WORKSHOP PROGRAM
"VIETNAM HYDROGEN ECONOMY – CONNECTING THE VALUE CHAIN FROM AGRICULTURE TO INDUSTRY"
Organizer: Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC) and HUTECH School of Engineering, HUTECH University
Time: September 30, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 12:00
Venue: Democracy Hall (E1-02.10), HUTECH High-Quality Human Resources Training Center, Training Zone E1, Saigon Hightech Park, Tang Nhon Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. (Click to Find Google Navigation)
Language: English (no interpretation)
Number of delegates: Under 100 delegates
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
The global hydrogen economy is transitioning from research to large-scale commercialization. Vietnam's Hydrogen Energy Development Strategy (Decision 165/QD-TTg) sets targets of 100,000–500,000 tons/year by 2030 and 10–20 million tons by 2050, and hydrogen technology was added to the list of national strategic technologies in June 2026. However, unlike the fragmented approach currently in place (focusing only on R&D, or only on production, storage, or consumption), this workshop aims to build a comprehensive hydrogen economic model – where scientific research, production, storage, transportation, domestic consumption, and exports form a closed-loop value chain, generating profits and ensuring sustainability, contributing to GDP growth in line with the Vietnamese Government's dual growth target.
The workshop pursues the following specific objectives:
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Connecting the hydrogen value chain: Create a forum to connect stakeholders from agriculture, industry, finance, research, and policy, promoting collaboration along the entire hydrogen value chain.
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Sharing international experience: Learn from successful hydrogen economy development models in Japan, South Korea, and China, drawing lessons for Vietnam.
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Proposing models for Vietnam: Introduce and discuss two focal hydrogen economic models: the Agricultural model (Mekong Delta advantage) and the Industrial model (Southern Key Economic Region advantage).
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Connecting finance and investment: Connect project developers with banks, financial institutions, and investors, promoting capital flows for green hydrogen projects in Vietnam.
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Shaping regional cooperation: Update strategies and needs of regional countries (Singapore, Malaysia), identify opportunities for cooperation and trade in hydrogen and ammonia within ASEAN.
PARTICIPANTS
The workshop is intended for investors and hydrogen project developers in Vietnam, banks and financial institutions, heavy industry, agriculture, oil and gas, chemical, and power corporations. The guest list might include representatives from: Consulate General of Singapore in HCMC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Sharp Energy Solution, Solberg Manufacturing, Obayashi Corp, Nippon Solar, KPT Chemical, PV Gas, Phuc Sang Minh Gas, Air Liquide, Vietnam Petroleum Institute, HUTECH, Pacific Group, Kanadevia Corporation, Wisdom Motor, Azimut Capital Singapore, United Hydrogen, Agribank, ACB, TPBank, VietinBank, VNEconomy, TMEIC, Phoenix Contact, TMEIC, UNIHYS Co Ltd Korea, PM Consulting, Phước An Port, Mizuho, Trade Event, Taniguchi Construction, Verdant Energy, VNergy, REE Group, VPC, VPBank, Nitech Engineering, Kenzen Consulting, GHD Advisory and other local and international partners.
Workshop Program "Vietnam Hydrogen Economy – Connecting the Value Chain from Agriculture to Industry"
September 14, 2026
Annie Nguyễn
8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration and welcome
9:00 – 9:15 AM | Opening ceremony and welcome remarks
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Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh – Chairman of the Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club (VAHC)
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Rector of the HUTECH School of Engineering, HUTECH University
9:15 – 9:30 AM | Presentation 1: South Korea's Hydrogen Economy – Policy, Technology, and Lessons for Vietnam
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Speaker: Dr. Cao Thuy Oanh – Head of R&D, VAHC; Lecturer at Van Hien University
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Content: Overview of South Korea's hydrogen strategy; public-private partnership models; lessons on infrastructure development and applications in agriculture and industry.
9:30 – 9:45 AM | Presentation 2: Building a Hydrogen Economy Model for Vietnam – From Vision to Reality
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Speaker: Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh – Chairman of VAHC
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Content: Vietnam's hydrogen development strategy; two focal models: Agricultural Hydrogen Economy (Mekong Delta) and Industrial Hydrogen Economy (Southern Key Economic Region); solutions to promote the ecosystem.
9:45 – 10:00 AM | Presentation 3: A Study on Implementing Green Hydrogen Projects in Vietnam
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Speaker: Dr. Tran Nguyen Trong Nguyen, President & CEO of Kenzen Consulting Co Ltd
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Content: This study examines the key success factors for green hydrogen projects in Vietnam, including stable policy, competitive renewable supply, secured offtake and adequate infrastructure, and explores potential funding sources from Japan such as JBIC, JICA, NEXI and corporate partnerships.
10:00 – 10:20 AM | Presentation 4: Japan's Hydrogen Park Model
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Speaker: Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Bich, Manager (presenter) and Mr. Kamo Kohei (Q&A), General Director of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Vietnam Company Ltd
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Content: Introduction to the integrated model of production, storage, and hydrogen utilization at Japan's Hydrogen Park Takasago; lessons in operational management and supply chain connectivity.
10:20 – 10:40 AM | Presentation 5: Research on Hydrogen Technology and Economics at HUTECH – Contributing to the Development of Ho Chi Minh City's Hydrogen Economy
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Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Huynh Phu, HUTECH School of Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH)
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Content: Applied research on hydrogen production and storage; proposed solutions for the agricultural and industrial sectors in Ho Chi Minh City; and the role of universities in workforce training.
10:40 – 11:00 AM | Presentation 6: Green Hydrogen Development Sarawak, Malaysia – Strategy and Regional Cooperation Opportunities
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Speaker: Business Leader from Malaysia, Mr. John Tay, CEO of KPT Chemical Group
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Content: Malaysia's hydrogen development roadmap; potential for trade and investment cooperation within ASEAN; regional hydrogen supply chain connectivity.
11:00 – 11:20 AM | Presentation 7: Electrification of Vietnam's Transportation Sector to 2050 – Challenges and Opportunities for Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles
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Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Van Giao, HUTECH School of Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH)
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Content: Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are becoming increasingly dominant in personal and urban transport due to their high energy efficiency (70–80%) and rapidly declining battery costs. This transition reflects the global trend toward transport electrification and the growing role of hydrogen in the clean mobility ecosystem, creating both major opportunities and key challenges for Vietnam toward 2050.
11:20 – 11:35 AM | Presentation 8: Hydrogen Circular Economy - Green Hydrogen from Wastewater: Expanding Sustainable Water Supply Pathways
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Speaker: Ms. Ngo Nguyet Tran, MBA, MSc, BEng (Hons), PMP® – Executive Advisor, GHD Advisory
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Content: Overview, Case Studies on Hydrogen production from wastewater and Key takeaways
11:35 – 11:55 AM | Roundtable Discussion, Q&A
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Moderator: Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh – Chairman of VAHC, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong, Rector of HUTECH School of Engineering, and key speakers and delegates
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Content: Summary of cooperation proposals; networking among participants; post-workshop action directions.
11:55 AM – 12:00 PM | Workshop Closing and Group photo
Note: The program is tentative and may be adjusted according to presentation duration and the actual availability of the speakers.
Contact: VAHC Secretariat via email: contact@vahc.com.vn or Assoc. Prof., Dr. Hung Nguyen via email: n.hung@hutech.edu.vn
Registration to attend the Workshop: Please fill in the Form at the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfrBYQOBD2-tKaT-0B3o0CB_wxlnmqX2khxm_bM5fU604qlg/viewform
