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.

December 2026 | Full Day | 300+ leaders (speakers are being updated)

MORNING: Leadership, Macroeconomy, and Geopolitics

08:00 — 08:45

Check-in, registration, and networking breakfast


Welcome Remarks

  • Cuong Dang, Founder & Chair — Vietnam Vanguard
    Founder, CEO — Rēsu (resu.vn)

  • Senior Government Representative (invitation extended)

08:45 — 09:00


09:00 — 09:30

Keynote Address

  • Southeast Asia in the New Global Order


The Race for Global Capital — Vietnam vs. Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia

09:30 – 10:10


Global Expansion: Leading Through Uncertainty

How Vietnamese business leaders navigate succession, governance, and international expansion.

Speakers:

  • Olivier Langlet, Group CEO — Central Retail Vietnam

  • Jesse Choi, Regional Director — Sunwah Southeast Asia, Sunwah Group

  • Nguyen Lam Thanh, General Director — TikTok Technologies Vietnam

  • Quang Pham, Investment Committee — ABB Private Equity (Host)

10:10 — 11:00


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)

  • Nguyen Ba Quynh, Senior Vice President & Head of APJ Markets — Hitachi Digital Services

  • Dr. Tue Anh (Jenny) Nguyen, Senior Research Fellow — University of Greenwich (Host)

11:00 — 11:50


12:00 — 13:30

VIP Lunch & Networking (invite-only)

AFTERNOON: Institutions, Finance and Human Capability

13:30 — 14:00

Afternoon Keynote


Powering the Next Growth Cycle — Can Infrastructure and Energy Keep Up With Ambition?

14:00 — 14:50


The AI Economy: Where Can Vietnam Actually Win?

14:50 — 15:40


15:40 — 16:00

Networking Coffee Break


Beyond Assembly — Can Vietnam Own More of the Supply Chain?

16:00 — 16:50


The Missing Middle — Who Will Run the $1 Trillion Economy?

16:50 — 17:40


Special Closing Address

17:40 — 18:00


Closing Remarks

  • Cuong Dang, Founder & Chair — Vietnam Vanguard
    Founder, CEO — Rēsu (resu.vn)

18:00 — 18:10


Cocktail Reception & Networking

18:10 — 20:30