SparkRegen: Can Vietnam Grow Without Leaving More Behind?
Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 18:00
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Free
Originally organized by YRegenLab. About The Event Vietnam is developing at extraordinary speed. Cities are expanding. Tourism is growing. Infrastructure and investment are transforming communities. At the same time, the country is navigating climate risks, pressure on natural resources, and questions about what sustainable development should actually look like. But what if doing less harm is no longer enough? Join Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Hồng Quân and Dr. Tuyen Tran for a conversation on what it would mean for Vietnam to move beyond sustainability and towards regeneration. From cities and the circular economy to tourism, culture and our relationship with place, we’ll explore one bigger question: What would a regenerative Vietnam actually look like? We’ll explore What separates regeneration from sustainability What regeneration could mean specifically in a Vietnamese context How cities and circular economy can move from reducing harm towards restoring systems Whether tourism can strengthen communities, culture and place rather than simply minimise its impact What needs to change for regenerative ideas to move from theory into practice 🍽 Dinner will be catered. Please bring your own containers and utensils. About the Speakers Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Hồng Quân Institute for Circular Economy Development, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Dr Quân works at the intersection of circular economy, climate resilience and socio-ecological systems. He brings a systems perspective to the conversation, exploring how cities, economies, infrastructure and resource flows can be redesigned to support more regenerative forms of development. Dr. Tuyen Tran University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Dr Tran’s work explores regenerative tourism and regenerative futures. He brings a perspective centred on people, culture and place, asking how regeneration can go beyond environmental restoration to also transform the relationships between communities, visitors and the places they depend on. Moderator Toh Jun Jie (Jake) Data Engineer at Singapore Global Network; Co-founder, YRegenLab Agenda: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Catered Dinner & Networking 🍽️ (Bring your own containers & utensils!) 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Panel Discussion & Interactive Q&A About YRegenLab … Venue: The Sentry C, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, VN. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/lvbotv3o