CIVILTECH 2

On September 15, 2017, the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) successfully organized the 2nd Conference on Civil Technology – CivilTech 2.

The event gathered 11 domestic and international enterprises, more than 40 researchers from universities across Southern Vietnam, and featured over 35 scientific papers and presentations. CivilTech 2 became a dynamic forum for academics, experts, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, discuss innovative construction technologies, and explore practical applications of research in the field of civil engineering.

Key Highlights

• 35 submitted papers, with 30 accepted for publication in the Journal of Construction under the Ministry of Construction.

• Contributions included 13 papers from HCMUTE’s Faculty of Civil Engineering and the remainder from other universities.

• 6 keynote presentations in the plenary session and 30 talks across 3 parallel sessions, covering diverse areas such as new technologies, construction materials, soil mechanics, transportation, and urban planning.

• Participation from notable enterprises and institutions including Structures Vietnam, Freyssinet, SIKA, INTOC, UNICONS, and Taiwan universities.

Achievements

• Promoted the image of HCMUTE’s Faculty of Civil Engineering in celebration of the university’s 55th anniversary.

• Strengthened collaboration between researchers and industry, fostering innovation in construction technology.

• Enhanced academic contributions with 30 published papers recognized in the national academic system.

• Established CivilTech as a biennial event, shaping it into a significant scientific platform for civil engineering in Vietnam.

Challenges & Future Directions

• International delegates from Taiwan could not attend due to weather conditions.

• The plenary session mixed Vietnamese and English presentations; future editions aim to improve professionalism by including a fully English session.

• Broader outreach across Vietnam, especially to Northern universities, is needed to elevate CivilTech into a truly international conference.

• Stronger industry-research partnerships should be developed for long-term collaboration.

Overall Evaluation

CivilTech 2 showcased high-quality, innovative, and applicable research in civil engineering. Its success was made possible by the dedicated support of sponsors, HCMUTE leadership, the Faculty of Civil Engineering, and the organizing committees.

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