Viet nam Innovation & Private Capital Summit 2026
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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
Delegate Registration
Opening Ceremony
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.
Opening Video. Welcome Guests.
Welcome Remarks: A New Era for Vietnam’s Capital Markets
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.
Speaker: H.E. Nguyen Duc Tam (Deputy Minister of Finance)
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance leadership sets the tone for the summit, outlining the fiscal and regulatory direction shaping a more predictable, investor friendly environment for long term capital deployment.
Welcome Remarks: Ho Chi Minh City as Vietnam's Engine of Growth and Capital Formation
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.
Speaker: Leader of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
HCMC's leadership affirms the city's role as Vietnam's primary engine of growth and private capital formation, with VIFC HCMC positioned as the gateway for global investors entering Vietnam's next industrial era.
Keynote 1: What Global Capital Looks for in Vietnam’s Emerging Market
Speaker: Thomas Lanyi (CEO, CDH Investment Singapore)
A global investor's view on the policy, regulatory, and institutional conditions that position Vietnam as a compelling destination for long horizon capital across Asia's emerging markets.
Panel 1: Policy Foundation for the Capital Market Supporting Science, Technology, and Innovation in Vietnam
Moderator: Chad Ovel (Partner, Mekong Capital)
Panelists: Pham Thi Thuy Linh (General Director, State Securities Commission), Juhern Kim (Country Representative, GGGI), Vuong Van Anh (Head of Strategy, VinaCapital), Albert Shyy (Managing Director, Eurazeo)
A high level conversation on the reform agenda behind Vietnam's FTSE Russell reclassification, the VIFC HCMC framework, and how global and local capital can be mobilized into Vietnam's strategic industries.
Keynote 2: Vietnam and ASEAN amid Global Economic Shifts: The Momentum from Innovation
Speaker: Nathan Chow (Executive Director and Senior Economist, DBS Bank)
How shifting trade flows, capital reallocation, and technology investment are positioning Vietnam at the center of ASEAN's growth, and why innovation is the decisive engine for the next economic cycle.
Panel 2: Design Models, Governance Mechanisms, and Direction for Vietnam's National and Provincial Venture Capital Funds
Moderator: Dr. Tran Quang Hung (Chairman, Hanoi Innovation Hub)
Panelists: Dr. Pham Hong Quat (Director, National Academy for Advanced Technology and Innovation, MOST), Ben Gust (Managing Partner, Virescent Ventures), Archer Goh (General Partner, Do Ventures)
Drawing on national VC models from Korea and Australia, panelists examine the design principles and governance structures Vietnam must get right to build national and provincial funds that truly catalyze private capital.
Keynote 3: Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report 2026
Speakers: Vu Quoc Huy (Director, NIC), Benjamin Sheridan (Managing Director and Senior Partner, BCG), Vy Le (Chair, VPCA)
The official keynote presentation of the 2026 Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Report, unpacking the structural shifts unlocking Vietnam's capital market and the complementary roles of public and private capital.
Key Moment: Official Launch of the 2026 Vietnam Technology and Innovation Investment Report and the Vietnam Private Capital Market Index
Participants: Government Leadership, NIC and VPCA Leadership, witnessed by representatives of major domestic and international investment funds
A landmark launch of the 2026 Report alongside the inaugural Vietnam Capital Flow Indicators, witnessed by government leadership and major domestic and international fund representatives, signaling a new era of data driven transparency in Vietnam's private capital market.
Visionary Remarks: Vietnam's Strategic Ambition in the New Era of Capital and Innovation
Discussion on the evolving AI landscape and how private capital can accelerate AI-driven innovations in Vietnam.
Speaker: Government Leader
Government leadership articulates Vietnam's long term vision connecting capital market reform, VIFC development, and the mobilization of private capital across the full investment lifecycle into the country's most strategic industries.
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.
Fireside chat: Vietnam’s Rise as a Destination for Global Institutional Capital
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.
Speakers: Richard D. McClellan (CEO, VIFC HCMC), Rick Niu (CEO, Nexus Worldwide)
A conversation on how policy, market architecture, and institutional credibility are coming together to position Vietnam as a leading destination for long term global capital.
Panel 3: Vietnam’s Next Capital Chapter: Scaling Companies, Mobilising Funds, Creating Exits
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.
Moderator: James Lo (Executive Director, DBS Bank)
Panelists: Michael Padarin (Head of Investment Funds Practice, Carey Olsen Hong Kong), Kelvin Teo (Head of Asia Issuers Services, HKEX), Manisha Shah (CFO, MoMo), Nguyen Thanh Thao (CEO, TVS)
A discussion on what makes Vietnamese companies institutionally ready, what gives global LPs confidence, and how regional capital markets can support the next wave of Vietnamese champions through stronger fund structures and deeper exit pathways.
Panel 4: Vietnam – A Strategic Investment Destination: Leveraging the Potential of Semiconductor Infrastructure and Human Resources in the New Era
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.
Moderator: Dr. Willem Smit (Head of Executive Education Development, Fulbright University Vietnam)
Panelists: Dr. Le Quang Dam (General Manager, Marvell Vietnam), Tran Dac Khoa (General Director, Renesas Vietnam), Lam Huu Hung (Director of Engineering, FPT Semiconductor), Dr. Huynh Phu Minh Cuong (Vice Director, Department of Science and Technology, VNU HCM University of Technology), David Thanh (CTO, Hyphen Deux)
Where Vietnam's real semiconductor opportunity lies, from chip design and packaging to advanced manufacturing, and what it will take to attract long horizon capital, build technical talent, and forge partnerships with established global ecosystems.
Keynote 4: Vietnam's AI Decade: Turning a Global Shift into a National Advantage
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.
Speaker: Dr. Michael Liebmann (Co-founder, Dream Lab AI)
A candid view on where Vietnamese innovators can win as Asia's open source push and more efficient cognitive architectures reshape the global AI race, and what it will take to turn this moment into Vietnam's AI decade.
Panel 5: 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.
Moderator: Siddharth Pisharody (Managing Partner, Argor Capital)
Panelists: Nguyen Hoang Hiep (Co-Founder and COO, AI Hay), Nguyen Duy Anh (Co-Founder and CEO, ByteRover), Binh Tran (General Partner, Ascend Vietnam Ventures)
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 5: From Investor to Operator: The Journey of Value Creation and Retail Innovation in Vietnam
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.
Speaker: Deepanshu Madan (CEO, Pharmacity)
A rare investor turned operator perspective on business model redesign, operational discipline, and the role of patient capital in turning Vietnamese consumer companies into regional champions.
Panel 6: The Next Generation of Vietnamese Consumer Tech: When Private Capital and Innovation Co-Create Value
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.
Moderator: Do Lan Anh (Partner, ABBPE)
Panelists: Robert Alan Willett (Non Executive Director, MWGroup), Thong Do (CEO, Palexy)
How consumer companies and retailers should adapt as AI reshapes competitive advantage, and what it takes to build regional scale companies in Vietnam's fast evolving consumer economy.
Panel 7: Vietnam's Global Founders: Capital, Talent, and the Rise of Cross-Border Champions
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.
Moderator: Khoi Nguyen (CEO, Koru Capital)
Panelists: Andrew Yi Hua Chim (Head of SEA, AirWallex), Viet Nguyen (Director, VI Group), Dr. Ye Xuan (Managing Director, Collyer Capital)
With capital deployed into Vietnam founded global startups reaching an all time high in 2025, the panel examines what makes these companies globally competitive and where the next wave of cross border champions will emerge.
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.
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
Our Partners
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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.
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.
How can I gain access to the Welcome Dinner/After Party?
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.
How can I get to the Welcome Dinner/After Party location?
To help you plan your transportation and arrival smoothly, we have prepared a detailed Logistics Guide including venue addresses, transportation recommendations, maps, and important event information.
Please review the guide here
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.
https://www.facebook.com/spacevisaservice/
https://www.vietnamfasttrackservice.com/
(Mobile: +04 399 161 166)
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