VACI 2018 flyer 26 7 Located in Southeast Asia

Located in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is well-known for it’s
a beautiful landscapes, compelling history, contrasting
cultures, friendly people and exciting destination for
investment. Exploring the beauty of the country should
be done once in one’s lifetime.
Nature has blessed Vietnam with a bountiful harvest, from the souring mountains of the far north to the carpet of emeraldgreen rice paddies in the south, from the curvaceous beautiful coastline, to lovely lagoons and hidden coves. Fifty four ethnic
groups makes a united community. Getting to know local people and their cultures will be the highlight of your visit. Vietnam
is also a perfect destination for food lovers where it is a treasure trove of more than 500 different dishes. With low cost and
young work force, political stability and a readiness of local business to cooperate with foreign firms, Vietnam is also an
exciting destination for investment and technology development in the ASEAN region. With low cost and young work force,
political stability and a readiness of local business to cooperate with foreign firms, Vietnam is among the most attractive
investment destinations.

Travelling to Vietnam, you will get well-known beauty spots, with the splendid scenery and rich culture depending on the
private shade of every region.
Welcome you to Vietnam!




Welcome message
The magnitude and scale of global water crisis are unprecedented and
require us to think and act proactively and, by doing so, turning these into
opportunities to transform our sector.
It is with great pleasure to invite you to attend the 6th Vietnam International Water
Week -VACI 2018” on 4-8 March, 2018 in Hanoi.
Vietnam wAter Cooperation Initiative (VACI) is the global platform to share and co-create innovative water solutions with particular
emphasis on Vietnam and tropical water issues. Under auspice of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) of

Vietnam VACI has been growing since 2012 and brings together thought leaders who are pioneering new solutions; it uncovers new
scientific findings and technological breakthroughs that could be transformative for the water industry; it connects the world’s leading
water companies and professionals. Uniquely, it attracts decision makers across the entire water value chain that allows global water
industry to collaborate on local business opportunities in Vietnam and the region.
The past editions of VACI was honored to have presence of H.E. Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam Hoang Trung Hai and attracted a
record of nearly 5000 participants and visitors of more than 500 organizations in over 40 countries. VACI2018 will continue to be held
as an integrated event: the Exhibition connects you to the people with the right solutions and business forum provide truly business
opportunities, while it is fully integrated with the conference and various exciting networking events to ensure delegates and
exhibitors have the maximum opportunity to engage with regional water industry and explore local culture.
I look forward to seeing you in Hanoi in March 2018!

Dr. Tong Ngoc Thanh

Prof. Asit K. Biswas

Prof. Kyung-Taek Yum

Chairman & Director General of NAWAPI
Ministry of Natural Resources
and Environment (MONRE) of Vietnam

Founder of International Water Res.
Association & World Water Council

Chairman, Asia Pacific Commission of ICOLD

Editor of International Journal of Water Res.
Development; Stockholm Water Prize Winner

Director, National Smart Water Grid

Research Group, Korea




Global and Southeast Asia’s Water Industry

1- Only 0.007% of water on earth is safe for consumption, shared by nearly 7 billion; 2- billions of people do not
have access to clean water and adequate sanitation; 3-The water industry is expected to grow from $500 billion
today to $1 trillion by 2020; 4- Every $1 invested in water and sanitation provides a $4.3 return.

1- 176 million people in Southeast Asia do nothave access to improved sanitation facilities; 2-71 million of whom
practiced open defecation; 3- 60 million people do not have access to an improved drinking water source and 78%
of these people live in rural areas. (Source: FAO/WHO/UNICEF- 2015)



REASONS TO JOIN VACI
1. Truly a Global Water Event: The Vietnam International Water Week -VACI offers a unique opportunity in Vietnam and
Mekong region to profile your company and showcase your solutions to over 5,000 water professionals over 50 countries.

2. Invaluable benefits
Exposure & showcase: branding your services and projects to its 5,000 global and local
water professionals and industry leaders before, during after the event.
Targeted Publicity Campaigns: Advertisements (i.e. TV, Newspapers, Event Listings,
Street Advertising); E-mail blast to over 100,000 potential partners, social media to over 6000
facebook members; Telemarketing/ ersonal Invitations among others.
Networking Participation in structured networking events e.g. the gala evening, B2G/
B2B meetings and tours, music culture show, etc.
Recognition -widely acknowledge your commitment to the water industry and support

nurturing young water professionals.

3. VACI2018’s Publications
Partner/exhibitor profiles will be published as VACI2018 Directory of Water Solutions, while
research papers and posters will be published as VACI2018 Conference Proceedings (ISBN 9786-04621159). Selected full papers will be considered for a VACI 2018 Special Issue of
International Journal of Water Resources Development (Taylor & Francis, ISI, IF 2.0) themed
“Innovative Water Solutions for Asia”. All publications will be disseminated to participants and
uploaded to the homepage.




VACI2018- STRUCTURE AND KEY PROGRAMMES




GALLERY OF PAST ACTIVITIES

“Water cooperation is vital for sustainable
development” by H.E. Nguyen T. Dung, Prime
Minister of Vietnam at his opening speech for
World Water Day 2013.

“VACI has created invaluable platform to
promote global water cooperation” by H.E.
Hoang Trung Hai, Dep. Prime Minister of
Vietnam at VACI2015.

Traditional Music & Culture show

Water Leaders thoughts

Hot issues Conferences

Expo & tech. showcase

“I bestow my commendation to VACI in fostering
Vietnam’s relationship with global peers in water
sector” by Dr. Tran Hong Ha, Minister of MONRE
at his opening speech for VACI 2013

Training and Incubator for youth

B2B_B2G Meetings and Tours

With mass media and TV

With massive citizen and society




OUR KEY PAST SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Supporting publication and Media

THE VENUE: Almaz International Convention Center, Hanoi
Almaz Convention Center is a luxury cuisine and conference centre at Vinhomes Riverside city in Long Bien District, Ha Noi.

The centre name “Almaz” means "diamond" in Russian. The Centre is equipped with modern facilities 5 star international standards.
IMPORTANT DATES

Milestones

Date

Call for partnership/sponsorship/Exhibitor/Paper

Apr 1th

Confirmation of
partnership/sponsorship/Exhibitor

Aug 31st

Abstract submission (extended)

Aug 15th

Full paper/ poster submission

Sept 15th

Notification of full paper/ poster acceptance

Oct 31th

Standard Exhibition booth size (3x2x2.5m)




VACI2018’s Program contacts
Programs/Themes
Networking/Social Event

Water Conference
(Hot issue workshops-HIW)

Dr. Vu Thanh Tam; ,
Director, NAWAPI at Ministry of MONRE
MA. Tran M. Phuong, ; Founder of WENVN

HIW 1

Implementation of IWRM in South East Asia

HIW 2
HIW 3

Mine Water & the Environment
Sustainable Groundwater Development

Dr. Le Van Minh; ,
Vietnam Chair of Global Water Partnership
Dr. Nguyen Q. Phi ; , Head of Dept. HUMG
Dr Adichat Surinkum; ; Director of CCOP, Thailand

HIW 4

Dam safety and Reservoir operation

HIW 5

Earth Observation for Water management

HIW 6
HIW 7

Water quality and Human Health
Water for livable cities

HIW 8

Water, Food and Energy Nexus

HIW 9

Erosion Control and Restoration

HIW 10
HIW 11
HIW 12

Managing Trans-boundary waters
Wastewater: Treatment and Reuse
Water Governance

HIW 13
HIW 14
HIW 15
Pavillons/
Exhibitions

Water Expo

Water Business Forum

Contact person(s)

Gala Evening, NAWAPI 10th Year Anniversary, Opening Ceremony,
Traditional music and culture show, Field visit, Award Ceremony,
Photo & Art Exhibition and citizen forums

Managing Water & Climate Risks
Integrated Solutions for Mekong Delta
Climate change adaptation Asian river basin
1) Water Sanitation & Supply; (2) Metering & Lab; (3)
SmartWater; (4) Domestic and Industrial Water Tech;
(5) Countries Pavilions
Poster Exhibition
Exhibitor Forum
B2B_B2G meetings
Public-Private-Partnership PPP Forum
Business and Culture Tours
Donor Consultative Meeting
ICT Smart for Water Forum

Water Startup Forum
& Young water professionals Conference
Training: Surface water monitoring and metering

Prof. Kyung-Taek Yum;
Vice President of International Commission on Large Dams, Korea
A/Prof. Hyongki Lee, ; Uni. of Houston, USA
Dr. Pham Nga, , Vietnam Nat. Satellite Center
Dr. Nghiem Tuan; , Dept of RS/MONRE
MA. Pham Vinh Hoa; , University of Public Health
Dr. Mai Huong, ; Dept. Director, Ministry of MOC
A/Prof. Tran Viet Nga, ; Faculty Dean, NUCE
Dr. Le Kim Cuc, , ICD’s Director, MARD Ministry
Dr. Nguyen D. Luong; , ASEAN-US S&T Fellow
A/Prof. Nguyen T. Viet; ,
Vice Rector, Thuy loi University
Dr. KV Raju, ; Theme Leader, Research Program-Asia
Dr. Nguyen T. M. Ngoc; , VIGMR
Dr. Joshua J Cousins ,
Dartmouth Col, USA
Dr. Tong Thi My Thi; , HUNRE
Dr. Stefan Norra, , KIT, Germany
Dr. Sangam Shrestha, , AIT, Thailand
Dr. Bui Du Duong ; ; Vietnam Water
Cooperation Initiative-VACI/NAWAPI/ MONRE; Dr. Hoang Van Phuc,
; Head of ICT Lab, Le Quy Don Uni.
Dr. Hoang Van Hoan; ,
NAWAPI/MONRE
Mr. Nguyen Van Hai; ; Vice Director, VCCI
Mr.Ronnie D. Lim; , Malina Water.

MA. Du L.T. Tien; , Team leader, DISED
Dr. Bui Du Duong ; , VACI General Manager
Dr. Jin Suhk Suh; , K-water Institute, Korea
Dr. Giap Van Duong, , CEO, Startup Academy
A/Prof. Ngo Duc Thanh; , Vice Rector, USTH
Mr. Justin Stockley; , Sylem, Australia




VACI2018’s PLOOR PLAN

The 6th Vietnam International Water Week
Conference-Expo-Business Forum- Networking

4th-8th March Hanoi




CONTACT US:
Dr. Duong Du BUI,
VACI Manager, NAWAPI/ MONRE Ministry of Vietnam
Tel: +84.966.214.316;
Fax: +84.4.3674.0493/205

Email: ;
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