On the afternoon of July 11, 2025, at Meeting Room 2 – Central Building, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) held a conference to restructure the Executive Committee of the university’s Alumni Association for the 2023–2028 term. The event aimed to complete the Association’s organizational structure to better meet operational needs and enhance the quality of alumni engagement with the university in the coming years.

The conference was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of HCMUTE, along with faculty leaders, office representatives, current members of the Alumni Association’s Executive Committee for the 2023–2028 term, and nominees for new committee positions.

Restructuring the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association – 2023–2028 Term

The conference was chaired by Mr. Duong Tan Cuong – President of the Alumni Association. In the opening session, Mr. Truong Dinh Nhon – Vice President of the Association, presented the midterm review report, highlighting key achievements and identifying areas for improvement to ensure the Association’s more effective operation.

Mr. Duong Tan Cuong – President of the Alumni Association speaking at the conference

After a period of serious, democratic, and procedural work, the conference held discussions and voting sessions, successfully reaching consensus on the restructuring of the Alumni Association’s Executive Committee for the 2023–2028 term. The specific outcomes are as follows:

1. Executive Committee Members (19 additional members):

Huynh Phuoc Son

Pham Hong Son

Nguyen Thi My Hanh

Le Viet Tien

Van Anh Duong

Nguyen Minh Tam

Nguyen Huynh Thy Khoa

Pham Bach Duong

Pham Quang Thanh

Do Thuy Khanh Linh

Bui Ngoc Diep

Nguyen Manh Huy

Le Tan Cuong

Le Quoc Kiet

Pham Van Khanh

Nguyen Thi Kim Loan

Duong Tuan Tung

2. Secretariat (5 members):

Huynh Phuoc Son

Pham Hong Son

Nguyen Thi My Hanh

Le Viet Tien

Van Anh Duong

3. Vice Presidents (4 members):

Standing Vice President: Huynh Phuoc Son

Vice Presidents:

Khuong Anh Dung

Pham Hong Son

Nguyen Thi My Hanh

The newly appointed committee members were officially introduced at the conference, expressing their sense of responsibility and commitment to further developing the Association in collaboration with the university.

Newly elected members of the Executive Committee for the 2023–2028 term

Speaking at the event, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh – Vice President of HCMUTE – congratulated the newly elected members and expressed hope that the new team would uphold their responsibilities, spread the alumni spirit among the student community, and contribute to reinforcing the university’s brand and training quality.

“Alumni are a valuable asset of the university. Your companionship and contributions play a significant role in enhancing the university’s reputation, brand, and expanding its partnerships with businesses and society,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chau Dinh Thanh speaking at the conference

Also at the conference, Mr. Truong Dinh Nhon – Vice President of the Association – outlined the future action plan, including:

Organizing connection and support activities for alumni

Collaborating with the university to host regular reunions and communication events

Raising funds for scholarships to support disadvantaged students

Acting as a bridge between alumni, the university, and businesses to create more collaboration, recruitment, and career-sharing opportunities

Maintaining and expanding the alumni network both domestically and internationally

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Truong Dinh Nhon presenting at the conference

During the discussion session, delegates actively contributed ideas to improve the effectiveness of the Association's operations. Many emphasized the need to strengthen communication about the Association’s activities, build a comprehensive alumni database, and learn from successful alumni network models at other universities.

Some delegates proposed organizing industry-specific forums to enable alumni to share professional experiences, thereby reinforcing the connection between the university and its alumni. Others highlighted the importance of closely linking alumni networks within faculties to form a strong core team for the university-level Alumni Association Executive Committee.