HKBAV & ASA ESEA INVITATION TO ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL – 30 YEARS NEXT AND BEYOND

Join us for an exclusive Acoustics Event in HCMC this December, proudly organized by the Acoustical Society of America, East and South-East Asia Regional Chapter (ASA ESEA) and the Hong Kong Business Association Vietnam (HKBAV), in collaboration with esteemed acoustical societies and institutions. This event promises a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and professional networking in the realm of acoustics and noise control.

The seminar will feature 10 experienced speakers sharing diverse projects from across Asia, focusing on topics like soundscape designs, sustainable acoustics, and innovative noise control solutions. Moreover, seize the networking opportunities provided, including a reception lunch, to connect with like-minded professionals in the field.

The primary goal is to foster enduring relationships among acoustical societies in Asia and to explore collaborative projects in Vietnam and beyond. Your participation and insights are invaluable in shaping the future of acoustics in our region. You are sincerely invited to join this exciting journey of learning, collaboration, and growth.

The Seminar details are as follows:
Date: 10th Dec 2024
Venue: Lotte Hotel Saigon, Emerald Room.
Address: 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Time: 09:00 – 16:00

Admission:
+ HKBAV Member: VND1,000,000/pax
+ Non-member: VND1,500,000/pax

Speakers & Tentative Programme:
09:00 am : Welcome Guests
09:30 am : Ms. Winnie LAM - General Secretary HKBAV - Welcome by Host
09:35 am : Chairman / HKBAV representative - Opening from representative of HKBAV
09:40 am : Welcome speech from ASAESEA - Opening from representative of ASAESEA
09:45 am : Andy CHUNG - Chapter Representative of ASAESEA - Innovative Tools for Noise Control and Soundscape Design: The Interactive Ambisonic Explorer
10:10 am : David YEUNG - Vice-President of HK Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals; Ramboll Hong Kong Limited - A Review of the Environmental Noise Performance of Acoustic Windows and Balconies for Residential Developments in Hong Kong SAR through Mock-up Test
10:35 am : Tea break
10:50 am : Dongxing MAO - President of Shanghai Institute of Acoustics; Shanghai Tongji University - Excessive Low-Frequency Sound Absorption Effects of Indoor Sound Absorbing Structures
11:15 am : Henry CHAN - Chairman of Hong Kong Institute of Acoustics; Arup Acoustics - Hong Kong M+ Museum – Innovative acoustic design overcoming structure-borne noise and reverberated noise
11:55 am : K.K. IU - Vice President of Macau Institute of Acoustics; Westwood Hong & Associates Ltd - Acoustic Classification for Sound Insulation between Dwellings
12:20 pm : Networking, Lunch & Break
01:35 pm : Welcome back
01:40 pm : Lucky TSAIH - National Taiwan University of Science and Technology - Listening to the Built Environment: Integrating Soundscape Studies into Urban Planning and Student Engagement
02:05 pm : Maurice YEUNG - Vice Chairman of ASAESEA - How the Innovative Acoustic Windows Can Help to Mitigate Traffic Noise
02:30 pm : Wei LIN - Feng Chia University, Taiwan - Conducting Soundscape Aspects within the CDIO Framework for General Education Class
02:55pm : Tea Break
03:15 pm : Wei-Hwa CHIANG - President of Taiwan Institute of Acoustics; National Taiwan University of Science and Technology - Multi-dimensional Concerns of Pop Music Concerts at Emerging Large Indoor Venues in Taiwan
03:40 pm : Xiaochun QIN - Beijing Jiaotong University - Noise Reduction Performance and Structural Design of Periodic Noise Barriers Utilizing Recycled W Guard Posts
04:05 pm : Closing by Host