On the afternoon of Wednesday (June 11, 2025), at the 2nd Floor Hall – Library Building, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE), the Kick-off Event of the Sustainable Hackathon 2025 took place in an energetic and exciting atmosphere. The event attracted great attention from students both within and outside the Faculty of Construction Economics and Management, officially marking the beginning of a creative and challenging journey toward achieving the Net Zero goal for Vietnam’s construction industry.

 ► Sustainable Hackathon 2025 is co-organized by Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE) and the Sustainable Buildings Vietnam (SBVN) Program, with academic support from three major faculties: the Faculty of Construction Economics and Management, the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, and the Faculty of Environmental Engineering.

The event attracted more than 50 outstanding participants from the fields of Economics, Architecture, and Environment, along with strategic partners, mentors, lecturers, and seasoned experts who have extensive experience in developing Green Buildings and Energy-Efficient Buildings in Vietnam.

► The Kick-off Event was not only the official debut of the competing teams but also a platform to spread the competition’s core philosophy: “Interdisciplinary – Practical – Towards Net Zero.” During the event, participants had the opportunity to:

• Meet the Organizing Committee, mentors, and leading industry experts;

• Get familiar with the tools, resources, and roadmap of the Sustainable Hackathon 2025;

• Define team roles and build strong team spirit;

• Receive professional guidance from experts to shape their strategies and project development plans.

► The Kick-off Event was a great success, featuring several remarkable highlights, including:

• Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Giang, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, emphasized:
  “The Sustainable Hackathon is a practical training model that helps students develop an interdisciplinary mindset across the fields of Economics, Design, and Engineering — a skill set essential in today’s professional environment.”

• Ms. Lê Phương Anh – Director of the Sustainable Building Vietnam (SBVN) Program – shared the long-term goals and vision of the competition: to build the next generation of professionals for Vietnam’s Green Building sector. The competition not only provides valuable academic knowledge but also creates a practical environment for participants to apply their learning in a comprehensive and hands-on way.

• The Organizing Committee announced the collaboration and support of professional partners, including EDEEC Company, along with a network of multi-disciplinary mentors committed to accompanying the teams throughout their creative journey.

• The competition roadmap was introduced, highlighting key milestones, evaluation criteria, prize values, academic support, and exciting career networking opportunities available to all participating teams.

► With thorough investment in both professional expertise and organization, Sustainable Hackathon 2025 is not merely an academic competition — it is believed to be a catalyst for inspiring innovation, new ways of thinking, and concrete actions toward a sustainable future for Vietnam’s construction industry.