1. Proposal for hosting 30th APAN Meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam
August 2010
National Center for Scientific & Technological Information (NACESTI)

2. 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:
Fax:
Website:
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN

7. VinaREN
March, 2008 The Third National forum and Official launching VinaREN at national scale was held in HCM City;
53 members, who are leading R&E organizations in Vietnam;
7 NOCs, including VNNOC (national coordinator) located in NACESTI;
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

8. 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

9. 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:
National University of Vietnam
Hanoi Uni. of Technology
University of Civil Engineering
Etc.
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN

10. 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

11. Co-organizers Vietnam National University, Hanoi www.vnu.edu.vn
Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Vietnam National Univ., Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho University
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. Conference venue Accomodation
Over 300 deluxe rooms fully equiped as a 5-star standard
Many other hotels in nearby areas ranging from 2 to 5-star 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

16. Initial meeting room estimation
DATE
TIME
EVENT
SET UP
NUMBER OF GUESTS
VENUE
06 days in August 2009
7:30 – 18:00
Secretariat room
Table + chairs
10 – 15 guests
Function room
05 days in August 2009
8:00 – 17:00
03 Breakout rooms
Classroom
50 guests
Function rooms
08:00-17:00
Meeting
350 guests
Ballroom
10:00-10:30
15:00-15:30
Coffee breaks
Standing
At the foyer
12:00-13:30
Buffet lunch
Sitting
Hotel restaurant
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN

20. 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

21. Nguyen Van Dien, VinaREN
Thank you
Nguyen Van Dien, VinaREN
National Centre for Scientific and Technological Information – NACESTI
Vietnam Research and Education Network – VinaREN