Int’l conference, exhibition on automation to open in HCM City
The fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Automation and Industrial Equipment (VAAC 2017) will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, HCM City from November 29 to December 2.
A press conference held on November 21 to announce the VAAC 2017 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The fourthInternational Conference and Exhibition on Automation and Industrial Equipment(VAAC 2017) will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, HCMCity from November 29 to December 2.
The exhibition will be hosted by theVietnam Automation Association (VAA) under the support of the HCM CityUniversity of Technology to provide a platform for connecting policy-makers,scientists and enterprises from Vietnam and overseas.
The event will feature a series ofconferences, exhibitions and business forums focusing on issues of commonconcern such as smart city, smart transportation, and automation in agricultureand forestry.
The VAAC Conference will highlightcontrol and automation towards the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0)with the presentation of 115 scientific studies in cybernetics, automation, andothers.
The VAAC Forum will host seminars anddiscussions on automation, renewable energy, smart city, startup innovation,mechanics, chemical and printing technology.
About 500 booths run by 310exhibitors from 15 countries and territories will showcase latest products andadvanced technologies in automation and chemical, in line with machines andequipment; industrial products and materials.-VNA
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A press conference held on November 21 to announce the VAAC 2017 (Photo: VNA) 
