The IPVS 2026 Scientific Program will focus on cutting-edge research and innovations in pig health and production. Our program aims to provide comprehensive insights into key challenges and advancements in the field, covering a broad spectrum from basic science to clinical applications and sustainable production practices. Designed for both experts and non-experts, IPVS 2026 will serve as a global platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and transformative solutions in swine health and management.

Our Scientific Program boasts an exceptional lineup of speakers, consisting of renowned worldwide leaders in the field. Their participation ensures a distinctive platform for education and open discussion, fostering valuable exchanges of knowledge and ideas.

All times are stated in Ho Chi Minh City time (UTC +7).

CONGRESS PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

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Pre-congress Day – June 15, 2026

15:00 – 18:00 IPVS Board Meeting and Pre-Congress Activities
15:00 – 18:00
IPVS Board Meeting and Pre-Congress Activities

Day 1 – June 16, 2026

Time/Venue Congress Main Hall – Grand Skylar
09:00 – 16:00 Registration
PLENARY SESSION 1
Chairs:
Assoc Prof. Vo Thi Tra An
Assoc Prof. Le Thanh Hien

This congress session includes the English-Vietnamese and English-Chinese simultaneous interpretation
15:15 – 16:00 Keynote Lecture
A New Paradigm for Biosecurity: Building a Foundation for Long-Term Animal Health and Disease Prevention

Prof. Derald Holtkamp
Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, USA

16:00 – 16:45 Tom Alexander Memorial Lecture
Keynote Lecture
From Legacy to Innovation: Applying Mechanism-Based Immunology to PRRSV Control

Prof. Sanipa Suradhat
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

16:45 – 17:45 Opening ceremony
17:45 – 18:30 Break
Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibition at IPVS 2026 [Main Exhibition Area, IPVS 2026, 5th floor]
Launching of the Poster Area at IPVS 2026 [Main Poster Area, IPVS 2026, 6th floor]
18:30 – 20:30 WELCOME PARTY
09:00 – 16:00
Registration
16:00 – 17:30
Congress Main Hall – Grand Skylar
Plenary Session 1
Tom Alexander Memorial lecture
Keynote lecture
17:30 – 21:00
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Party

Day 2 – June 17, 2026

Time/Location Conference Hall 1 Conference Hall 2 Conference Hall 3 Conference Hall 4 Exhibition
PARALLEL SESSION 1: NUTRITION AND GUT MICROBIOTA I PARALLEL SESSION 2: HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT I PARALLEL SESSION 3: AIoT IN PIG HEALTH AND PRODUCTION PARALLEL SESSION 4: VIROLOGY AND VIRAL DISEASES I
08:30 – 09:00 Chairs:
Assoc Prof. Nguyen Quang Thieu
Dr. Hagen Schulze 		Chairs:
Dr. Won Hyung Lee
Dr. John Carr		 Chairs:
Asst Prof. David Rosero
Assoc Prof. Do Vo Anh Khoa		 Chairs:
Prof. Hans Nauwynck
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Lam		 Exhibition and E-poster Displays
Keynote Lecture

Functional Nutrition to Drive Productivity

Dr. Hagen Schulze
Global Director AN CD&D FAI

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation
Keynote Lecture

Herd Health Management in Pigs: Ten Things to Look at

Dr. John Carr
Adelaide University, Roseworthy, SA, Australia

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote Lecture

Digital Transformation in Swine Farms: Bridging Innovation and Practical Implementation

Asst Prof. David Rosero
Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University, USA

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote Lecture

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus – How to Control this Master of Disguise?

Prof. Hans Nauwynck
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Laboratory of Virology, Ghent University, Belgium

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

09:00 – 10:00 Oral presentation 1.1 Oral presentation 2.1 Oral presentation 3.1 Oral presentation 4.1
10:00 – 10:45 Coffee Break
E-Poster Presentation 1
10:45 – 11:45 Chairs:
Assoc. Prof. Che Minh Tung
Dr. Bui Huy Doanh		 Chairs:
Dr. Pat Kirwan
Dr. Won Hyung Lee		 Chairs:
Dr. Jason YAN
Assoc. Prof. Le Thanh Hien		 Chairs:
Prof. Daesub Song
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Thanh Lam
Oral presentation 1.2 Oral presentation 2.2 Keynote lecture

Application and Practice of Multistory Pig Farming: Planning and Configuration Process

Dr. Jason Yan
Beijing Précision Farm Technology LLC, Beijing, China

Oral presentation 4.2
Oral presentation 3.2
12:00 – 13:00 Luncheon
Satellite Symposium 1
CEVA ZOETIS HIPRA CP
13:15 – 16:45 PARALLEL SESSION 5: PIG PRODUCTION AND SUSTAINABILITY PARALLEL SESSION 6: BACTERIAL AND PARASITIC DISEASES PARALLEL SESSION 7: ADVANCEMENTS IN IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINATION I PARALLEL SESSION 8: ONE HEALTH, AMR AND PIG WELFARE
13:15 – 13:45 Chairs:
Dr. Philip Chamberlain
Assoc Prof. Roy Kirkwood		 Chairs:
Dr. Alberto Stephano
Prof. Roberto Guedes		 Chairs:
Prof. Sanipa Suradhat
Dr. Dinh Xuan Phat		 Chairs:
Assoc Prof. Vo Thi Tra An
Prof. Daesub Song
Keynote lecture

Managing the Peripartum Prolific Sow for Improved Piglet Production

Assoc Prof. Roy Kirkwood
Adelaide University, Roseworthy, SA, Australia

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote lecture

Porcine Proliferative Enteropathy: What is New About this Important Disease

Prof. Roberto Guedes
Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery. Veterinary School. UFMG, Brazil

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote lecture

The Road Towards a Genetically Stable and Efficacious ASF Vaccine and Its Use in Pregnant Animals in a Field Situation

Dr. Ruud Segers
MSD-Animal Health, Boxmeer, The Netherlands

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote lecture

Influenza Virus Spillover: Focusing on Viral Changes over The Past 20 years and The Changing Role of Pigs

Prof. Daesub Song
College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Korea

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

13:45 – 14:45 Oral presentation 5.1 Oral presentation 6.1 Oral presentation 7.1 Oral presentation 8.1
14:45 – 15:30 Coffee Break
E-Poster Presentation 2
15:30 – 16:30
Chairs:
Dr. Philip Chamberlain
Assoc Prof. Nguyen Quang Thieu
Oral presentation 5.2

Chairs:
Dr. Alberto Stephano
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Dinh
Oral presentation 6.2

Chairs:
Dr. Dinh Xuan Phat
Dr. Ruud Segers
Oral presentation 7.2

Chairs:
Dr. Le Viet Hung
Assistant Prof. Nutthee Am-in
Oral presentation 8.2

16:45 – 18:00 Satellite Symposium 2
REBER BI MSD KEMIN
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 1
Parallel Session 1Nutrition and gut microbiota I
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 2
Parallel Session 2Herd health management I
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 3
Parallel Session 3AIoT in pig health and production
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 4
Parallel Session 4Virology and viral diseases I
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
10:00 – 10:45
Coffee Break
E-poster Presentations
10:45 – 11:45
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
12:00 – 13:00
Luncheon
Satellite Symposium 1 and E-poster Displays / Presentations
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 1
Parallel Session 5Pig production and sustainability
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 2
Parallel Session 6Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 3
Parallel Session 7Advancements in immunology and vaccination I
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 4
Parallel Session 8Onehealth, AMR and pig welfare
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
14:45 – 15:30
Coffee Break
E-poster Presentations
15:30 – 16:30
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
16:30 – 17:30
Satellite Symposium 2 and E-poster Displays / Presentations
Exhibition (All day)

Day 3 – June 18, 2026

Time/Location Conference Hall 1 Conference Hall 2 Conference Hall 3 Conference Hall 4 Exhibition
PARALLEL SESSION 9: NUTRITION AND GUT MICROBIOTA II PARALLEL SESSION 10: VIROLOGY AND VIRAL DISEASES II PARALLEL SESSION 11: HERD HEALTH MANAGEMENT II PARALLEL SESSION 12: REPRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND LACTATION
08:30 – 09:00 Chairs:
Dr. Metta Makhanon
Assoc Prof. Nguyen Huu Van		 Chairs:
Prof. Qigai He
Prof. Jianqiang Zhang		 Chairs:
Prof. Jeffrey James Zimmerman
Prof. Fábio Vannucci		 Chairs:
Prof. Fernanda Almeida
Assoc Prof. Roy Kirkwood		 Exhibition and E-poster Displays
Keynote Lecture

Benefits of Functional Feed Additives on Pig Production Beyond the Gut

Dr. Metta Makhanon
Animal/ Swine Health Consultant, Thailand; Thai Swine Veterinary Association, Thailand.

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote Lecture

An Update on PEDV Current Status in The USA: Molecular Detection, Genetic Evolution, Prevention and Control

Prof. Jianqiang Zhang
Department of Veterinary Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, Iowa State University, USA.

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote Lecture

Interpreting Detection of Multiple Pathogens in Diarrheic Pigs

Prof. Fábio Vannucci
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Minnesota, USA.

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote Lecture

Factors Associated with Colostrum Consumption in Newborn Piglets

Prof. Padet Tummaruk
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

09:00 – 10:00 Oral presentation 9.1 Oral presentation 10.1 Oral presentation 11.1 Oral presentation 12.1
10:00 – 10:45 Coffee Break
E-Poster Presentations 3
10:45 – 11:45 Chairs:
Dr. Metta Makhanon
Assoc Prof. Nguyen Quang Linh		 Chairs:
Assoc. Prof. Le Van Phan
Assoc Prof. Nguyen Thanh Lam		 Chairs:
Prof. Fernanda Almeida
Prof. Nguyen Trong Ngu		 Chairs:
Prof. Padet Tummaruk
Assoc Prof. Do Duc Luc
Oral presentation 9.2 Oral presentation 10.2 Oral presentation 11.2 Oral presentation 12.2
12:00 – 13:00 Luncheon
Satellite Symposium 3
CEVA CAVAC ELANCO VIRBAC
PARALLEL SESSION 13: EMERGING DISEASES IN SWINE PARALLEL SESSION 14: COMBATING AFRICAN SWINE FEVER PARALLEL SESSION 15: ADVANCEMENTS IN IMMUNOLOGY AND VACCINATION II PARALLEL SESSION 16: PIG FARMING PRACTICE
13:15 – 13:45 Chairs:
Prof. Hanchun Yang
Prof. Joaquim Segales		 Chairs:
Dr. Aruna Ambagala
Prof. Roongroje Thanawongnuwech		 Chairs:
Prof. Sanipa Suradhat
Prof. Chanhee Chae		 Chairs:
Prof. Derald Holtkamp
Asst. Prof. Pariwat Poolperm
Keynote lecture

Old Enemies to New Challenges: The Changing Landscape of Swine

Prof. Joaquim Segales
CReSA – Centre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, Spain

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote lecture

ASF Lessons Learned: Regional Coordination and Sustainable Solutions

Prof. Roongroje Thanawongnuwech
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote lecture

Interaction and Vaccination of PCV2, PRRSV, And Mycoplasmas

Prof. Chanhee Chae
Seoul National University, Korea

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Keynote lecture

Health and Production Management in Pig Farm

Asst. Prof. Pariwat Poolperm
Swine health and production consultant Professional Training and Consultant Co., Ltd

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

13:45 – 14:45 Oral presentation 13.1 Oral presentation 14.1 Oral presentation 15.1 Oral presentation 16.1
14:45 – 15:30 Coffee Break
E-Poster Presentations 4
15:30 – 16:30 Chairs:
Prof. Hanchun Yang
Dr. Hongyao Lin		 Chairs:
Assoc. Prof. Do Tien Duy
Dr. Aruna Ambagala		 Chairs:
Dr. Pat Kirwan
Dr. Francois Van Niekerk		 Chairs:
Prof. Nguyen Trong Ngu
Assoc. Prof. Pariwat Poolperm
Keynote lecture

Mapping Out One Health Initiatives in Southeast Asia

Dr. Flavie Goutard
French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development, France

This lecture included the English-Vietnamese interpretation

Oral presentation 14.2 Oral presentation 15.2 Oral presentation 16.2
Oral presentation 13.2
16:45 – 18:00 Satellite Symposium 4
CTC-Bio BAF TBA TBA
18:30 – 22:00 Gala dinner [Gan Hyperlink]
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 1
Parallel Session 9Nutrition and gut microbiota II
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 2
Parallel Session 10Virology and viral diseases II
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 3
Parallel Session 11Herd health management II
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
08:30 – 10:00
Conference Hall 4
Parallel Session 12Reproduction technologies and lactation
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
10:00 – 10:45
Coffee Break
E-poster Presentations
10:45 – 11:45
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
12:00 – 13:00
Luncheon
Satellite Symposium 3 and E-poster Displays / Presentations
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 1
Parallel Session 13Emerging diseases in swine
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 2
Parallel Session 14Combating African Swine Fever
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 3
Parallel Session 15Advancements in immunology and vaccination II
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
13:15 – 14:45
Conference Hall 4
Parallel Session 16Pig farming practice
Invited lecture
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
14:45 – 15:30
Coffee Break
E-poster Presentations
15:30 – 16:30
Oral Presentations and E-poster Displays
16:30 – 17:30
Satellite Symposium 4 and E-poster Displays / Presentations
18:30 – 22:00
Gala dinner
Exhibition (All day)

Day 4 – June 19, 2026

Time/Venue Congress Main Hall – Grand Skylar Exhibition
08:30 – 10:00 PLENARY SESSION 2
Chairs:
Prof. Roongroje Thanawongnuwech
Prof. Cesar Corzo

This congress session includes the English-Vietnamese and English-Chinese simultaneous interpretation

 Exhibition and E-poster Displays
Keynote Lecture

Active Surveillance Based on Environmental Sampling: Opportunities and Challenges

Prof. Jeffrey James Zimmerman
Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, USA

Keynote Lecture

Understanding the Epidemiology of Swine Diseases Through Voluntary Programs

Prof. Cesar Corzo
Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, USA.

10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 – 11:30 Closing ceremony
Recap video clip
Awards [Oral/Poster + Animal Science]
Lucky Draws
IPVS2028 Promotion: IPVS2028 Bid Presentation by Spain at the General Assembly
Closing speech
08:30 – 10:00
Congress Main Hall – Grand Skylar
Plenary Session 2
Keynote lecture 2 and 3
10:00 – 10:30
Coffee Break
E-poster Presentations
10:45 – 11:30
Closing Ceremony
IPVS 2028 Promotion
Lucky draw/Award
Exhibition (Morning session)