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ICSUD 2026 – Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability
ICSUD 2026 · 15 October 2026
ICSUD 2026 · 12th International Conference

Sustainable Urban
Development

“Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability”

DateThursday, 15 October 2026
Time8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
VenueVGU Main Campus, Ho Chi Minh City
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About the Conference

The 12th ICSUD

The 12th International Conference on Sustainable Urban Development (ICSUD), themed “Housing for All: Affordability, Inclusivity, and Sustainability,” takes place on October 15th, 2026, at the Vietnamese-German University (VGU) Main Campus, Ring Road 4, Thoi Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The event serves as a platform for researchers, housing experts, policymakers, developers, architects, and designers to exchange ideas and explore approaches to housing development in the new era of development in Vietnam.

The conference is jointly delivered by the Sustainable Urban Development, Architecture, and Economics programs of VGU. Selected papers will be invited for peer review for possible publication in collaboration with Springer-Nature.

Organizers & Partners

Vietnamese-German University (VGU) — Organizer
Technical University of Darmstadt — Co-organizer
Relevant government agencies, industry partners, and international organizations (details to be confirmed)
Main Themes

Sub-themes & Topics

Three sub-themes covering the full spectrum of housing challenges.

Sub-theme 1

Housing Policy

  • Affordable Housing
  • Social Housing
  • Informal Housing & Slum Upgrading
  • Land for Housing Development
Sub-theme 2

Housing Market and Finance

  • Housing Finance and Mortgages
  • Rental Housing and Housing Tenures
  • Land and Housing Market
  • Housing Economics
Sub-theme 3

Housing Design and Neighborhood Planning

  • Sustainable Housing Design
  • Housing and Neighborhood Development
  • Housing and Urban Planning
  • Housing and Transit-Oriented Development
Objectives

Conference Goals

Advance interdisciplinary knowledge on housing development, including affordable, inclusive, and sustainable housing

Provide policy-relevant insights for housing development worldwide

Foster collaboration among academia, public authorities, and industry actors

Key Dates

Important Deadlines

Key milestones for ICSUD 2026 authors and participants.

10 Apr 2026
Call for papers opened
16 Apr 2026
Conference launch during Architecture Festival — VGU
16 Apr – 30 Jun 2026
Abstract submission period
15 Jul 2026
Notification of abstract review results
16 Jul – 15 Sep 2026
Full paper submission period
30 Sep 2026
Paper acceptance and presentation invitation
01 Oct 2026
Conference agenda published
15 Oct 2026
ICSUD 2026 — Conference Day
Programme

Conference Agenda

Thursday, 15 October 2026 · 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM · VGU Main Campus, Ho Chi Minh City

Morning Programme
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Registration and reception
9:00 – 9:10 AM
Opening remarks — VGU Leadership
9:10 – 10:10 AM
Keynote presentationsVGU — Housing for All · TU Darmstadt — Affordable Housing · DOC/HOREA — Housing Policy towards Sustainable Development
10:10 – 10:30 AM
Morning networking break
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Special Session: Expert RoundtablePolicy discussion · Five experts representing DOC, HOREA, the private sector, and relevant organizations
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Lunch break
Afternoon Parallel Sessions
Session 1 — Housing PolicyParallel thematic session focusing on housing policy.
1:15 – 2:45 PM
Housing Policy
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Networking break
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Housing Policy — continued
Session 2 — Housing MarketParallel thematic session focusing on housing markets and related issues.
1:15 – 2:45 PM
Housing Market
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Networking break
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Housing Market — continued
Session 3 — Housing Design and Neighborhood PlanningParallel thematic session focusing on housing design and neighborhood planning.
1:15 – 2:45 PM
Housing Design and Neighborhood Planning
2:45 – 3:00 PM
Networking break
3:00 – 4:30 PM
Housing Design and Neighborhood Planning — continued
Summary and Closing
4:30 – 4:45 PM
Summary and closing remarks
4:45 – 6:30 PM
Bus transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Submission Information

Author Information

Key Dates & Deadlines

16 Apr – 30 Jun 2026Abstract submission period
15 Jul 2026Notification of abstract review results
16 Jul – 15 Sep 2026Full paper submission period
30 Sep 2026Paper acceptance and presentation invitation
01 Oct 2026Conference agenda published
15 Oct 2026ICSUD 2026 Conference Day

Submission & Publication Guidelines

LanguageAll submissions and presentations should be in English
Full paperA full paper is requested after abstract acceptance
File formatFull paper: MS Word compatible · Presentation: MS PowerPoint compatible
Oral presentationOral presentations are expected to be approximately 15 minutes
On-site presentationAccepted papers must be presented on site to remain eligible for publication proceedings
PublicationSelected papers will undergo further peer review for possible publication in collaboration with Springer-Nature
For Accepted Authors

Full Paper & Publication Guidelines

Authors whose abstracts have been accepted are invited to prepare a full paper for ICSUD 2026. Please use the official conference template. The points below combine ICSUD 2026 requirements with selected manuscript-preparation principles from Springer Nature that are particularly relevant to conference papers considered for an edited proceedings volume.

Full paper submission period 16 July – 15 September 2026 · Paper acceptance and presentation invitation: 30 September 2026

1. Full Paper Preparation

  • Language: Full papers must be written in English.
  • Template: Use the official ICSUD 2026 full paper template and retain its prescribed structure and formatting.
  • File format: Submit an editable MS Word-compatible manuscript.
  • Author details: Check names, order, affiliations, e-mail and corresponding author carefully; provide ORCID where available.
  • Consistency: Define abbreviations at first use and use consistent terminology, units, headings and numbering throughout.

2. Conference Presentation

  • Accepted papers will be invited for an on-site presentation at VGU on 15 October 2026.
  • Oral presentations are expected to be approximately 15 minutes, followed by discussion as scheduled by the session chair.
  • Presentation slides should be prepared in English and in an MS PowerPoint-compatible format.
  • Presentation is mandatory for publication eligibility.

3. Publication Process

  • Selected papers will be invited for further peer review for possible publication in collaboration with Springer Nature.
  • Conference acceptance does not constitute final acceptance for publication.
  • Authors may be asked to revise manuscripts following editorial and peer-review comments.
  • Final publication is subject to academic quality, editorial approval, permissions and the publisher’s requirements.

Springer Nature manuscript preparation — key checks for authors

These checks summarize the most relevant points from Springer Nature’s book/chapter manuscript guidance. The ICSUD template remains the primary formatting document for conference submission; any publication-stage instructions from the volume editors take precedence.

Abstract & keywordsKeep the chapter abstract concise (Springer Nature recommends no more than 200 words) and, where requested, provide 3–6 specific keywords that improve discoverability.
Heading structureUse a clear and consistent hierarchy. If headings are numbered, use a decimal system and do not skip heading levels.
TablesCreate tables as editable tables, give each a caption, number them consistently, cite them in the text in sequence, and identify the source when a table is not original.
Figures & captionsNumber figures consistently, cite them in sequence, provide concise captions, and submit publication-quality source files. Reused material must include the source and necessary permissions.
ReferencesMake sure every in-text citation appears in the reference list and vice versa. Follow the reference style specified in the ICSUD template or subsequently by the volume editors.
Accessibility & permissionsPrepare meaningful alternative text for figures where possible, avoid relying only on colour to distinguish graphical information, and clear permissions for third-party material before final publication.
For the complete publisher requirements, consult the official Springer Nature Manuscript Guidelines .
No presentation, no publication.

To remain eligible for the publication process, an accepted paper must be presented on site at ICSUD 2026. Papers that are not presented at the conference will not proceed to publication consideration.

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Publication

Springer-Nature Publication

Selected papers presented at ICSUD 2026 will be invited for further peer review for possible publication in collaboration with Springer Nature. Final publication is subject to peer review, editorial approval and the publisher’s requirements.

Download Full Paper Template
Venue

Join Us At

AddressRing road 4, Thoi An Quarter, Thoi Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
DateThursday, 15 October 2026
Conference Hours8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Bus TransferReturn transfer to Ho Chi Minh City: 4:45 – 6:30 PM
Contacticsud@vgu.edu.vn · sud@vgu.edu.vn
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Organizers, Sponsors & Partners

Organized by
Vietnamese-German University (VGU)
Technical University of Darmstadt
Sponsors
Media Partner
Academic Publishing Partner