Proposal for hosting 30th APAN Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam August 2010 National Center for Scientific & Technological Information (NACESTI) Applicant’s Information • Applicant’s name: National Center for Scientific & Technological Information (NACESTI), Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST), Vietnam • Contact: Dr. Ta Ba Hung, Director Address: 24 Ly Thuong Kiet street, Hanoi, Vietnam Tel: 844 39349123 Fax: 844 39349127 Email: bhung@vista.gov.vn Website: www.vista.gov.vn National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn About NACESTI • Established on 24 September, 1990. • Leading organization in Vietnam in providing S&T information services for research & development. • Will be upgraded to National Agency for S&T Information in 2009. • Strategy and policy making as well as research activities National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn About NACESTI NACESTI is carrying out following functions: •Central hub of the national network of STI services organizations •STI provision, dissemination and promote S&T achievements •Organize and manage Techmart Vietnam •Central Library on Science and Technology •Develop and manage Vietnam Information for Science & Technology Advance - VISTA Network •National coordinator of the Vietnam Research & Education Network (VINAREN) – a primary member of TEIN2, TEIN3 and APAN National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn About NACESTI International events successfully organized by NACESTI: – Techmart Vietnam 2003, 2005, 2007 – Korea Technomart 2002, 2004 – China Technomart 2003 – 10th International Conference on Asian Digital Libraries – ICADL 2007 – Science and Technology Days in Vietnam (with Germany, Thailand, Ucraina, etc.) – Analytica Vietnam 2009 National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn VinaREN • April 2006, NACESTI was nominated as national coordinator • • • • • of TEIN2 in Vietnam; Official launching in June 2006, connecting to TEIN2; Feb 2007, VinaREN joined APAN 22 in Manila; April 2007, TEIN2-VN project approved, NACESTI was assigned as project implementing organization; March, 2008 The Third National forum and Official launching VinaREN at national scale was held in HCM City; The 4th VinaREN National Forum and launching TEIN3 will be held in 20th March 2009. National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn VinaREN Infrastructure and connectivities March, 2009 VINAREN National Connectivity for Vietnam Research and Education Network – 3-2009 • Total 7 NOCs: NOC (VNNOC; • 53 Members (Universities and Institutes in whole country) connected directly to the backbone and manage about 200 Km fiber optic cable. 155 Mbps Thai Nguyen NACESTI – TTTT KHCNQG MOST – Ministry of Science and Technology VNIO Vietnam Institute of Ophthalmology National Institute of Hygience and Empidemiology Military Central Hospital 108 National Economical University Hanoi Medical University National Center for Hydrrometeological Forecasting Hanoi University of Technology Bach Mai Hospital IT Department of Ministry of Education Hanoi Agrecultural University Institute of Water Scale Hanoi Pharmatical University Water Reourse University Institute of hydrometeologcal Forecast and Environment National Institute of Pediatrics Military University Hanoi University National Office of Intelectual Properties of VN National Center for Technological Progress Vietnam Academic of Sciece and Technology Institute for nucnear Science and Technology Vietnam Academic of Social Science Vietnam University in Hanoi - VNU Hanoi National University of Education Vietnam Agency for Measurement, Quality and Standard TN 40 Mbps Vinh POP-VAST Hue NACESTI Ha Noi Regional Connectivity DN Department on ST in Danang Danang University Danang National Hospital Midle Regional Hyrometeeological Center Dan Nang Hospital C HN POP-WRU Da Lat • Conneted 11 provinces and major Cities in Vietnam Internet Hai Phong 45 Mbps HN 155 Mbps NOC-HN; NOC-TN; NOC-DN; NOC-HUE; NOC-HCM; NOCCT) and 02 POP (POP-VAST; POP-WRU). To be expanded more POP in some City. TEIN3 Abilience Internet2 GÉANT2 EUMEDCONNECT ALICE HK An Giang HCM CT Department on ST of Can Tho Can Tho University Nha Trang CESTI HCM Vietnam University in Hochiminh City Tropical Biological Insstitute University of Agrecuture and Forest in HCM City Water Resource University in Ho Chi Minh City Southerm Regional Hydrometelogical Center Representative Office of VAST in HCM City Representative Office of MOST in HCM City Institute of Economical Research - HCM City Quality Assurance and Testing Center 3 TuDU Hospital ChoRay Hospital International University RMIT VinaREN Recent Activities Implement research activities between VinaREN members: • Open Source systems development (Open sources and Open courses ware on the Network); • Advanced network technologies: network security, monitoring, network management, Grid computing, etc…; • E-learning, E-lectures, (Universities, institutes, NOCs) • Download and process data for Hydrometeological forecasting in Vietnam • Video conferencing, telemedicine (NOCs, Hospitals, Institutes); Participation in International and regional projects: • • • • AI3-SOI (WIDE project) among ASEAN+JP Asean Virtual Institute on Science and Technology ASTRENA Activities in Vietnam (WG, Action Plan, …) TEIN2/TEIN3-based S&T Collaborations among ASEAN, ASEM Countries Hanoi – Economical and Cultural Center of Vietnam • • • • 999 years old 1000th Anniversary will be in 2010 It is the capital city of 3 dynasties a city of rich historical, economical and cultural heritage National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Hanoi – Research & Education Center • Over 100 national and regional R&D organizations located in Hanoi: – Vietnam Academy of S&T (VAST) – Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) – Institute of Information Technology • Most of largest universities and colleges located in Hanoi: – Vietnam National University , Hanoi (VNU) – Hanoi University of Technology (HUT) – University of Civil Engineering – National economical University – Hanoi Medical University – ….. National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Objectives • APAN 30 will provide a forum for researchers and practitioners in Asia Pacific region to meet and share knowledge and experience on developing advanced network and application technologies. • The Meeting will feature tutorials, presentations and demonstrations covering latest researches on network technologies and applications National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Co-organizers • Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) – www.vnu.edu.vn • Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) – www.vast.ac.vn • Vietnam National Univ., Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) – www.vnuhcm.edu.vn • Can Tho University (CTU) – www.ctu.edu.vn/en/ National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Participants • Researchers, practitioners, decision makers, faculty members, students, etc. in the field of advanced network development and application • Expected number of participants: 400, including 150 foreign participants and 250 local participants National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Conference venue Melia Hanoi Hotel • 5-star hotel located in the city center of Hanoi, inside the diplomatic and financial district and close to main tourist attractions, entertainment and shopping areas: most are in walking distance National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Conference venue • Meeting rooms – High capacity Grand Ballroom, serving for up to 1,000 delegates; can be divided by movable partitions into 3 sections, each connects to a large foyer/exhibition area. – 7 function rooms with capacities from 70 to 200 delegates for sessions or working group meetings • Reception and Banquet are available for up to 800 people. National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Conference venue • Accomodation • – Over 300 deluxe rooms fully equiped as a 5-star standard – Many other hotels in nearby areas ranging from 2 to 5star standards Transportation – Easy to access to other attractions by walking, bus, taxi, etc. National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Initial meeting room estimation DATE 06 days in August 2010 TIME EVENT VENUE 7:30 – 18:00 Secretariat room Table + chairs 10 – 15 guests Function room 8:00 – 17:00 03 Breakout rooms Classroom 50 guests Function rooms Meeting Classroom 08:00-17:00 05 days in August 2010 SET UP NUMBER OF GUESTS 10:0010:30 15:0015:30 12:0013:30 Coffee breaks Buffet, lunch Standing Sitting Ballroom 350 guests At the foyer Hotel restaurant National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Sites visit • Hanoi University of Technology – Library and Network Center • Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Cultural event & Tours • Water Puppetry Show • Ha Long Bay tour • Hanoi traditional handicraft villages • Hanoi City tour National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Work plan • Dec 2009: Hotel Contract and fund raising • Feb 2010: Website established • March 2010:Call for papers • Jun 2010: Paper due • End of Jun 2010:Notification of acceptance • July 2010: End of early registration • Aug 2010: APAN 30 Meeting (Agust – it is beginning of Autumn, not hot, not cold, not raining, it is very good time in Hanoi) National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Preliminary budget Total budgets: 200,000 USD including: –Organizers: 50,000 USD –Sponsorship: 50,000 USD –Registration Fee: 100,000 USD National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn Thank you Nguyen Van Dien, VinaREN http://www.vinaren.vn National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN http://www.vista.gov.vn; http://www.vinaren.vn