Program

The main Program of VANJ Conference 2025 will be in one day 2025/12/20(Sat).
However, conference organizer will also hold additional meetings (optional):
Pre-conference Meeting (Dec 19)
Post-Conference Meeting (Dec 21)– Kyoto University Lab Tour

We will hold multiple Special Sessions (Onsite), General Oral sessions (Online) and Poster session (TBD). Attendees will have chance to interact face-to-face onsite and through an online conference platform.

SPECIAL SESSIONS

Special Session 1 – Economy, policy, law

Special Session 2 – AI & IoT

Special Session 3 – Transformative Language Education for a Sustainable Future

In an era of increasing global interdependence and ecological urgency, education must evolve to nurture the competencies and mindsets required for a sustainable future. Language education plays a central role in this process, serving not only as a means of communication but also as a pathway for cultivating intercultural understanding, empathy, and critical reflection, which are essential skills for global citizenship and collective well-being (Blake, 2013).
This session, “Transformative Language Education for a Sustainable Future,” explores how language teaching and learning can act as powerful drivers of social and ecological transformation. Drawing on the framework of transformative learning (Blake, 2013; Van Wynsberghe, 2022), it highlights pedagogical approaches that move beyond linguistic proficiency toward developing learners’ capacity for ethical reasoning, collaboration, and self–other awareness. Innovative models such as Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), and reflective pedagogy embody this vision by connecting learners across cultures and encouraging them to address real-world challenges together.
Recent scholarship emphasizes the potential of language education to operationalize the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through curriculum design, intercultural dialogue, and community engagement (Cordova, 2024). Similarly, the work of Maijala, Kuusalu, and Ullakonoja (2025) demonstrates that transformative language teaching for sustainability requires integrating ecological consciousness, social justice, and multilingual perspectives into classroom practices.
By aligning language education with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), presenters will share empirical studies, classroom innovations, and international collaborations that illustrate how transformative education can cultivate learners’ sense of agency and interconnectedness. It invites participants to reflect on how transformative pedagogies can reimagine the role of language education, not only to communicate across cultures, but to co-create a more compassionate, equitable, and sustainable world.

Special Session 4 – Engineering New Frontiers: Advanced Materials for Sustainable Growth

Special Session 5 – Semiconductor

Special Session 6 – Medicine and Biology

Special Session 7 – Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and a Green Environment

The session “Collaboration and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture and a Green Environment” aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and strengthen international cooperation toward building a sustainable agricultural system that aligns with environmental protection. As the world faces pressing challenges such as climate change, land degradation, biodiversity loss, and water pollution and scarcity, integrating advanced technologies with ecological and community-based approaches has become more critical than ever.
This session brings together researchers, policymakers, and international experts to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and explore new collaborative strategies that pursue the dual goals of environmental preservation and agricultural productivity.
Key discussion topics include the development of sustainable farming models, the application of smart agriculture, and the implementation of nature-based solutions for waste and water resource management. The session also emphasizes the role of digital transformation, biotechnology, and green technologies in enhancing resource efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and moving toward a low-carbon future.
By combining scientific innovation with socio-economic perspectives, this session provides a practical platform to promote global cooperation and contribute meaningfully to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly those related to zero hunger, clean water and sanitation, climate action, and life on land.

GENERAL SESSIONS

To be updated soon

EXHIBITION REGISTRATION

We are excited to invite you to participate as an exhibitor at the VANJ Conference 2025 , an international gathering focused on fostering collaboration and innovation between Vietnam and Japan.
VANJ Conference 2025 will bring together professionals, scholars, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge advancements in technology, culture, business, and more. As an exhibitor, you will have the unique opportunity to showcase your products, services, or research to a highly engaged audience, network with key stakeholders, and expand your presence in both markets. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an influential event shaping the future of Vietnam-Japan relations. Register now to secure your spot!

Registration here: https://vanj.jp/links/vanj2025-exhibition