Join us for the GBA ​​Members for Members Workshop, “Connecting Germany and Vietnam at VIATT 2026: Welcoming the debut German Pavilion”, co-hosted by ​Messe Frankfurt ​on Thursday, 26 February. The exclusive networking and knowledge-sharing session offers a unique platform to meet German companies entering or expanding in Vietnam, gain insights into German textile expertise, and explore business and cooperation opportunities within Vietnam’s rapidly growing textile and apparel ecosystem.

Messe Frankfurt’s VIATT​ Trade Fair 2026 marks an important milestone with the debut of the German Pavilion, showcasing 11 German companies across apparel & fashion, home textiles, and technical textiles & machinery.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026
• Time: 2 PM – 3:30 PM
• Venue: Seminar Area, Hall A, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center – SECC (map)​
• Attendance Fee: Open for everyone

Speakers:

• Ms. Claudia Franz​, Director Brand Management of Messe Frankfurt​
• Mr. Peter Kompalla​, Chief Representative of AHK Vietnam​
• Ms. Silvia Jungbauer​, Director General of GESAMTMASCHE​ (Confederation of the German Knitting Industry)

Key Takeaways:

• Gain insights into German textile industry strengths and market opportunities in Vietnam
• Exchange perspectives with industry peers and institutional representatives
• Build meaningful networks to support market entry and business expansion
• Learn from German companies’ real-world experiences in the Vietnam market

Who Should Attend?

This event is designed for GBA members active in or related to the textile industry, including apparel and fashion, home textiles, and technical textiles and textile machinery, as well as professionals interested in Vietnam’s textile market and Germany – Vietnam business cooperation.

For any inquiries, please contact us at email or tel. (+84) 903 720 788 (Ms. Mai Anh)