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                        SUMMARY:German Business & Investment Forum 2026
                        DESCRIPTION:<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>GERMAN BUSINESS &amp; INVESTMENT FORUM 2026</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>250+ Senior Leaders | 25+ Speakers | 20+ Exhibitors | A Day of Strategic Dialogue &amp; Networking</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As Vietnam enters a new phase of economic transformation driven by industrial modernisation, infrastructure development, digitalisation, and green transition, the need for stronger international partnerships and strategic collaboration has never been greater.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>German Business &amp; Investment Forum 2026</strong> is the flagship platform jointly organised by the <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">German Business Association (GBA)​</a> and <a href="https://vietnam.ahk.de/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AHK Vietnam</a>, with the support of the <a href="https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-vi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">German Embassy Hanoi,​</a> the <a href="https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-vi/ueber-uns/gk-hcms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">German Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City</a>, <a href="https://www.giz.de/en/regions/asia/viet-nam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GIZ Vietnam</a>, and <a href="https://www.gtai.de/en/invest" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Germany Trade &amp; Invest (GTAI)</a>. The Forum brings together senior leaders from government, business, investment, academia, and industry to shape the next chapter of German-Vietnamese economic cooperation.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Under the theme <strong>"Germany - A Trusted Partner for Vietnam's Next Era of Growth,"</strong> the forum aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation by facilitating high-level dialogue, fostering new investment opportunities, showcasing German innovation, and building long-term partnerships that support Vietnam's sustainable development. The forum will also welcome the First Mayor of Hamburg, accompanied by the Hamburg delegation, further strengthening ties between Germany and Vietnam.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>EVENT DETAILS</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date: </strong>Tuesday, 13 October 2026</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time: </strong>8:30 AM – 8:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sgnjs-jw-marriott-hotel-and-suites-saigon/overview/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS5lFBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXTmVxMU5WUFR5WFBWUWlWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjlYCn46WmZOyqG0kdMueW_KTYm9_cOUUxh9Bv3Edw11_klyxqvgllpttRFO_aem_gOj_qeXYmn0YpFHmGjRFkg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JW Marriott Hotel &amp; Suites Saigon</a>, Saigon Corner Hai Ba Trung Street &amp; Le Duan Blvd., Saigon Ward, HCMC</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Programme:</strong> Full-day conference featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, German innovation exhibition, business matching, and networking opportunities.</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>TICKET INFORMATION</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>GBA Members</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Forum Pass: </strong>VND 1,200,000</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Forum Pass + Evening Networking Reception: </strong>VND 1,450,000</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Non-members</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Forum Pass:</strong> VND 1,700,000</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Forum Pass + Evening Networking Reception: </strong>VND 2,200,000</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>*All tickets include access to the full-day forum programme, light lunch and coffee breaks.</em></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>PARTICIPANTS</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Relevant Ministries, Departments &amp; Agencies</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">German Embassy &amp; Consulate General</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Federal Government of Germany</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hamburg Delegation, led by the First Mayor of Hamburg</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">German &amp; Vietnamese Business Leaders</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Investors, Development Institutions &amp; Academia</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>KEY HIGHLIGHTS</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">High-level keynote speeches and panel discussions</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CEO Dialogue on Vietnam's future growth and investment priorities</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Discussions on manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, and supply chains</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Sessions on technology, innovation, green transformation, and workforce development</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">German innovation exhibition featuring more than 20 exhibitors</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Curated business matching and networking opportunities</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">VIP Executive Luncheon (by invitation)</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Position your organisation at the forefront of German-Vietnamese business cooperation and connect directly with senior decision-makers from government and industry. Become a sponsor and showcase your brand where meaningful partnerships begin. <strong>Explore the sponsorship package </strong><a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/wp-content/uploads/Sponsorship-Package_German-Business-Investment-Forum-2026-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>here&gt;&gt;&gt;</strong>​</a> available until COB, 7 September 2026.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>CONTACT US</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>▪ </strong>For sponsorship &amp; partnership enquiries, please contact Ms. Quynh Anh Le, Executive Director, at <a href="mailto:exec-director@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel. (+84) 906 867 826.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>▪</strong> For event &amp; registration enquiries, please contact Ms. Mai Anh Nguyen, Event Manager, at <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel. (+84) 903 720 788.</span>
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