Deadline for abstract submission
The 16th AFOB Regional Symposium
Biotechnology for Sustainable Development
February 1 - 4, 2026 | ICISE, Quy Nhon, Vietnam
A high-performance conference landing page inspired by the official ARS 2026 website, built for fast loading, clear calls to action, and modern event storytelling.
Important Dates
Milestones everyone can scan in seconds
Deadline for early registration
December 22, 2025
Deadline for standard registration
January 15, 2026
Conference dates
February 1 - 4, 2026
About The Symposium
Welcome to ARS 2026
On behalf of the organizing committee, ARS 2026 invites researchers, scholars, innovators, and students to gather in Quy Nhon for a regional symposium focused on biotechnology for sustainable development.
The conference theme spans medical and pharmaceutical biotechnology, agriculture, aquaculture, industrial biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, bioinformatics, and advanced biotech applications.
Scientific Exchange
Plenary talks, oral sessions, poster discussions, and curated networking blocks designed to keep the program practical and engaging.
Global Community
Regional leaders, academic researchers, institutes, hospitals, and students meet in one place to build long-term collaboration.
Fast Digital Experience
Server-side rendering with FastAPI keeps page loads snappy while PostgreSQL stores content and attendee data reliably.
Organizing Committee
Leadership aligned with the original conference structure
Chair
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Hoang
VNUHCM - University of Science, Vietnam
Co-Chair
Dr. Tran Thanh Son
International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education
Committee Member
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Bao Quoc
Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Committee Member
Assoc. Prof. Tran Quang Huy
Phenikaa University, Vietnam
Committee Member
Assoc. Prof. Truong Quoc Phong
Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam
Committee Member
Prof. Nguyen Huy Hoang
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Conference Program
Landing-page format, still rich enough for event promotion
The program structure follows the official ARS 2026 flow: arrival, opening plenaries, parallel biotech sessions, networking, and final-day excursion activities.
Day 1
Arrival and Registration
- Arrival and hotel check-in
- Registration support desk
- Welcome networking
Day 2
Opening and Plenary Sessions
- Opening ceremony for ARS 2026
- AFOB-VN regional office opening
- Plenary talks, poster session, and gala dinner
Day 3
Parallel Conference Sessions
- Plenary lectures
- Parallel sessions across major biotechnology tracks
- Closing ceremony and transfers
Day 4
Excursion and Scientific Discussion
- Small-group discussions
- Excursion and interaction activities
- Departure from Quy Nhon
Venue
International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE)
A coastal science venue known for international conferences, open collaborative spaces, and a strong research atmosphere.
07 Science Avenue, Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai, Vietnam
Registration
Registration and Access
Participants can sign in with their Gmail account to access attendee-facing features. The landing page is ready for future abstract submission, registration status, and private dashboards.
- Google OAuth login with Gmail
- FastAPI session-based dashboard
- PostgreSQL-backed attendee records