Ho Chi Minh City
ASIA
Jan 2026
The Conversations That Will Shape Vietnam’s $1 Trillion Future
A full day of high-level debate, dialogue, and access — blending growth engines, global strategy, and leadership at scale.
Wednesday, January 7th | Full Day | 400+ leaders
MORNING: Leadership, Macroeconomy, and Geopolitics
07:00 — 08:30
Check-in, registration, and networking breakfast
Opening Remarks
Cuong Dang, Founder & Chair — Vietnam Vanguard
Founder, CEO — Rēsu (resu.vn)Guest of Honor
08:30 — 09:00
09:00 — 09:30
Keynote: Institutions in the Narrow Corridor
09:30 – 10:00
Vietnam Macroeconomic Outlook Keynote
Global Expansion: Leading Through Uncertainty
How Vietnamese business leaders navigate succession, governance, and international expansion.
Speakers:
David Thai, Founder and Group CEO — Viet Thai International (Highlands Coffee)
Danny Le, Group CEO — Masan Corporation
Ton Chirathivat, President — The 1 CENTRAL
Thanh Nguyen, Group CEO — Xanh SM Group
10:00 — 10:45
Tech and Geopolitics - Chip War, AI, and Vietnam’s Strategic Bet
Where Vietnam fits in the global race for semiconductors, AI, and strategic technology.
Speakers:
Le Quang Dam, CEO — Marvell Technology (Vietnam)
Senior Director, AI and Infrastructure — ByteDance
Na Ki Hong, Vietnam Country Head — Samsung
10:45 — 11:30
12:15 — 13:30
Lunch & Networking
AFTERNOON: Institutions, Finance and Human Capability
Geopolitics of Growth - Vietnam Between Giants
Vietnam in the U.S.–China–ASEAN Balance: what great power competition means for Vietnam’s security, trade, and growth trajectory.
Speakers:
Ambassador Marc E. Knapper — US Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh, Senior Advisor — The Asia Group
Harry Nguyen, Director — Broaden Economics
14:00 — 14:30
Investing in the Next Vietnam — From Capital Access to Capital Efficiency
From Resolution 57, 68 to International Financial Centers — the reforms and capital flows redrawing Vietnam’s economic future.
Speakers:
Thomas Jacobs, Vietnam Country Manager — International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Le Ngoc Lam, CEO — Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV)
Nirukt Sapru, Chairman — Jardine Matheson (Vietnam)
Hidetoshi Suzuki, President — Mitsubishi Corporation Vietnam
14:30 — 15:20
15:20 — 15:40
Networking Coffee Break
New markets, New Opportunities - Vietnam’s Next Decade
Where Vietnam can seize global advantage — and where it risks being left behind.
Speakers:
Dr. Melvin Heng, Group CEO — Thomson Medical
Dang Huynh Uc My, Chairlady — AgriS
Nguyen Lam Thanh, General Director — TikTok Technologies Vietnam
Quang Pham, General Partner — ABB Private Equity
15:40 — 16:20
Can Vietnam Build a World-Class Talent Base?
Competing beyond borders on brands, talent, and global relevance— How Vietnam’s companies and workforce can win recognition on the international stage.
Speakers:
Dr. Le Mai Lan, Chairwoman — Vin University, Vice Chairwoman — Vin Group
Dr. Dilshaad Ali Bin Abas Ali, CEO — Hoan My Medical Group
Veo Nguyen, Chief People Officer — Techcombank
Hanh Tran, Managing Director — NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam
16:20 — 17:00
Special Address — Guest of Honor
17:00 — 17:20
Closing Remarks
Cuong Dang, Founder & Chair — Vietnam Vanguard
Founder, CEO — Rēsu (resu.vn)
17:20 — 17:30
Cocktail Reception & Networking
17:30 — 20:00