As the mining industry faces increasing pressure on efficiency, safety, and sustainability, digital transformation has become a key priority.
The morning session at Mining Vietnam 2026 offers a concise overview of how Industry 4.0 technologies are being applied in practice—from open-pit to underground mining—along with emerging approaches to automation, emission reduction, and safer operations.
A valuable session for those looking to understand how technology is shaping the future of the mining industry.
Morning Session | SESSION 1: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MINING – WHEN TECHNOLOGY CREATES REAL VALUE
09:00 – 11:30 | Seminar Room, Hall 1

| Time | Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:10 | Opening Speech | Representative of the Leadership Board, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology |
| 09:10 – 09:40 | Application of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Open-Pit Mining: Practical Results from Vietnam | Prof. Dr. Bui Xuan Nam – Vice President, Vietnam Mining Science and Technology Association |
| 09:40 – 10:15 | Geomechanical Research Directions to Meet Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction for Vietnam Underground Coal Mines | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Tien Dung – Faculty of Mining, Hanoi University of Mining and Geology |
| 10:15 – 10:50 | Transition to Hydrogen as Fuel Gas in Oxyfuel Technology – The Game Changer for Safety, Health and Wellbeing | Dr. Axel Vogelsang – Manager Strategic Business Development, Oxyfuel Technology, Messer Cutting Systems GmbH |
| 10:50 – 11:25 | Application of Automation Technology in Underground Coal Mining in Quang Ninh | Dr. Bui Manh Tung – Vice Head, Department of Underground Mining |