Dong Nai Technology University hosts an international scientific conference on energy and environment

On April 13, Dong Nai Technology University (DNTU) hosted the 2nd International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Energy & Environment (ICETE2-2026). Experts, scientists, and companies from 10 countries attended the hybrid event, enabling both in-person and online participation.

Assoc. Prof., PhD Hoang Anh Tuan, Vice Rector of Dong Nai Technology University, presents flowers to welcome international speakers attending the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

Representatives from departments, agencies, socio-political organizations, and professional associations in Dong Nai (including the Union of Science and Technology Associations and the Farmers' Union of Dong Nai province), as well as numerous companies in the technology and energy sectors, attended the conference.

Prof. Ibrahim Dincer (Ontario Tech University, Canada), an expert in sustainable energy; Prof. Henrik Lund (Aalborg University, Denmark), an expert in energy systems and the green transition; and Prof. Seeram Ramakrishna (National University of Singapore), an expert in advanced materials, were among the notable international scholars who delivered keynote speeches at the event.

International speakers attend the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof., PhD Hoang Anh Tuan, Vice Rector of DNTU, emphasized that in the context of global challenges regarding climate change and energy security, promoting research and the application of emerging technologies is an urgent requirement. ICETE2-2026 is a reputable academic platform for knowledge sharing, fostering global collaboration, and advancing sustainable development.

Delegates focused on discussing and proposing practical solutions for key topics: energy generation and storage technologies, advanced materials, environmental treatment technologies, pollution control, climate change adaptation, and water resource management.

The Organizing Committee reported that this year's conference received more than 70 research papers from authors at home and abroad. Following peer review, more than 50 high-quality papers were selected for publication in the conference proceedings, and many have the potential to be published in prestigious international scientific journals. In addition to the plenary session, the conference also featured two in-depth discussion sessions on materials, emerging technologies, and advances in environmental technology.

Experts from Canada, Denmark, and Singapore attend the conference. Photo: Cong Nghia

The event not only enhances academic quality but also serves as a bridge linking the university, businesses, and international organizations, thereby promoting technology transfer and the training of high-quality human resources in support of Dong Nai's and the region's innovation orientation.

By Cong Nghia – Translated by Minh Hong, Minho