The 9th ASEAN Smart Grid Congress (ASGC9)

The 9th ASEAN Smart Grid Congress (ASGC9), hosted by Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), will take place from November 5-7, 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Organized by the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in collaboration with the Digital Media and Knowledge Center, ASGC9 is a premier international forum dedicated to advancing smart grid technologies, renewable energy integration, and sustainable energy transition in the ASEAN region. The congress will bring together leading scientists, experts, policymakers, and industry representatives to exchange cutting-edge research, share practical experiences, and foster collaboration across academia, industry, and government. With the rapid growth of solar, wind, energy storage, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies, smart grids are becoming a cornerstone of modern energy systems. ASGC9 aims to address challenges in reliability, resilience, energy security, and optimization, while exploring innovative solutions tailored to Southeast Asia's socio-economic context. Key Highlights: Hybrid format: In-person sessions at HUST combined with online participation via Microsoft Teams/Zoom. International speakers: Prof. Mahdi Jalili (RMIT University, Australia) - expert in AI, machine learning, smart grids, and electrification. Prof. Nofri Yenita Dahlan (UiTM, Malaysia) - specialist in energy economics, renewable integration, and policy. Dr. Hathaithip Sintuya (Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Thailand) - leader in sustainable energy, smart communities, and green city initiatives. Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Duc Tuyen (HUST, Vietnam) - senior researcher in renewable energy, distributed systems, hydrogen, and smart grids. Participants: Around 80 delegates onsite and 40 online, including researchers, academics, enterprises, government agencies, and students. Academic outcomes: Independent peer review of submitted papers. Selected high-quality articles published in Journal of Science and Technology - Smart Systems and Devices (JST-SSaD). Remaining papers included in ISBN-registered proceedings. Strengthening JST's roadmap toward Scopus indexing. Side activities: Technical visits to Hòa Bình Hydropower Plant, national grid operation centers, or other energy facilities. Funding sources: Participant registration fees, HUST's JST development project, and sponsorships from organizations such as Nafosted and VinIF. Registration fees: Tiered rates for students, researchers, and general participants, with differentiated pricing for domestic and international attendees. Objectives: Provide a high-level platform for scientific exchange on smart grid technologies, renewable energy, energy storage, AI applications, and sustainable energy systems. Enhance international cooperation in research, training, and technology transfer. Strengthen HUST's academic reputation and visibility in global energy research networks. Support Vietnam's national energy transition goals under Power Development Plan VIII. Contribute to the internationalization strategy of HUST and the development of JST as a recognized international journal. Expected Outcomes: Dissemination of the latest research and technological advances in smart grids and renewable energy. Expansion of collaborative networks among ASEAN universities, research institutes, enterprises, and policymakers. Increased international publications and visibility for HUST researchers. Promotion of sustainable energy transition and innovation in Vietnam and the ASEAN region. Establishment of ASGC as a recurring academic platform for regional and global cooperation. ASGC9 will not only showcase scientific excellence but also reinforce HUST's role as a leading hub for innovation, research, and academic collaboration in Southeast Asia's energy sector.