15-19 June 2026

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








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 Cannes15 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 TourismThemeCo-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 TourismThemeCo-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.
18 June 2026
Applied Training & Technical Survey (IUT)FocusSurvey of IUT campuses: Fabron, Sophiatech, and Cannes
MorningTechnical visit to Campus Fabron and Campus Sophiatech.
AfternoonApplied work session at Campus Cannes.
Technical PresentationMs. Le Thi Hue: Safety Standards and Energy Inspection in Modern Tourism Facilities.
Field RapporteursMs. Nguyen Thi Thuy Tien and Ms. Chau Hai Quynh
19 June 2026
Field Operations & Signing CeremonyFocusInfrastructure survey and formalizing agreements
09:00 - 12:00Field survey of luxury yacht marinas and five-star hotel operations, including Le Negresco.
15:00 - 17:00MOU Signing Ceremony and Collaboration Agreements between UniCA and Danang representatives.
19:00 - 21:30Farewell dinner and final summary.
Sessions, Round Tables & Field Teams
Session 1Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Hien
Round table 2Ms. Le Thi Kim Hanh
Session 3Dr. DOAN Thi Ngoc Canh
Round table 2 / Research reportsHuynh Le Duc Hop
Round table 1Mr. Pham Ngoc Loi
Research reportsMs. Chau Hai Quynh
Field RapporteursMs. Nguyen Thi Thuy Tien
Field coordinatorMs. Nguyen Phan Linh
16 - 17 June 2026
Venue
Location: Nice, FranceLocation
Université Côte d'Azur, Avenue de Valrose, 06103 Nice CEDEX 2, France.

Avenue de Valrose, 06103 Nice CEDEX 2, France.
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