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                        SUMMARY:IT Networking Breakfast
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us on<strong> Thursday, May 8</strong> for the first-ever <strong>GBA IT Networking Breakfast</strong> – an exclusive, presentation-free event, tailored specifically for <strong>GBA members</strong> working in Vietnam's<strong> Information Technology (IT)</strong> sector. This unique dialogue offers IT leaders a valuable opportunity to exchange insights, address critical challenges, and explore ways to strengthen collaboration within the community.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Moderated by GBA Board Member <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkarend1?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BR1Yk2MjvQ1GbTsO6o05ErQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirk Arend​</a>, Head of Business Unit at <a href="https://collaborationbetterstheworld.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CBTW​</a>, the session will open with short GBA updates, followed by interactive discussions on key industry challenges - including recruitment, talent retention, rising salary expectations, competition with other regions, and the shortage of qualified Data &amp; AI Engineers.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>৹ Date:</strong> Thursday, 8 May 2025 | <strong>Time:</strong> 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>৹ Location:</strong> GBA/AHK Office - Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City, 33 Le Duan Blvd., District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (<a href="https://g.co/kgs/hnkZatF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">map​</a>)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>৹ Moderator: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkarend1?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BR1Yk2MjvQ1GbTsO6o05ErQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirk Arend​</a>, GBA Board Member/Head of Business Unit at <a href="https://collaborationbetterstheworld.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CBTW​</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Notes</u>:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>৹ </strong>This meeting is <strong>exclusive to GBA members</strong> and only targeted at <strong>IT companies</strong> (max.2 representatives).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>৹ </strong>Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited capacity.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Objectives:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Connect</strong> with key representatives from leading IT companies in Vietnam.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Discuss </strong>pressing industry challenges.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Share </strong>best practices and practical solutions across companies.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Provide</strong> valuable input on how GBA can enhance its support for the IT sector.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information, please contact Ms. Mai Anh, GBA Event Manager at <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel.: (+84) 903 720 788</span></p>
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