GERMAN BUSINESS & INVESTMENT FORUM 2026

250+ Senior Leaders | 25+ Speakers | 20+ Exhibitors | A Day of Strategic Dialogue & Networking

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.

German Business & Investment Forum 2026 is the flagship platform jointly organised by the German Business Association (GBA)​ and AHK Vietnam, with the support of the German Embassy Hanoi,​ the German Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City, GIZ Vietnam, and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). The Forum brings together senior leaders from government, business, investment, academia, and industry to shape the next chapter of German-Vietnamese economic cooperation.

Under the theme “Germany – A Trusted Partner for Vietnam’s Next Era of Growth,” 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.

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Tuesday, 13 October 2026
• Time: 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
• Venue: JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Saigon Corner Hai Ba Trung Street & Le Duan Blvd., Saigon Ward, HCMC
• Programme: Full-day conference featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, German innovation exhibition, business matching, and networking opportunities.

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.

PARTICIPANTS

• Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee
• Relevant Ministries, Departments & Agencies
• German Embassy & Consulate General
• Federal Government of Germany
• Hamburg Delegation, led by the First Mayor of Hamburg
• German & Vietnamese Business Leaders
• Investors, Development Institutions & Academia

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• High-level keynote speeches and panel discussions
• CEO Dialogue on Vietnam’s future growth and investment priorities
• Discussions on manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, and supply chains
• Sessions on technology, innovation, green transformation, and workforce development
• German innovation exhibition featuring more than 20 exhibitors
• Curated business matching and networking opportunities
• VIP Executive Luncheon (by invitation)

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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. Explore the sponsorship package here>>>​ available until COB, 7 September 2026.

CONTACT US

▪ For sponsorship & partnership enquiries, please contact Ms. Quynh Anh Le, Executive Director, at email or tel. (+84) 906 867 826.

▪ For event & registration enquiries, please contact Ms. Mai Anh Nguyen, Event Manager, at email or tel. (+84) 903 720 788.