INTRODUCTION OF THE CONFERENCE

The International Conference on “the Role of Women in Science & Technology and International Integration for Sustainable Development” will be held in conjunction with the 14th INWES APNN Annual Meeting by the Vietnam Association for Intellectual Women (VAFIW) from 4th to 5th October 2024 in the National Innovation Center, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

• To encourage professional women, students and others in the Asia and Pacific nations, who are interested in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and in gender issues to discuss common topics, projects and initiatives for sustainable development.
• To define strategic plans of APNN, promote cooperation, coordinative mechanism, experiences sharing and networking

PANELTwo panels will be organized:

1/ Panel 1: Gender and STEM

Topics: Gender and Gender Equality; Gender-related issues; Gender in STEM; S&T research and the commercialization of its products; Innovation, creation and IP; STEM education.

2/ Panel 2: Health and Environment

Topics: Nutrition and food safety; Physical health and psychological support in the         post-covid 19; Products for health protection; Green economy and Environment; Climate change and its adaptation; and Sustainable Development.

PAPERS

Papers (abstract and full text) in English should be submitted to the Organizer via vafiw2024@gmail.com before August 31st 2024. Selected papers will be presented orally or by poster at the Conference. All papers will be documented in the proceedings of the Conference.

EXHIBITION

Exhibition on Art and S&T products by Vietnamese women scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs will be displayed in the front of the Conference Hall.

Each APNN member will be provided FOC a space of 4m2 including 01 table and 02 chairs  for displaying their materials and products. If it needs to hang posters, kindly bring standee itself.

REGISTRATION

Registration fee is 150 USD/person

Early bird is 100 USD/person (before August 1st 2024).

Registration fee for young scientists/engineers (under 35 years old) is exempted if the registration by August 1st 2024

VISA

All international participants are requested to have entry visa to Viet Nam, except those countries granted visa exemption. Visa fee is at participants’ expenses

VENUE/LOCATION

 1.Conference venue is at the National Innovation Center (NIC) in Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, Thach That, Ha Noi.

2.Hotel accommodation is at ASEAN Resorts, 21A Hoa Lac, Thach That District, Ha Noi.

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www.aseanresort.vn

Hotel tariff: about 75 USD to 85 USD (double room); 100 USD to 110 USD (triple room)

Register on website: www.hointtvn.vn

INFORMATION CONTACTS

• Website: hointtvn.vn
• Email: vafiw2018@gmail.com