# VUSTA Ninth National Congress preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vusta-ninth-national-congress-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-24T12:39:00.000Z. Sources: 23. Developments: 2.

The Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) is proceeding with preparations for its Ninth National Congress for the 2026–2031 term. The event is scheduled for August 27 and 28, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

Under the theme ‘Solidarity - Creativity - Breakthrough - Development,’ the assembly will host 489 official delegates, including 233 doctoral holders and 94 professors or associate professors. The congress aims to evaluate the previous term and establish objectives for the 2026–2031 period, emphasizing the role of scientific and technological intellectuals in national development and serving as a bridge between the scientific community and the State.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Vietnam delegation attends leadership program at Columbia University

Deputy PM Nguyen Van Thang led a Vietnamese delegation to the Vietnam Leadership Programme 2026 at Columbia University, focusing on AI, digital finance, and strengthening Vietnam-US strategic ties.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-union-of-science-and-technology-associations-to-hold-9th-national-congress

### 2026-08-20: VUSTA prepares for Ninth National Congress to drive innovation

The Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) is preparing for its Ninth National Congress to promote innovation and scientific development for the 2026–2031 term.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vusta-prepares-for-ninth-national-congress-to-drive-innovation

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