From February  7 to 9 HCMUTE kicked off the new year with The Conference on Science and Education at Ho May Resort in the seaside city of Vung Tau.

Important strategies were discussed and launched at the conference, such as the Educational Philosophy, 2016-2020 Strategic Plan and 2030 Vision, the launch of the English training program of the Faculty for High Quality Training; the modification of the training program development toward further international integration.

Also put forward at the conference were a proposal for a vocational teacher training center, a plan for a vocational skill training and evaluation center, and a proposal for establishing ICAS college.