The 17.09.2026 centenary event at Independence Palace
A public NVT100 moment connecting Architect Ngô Viết Thụ’s legacy with Vietnamese modern architecture, urban memory, the creative competition, and professional communities.
Quick answer
The NVT100 flagship event is planned for 17.09.2026 at Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh City. This page introduces the public context, program spaces referenced in the working agenda, the link with the creative competition, and notes that require confirmation before detailed public release.
Key facts
Why Independence Palace is central
Independence Palace is directly connected to Architect Ngô Viết Thụ’s architectural legacy and is an icon of Vietnamese modern architecture. Holding the centenary moment here allows NVT100 to connect the architect, the building, public memory, and professional dialogue within the same symbolic setting.
Spaces referenced in the working agenda
The event working agenda references three main space groups. Final use depends on program confirmation, venue operation, and public-release conditions.
Central Hall
Reception space, guest orientation, and display highlights according to the working agenda.
Upper East / West corridors
Space referenced for displaying sketching, painting, and photography works within the program framework.
Grand Banquet Hall
Space referenced for symposia, competition awards, music, and main activities of the day.
Illustrative program-zone reference from the working agenda — not a final operational plan.
Main moments on 17.09.2026
The moments below are edited from the working agenda and may be adjusted as program details, participants, and operating conditions are confirmed.
Reception and exhibition viewing
Reception, guest guidance, and viewing of displayed materials across designated spaces.
Opening of the main program
Welcome and main program opening in the primary hall. Speakers will be announced upon suitable confirmation.
Professional symposium
Discussion sessions on 20th-century Vietnamese modern architectural heritage, Independence Palace, public memory, and future heritage.
Creative competition award ceremony
Recognition of sketching, painting, and photography categories within the NVT100 creative competition.
Music, exchange, and networking
Musical performances, gatherings, exchange, and community networking according to the confirmed schedule.
Closing and operational wrap-up
Program conclusion, venue departure guidance, and completion of required operational steps.
Connection with the creative competition
The flagship event connects with the creative competition on 20th-century Vietnamese modern architectural heritage. Sketching, painting, and photography categories are detailed on the Competition page. Awards, exhibition, and recognition details follow official rules and updates.
Attendance and expressions of interest
Attendance information, guest access, expressions of interest, or venue-entry guidance will be published when suitable confirmation is available. Submitting an interest form does not automatically guarantee attendance.
Publication note
This page is a public information version edited from the NVT100 working agenda and project materials. Program details, participants, timing, spaces, exhibition activities, attendance process, and related documents may be updated after suitable confirmation.