QMFS 2026 Conference Program
The 8th International Conference on Quality Management and Food Safety
Three Conference Days
The opening event of the 70th anniversary celebration of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (1956-2026)
Detailed Schedule
Setting up the Student Poster area and partner booths
Students put up posters, rehearse the Pitch Corner stage.
Hall lobby - Poster Subcommittee + VolunteersDelegate registration and welcome
Handing out materials and delegate badges; light welcome reception; introduction to the poster area layout.
Hotel du Parc lobby - SecretariatPlenary session chairs: Prof. Fujiyama Kazuhito & Prof. Nguyen Cong Khan
Delegate check-in
Check-in, distribution of materials, welcome tea.
SecretariatOpening ceremony
Delegate introductions; opening remarks; welcome remarks from the co-organizer.
MC - HUST leadership - SCLS leadership - VinaCert leadershipKeynote 1: Food science and technology - Adapting and growing in a new era
Assoc. Prof. Chu Ky Son - Rector of SCLS, HUSTKeynote 2: Driving Metabolic Pathways Outside Living Cells
Prof. Kohsuke Honda - ICBiotech, The University of Osaka, JapanKeynote 3: Food safety risk management and natural product quality management - Challenges and opportunities in the digital and AI era
Prof. Pham Quoc Long - Vietnam Association of Natural Product SciencesCoffee Break & Opening of the Student Poster area
Lobby - Poster area - Poster SubcommitteeKeynote 4: Sustainable food product development in the future - Strategic directions for Vietnam
Prof. Ben Bennett - Natural Resources Institute (NRI), University of Greenwich, UKKeynote 5: Regional Food Safety
Prof. Anil Kumar Anal - Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), ThailandKeynote 6: Building Human Capability for Food Safety - The Impact of International Learning
Prof. Toshiaki Komatsu - Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology (TUMSAT), JapanSponsor appreciation & group photo
Organizing CommitteeLunch combined with Poster Lunch Walk
Judges score posters, round 1.
Hotel restaurant / Poster areaStructure: two presentation slots (Slot A and Slot B) separated by a coffee break. Tracks 2 and 3 run in workshop format for the entire afternoon.
Slot A: 13:30 - 15:00
Slot B: 15:30 - 17:00
Track 1: Quality Management & Digital Transformation in Food Processing
Slot A, 13:30 - 15:00 - Room 1 - Language: Vietnamese
Decree 46 and its impact on food quality management
Representative, Vietnam Association for Food Safety Science and TechnologyRisk assessment of heavy metal / histamine residues
Dr. Vu Hong Son - SCLS, HUSTComputer Vision-Based Quality Control and Production Traceability
SCLS, HUSTTopic to be announced
Representative, Can Tho UniversityDiscussion - Q&A
Track 2: Biotechnology Workshop - Chair: Assoc. Prof. Truong Quoc Phong
Full afternoon - Room 2 - Language: Vietnamese - Minimum 50 attendees (businesses, government
agencies, scientists)
Objectives
Build a community of experts and a domestic-international cooperation network.
Promote interdisciplinary, inter-institutional cooperation under the "Triple Helix" model.
Connect scientific research with the practical needs of businesses.
Train and develop high-quality human resources.
Part I - Thematic Seminar (13:00 - 14:50)
Welcome, registration & opening of the afternoon session
Organizing Committee - Assoc. Prof. Truong Quoc PhongDecree 43 on biosafety management of genetically modified organisms
Ms. Kieu Anh - Biodiversity Conservation Agency, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment3 industry presentations (topics to be announced)
Representatives from FDI enterprises, microbial / aquaculture products, veterinary sectorTraining high-quality human resources in biotechnology
Faculty of Biotechnology - SCLSScientific research, innovation and entrepreneurship in health and biotechnology
Assoc. Prof. Truong Quoc Phong - VAST Institute of Biology - Thai Nguyen University - HCMC UniversityPart II - Roundtable Discussion (15:20 - 17:00)
Group discussion on 3 strategic topics
Topic 1: Biosafety and biotech applications in rapid detection & control of food risks. Topic 2: The "Triple Helix" linkage (Government - Scientists - Businesses) in research, innovation, and technology transfer. Topic 3: Network and solutions for Hanoi's food safety challenges.
Workshop coordination team - Assoc. Prof. Truong Quoc Phong and the Faculty of Biotechnology management boardPart III - Wrap-up (17:00 - 17:30)
Summary & action proposals
Summarizing core recommendations from the 3 discussion groups; announcing the direction for further cooperation.
Closing & appreciation
Closing remarks, certificates of attendance, appreciation for speakers and sponsors, group photo.
Track 3: Plant-Based Protein (International Track)
Chair: Assoc. Prof. Son Chu-Ky (HUST) - Co-chair: Dr. Nazanin Zand (NRI, UK) - Full afternoon -
Room 3 - Language: English
Introduction to the Workshop on Plant-Based Protein Foods and Beverages
Assoc. Prof. Son Chu-Ky (HUST) & Dr. Nazanin Zand (NRI, UK)Plant-Based Protein Products: Market Trends, Consumer Demand, and Development Opportunities in Asia and Worldwide
Ms. Pham Thi Huong Giang - Executive Chair, GroupG Asia PacificValue Chain Analysis of Rice Protein and Rice Protein-Based Products
Prof. Ben Bennett (NRI, UK)Life Cycle Assessment of Plant-Based Protein Products
Assoc. Prof. Hoang Thi Thu Huong (HUST)Invited talk: Cereal-based protein valorization in Southeast Asia - Q&A
Prof. Anil Kumar Anal (AIT, Thailand)Eco-extraction of rice protein
Dr. Parag (NRI, UK) & Dr. Thanh Nguyen (HUST)Hybrid functional cheese supplemented with phytosterols
Dr. Luciana Rosetti (INTA, Argentina)Nutritional and sensory quality improvement of plant protein foods through microbial fermentation
Prof. Yves Waché (L'Institut Agro Dijon, France)Food Accelerator to support Plant-Based Protein Products across Southeast Asia to EU
Ms. Valerie Pondevan (NRI, UK)Discussion & track wrap-up - Q&A
Track 4: Natural Product Quality Management
Chair: Prof. Pham Quoc Long - Slot A, 13:30 - 15:00 - Room 4 - Language: Vietnamese
Biological product manufacturing technology and applications in the digital and AI era
Speaker to be announcedNatural raw material sourcing - Sustainable exploitation and development
Speaker to be announcedMechanisms and policies for development and international integration in natural products
Speaker to be announcedQuality assessment and standards for natural products
Speaker to be announcedDiscussion - Q&A
Track 5: Training & Human Resource Development
Chair: Mr. Nguyen Huu Dung (VinaCert) - Co-chair: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thi Minh Tu (SCLS) -
Slot B, 15:30 - 17:00 - Room 1 - Language: Vietnamese
Overview of the training program and development direction for Food Engineering - Biotechnology at SCLS
Introducing the Advantura program, supporting students in the food industry.
SCLS, HUSTSharing experience in launching new programs and building new curricula
Ho Chi Minh City University of IndustryHuman resource needs in the digital era and the impact of generative AI
Ba Dinh CompanyExperience with program accreditation under AQAS / ASIIN / AUN-QA / HCERES
Speaker to be announcedPanel discussion: The role of associations in training high-quality human resources
VAFOST / VINAFOSA - Q&A
Track 6: Probiotics & Trends in Food System Transformation
Slot B, 15:30 - 17:00 - Room 4 - Language: Vietnamese - 4 invited talks x 20 minutes + Q&A
The chairs and list of invited speakers for this track are being finalized and will be updated on the website soon.
Wrap-up of the scientific sessions & Student Poster Awards Ceremony
Main hallGala Dinner
Visit to companies and partners in the SCLS cooperation network
Visiting the research facilities and laboratories of the School of Chemistry and Life Sciences and VinaCert Certification and Inspection Joint Stock Company. 10 places are reserved for students who win Poster awards at QMFS 2026.
QMFS 2026 Student Poster Arena
"From Lab to Market"
Creating a substantive, competitive, and inspiring scientific playground for students in Food, Biology, and Chemistry.
Bringing students into direct contact with international experts, regulators, and businesses within an international scientific conference.
Creating a direct recruitment and internship channel between sponsoring businesses and outstanding students.
Contributing to the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
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