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🇻🇳 International Scientific Conference · Commemorating the 65th anniversary of Vietnam–Laos diplomatic relations (1962–2027) 🇱🇦
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Training and Management
of Lao International Students
Tay Bac University, Son La, Vietnam
DATE
28 Nov 2026
Saturday
VENUE
Hall A2
Tay Bac University
FORMAT
In person + online
Hybrid format
LANGUAGE
Vietnamese
With Lao and English interpretation
150
expected delegates
04
discussion themes
ISBN
Peer-reviewed proceedings
65 years
Vietnam–Laos relations
About
An academic forum connecting Vietnam and Laos
The conference is hosted by Tay Bac University with the approval of the Ministry of Education and Training (Official Letter No. 3724/BGDĐT-HTQT of 19 June 2026). It is a forum for administrators, scientists, experts and lecturers to exchange views and assess the effectiveness of recruiting, training and managing Lao students.
- Assess the current state of recruitment, training and management of Lao students and propose solutions that meet practical needs and digital transformation.
- Strengthen cooperation between Tay Bac University and localities and educational institutions in Vietnam and Laos.
- Promote the internationalisation of education and affirm the University’s role in Vietnam–Laos educational cooperation.
Conference themes
Four main themes
Authors may choose one of the following directions or propose a title that fits the conference theme.
01
Student recruitment
- Requirements of internationalisation
- Current recruitment in universities
- Linking recruitment with training
02
Training
- Standardised curricula, better Vietnamese
- Innovative methods, digital transformation
- Sharing effective training models
03
Management and support
- Technology in student management
- Counselling, careers and daily-life support
- Cultural exchange and adaptation
04
External cooperation
- Strengthening Vietnam–Laos friendship
- Education cooperation: Son La – Northern Laos
- Links with Lao localities and partners
Programme
Conference programme
The conference takes place on 28 November 2026 in Hall A2. Below is the tentative plenary programme; the detailed schedule will be announced to delegates. A field visit to the living and studying environment of Lao students is also arranged.
07h30
Registration
Check-in and online connection test
08h00
Welcome performance
Art performance celebrating Vietnam–Laos friendship
08h20
Opening ceremony
Welcome remarks, delegate introductions; speeches by the Rector and leaders
08h50
Keynote report
Presented by a University leader
09h10
Paper presentation No. 1
Presentation by a Vietnamese delegate
09h30
Coffee break
Academic networking among delegates
09h45
Further paper presentations
Presentations by Vietnamese and international delegates
10h45
Discussion
Chairs and delegates exchange views
11h25
Certificate presentation
Recognising authors who presented at the conference
11h30
Closing and group photo
Closing remarks by the Rector and group photo
11h50
Reception luncheon
Informal exchange between the University and delegates
Timeline
Submission and publication timeline
The paper submission phase is complete. Thank you to all authors! Dates follow Announcement No. 1, Plan 1326/KH-ĐHTB and Official Letter 1666/ĐHTB.
30/7/2026
Registration, abstract submission
Completed
25/8/2026
Full-paper submission (round 1)
Completed
10/9/2026
Full-paper submission (round 2)
Completed
15/9/2026
Revised-paper submission
Completed
28/11/2026
Conference day
Upcoming
Conference proceedings
Proceedings of the International Conference (ISBN)
Peer-reviewed full papers will be published here.
For authors
Submission guidelines
Submissions are closed. The guidelines below are kept for reference. Selected papers will be presented and considered for the peer-reviewed proceedings (ISBN).
Content
Original, unpublished research; similarity not above 20%.
Language
Abstract of 150–250 words in Vietnamese and English; full paper in Vietnamese, Lao or English.
Length and structure
4,000–7,000 words with five required sections, from Introduction to References.
Format
Word file (.docx), A4 portrait, Times New Roman 13, line spacing Exactly 18.
Citation
References in APA 7th style, listed in order of appearance.
Submission and fee
Send to taybac.ic@utb.edu.vn; a contribution of VND 900,000 per paper applies for publication.
Participants
Connecting Vietnam and Laos
In person: leaders of Son La Provincial People’s Committee and departments; representatives of educational institutions, research institutes and enterprises; scientists, lecturers, authors, graduate students, students; the media.
Online: Department of International Cooperation (Vietnam MOET); Department of International Cooperation (Lao Ministry of Education and Sports); leaders of northern Lao provinces; Lao institutions and enterprises; Lao students.
Organisers
Organising Committee and working committees
Per Decision No. 886/QĐ-ĐHTB of 14 July 2026 by the Rector of Tay Bac University. Standing office: Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation.
Organising Committee
- Dr. Nguyễn Văn Định — Chair
- Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh — Vice Chair
- Dr. Đỗ Hồng Đức — Vice Chair
- Dr. Hoàng Ngọc Anh — Vice Chair
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hà Thị Mai Thanh — Standing Member
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vũ Việt Hùng — Member
- Dr. Dương Văn Mạnh — Member
- MSc. Hà Văn Niệm — Member
- Dr. Nguyễn Duy Hiếu — Member
- Dr. Nguyễn Trung Kiên — Member
- Dr. Tống Thanh Bình — Member
Content Committee
- Dr. Đỗ Hồng Đức — Chair
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hà Thị Mai Thanh — Standing Member
- Dr. Tống Thanh Bình — Member
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vũ Việt Hùng — Member
- Dr. Dương Văn Mạnh — Member
- Dr. Đặng Thị Hồng Liên — Member
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Thế Song — Member
- Dr. Phạm Đình Thành — Member
- Dr. Lê Quốc Khánh — Member
- BSc. Giàng A Tụa — Member
- MSc. Nguyễn Đức Ân — Member
Secretariat
- Dr. Tống Thanh Bình — Chair
- MSc. Hoàng Thị Mão — Member
- MSc. Khổng Quỳnh Hương — Member
- MSc. Điêu Thị Vân Anh — Member
- BSc. Giàng A Tụa — Member
- MSc. Lò Quỳnh Nhung — Member
Logistics and Protocol
- Dr. Hoàng Ngọc Anh — Chair
- Dr. Nguyễn Trung Kiên — Vice Chair
- MSc. Đoàn Thanh Hải — Member
- MSc. Hà Văn Niệm — Member
- MSc. Đặng Thị Thu Huệ — Member
- MSc. Đoàn Hoài Thu — Member
Media and Design
- Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan Anh — Chair
- MSc. Vũ Tiến Thuận — Standing Member
- BSc. Nguyễn Văn Thương — Member
- BSc. Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Hà — Member
- MSc. Kiều Tiến Lương — Member
- MSc. Nguyễn Hoài Thanh — Member
Gallery
Selected images of Vietnam–Laos friendship
After the conference
Outcomes and follow-up activities
The conference is more than a single exchange: its results become concrete products and cooperation actions.
Proceedings with ISBN
Peer-reviewed international proceedings, bilingual Vietnamese–English, published and distributed.
Report and recommendations
A summary of solutions sent to the Ministry of Education and Training and the People’s Committees of Son La and Dien Bien.
Archive and media
Photos, videos and news about the conference are archived and posted on the website and social media.
Expanded cooperation
Review meeting, thank-you letters and continued links with Lao localities and partners.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
On 28 November 2026 in Hall A2, Tay Bac University, Son La, in a hybrid format. The conference language is Vietnamese with Lao and English interpretation.
According to Announcement No. 1, delegates cover their own travel and accommodation or are supported by their organisations. Authors whose full papers appear in the proceedings contribute VND 900,000 per paper (except commissioned papers).
High-quality papers are considered for the peer-reviewed international proceedings with an ISBN.
The conference Secretariat by email taybac.ic@utb.edu.vn or phone: 0978 287 555 (Dr. Tống Thanh Bình), 0915 087 308 (MSc. Hoàng Thị Mão).
Contact the Conference Secretariat
Office of Science, Technology and International Cooperation – Tay Bac University
Dang Thai Mai Street, To Hieu Ward, Son La Province, Vietnam · utb.edu.vn