Factory Automation Symposium 2.0

Following the great success of its debut in 2025, the Factory Automation Symposium – Made in Germany returns in 2026 in an expanded and enhanced format. The second edition, Factory Automation Symposium 2.0, is even more tailored to the needs of Vietnamese industrial stakeholders and offers an exclusive platform for exchange between leading German technology providers and the Vietnamese manufacturing industry.

Why Attend?

At a time of rising labor costs and growing export expectations, factory automation remains a key factor for Vietnam’s competitiveness. German suppliers enjoy worldwide recognition for their expertise in automation, machine integration, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

This symposium offers:

Targeted market access – without the distraction of a trade fair, ensuring a clear and focused audience reach.
Direct connections to decision-makers from manufacturing, system integration, and industrial policy.
Strong visibility – positioning alongside leading German automation brands.

Target Audience

Vietnamese manufacturers & factory operators
System integrators & automation engineers
Industrial parks & technology clusters
Industry associations (VASI, HAMEE, etc.)
Representatives from MOIT, DOIT, and industrial policy bodies

Programme Highlights

Expert presentations from leading German companies
Best-practice case studies from the industry
B2B matchmaking and networking throughout the day
Mini exhibition showcasing the latest automation solutions

Planned Schedule

Registration and Opening
8:30 – 9:00	Welcome and Registration
9:00 – 9:20	Greetings - General Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany Ms. Andrea Sühl, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in HCMC (tbc) - Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam Mr. Peter Kompalla, Chief Representative
Company presentation
9:20 – 9:40	Sensors & Machine Vision Live Quiz with Baumer Baumer (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Mr. Patrick Frick, Managing Director
9:40 – 10:00	Seamless Digitalization from Shopfloor to Topfloor – A Roadmap to Factory Automation as a Key Enabler EVO Informationssysteme GmbH Ms. Yessica Widmann, Member of Future Development
10:00 – 10:20	Festo Seamless Automation: Accelerating Digitalization in Smart Manufacturing Festo Co., Ltd Mr. Nguyen Huu Bao Long, Head of Area Sales Vietnam
10:20 – 10:30	Q&A on the company presentations
10:30 – 10:50	Coffee break and networking
10:50 – 11:10	How FIBRO Rotary Tables supports Aluminum Manufacturing FIBRO Rundtische GmbH Mr. Klaus Kerth, Managing Director
11:10 – 11:30	Smart Warehouse Automation with Hänel Storage Systems Hänel Büro- und Lagersysteme Mr. Markus Jung, Director APAC, Southeast Europe
11:30 – 11:50	Challenges in sheet metal manufacturing and how TRUMPF solution helps them TRUMPF Vietnam Mr. Benedikt Kuemmel, General Director
11:50 – 12:10	Secure and Simplified Digitalization: Converging Factory, Building and Energy Automation on a Unified Platform WAGO Electronic Pte Ltd Mr. Gim Wei NG, Industry Manager Automation, APAC
12:10 – 12:20	Q&A on the company presentations
12:20 – 13:45	Lunch Break Hotel’s Restaurant
Keynote: Industry Outlook
13:45 – 14:05	Automation & Digital Transformation – A Lever to Elevate Vietnam’s Manufacturing Industry Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI) Mr. Duong Huu Phuc, Vice President - Head of Southern Office
Keynote: Industry Demand
14:05 – 14:25	Automation Requirements & Investment Direction in the Apparel Supply Chain H&M Vietnam Mr. Chau Hung Chung, Energy Efficiency Expert
Keynote: Smart Transformation
14:25 – 14:45	Smart Transformation Without Heavy Investment: Where German Discipline, Swiss Precision, and Vietnamese Speed Converge at Cicor Vietnam! Cicor Vietnam Company Limited M.Sc. Nguyen Trong Luat, Managing Director
Keynote: Manufacturer Reality
14:45 – 15:05	We are not machines - finding the right balance in automation, worker wellbeing and sustainability EVOLUTION LAB SGN Mr. Quang Tran, CEO
15:05 – 15:15	Q&A on Keynotes
15:15 – 16:00	Networking opportunities over afternoon tea

Location: Grand Mekong Ballroom, 1^st Floor, New World Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Date: 12 May 2026
Organiser: AHK Vietnam – Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam

Free participation - Register here