Decision on the Establishment of the Organizing Committee for the 28th Congress of the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS 2027) in Conjunction with the 6th Annual National Congress of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association (6th VNVDA)

On November 5, 2026, on behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association (VNVDA), Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Huu Uoc, MD, PhD – President of VNVDA and Incumbent President of the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS) – officially signed and promulgated Decision No. 65/2026/QD-HBMMVN on the establishment of the Organizing Committee for The 28th Congress of the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery (ASVS 2027) held jointly with The 6th Annual National Congress of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association (6th VNVDA) in Hanoi, Vietnam.

This decision marks a pivotal milestone, launching the comprehensive preparatory framework for hosting the most prestigious vascular event in the Asia-Pacific region, following the formal flag handover ceremony in New Delhi, India.

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1. Legal and Regulatory Framework

Decision No. 65/2026/QD-HBMMVN is established upon official statutory approvals:

• Official Letter No. 7680-CV/BDNTW dated May 26, 2023, by the Central Commission for External Relations, along with directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Health approving VNVDA’s membership in the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery;
• Decree No. 126/2024/ND-CP dated October 8, 2024, of the Government on the organization, operation, and management of associations;
• Charter of the Vietnam Vascular Disease Association approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 2025;
• Approval by the ASVS Executive Council during meetings in Thailand (2024) and Singapore (2025), culminating in the Official Flag Handover Ceremony in New Delhi, India on October 8, 2026;
• Resolution of the VNVDA General Assembly for the 2025–2029 term and resolutions of the Standing Committee regarding the scientific strategy for 2026–2027.

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2. Key Responsibilities of the ASVS 2027 Organizing Committee

Under Article 2 of the Decision, the Organizing Committee is mandated to carry out 9 core tasks:

1. Master Plan Development: Direct and oversee all preparations, timelines, and execution for ASVS 2027 in Hanoi to meet international standards.
2. Cooperation & Liaison: Work closely with ASVS leadership, government authorities, academic institutions, teaching hospitals, and international societies.
3. Scientific Program Formulation: Design the curriculum, invite eminent international keynote speakers, and organize plenary sessions, symposia, and hands-on workshops.
4. External Affairs & Logistics: Manage diplomatic protocols, global communications, delegate registration, accommodations, transportation, and venue security.
5. Financial Management & Sponsorship: Prepare budgets, oversee sponsorship campaigns, and ensure transparent financial compliance with national regulations and association bylaws.
6. Subcommittee Formation: Establish and delegate duties across specialized subcommittees.
7. Statutory & Legal Formalities: Complete necessary permissions and administrative procedures for hosting an international congress in Vietnam.
8. Monitoring & Progress Reporting: Conduct regular audits and progress briefings to the VNVDA President and ASVS Council.
9. Final Audit & Reporting: Summarize congress outcomes and execute final financial statements following congress conclusion.

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3. Structure of the 7 Specialized Subcommittees

In accordance with Article 3, seven specialized subcommittees are instituted:

• Subcommittee on Scientific Program and Content
• Subcommittee on Internal Affairs and Administration
• Subcommittee on External Affairs and International Cooperation
• Subcommittee on Finance and Sponsorship
• Subcommittee on Logistics, Protocol, and Hospitality
• Subcommittee on Communications and Information Technology
• Subcommittee on Secretariat and Coordination

The Organizing Committee is chaired by Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Huu Uoc, MD, PhD – President of VNVDA and Incumbent President of ASVS.

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4. Roster of the ASVS 2027 Organizing Committee (Appendix 01)

The committee convenes prominent vascular and endovascular surgery leaders across Vietnam alongside international leadership:

No.	Full Name	Academic Title & Degree	Affiliation / Institution	Role in Committee	Assigned Responsibility
1	Nguyen Huu Uoc	Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD	Tam Anh General Hospital	President / Chair	General leadership and overall congress direction
2	Lam Van Nut	MD, PhD	Cho Ray Hospital	Permanent Vice Chair	Supporting Chair (Southern region); Directing the Vietnam Aortic Forum (VnAF)
3	Nguyen Trung Anh	Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD	National Geriatric Hospital	Vice Chair	Directing Geriatric Medicine Group and Vietnam Venous Forum (VnVF)
4	Le Van Truong	Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD	Central Military Hospital 108	Vice Chair	Directing Military Medical Group and Vietnam Peripheral Arterial Disease Forum (VnPADF)
5	Vu Dang Luu	Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD	Bach Mai Hospital	Vice Chair	Directing Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology Group
6	Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai	Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD	Bach Mai Hospital	Vice Chair	Directing Vascular Medicine Group
7	Le Nhat Tien	MSc, MD	Viet Duc University Hospital	First Secretary General (Internal)	Coordinating VNVDA Secretariat, internal affairs, and legal compliance
8	Vo Tuan Anh	MD, PhD	Dong Nai General Hospital	Second Secretary General (External)	Head of ASVS 2027 Secretariat, external affairs, sponsorship, and scientific program
9	Stephen Wing-Keung CHENG	Prof., MD, PhD (ASVS Secretary General)	University of Hong Kong	Member	International ASVS liaison and coordination
10	Tran Hoai An	MSc, MD	Vinmec Nha Trang Int’l Hospital	Member	Private healthcare sector liaison
11	Phung Duy Hong Son	Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD	Viet Duc University Hospital	Member	Supervisory board, finance, and accounting
12	Le Duc Tin	MD, PhD	Cho Ray Hospital	Member	Directing the Vietnam Vascular Access Forum (VnVAF)
13	Nguyen Van Quang	MD, PhD	Cho Ray Hospital	Member	Directing the Vietnam Vascular Trauma Forum (VnVTF)
14	Bui Thi Huong Lan	MD	Central Military Hospital 108	Member	Head of External Affairs Team
15	Tran Quoc Hoai	MD	Tam Anh General Hospital HCMC	Member	Website, IT infrastructure, and AI translation tools
16	Nguyen Hoai Vu	MSc, MD	Tam Anh General Hospital	Member	CME training, AI translation, and congress scripting
17	Dao Thi Viet Thanh	MSc	Tam Anh General Hospital	Member	Finance and accounting
18	Le Thi Ngoc Thuy	BA	Vietnam Conference JSC (VNC)	Member	Coordinating and executing professional PCO operations

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5. Official Documents and Direct Download Links

Official documents and scanned copies of Decision No. 65/2026/QD-HBMMVN are accessible for direct download:

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6. Call for Partnership and Academic Participation

The Organizing Committee cordially invites:

• Distinguished Faculty, Surgeons, and Physicians: Submit abstracts, share surgical breakthroughs, and collaborate across subcommittees.
• Specialized Chapters: (Vietnam Aortic Forum, Venous Forum, Peripheral Arterial Disease Forum, Vascular Access Forum, Vascular Trauma Forum) actively collaborate with regional ASVS counterparts on specialized symposia.
• Hospitals, Academic Centers, and Industry Partners: Accompany the congress as sponsors and academic collaborators to deliver an outstanding event.