” since 1989. Its core mission is to foster interaction, collaboration, and camaraderie among scientists from both Eastern and Western worlds. Located in the picturesque coastal city of Quy Nhon, Vietnam, ICISE stands as a truly unique institution in the realm of science and education. This remarkable center has earned recognition as one of the world’s top 16 most beautiful architectural and educational sites in the world.

ICISE plays host to a wide array of events, including national and international conferences, specialized professional colloquia, and carefully curated thematic schools, with a particular focus on doctoral students. It enjoys unwavering support and recognition from both local and national authorities.

Since 2013, the Rencontres du Vietnam has organized at ICISE over 200 international conferences in Vietnam, attended by 18 Nobel laureates and more than 17,000 scientists from 40 countries and territories around the world. Several conferences took place under the patronage of four French presidents: François Mitterrand, Jacques Chirac, François Hollande, Emmanuel Macron, and the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Tran Dai Quang.

Parallel to these conferences, the Rencontres du Vietnam has organized over 60 theme-based schools destined for young Vietnamese and Asian students, covering particles-, astro-, nano-, biophysics, mathematics, computing-, environmental sciences, and sustainable development.

Our outdoor spaces:

  • Overview
  • Video on YouTube:


ICISE outdoor space is a serene and thoughtfully designed area that complements its coastal surroundings. Nestled near the beach, it features landscaped greenery, shaded seating areas, and open pathways, providing a tranquil setting for reflection and collaboration.





CONFERENCE OR EVENT PROGRAM


  • Day 1 – Registration, Opening Ceremony & Plenary Sessions
    Day 1 – Registration, Opening Ceremony & Plenary Sessions
    15: 00- 17:00
    Date Time Program
    DAY 1
    February 1 (Sun), 2026     		Morning – Evening Arrival & hotel check-in (Hai Au Seagull and nearby hotels)

  • Day 2 – Parallel Conference Sessions
    Day 2 – Parallel Conference Sessions
    Date Time Program
    DAY 2
    February 2 (Mon), 2026     		11:00 Bus transfer from the Hotel to ICISE
    10:00 – 12:00 Registration
    12:00 – 13:20 Lunch at ICISE
    13:30 – 13:50 Opening ceremony of the conference ARS 2026
    13:50 – 14:10 Opening ceremony for RBO of AFOB in Vietnam (AFOB-VN)
    14:10 – 14:50 Plenary talk 1
    14:50 – 15:30 Plenary talk 2
    15:30 – 16:00 Group photo / Break
    16:00 – 17:40 Poster presentation and discussion
    17:40 – 20:30 Gala dinner
    20:45 Bus transfer from ICISE to the Hotel

  • Date 2 – Conference sessions
    Date 2 – Conference sessions
    Date Time Program
      DAY 2 February 3 8:00 – 9:20 Plenary lecture 3 and 4
    9:20 - 9:40 Coffee break
    9:20 - 12:10 Parallel session 1, 2 and 3
    12:10 – 13:30 Lunch
    13:30 – 15:00 Parallel session 4, 5 and 6
    15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break
    15:30 - 16:40  Plenary lecture 5 and 6
    16:40 – 17:10 Closing ceremony
      18:00

  • Date 3 – Conference sessions
    Date 3 – Conference sessions
    Date Time Program
    DAY 3
    February 3 (Tue), 2026     		08:00 – 08:40 Plenary Lecture 3
    08:40 – 09:20 Plenary Lecture 4
    09:20 – 09:40 Coffee break
    09:40 – 12:10 Parallel Sessions 1–3 (12 talks)
    12:10 – 13:30 Lunch
    13:30 – 15:00 Parallel Sessions 4–6 (12 talks)
    15:00 – 15:30 Coffee break
    15:30 – 16:10 Plenary Lecture 5
    16:10 – 16:40 Plenary Lecture 6
    16:40 – 17:10 Closing ceremony
    17:30 Bus transfer from ICISE to the Hotel

  • Date 4 – Social activities – scientific discussion of small groups
    Date 4 – Social activities – scientific discussion of small groups
    22, Sep 2018
    Date Time Program
    DAY 4
    February 4 (Wed), 2026     		Morning – Afternoon Excursion / tour for interactions between scientists
    After tour Leaving Quy Nhon
    — End of conference



Detailed Program



OUR SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS & OTHER SUPPORTERS

We expect well over 70 international delegates and 80 local participants to the Conference over the 2 days from February 2-3, 2026. If your organization has funds that could be used for such support, be sure to get in touch with the organizers via email at info@afob-vn.org  as soon as possible. We would be highly grateful for your support!

We might offer booths for demonstration. The participants of the conference will be scientists from research institutes and Universities, doctors from hospitals, administration staff, and students. If you would like to be a sponsor for our conference, please contact Ms. Tran Pham Quynh Nhu, Email: quynhnhu.icise@gmail.com, Phone: +84-983 809 802, for more information.



Registration


    If you have an abstract, please submit at this link.

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    Preferred session names

    1. Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology2. Agricultural Biotechnology3. Aquaculture and Animal Biotechnology4. Industrial Biotechnology5. Environmental Biotechnology6. Bioinformatics and Advanced BiotechnologyOther general topics about BiotechnologyNot decided yet

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    Abstract Submission

      Please download abstract submission form at this link first:
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      November 22, 2025: deadline for abstract submission.

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        INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

        INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

        E-Visas

        From 2025, citizens from all countries can apply for 90 days E-Visas via the following link:

        https://evisa.gov.vn/

        Processing time is between 3-4 working days and the visa costs US$ 25.

        The E-visa requirements include:

        • A passport with six months’ validity
        • A photo in .jpg format of the full passport data page
        • A passport photo in .jpg format (4×6, white background, without glasses)
        • A valid international credit or debit card
        • An email address for support purposes
        • A temporary address within Vietnam
        • The dates of entry and exit into Viet Nam and the entry and exit points/airports

         

        All participants are advised to use the official website to obtain an E-Visa for Vietnam: https://evisa.gov.vn/. When applying for the visa, please select the option Working or Business in the Purpose of entry box. If this option is not available, select “other” and specify “conference/summit.”

        In compliance with the regulations set by the Government of Vietnam, delegates attending the conference (excluding accompanying persons) are requested to not select ‘Tourist’ as the purpose of entry. Choosing ‘Work’ or ‘Business’ for your visa purpose will not affect your travel plans in Vietnam before or after the conference.
        Participants are responsible for ensuring the correct purpose is selected, as inaccuracies may affect their stay and activities in Vietnam.

        After 3 days, participants can check their visa status and download the visa which they will need to bring to the airport to enter Viet Nam at the following link:https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/tra-cuu-thi-thuc

        If participants cannot obtain an E-Visa, they are kindly requested to contact us at rencontres.vietnam@gmail.com

        REGISTRATION FEE FOR INTERNATIONAL SCIENTISTSLink for registration: https://registration.afob.org/

        Early registration

        (Until December 15, 2025)

        Standard registration

        (Until January 15, 2026)
        AFOB member (regular)

        300 USD

        350 USD
        Non-AFOB member (regular) 400 USD 450 USD
        International students

        150 USD

        200 USD
        Accompany person 40 USD 40 USD
        International registration for ARS2026  is available on the AFOB website here.

        Option for booking Seagull Hotel Quy Nhon. Payment is made directly via the LINK. The transportation from the hotel to the venue (ICISE) is provided.

        Option for an excursion around Quy Nhon to promote interaction among scientists on February 4, 2026 (USD 50). Please register via the LINK; the fee will be collected at the conference.

        If you have any further questions or require any changes, please contact:

        LOCAL PARTICIPANTS

        Registration and payment for local participants are made via the LINK. Exchange rate: 1 USD is equal to 26000 VND.

        The 16th AFOB REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM: BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT