In the context of the 4.0 Industrial Revolution reshaping global manufacturing, Vietnam’s mechanical engineering industry stands at a historic opportunity for transformative growth. From its early beginnings following national reunification in 1976 to the present day, the mechanical engineering sector has undergone nearly 50 years of development marked by challenges, achievements, and invaluable lessons.
To reflect on this journey and chart a strategic direction for the intelligent age, the Mechanical Engineering in the Intelligent Age Summit will take place within the framework of MTA Vietnam 2026 exhibition, a pivotal event bringing together leading experts, managers, educators, and enterprises in Vietnam’s mechanical engineering industry.
Summit Information
- Date: July 3, 2026
- Time: 14:00 – 17:00
- Venue: MTA Room, Hall A2, SECC, Ho Chi Minh City
To register for the Mechanical Engineering in the Intelligent Age Summit, please visit: MTA Vietnam 2026 Registration Portal.
Agenda
| Time | Content | Speaker |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Welcome Delegates & Guests Networking & Finger Food | |
| 14:00 – 14:05 | Opening Speech | Representative of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering (HAME) |
| 14:05 – 15:00 | Session 1: Vietnam’s Mechanical Industry Through the Periods 1976 – 2026 | |
| 14:05 – 14:30 | Session Introduction | Mr. Pham Van Tai Former General Director of THACO |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | The Untold Stories of Mechanical Engineering Alumni: Lifelong Lessons & Experiences Proposing Intergenerational Connection Mechanisms and the Path Forward | Mechanical Alumni from the Businesses |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Session 2: Development Orientation for the Mechanical Industry of Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City | |
| 15:00 – 15:20 | Keynote 1: Mechanical Engineering in The Intelligent Age | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Ngoc Tuan President of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering (HAME) |
| 15:20 – 15:40 | Keynote 2: Training High-Quality Mechanical Engineering Personnel In The Intelligent Age | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Minh Quang Vice Dean, International and Postgraduate Training Institute Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH) Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering (HAME) |
| 15:40 – 16:00 | Keynote 3: Innovation & Creativity, Science and Technology for the Mechanical Engineering Industry | Prof. Dr. Nguyen Truong Thinh Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering (HAME) Vice Rector, UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD) |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Panel Discussion Development Orientation for Ho Chi Minh City’s Mechanical Industry (2026 – 2035) | |
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Development Orientation for Ho Chi Minh City’s Mechanical Industry (2026 – 2035) and the Role of the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering | Representative from University, Institute and Business |
| 16:10 – 17:00 | Q&A Session & Panel Discussion | Moderator Leadership Representative of Ho Chi Minh City Association of Mechanical Engineering (HAME) Representatives from Universities, Institutes, and Businesses |
| 17:00 | Closing Remarks & Appreciation | |
Why Should You Attend?
The Mechanical Engineering in the Intelligent Age Summit is not merely a retrospective of Vietnam’s mechanical engineering industry over nearly five decades, it is a platform where generations of mechanical engineers, business leaders, policymakers, and students converge to shape the industry’s future amid smart technology, automation, and digital transformation.
Don’t miss this important event, where the past meets the future, where generations of mechanical engineers come together to define Vietnam’s mechanical engineering industry in the intelligent age!
To attend, please visit: MTA Vietnam 2026 Seminar Registration Portal
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