ICATTI 2026: Connecting Knowledge and Promoting the Development of Advanced Transport Technology and Smart Infrastructure

On the morning of 25 June 2026, the International Conference on Advanced Transport Technology and Smart Infrastructure 2026 (ICATTI 2026) officially opened at the University of Transport Technology (UTT). The conference serves as an international scientific forum to disseminate new research findings, exchange knowledge, share experiences, and promote domestic and international cooperation in advanced technologies for transportation and smart infrastructure.

Attending the conference, on behalf of the Ministry of Construction, were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Ha – Deputy Minister of Construction, and Ms. Do Nguyet Anh – Deputy Director General of the Department of International Cooperation. Representing UTT were members of the University's Board of Rectors, leaders of various units, lecturers, and students.

The conference also welcomed distinguished domestic and international speakers, including Prof. José M. Goicolea from the Technical University of Madrid, Spain; Prof. Sybil Derrible from the University of Illinois Chicago, the United States; Assoc. Prof. Saeed Banihashemi from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Thong from the University of Adelaide, Australia; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Si Lanh from the University of Transport Technology; and Dr. Le Nguyen Khuong from the University of Transport Technology and the University of Canberra, Australia.

The conference was also attended by representatives of agencies and organizations, leaders of universities and research institutes, enterprises, media agencies, and, in particular, scholars and scientists from many countries around the world.

The conference attracted the participation of domestic and international experts and scientists.

Deputy Minister of Construction Pham Minh Ha and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Ngoc Khiem – Permanent Vice Rector of the University of Transport Technology presented commemorative gifts to the conference speakers.

Dr. Tran Thanh An – Vice Rector of the University presented certificates to representatives of the conference sponsors.

In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Ngoc Khiem, Vice Rector of the University, stated that in recent years UTT has undergone comprehensive innovation in education and scientific research and achieved many outstanding results. Notably, the University's Journal of Science and Transport Technology (JSTT) was indexed in Scopus after only three years of establishment and was ranked Q3 the following year. In addition, the University's lecturers and scientists have participated in developing more than 100 technical standards for high-speed railways and electrified railways.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Ngoc Khiem emphasized that UTT has been assigned by the Ministry of Construction to serve as the national focal point for railway human resource training in the new period and has also been entrusted by the Ministry of Education and Training to lead the Network of Centers of Excellence and Talent Development in Transport Technology and Advanced Smart Infrastructure. This has provided an important foundation for the University to organize this international conference.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Ngoc Khiem – Vice Rector of the University delivering the opening remarks.

Delivering his keynote address at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Ha, Deputy Minister of Construction, highly appreciated UTT's efforts in organizing a meaningful academic forum that not only serves scientific research but also provides a platform for discussions on policies, technologies, training, and practical cooperation in the fields of construction, transportation, and national infrastructure.

According to the Deputy Minister, Vietnam is entering a new stage of development with increasingly higher requirements for integrated, modern, smart, and sustainable infrastructure systems. Large-scale projects such as high-speed railways, expressways, airports, seaports, and urban infrastructure require new technologies, standards, data systems, management models, and high-quality human resources. In this context, science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and human resource development play a pivotal role, in line with the spirit of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW of the Politburo, and Decision No. 2230/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister.

The Deputy Minister urged the University of Transport Technology to continue developing strong research groups, linking research with real-world data, industry needs, and national key projects, while promoting research capable of generating practical products for the management, operation, and development of modern transport infrastructure.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Ha – Deputy Minister of Construction delivering his keynote address at the conference.

Under the theme “Smart Technologies for High-Speed Rail and Transport Infrastructure”, ICATTI 2026 focused on issues of current interest, including structural dynamics, high-speed railway bridge engineering, advanced construction materials, structural resilience, geotechnical engineering and foundations, while also updating participants on emerging technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), digital transformation, and intelligent transportation systems.

During the conference, delegates listened to the keynote presentation by Dr. Le Nguyen Khuong on “Research, Education, and Digital Simulation Directions for the Development of High-Speed Railways in Vietnam.” The conference also featured two keynote speeches by international experts: Prof. José M. Goicolea (Technical University of Madrid, Spain) on “Computational Methods, Dynamic Simulation, and Design Standards for High-Speed Railway Bridges”, and Prof. Sybil Derrible (University of Illinois Chicago, USA) on “Infrastructure Integration and System Resilience Toward Sustainable High-Speed Railway Development.”

Domestic and international experts and scientists presenting their papers at the conference.

Following the presentations, the conference continued with an open discussion session, where lecturers, experts, scientists, policymakers, and business representatives exchanged ideas, debated, and clarified many issues of interest in transportation and infrastructure. Discussions focused on new requirements regarding technology, technical standards, digital transformation, and human resource development, while proposing solutions to promote the development of high-speed railways and smart transport infrastructure in Vietnam.

Discussion and academic exchange session among lecturers, experts, scientists, and enterprises.

In the afternoon of the same day, the conference continued with two thematic sessions: “Materials, Structures, and Technology Transfer for Sustainable Infrastructure” and “Digital Transformation in Construction and Transport Infrastructure: BIM, Digital Twin, AI, and Practical Application Collaboration,” presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Thong and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Si Lanh, respectively. These sessions explored key research directions and technologies, introducing innovative solutions related to materials, structures, digital models, and artificial intelligence in transport infrastructure construction.

Delegates taking a commemorative photo at the ICATTI 2026 International Conference.

Taking place over two days, from 25–26 June 2026, ICATTI 2026 continues to affirm the role of the University of Transport Technology in connecting scientific, technological, and innovation resources while strengthening its position as the leading institution of the Network of Centers of Excellence and Talent Development in Transport Technology and Advanced Smart Infrastructure under Decision No. 374/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister. Through the conference, the University continues to promote cooperation among higher education institutions, research institutes, enterprises, and government agencies to create practical values for the development of Vietnam's transportation and infrastructure sectors in the digital era.

Media agencies covering the event:

• Construction Newspaper
• Ministry of Construction Portal
• People's Representative Newspaper
• Education and Times Newspaper
• Vietnam Education Electronic Magazine
• Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology

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