German Business & Investment Forum 2026 brings together senior representatives from government, business, investment, academia and industry to discuss key developments shaping Vietnam’s next phase of economic growth and opportunities for German-Vietnamese cooperation.
The Forum is jointly organised by AHK Vietnam and the German Business Association (GBA), with the support of the German Embassy Hanoi, German Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, GIZ Vietnam and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
Under the theme “Germany – A Trusted Partner for Vietnam’s Next Era of Growth,” the full-day programme will explore opportunities arising from Vietnam’s industrial modernisation, infrastructure development, digitalisation and green transition. The Forum will also welcome the First Mayor of Hamburg and a delegation from Hamburg, providing an opportunity to further strengthen economic ties between Germany and Vietnam.
Participants will benefit from:
- High-level keynote speeches and panel discussions on Vietnam’s economic development and investment priorities
- CEO dialogue on Vietnam’s future growth and investment landscape
- Insights into manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics and supply chains
- Discussions on technology, innovation, green transformation and workforce development
- A German innovation exhibition featuring more than 20 exhibitors
- Business matching and networking opportunities with German and Vietnamese companies and institutions
- Opportunities to connect with representatives from government, business, investment, academia and development institutions
Event details:
- Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
- Time: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Venue: JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Saigon Corner Hai Ba Trung Street & Le Duan Blvd., Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Programme: Full-day conference, exhibition, business matching and networking
Ticket information:
GBA Members
- Forum Pass: VND 1,200,000
- Forum Pass + Evening Networking Reception: VND 1,450,000
Non-members
- Forum Pass: VND 1,700,000
- Forum Pass + Evening Networking Reception: VND 2,200,000
All tickets include access to the full-day Forum programme, light lunch and coffee breaks.
Target participants:
Senior representatives from German and Vietnamese companies, investors, government institutions, development organisations, academia and industry, as well as professionals interested in Vietnam’s economic development and German-Vietnamese business cooperation.
