IMTECAD 2026

The 3rd International Conferenceon Tourism & Creative Design

A Côte d'Azur and Da Nang forum for luxury tourism, creative destination design, fragrance experiences, training cooperation and field operations.

16 - 17 June 2026 Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France

5 daysProgram

15-19 June 2026

3 citiesRoute

Nice, Grasse, Cannes

2 regionsCooperation

Côte d'Azur and Da Nang

Introduction

Welcome to IMTECAD 2026

The Inter-regional Meeting in Tourism between the Côte d'Azur and Danang (IMTECAD) 2026 is an international event dedicated to fostering cooperation in tourism development between the Côte d'Azur, France and Da Nang, Vietnam.

The conference aims to promote tourism, strengthen cultural exchange, and build sustainable partnerships between the two regions. IMTECAD 2026 serves as a dynamic platform for tourism stakeholders, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas, explore innovative practices, and establish long-term collaborations.

Partners

Organizers

Co-organized by tourism, university and hospitality partners connecting Da Nang and the Côte d'Azur.

Committees

Conference Committees

Dr. DOAN Thi Ngoc Canh

Responsible for the E-tourism program

Prof. Dr. STÉPHANE Ngo Mai

Vice-President for Ulysseus, Université Côte d'Azur

Dr. CAO Tri Dung

Chairman of the Danang Tourism Association

Prof. Dr. Sc. LE Thanh Nhan

Director of Danang International Institute of Technology

Mr. NGUYEN Duc Quynh

General Manager of Furama Resort Danang

Assoc. Prof. Dr. GIANG Thi Kim Lien

Deputy Director, Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Training

Prof. Franck Sosthé

Département Tourisme, EUR ELMI, Université Côte d'Azur

Dr. Jérémie Topin

MSc Management of the Flavor & Fragrance Industry

Véronique Michelet

Institute of Chemistry

Pr. Victor Mejia

Co-directeur du MSc Marketing Track

Associate Prof. Marie-Catherine Mars

Co-directrice du MSc Marketing Track, EDHEC

June 15 - June 19, 2026

Agenda

Locations: Nice, Grasse, and Cannes

15 June 2026

Academic Connectivity & Institutional Exchange (Nice)

08:30 - 12:00Field visit to Campus Valrose and Campus Carlone/Trotabas

14:00 - 17:00Working session with the Direction of the Master of Tourism at UniCA

KeynoteAssoc. Prof. Dr. Kieu Thi Kinh: Tourism Training in the Digital Era: Integrating Educational Technology and Pedagogical Innovation.

Follow-upMr. Phan Van Quang on the technological collaboration framework between DNIIT and UniCA. Observers: Cao Nam Phong and Cao Van Mien.

16 June 2026

Specialist Workshop in Grasse: Fragrance and Perfume in Culinary Tourism

ThemeCo-chaired by Prof. Sylvain Antoniotti and Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh.

09:00 - 10:30Session 1: Sensory Science in Tourism, with presentations on fragrance extraction and local aromas.

10:30 - 12:00Session 2: Supply Chain and Sustainability. Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh presents strategy for elevating Danang's culinary tourism through sensory experiences.

LunchLunch hosted by UniCA

14:00 - 15:30Round Table 1: Green Logistics and Infrastructure, moderated by Mr. Nguyen Duc Quynh.

17 June 2026

Specialist Workshop in Nice: Specialized Tourism and Ultra-Luxury Tourism

ThemeCo-chaired by Assoc. Prof. Frank Sosthes and Dr. Cao Tri Dung.

08:30 - 10:30Session 3: The Luxury Ecosystem and Digital Transformation. Presentations by Dr. Doan Thi Ngoc Canh, Dr. Cao Tri Dung, and Ms. Giang Thi Kim Lien.

10:30 - 12:00Round Table 2: MICE and Aviation Connectivity, moderated by Dr. Cao Tri Dung.

LunchLunch hosted by UniCA

14:00 - 16:00Research reports on personalization in luxury tourism via digital tech and event tourism in Central Vietnam.

16:00 - 17:30Summary of the day and transfer of witness to the Vietnamese delegation.