On the afternoon of February 4, 2025, Ha Long University held an online meeting with the PUM Netherlands Senior Experts to discuss the registration of the PUM project seeking expert support in the field of Event Management.

Representing PUM at the meeting were: Mr. Tran Quoc Long, PUM’s Chief Representative in Vietnam; Mr. Fred Klingeman, Head of Education and Training; Mr. Gebert Janssen, Event Management Training Expert and Lecturer; and Mr. Sven Dekker, PUM's National Coordinator in Vietnam. Ha Long University was represented by Dr. Phan Thi Hue, Vice Rector; Mrs. Le Minh Thuy, Deputy Head of the Hotel and Restaurant Department, Faculty of Tourism; along with representatives from the International Cooperation and Scientific Management Office.

PUM's representatives at the online meeting

Overview of the Meeting

PUM (Programma Uitzending Managers), established in 1978 by the Dutch Association of Entrepreneurs and Industry, is a non-profit organization that provides free expert advice and support. With over 3,200 experts and 1,700 volunteers operating across 150 representative offices in more than 30 countries, PUM has assisted over 40,000 companies worldwide. Since its inception, PUM has shared its knowledge in over 45 fields with more than 1,600 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and vocational education organizations in developing countries.

Ha Long University has previously hosted three experts from PUM, including two in tourism and one in environmental management.

Looking ahead, Ha Long University expressed our interest in welcoming a PUM expert specializing in Event Management, particularly focusing on organizing tourism events during the off-season, a critical area for the tourism industry in Quang Ninh Province. This training will not only enhance the expertise of faculty members but also improve the quality of education in the Faculty of Tourism.

Dr. Phan Thi Hue - Vice Rector of Ha Long University speaking at the meeting

PUM representatives acknowledged the university's request and plan to send an expert at the end of March 2025. Both parties discussed a suitable timeline for the visit, the areas of focus for the training, and the detailed training plan for faculty members.

Representatives from both sides discussing the timeline for the training course

The online meeting concluded with a positive spirit of collaboration, paving the way for future opportunities and promising results for both sides in the coming months.

Nguyen Thanh Hien – Office of International Cooperation and Research Management