April 8, 2026 14:00–18:30

Venue: University of Transport and Communications (UTC) Conference Hall - Building A8, 4F

Admission: Free

This hybrid event will be streamed online from our Tokyo headquarters to overseas venues. We will feature special lectures by local experts, as well as presentations on FORUM8's latest products and solutions in VR/CG, UC-1, FEM, IM&VR and other fields. You can also experience the Metaverse via Metavania F8VPS and manga-style image generation with FOXAI (F8-AI MANGA®).

Special Lecture 1

"Spatial Data Platforms and Digital Twins for Sustainable Urban Development in Hanoi City"

Speaker

Lecturer in Section of Transport Planning and Management - University of Transport and Communications (UTC)
Director of the Vietnam-Germany Cooperation Center (UTC)
Director of Consulting Center for Transport Development (TRANCONCEN)

Dr. Le Thu Huyen

Dr. Le Thu Huyen

Profile

Dr. LE THU HUYEN is currently teaching and managing the research centers under the University of Transport and Communications (UTC), and is also a member of East Asia Society for Transport Studies (EASTS). She has experience in working and researching and training in the field of Traffic Engineering and Transportation such as traffic safety, transportation planning and management, logistics and supply chain management, etc. She has been participating into the consulting projects to support the central, local governments, private sectors and scientific institutes from international to domestic. Dr. Huyen obtained a PhD in Transportation Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany, a Master's degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand and a Bachelor's degree from Foreign Trade University and an IT Engineering degree at Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Special Lecture 2

"AI Applications in BIM"

Speaker

Lecturer in Division of Informatics in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Faculty, University of Transport and Communications

Dr. BUI CONG DO

FORUM8 Asia Seminar

Profile

Dr. BUI CONG DO is Lecturer, Division of Informatics in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Faculty (UTC). He has participated in the research projects and typical projects on the construction and maintenance of road systems, and the development of sensor systems for traffic management, etc. He has been working on a number of projects funded by foreign and domestic investors. Dr. Do obtained a doctor's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Hiroshima University, Japan, a doctor's degree in Bridge and Tunnel Construction and a degree in Road and Bridge Construction from University of Transport and Communications.