Founded in 1993 by Jean Trần Thanh Vân, Rencontres du Vietnam is a non-profit organization and an official partner of UNESCO. With a strong commitment to the future of Vietnam, its mission centers on promoting international exchange in science and education—placing particular emphasis on nurturing the next generation of Vietnamese through quality education and global collaboration.

The association aims to support the integration of Vietnamese scientists into the international scientific community while encouraging scientific awareness and a passion for discovery among the youth. By fostering a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation, Rencontres du Vietnam plays a vital role in strengthening the foundation for Vietnam’s scientific and educational advancement.

Welcoming scientists from around the world, Rencontres du Vietnam serves as a bridge connecting Vietnam with the global scientific landscape. This vision is deeply rooted in a broader tradition of international scientific gatherings initiated by Jean Trần Thanh Vân, beginning with the Rencontres de Moriond in 1966 and the Rencontres de Blois in 1989.

XXII^nd Rencontres du Vietnam
Frontiers in Genome Engineering

The XXII^nd Rencontres du Vietnam Frontiers in Genome Engineering Conference will be held from November 3–7, 2026 at ICISE in the coastal city of Quy Nhon.

Frontiers in Genome Engineering is the eighth meeting in a distinguished international conference series that began in Seoul in 2017, followed by meetings in Beijing (2018), Kobe (2019), Seoul (2022), Goa (2023), Singapore (2024), and Hainan, China (2025). Over the years, the conference has grown into a leading platform for scientific exchange in genome engineering, bringing together academic researchers, biotechnology innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world.

Celebrating the revolutionary impact of CRISPR-Cas systems and the rapid evolution of genome engineering technologies, the conference will explore advances ranging from fundamental biological discovery to transformative applications in agriculture, medicine, biotechnology, and sustainability. In addition to CRISPR-based systems, the meeting will highlight emerging genome engineering tools and next-generation technologies that continue to reshape modern biology.

Hosted at ICISE in Quy Nhon, one of Asia’s premier interdisciplinary scientific conference venues, the 2026 meeting aims to foster global collaboration and regional dialogue across academia, industry, and government. The program will feature keynote lectures, invited talks, short presentations, panel discussions, and a dedicated one-day course covering cutting-edge developments in genome editing, synthetic biology, functional genomics, crop improvement, therapeutic applications, regulatory frameworks, and translational biotechnology.

Set against the beautiful coastline of central Vietnam, the conference also reflects the growing role of Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region in advancing biotechnology and genome engineering research. The meeting will provide an open and collaborative environment for established leaders, early-career researchers, and students to exchange ideas, establish partnerships, and shape the future of genome engineering together.

Important Dates

• Poster/Oral Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 October 2026
• Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 September 2026
• Registration and Payment Deadline: 16 September 2026