On October 24, 2026, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association (VNVDA) in coordination with the Vietnam Peripheral Arterial Disease Forum (VnPADF) proudly organized the 2nd Expanded Scientific Conference on Peripheral Arterial Disease, themed: ”The 1st International Forum on Innovation in Cardiology and Peripheral Vascular Disease” – NEXT TECH FORUM 2026.
The congress convened nearly 50 prestigious scientific presentations and brought together more than 150 members, distinguished experts, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, and attendees participating both in person and virtually. NEXT TECH FORUM 2026 aimed to provide comprehensive updates on cutting-edge scientific and technological breakthroughs, integrate advanced medical equipment, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and improve clinical outcomes for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases in Vietnam.
BREAKTHROUGH MILESTONE: NEXT TECH FORUM 2026
The 2nd Expanded Peripheral Arterial Disease Scientific Congress in 2026 represents a pivotal advancement for Vietnam's vascular specialty by adopting Innovation and Next-Generation Interventional Technologies as core guiding principles.
The conference reaffirmed our collective commitment to improving early screening, mastering complex endovascular recanalization, executing comprehensive limb salvage programs, and minimizing amputation rates for peripheral vascular patients across Vietnam.
1. Opening Ceremony and Plenary Hall of NEXT TECH FORUM 2026
The opening ceremony took place in an atmosphere of solemnity, warmth, and pioneering academic spirit. Leaders of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association along with the Executive Board of the Vietnam Peripheral Arterial Disease Forum highlighted the paramount importance of proactively adopting next-generation interventional technologies, pursuing individualized treatment strategies, and optimizing clinical outcomes for every patient.
Esteemed faculty and clinicians from major tertiary hospitals across Vietnam, alongside international partners, assembled in the plenary hall to foster high-level academic discussions, share updated evidence-based guidelines, and build multicenter research collaborations.
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2. In-Depth Scientific Symposia – Advanced Interventions and Limb Salvage
The scientific program of NEXT TECH FORUM 2026 proceeded continuously with rigorous academic rigor, spotlighting nearly 50 practical and contemporary presentations:
- Iliac, Femoropopliteal Recanalization: Updates on superior patency outcomes achieved with Drug-Coated Balloons (DCB), Drug-Eluting Stents (DES), and flexible self-expanding stents engineered for high flexion zones.
- Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI) & Limb Salvage: Multimodal strategies combining below-the-knee and pedal arch revascularization with specialized wound care and glycemic control in diabetic foot disease.
- Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Techniques: Practical insights into subintimal tracking and reentry, specialized microcatheters, and directional or rotational atherectomy for severely calcified lesions.
- Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT): Secondary prevention regimens, including dual pathway inhibition with vascular-dose anticoagulation and intensive lipid lowering to reduce MACE and MALE.
3. Clinical Case Discussions, Tech Showcase & Multidisciplinary Panels
One of the most engaging aspects of NEXT TECH FORUM 2026 was the interactive Case-Based Discussions and the state-of-the-art Tech Showcase. Vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, radiologists, diabetologists, and orthopedic specialists joined forces to explore demanding clinical dilemmas:
- Multilevel Calcified Lesions: Choosing between primary endovascular intervention, hybrid surgical bypass with percutaneous stenting, or surgical reconstruction.
- Complication Management: Rapid identification and management of acute arterial dissections, vessel perforation, distal embolization, and access-site hematomas.
- Hands-On Experience at Tech Showcase: Direct exposure to cutting-edge microcatheters, steerable guidewires, high-pressure non-compliant balloons, and drug-eluting platforms.
4. Closing Ceremony, Faculty Honors & Memorable Milestones
Following a day of intensive, rigorous, and inspiring academic exchange, the 2nd Expanded Scientific Conference on Peripheral Arterial Disease – NEXT TECH FORUM 2026 concluded with resounding success.
During the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee formally awarded certificates of appreciation to keynote speakers, symposium moderators, and presenting faculty. The remarkable achievements of this forum underscore the steadfast development of the Vietnam Peripheral Arterial Disease Forum and the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association in uniting professional expertise, accelerating academic research, and standardizing clinical practices.
Significance and Future Outlook
The outstanding success of NEXT TECH FORUM 2026 marks a stellar milestone in the journey of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association (VNVDA) and the Vietnam Peripheral Arterial Disease Forum (VnPADF). The event not only exemplified professional organizational prowess and lifelong dedication to academic learning, but also reinforced our determination to bring world-class healthcare innovations to Vietnamese patients.
Looking ahead, the Association will continue expanding continuous medical education (CME) programs, hands-on masterclasses, national peripheral disease registries, and mobilizing resources for major regional congresses, particularly the upcoming 28th Annual Congress of the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS 2027) proudly hosted in Vietnam.
We warmly invite physicians, surgeons, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to register as official VNVDA members to connect with our nationwide network and participate in advanced clinical workshops.