Information about the International Scientific Conference: “Linguistics and Vietnamese Studies in the New Context: Challenges and Opportunities”

I. REASONS AND OBJECTIVES FOR ORGANIZING SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS
1. Background and reasons for organizing the event.
In the context of ongoing globalization, digital transformation, and international integration, linguistics and Vietnamese studies are facing profound changes in both research methods and application scope. Digital technology, big data, artificial intelligence, intercultural exchange, and the development of the Vietnamese diaspora have created new demands in identifying, researching, and teaching the Vietnamese language, Vietnamese culture, and related interdisciplinary issues.
The international scientific conference “Linguistics and Vietnamese Studies in the New Era: Challenges and Opportunities” was organized to meet the urgent need for academic exchange, updating modern research trends, and promoting international cooperation in these two important scientific fields.
This activity affirms the role of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – VNU Hanoi in the interdisciplinary research ecosystem on language, culture, and Vietnamese studies in Vietnam and the region.
2. Purpose and expected results
- To create an international forum for exchanging new research findings in linguistics, Vietnamese studies, and related fields.
- Discussing new research trends in the context of digital transformation, cultural exchange, and international integration.
- Strengthen research cooperation among universities, research centers, and international scholars.
- Promote applied research in teaching Vietnamese as a foreign language, cultural preservation, and the development of digital resources.
- Aiming to publish International Conference Proceedings (ISBN) and select high-quality papers for publication in specialized journals.
3. Organizational designation
- Lead institution: Faculty of Linguistics, Vietnamese Language and Vietnamese Studies – University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (Vietnam).
- Collaborating institution: Wenzao University, Taiwan
II. SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS
1. Event dates:Expected in October 2026
2. Location:University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
3. Proposed locations for sightseeing and survey:Temple of Literature - National University; Museum of Vietnamese Language and Culture (if any).
4. Organizational structureHybrid conference, combining in-person and online participation.
5. Participants in the organization:
- On the Vietnamese side: Faculty and lecturers from within and outside the university, Research Centers
- Overseas partners: Wenzao University (Taiwan) and several other partners.
6. Expected composition and number of participants:
Approximately 150-200 delegates, including:
- Vietnamese delegates (lecturers, scientists, postgraduate students, doctoral candidates).
- International delegates (Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Thailand, ...).
7. Information about foreign speakers/presenters:

TT	Full name	Nationality	Workplace	Note
1	Prof. Cheng-Hsiung Chen	Taiwan	Van Tao University	Co-chair of the workshop
2	Dr. Chung Nguyen	USA	Columbia University	Speaker
3	Prof. Lee Ji-Hyun	Korea	Seoul National University	Speaker