Viet nam Innovation & Private Capital Summit 2026
Event Overview
Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit (VIPC) is Vietnam’s premier gathering of global investors, innovators, and policy makers shaping the country’s next growth chapter. Hosted by the Ministry of Finance and jointly organized by the Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA) and the National Innovation Center (NIC), the summit convenes leading venture capital and private equity firms, institutional investors, founders, and corporate leaders.
The summit serves as a platform to explore how private capital can accelerate the development of Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem and strategic industries. Through high-level dialogues, keynote insights, and curated networking, VIPC aims to strengthen investor confidence, unlock new investment opportunities, and position Vietnam as a leading destination for private capital in Asia.
Agenda
We offer a platform for you to connect, share valuable insights, and secure business opportunities with country decision-makers and industry leaders.
Welcome Speaker Dinner and Networking Gala
Registration and Networking
Welcome Guests & Opening Performance
Welcome Remarks: Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam's International Financial Centre
Outlining Korea's strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Korean and Vietnamese startup ecosystems, focusing on innovation, market expansion, and fostering cross-border partnerships to accelerate growth in both countries.
Welcoming delegates on behalf of Ho Chi Minh City, the Chairman affirms the city's strategic ambition to become Vietnam's leading International Financial Centre, a dynamic hub where policy clarity, institutional depth, and innovation ecosystems converge. The remarks highlight HCMC's commitment to attracting long-horizon private capital into high-growth sectors including fintech, digital infrastructure, and deep tech, positioning the city as the gateway for global investors seeking exposure to Vietnam's next industrial era.
Welcome Remarks: Policy Stability & Investment Incentives for Growth
Outlining Korea's strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Korean and Vietnamese startup ecosystems, focusing on innovation, market expansion, and fostering cross-border partnerships to accelerate growth in both countries.
On behalf of the Ministry of Finance, a senior leader of the ministry reaffirms Vietnam's commitment to maintaining political stability and delivering clear, investor-friendly policies that create a predictable environment for long-term capital deployment. The remarks outline key fiscal and regulatory incentives designed to attract foreign and domestic investors, support high-growth startups, and foster a thriving innovation ecosystem - underscoring Vietnam's resolve to build the institutional foundations necessary for sustainable economic leadership in Southeast Asia.
Opening Address: Private Capital as Vietnam's Growth Engine
Positioning private capital not as short-term inflows, but as an execution engine for Vietnam's next phase of growth, supporting long-cycle investments, institutional depth, and the scaling of strategic industries.
Keynote: How the Right IFC Framework Unlocks Private Capital for Growth
A senior leader from one of the world's leading investment firms brings a global investor's perspective on what makes an International Financial Centre truly competitive. Drawing on experience deploying capital across major IFCs, the keynote examines the critical policy, regulatory, and institutional conditions that attract long-horizon private capital. The presentation also demonstrates when the right framework is in place, private capital can become a transformative engine for innovation, infrastructure, and sustained economic growth in Vietnam.
Launch: Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report 2026
The presentation introduces a benchmark index and key success factors to position Vietnam's capital market for its next phase of growth and international competitiveness.
Keynote: Why Vietnam's IFC is the Gateway for Deep Tech Investment
Global tech leader shares the company's long-term conviction in Vietnam as a strategic hub for AI research, development, and talent. The keynote highlights how the firm’s commitment to building world-class R&D infrastructure in Vietnam - anchored within the VIFC-HCMC ecosystem - demonstrates exactly the kind of high-value, long-horizon investment that a well-designed International Financial Centre can attract and retain. By co-locating deep tech capability with access to capital markets, talent pipelines, and institutional frameworks, Vietnam has the opportunity to become Southeast Asia's premier destination for technology-driven investment - with the firm’s presence as a powerful proof point for global investors considering their next move.
Presentation: VIFC-HCMC - Framework, Incentives & Opportunities for Global Tenants
The senior leader presents the VIFC-HCMC's value proposition for international financial institutions and investors looking to establish a presence in Vietnam. The presentation outlines the regulatory framework, tax incentives, and operational benefits available to IFC tenants, including streamlined licensing, foreign exchange freedoms, and access to Vietnam's fast-growing capital markets.
Panel: Why VIFC-HCMC? Perspectives from Global & Local Capital
A conversation between leading local and international asset managers on what it would take to establish or expand their presence within the VIFC-HCMC framework. Panelists share their investment mandates, what they look for in an IFC jurisdiction, and how Vietnam's regulatory environment, deal flow, and market depth stack up against competing regional hubs.
Panel: VIFC as a Catalyst for Market Depth - Bridging Private and Public Capital for a Stronger Vietnam
Discussion on the evolving AI landscape and how private capital can accelerate AI-driven innovations in Vietnam.
VIFC is envisioned as the central institution for attracting foreign investment capital, particularly into strategic sectors such as innovation, technology, and digital infrastructure. These sectors are already drawing growing interest from global private capital, yet for this flow to grow sustainably and reach meaningful scale, Vietnam needs to build a stronger bridge between the private capital market and the public equity market. This panel focuses on VIFC's role in forging that bridge - through raising disclosure standards, broadening access for foreign institutional investors, and aligning market operating rules with international best practices. As the public equity market deepens and becomes more transparent, companies that have successfully raised private capital will have a clearer IPO pathway, gradually becoming leading high-tech enterprises on the stock exchange - driving up Vietnam's listed market capitalisation and reshaping its market composition toward high-technology industries in the years ahead.
Landmark Moment: Global Capital Commits to Vietnam IFC
This session will explore how growth-stage companies are scaling beyond their domestic market, preparing for IPOs, and navigating the challenges of regional expansion. Panelists will discuss strategies for strengthening core operations, building resilience, and attracting international private equity to fuel growth.
A landmark moment for VIFC-HCMC as leading local and global capital partners step forward to declare their long-term commitment to Vietnam. All panelists from the morning session are invited to the stage to publicly affirm their intention to establish a presence within VIFC-HCMC, signaling to the international investment community that Vietnam's International Financial Centre is open, competitive, and ready to anchor the next generation of private capital in Southeast Asia.
Visionary Remarks: Vietnam's International Financial Centre - A Nation's Strategic Ambition
This session will explore how growth-stage companies are scaling beyond their domestic market, preparing for IPOs, and navigating the challenges of regional expansion. Panelists will discuss strategies for strengthening core operations, building resilience, and attracting international private equity to fuel growth.
As the capstone of the morning session, our senior government leader takes the stage to deliver a vision that ties together every thread of the morning's discourse. Having witnessed global capital affirm its commitment to VIFC-HCMC, the newly appointed Chairman of Vietnam's IFC Council articulates the government's long-term strategic vision for Vietnam as a world-class international financial centre. His remarks connect the dots between policy stability, institutional reform, and the mobilization of private capital into Vietnam's most strategic industries. The address serves as a powerful signal to the global investment community that Vietnam's IFC ambition is not aspirational, it is a national priority, backed by the highest levels of government.
VIP Networking Lunch
As Vietnam enters its Era of National Rise, successful exits—through IPOs and M&As—will play a critical role in shaping the country’s investment landscape. This panel will explore the strategies, challenges, and opportunities for Vietnamese companies scaling towards global capital markets, with insights from corporate leaders, financial experts, and market operators.
Cultural Performance
Summary of key takeaways and a forward-looking view of Vietnam’s role within theAsian private capital landscape.
Panel: Vietnam's First National Venture Capital Fund - Building the Engine for Domestic Innovation
Unwind and connect over drinks in a specially curated lounge setting at the NCC, providing the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and reflections on Vietnam’s Era of National Rise.
Exploring how a National Venture Capital Fund can catalyze private capital, support high-growth startups, and strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem. Panelists draw on the experience of established national VC models from across the region to examine the design principles, governance structures, and investment mandates that make national funds effective - and what Vietnam must get right to build a fund that truly accelerates its innovation economy.
Panel: Private Capital as a Catalyst - Charting Vietnam's Path to Global Leadership in Innovation & Investment through Regional Collaboration
Unwind and connect over drinks in a specially curated lounge setting at the NCC, providing the perfect backdrop for meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and reflections on Vietnam’s Era of National Rise.
As Vietnam solidifies its position as a leading international financial centre, this panel examines the practical pathways through which global private capital can be structured and channeled into Vietnam's most strategic sectors. Bringing together legal, capital markets, and fund management expertise, panelists explore how regional collaboration and smart fund architecture can unlock long-horizon investment at scale. DBS leads the conversation on how institutional trust and cross-border partnerships are creating a new era of private capital leadership for Vietnam.
Keynote: From Vietnam's Internet Pioneer to Global AI Company
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
A leading local tech CEO shares the company’s transformation from Vietnam's first tech unicorn into a global technology company, and how AI is powering its next chapter of growth. Drawing on the company’s journey building various tech products that attract >75 million users, the keynote offers a blueprint for how Vietnamese tech companies can leverage AI to scale globally - and why Vietnam's talent, data, and digital infrastructure make it one of the most compelling AI frontiers in the world.
Panel: Vietnam's AI Moment - Building, Scaling, and Investing in the Next AI Frontier
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Industry leaders from global and homegrown AI companies come together to explore the depth of Vietnam's AI opportunity. The panel examines where Vietnam's AI ecosystem stands today, what it takes to build AI products for local and global markets, and how the convergence of talent, capital, and policy can accelerate Vietnam into becoming Southeast Asia's leading AI hub.
Keynote: From Pawnshop to Powerhouse - Building Financial Access for Vietnam's Underbanked
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
A leading local entrepreneur shares the founding story of one of the most inspiring financial service companies in Vietnam. The keynote traces the company’s evolution from a secured lending startup to a full-service financial ecosystem, and looks ahead to how technology, data, and scale can deepen financial inclusion across Vietnam's next 50 million underserved citizens.
Keynote: From Pawnshop to Powerhouse - Building Financial Access for Vietnam's Underbanked
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
A leading local entrepreneur shares the founding story of one of the most inspiring financial service companies in Vietnam. The keynote traces the company’s evolution from a secured lending startup to a full-service financial ecosystem, and looks ahead to how technology, data, and scale can deepen financial inclusion across Vietnam's next 50 million underserved citizens.
Panel: Fintech as a Force for Inclusion - Innovative Financial Solutions Powering Vietnam's Businesses & Communities
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
A conversation between corporate innovators and fintech disruptors on how technology is reshaping financial access across Vietnam. Panelists explore practical models that are working today - from banks embedding startup lending programs into their ecosystems, to agri-fintech platforms serving Vietnam's vast rural economy, to wealth-tech tools democratizing investment for everyday Vietnamese.
Keynote: Building Vietnam's Data Infrastructure for the AI Age
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
A senior Google leader presents the company's vision for Vietnam's data economy - examining how world-class digital infrastructure, cloud platforms, and AI-ready networks form the backbone of a competitive, sovereign digital nation. The keynote explores Vietnam's unique position in the regional data landscape and how the right infrastructure decisions made today will determine Vietnam's AI competitiveness for the next decade.
Panel: Corporate Giants as Innovation Engines - How Vietnam's Leading Conglomerates Are Powering the Startup Ecosystem
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Vietnam's largest corporates are no longer just incumbents — they are becoming active forces in driving startup growth through investment, infrastructure, and open innovation. This panel puts a leading local conglomerate at the center, showcasing how one of Vietnam's most forward-thinking conglomerates is building a corporate innovation engine that actively nurtures and scales startups from within. The conglomerate’s portfolio startups take the stage alongside their parent company to demonstrate real-world impact, illustrating how the corporate-startup model can create a virtuous cycle of innovation across Vietnam's economy.
Closing Remarks
An exclusive, invite-only gathering for CEOs, investors, select speakers, sponsors, and distinguished guests at a rooftop bar designed for meaningful connections and a memorable evening. Enjoy a curated ambiance, premium cocktails, and an intimate setting, providing the perfect close to a day of thought leadership and investment dialogue. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
A call to action for continued collaboration among industry leaders to strengthen Vietnam's innovation ecosystem and capital market for sustainable growth.
Capital Connect Lunch
VIPC will host an exclusive Capital Connect Lunch, bringing together a curated group of leading local investors and high-quality entrepreneurs for meaningful exchange and relationship building. The session is designed to foster deeper insights into Vietnam’s evolving investment landscape, while creating opportunities for collaboration and co-investment.
Company Site Visit
An exclusive company site visit will offer participants a first-hand look at one of Vietnam’s promising businesses in operation. The visit is designed to provide deeper insights into the company’s business model, growth journey, operational capabilities, and innovation potential.
Registration and Networking
Remarks: Vietnam’s Vision for Innovation and Investment
Overview of Vietnam’s strategy for fostering innovation, expanding private capital, and supporting economic growth through new policy directions.
Remarks: Korea’s Support for Vietnamese Startups and Innovation
Outlining Korea's strategies to strengthen collaboration between the Korean and Vietnamese startup ecosystems, focusing on innovation, market expansion, and fostering cross-border partnerships to accelerate growth in both countries.
Presentation: Vietnam’s Innovation and Tech Investment Landscape
A detailed look at Vietnam's tech and innovation ecosystem, investment trends, and emerging opportunities for private capital.
Keynote: Korea’s Economic Miracle – The Power of Innovation and Lessons for Vietnam
Korea’s journey from poverty to economic powerhouse highlights the transformative power of innovation, strategic government support, and industry partnerships - offering Vietnam a roadmap to harness technology and public-private collaboration for its growth.
MOU Signing Ceremony: VPCA & KVCA Partnership
Formal signing of the MOU to enhance investment and collaboration between Vietnam and Korea.
Keynote: Case Study on Private Capital Success in AsiA
KIP is a subsidiary of Korea Investment Holdings (KIH), one of South Korea's largest financial services groups with a $235B AUM. Through 37 years of experience in the investment field, KIP is currently managing 58 funds with an AUM of US$4 billion. Since 2001, KIP has liquidated 18 funds with an average multiple of 2.0x and an IRR of 16.7%.
A case study on a high-impact private equity investment in Asia, discussing strategy, challenges, and success factors.
Panel Discussion 1: Navigating Emerging Investment Trends in Innovation and Sustainability Sectors
A detailed look at Vietnam's tech and innovation ecosystem, investment trends, and emerging opportunities for private capital.
Networking Lunch
Performance
Keynote: From Startup to Unicorn – Key Milestones and Strategies for Success
Sharing the critical milestones in building a unicorn, including funding strategies, scaling operations, navigating market challenges, and how Vietnamese startups can leverage these lessons to fuel their growth.
Panel Discussion 2: Scaling Growth-Stage Companies for Regional and Success
This session will explore how growth-stage companies are scaling beyond their domestic market, preparing for IPOs, and navigating the challenges of regional expansion. Panelists will discuss strategies for strengthening core operations, building resilience, and attracting international private equity to fuel growth.
Panel Discussion 3: Best Practices in Government-Backed Innovation Funds Across Asia
Exploration of successful innovation fund models across Asia and lessons that can inform new initiatives in Vietnam.How to foster regional partnerships in boosting economic growth and facilitating cross-border capital flows.
Panel Discussion 4: Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and the Role of Corporates in Innovation
How CVCs support startup ecosystems, with case studies on successful corporate-startup collaborations in Vietnam/Southeast Asia.
Panel Discussion 5: Crafting Successful Exit Strategies
This panel will explore strategies and challenges in planning successful exits for Vietnamese companies, focusing on IPOs and M&As.
Closing Remarks
Summary of key takeaways and a forward-looking view of Vietnam’s role within the Asian private capital landscape.
VIP After Party
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Agenda
We offer a platform for you to connect, share valuable insights, and secure business opportunities with country decision-makers and industry leaders.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Lunch & Learn
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Company Visits
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Highlights on Past Summit
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Launching at VIPC Summit 2026:
Viet Nam Private Capital Report
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recommended hotels?
We recommend staying at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection, where the event will take place, for maximum convenience.
Alternatively, guests may consider the following nearby hotels in central Ho Chi Minh City:
• Lotte Hotel Saigon – a well-established luxury hotel located along the Saigon River.
• JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon – a 5-star hotel on Le Duan Boulevard, close to many of the city’s key landmarks.
Both hotels are approximately a 10–15 minute drive from Landmark 81, depending on traffic.
How can I gain access to the pre/post events?
The pre/post events are exclusively reserved for VVIP guests, speakers, and VPCA members. To request a VVIP spot or inquire about VPCA membership, please "Request Invite" or contact us with any questions.
What are the best ways to get to the venue?
The event will be held at Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection, located within the Landmark 81 complex. The venue is easily accessible by taxi or ride-hailing services such as Grab.
Guests staying at Vinpearl Landmark 81 will have direct access to the event venue within the building. Those staying at Lotte Hotel Saigon or JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon can typically reach the venue within a 10–15 minute drive, depending on traffic.
What is the dress code for the event?
The dress code is business professional. Please wear a suit, blazer, or similar corporate attire.
Tell me more about the NIC
Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC) is a unit under the Ministry of Finance, with the function of supporting Vietnam startups and the innovation ecosystem, contributing to the innovation of the growth model based on science and technology.
Do I need a Vietnam Visa?
Yes, most likely - You can apply for a Vietnam E-visa https://evisa.gov.vn/
Some nationalities do not require a visa for Vietnam—please check if this applies to yours before applying.
If a visa is needed, we recommend obtaining it by April 11th.
If you encounter any issues with your visa application, don't hesitate to contact us for assistance. You can use "Fast Track" visa services that provide prioritized and accelerated processing.
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https://www.vietnamfasttrackservice.com/
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