​DAY 2: NOV 4, 2025 – MAIN FORUM DAY

Location: International Convention Center, Da Nang, Viet Nam

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The main day of the Forum aims to highlight the strategic role of Viet Nam, particularly Da Nang City, in the context of regional and global economic integration. Through a series of in-depth discussions, the program focuses on fostering high-level dialogue on trade integration, the development of international financial centers, the application of emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, and the advancement of a sustainable startup ecosystem.

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08:00–09:00 | Guest Arrival and Registration

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09:00–10:00 | Opening Ceremony and High-Level Remarks

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Theme: Strategic Vision for Vietnam’s Regional and Global Integration

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Suggested Speakers:

• H.E Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Viet Nam (online)

• Mrs. Helene Budliger, State Secretary, Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research State Secretary, Switzerland (as Video)

• Mr. Ho Quang Buu, Permanent Vice Chairman, Da Nang People’s Committee

• H.E. Thomas Gass, Ambassador, Embassy of Switzerland in Viet Nam

• Dr. Philipp Rösler, President, Swiss Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)

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10:00–11:00 | Session I: Regional and Global Trade Integration

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Theme: Turning Bilateral Agreements into Multilateral Value Chains

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Objectives:

• Explore the evolving trade and investment landscape

• Discuss implementation of FTAs (EVFTA, CPTPP, EFTA)

• Share strategies for attracting sustainable investment

Moderator: Dr. Philipp Rösler, President, Swiss Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)

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Keynote Speaker: Mr. Bruno Jaspert, Eurocham President

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Panelists:​

• Mr. Andri Meier, Deputy Head of Cooperation,Embassy of Swizerland in Viet Nam

• Mr. Marco Föster, Director SEA, Dezan Shira

• Mr. Ba Hung Nguyen, Economist, Asian Development Bank

• Ms. Do Thi Quynh Tram, Deputy Director, Da Nang’s Industries & Trade Department

• Ms. Phu Nguyen Thi Vinh, General Director, ABB

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11:00–11:30 | Morning Tea Break

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11:30–12:15 | Parallel Session: Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Trade & Foreign Investments

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Theme: Enabling Cross-Border Trade & FDI Through Legal Certainty and Reform

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Objectives:

• Regulatory reform trends and investment policies

• Legal certainty and dispute resolution in cross-border deals

• FDI facilitation and government-private legal collaboration

Moderator: Mr. Leif D. Schneider, Lurther Viet Nam Law LLC

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Keynote Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director, Foreign Investment Agency, MOF

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Panelists:

• Mr. Stefan Ewers, LL.M, Partner, Graf von Westphalen

• Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh, Chairman of the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC).

• Mr. Phung Anh Tuan, Managing Partner, VCI Legal

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11:30–12:15 | Parallel Session: Fintech & Digital Finance Innovation - Main Ballroom

Theme: Unlocking Viet Nam’s Fintech Potential: Building Trust, Scale & Global Connectivity

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Objectives:

• Regulatory frameworks for fintech & digital banking

• Real-time payments, blockchain, digital assets

• Cybersecurity, consumer protection, Reg Tech/Sup Tech

Moderator: Ms. Nicole Nguyen, Founder APAC DAO, Founder, Viet Nam Fintech Summit

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Philip Weights, Co-president Swiss Fintech Association (SFTA)

Panelists:​

• Mr. Le Anh Dung, Deputy Director General at Payment System Department, State Bank of Viet Nam

• Mr. Manfred Borer, CEO, Koltiva

• Mr. Jonas Thuerig, CP APAC, Managing Partner, Tenity

• Mr. Colin Blackwell, Chairman, Hyperion Fintech

• Mr. Marc Perut, Viet Nam Representative, SFTA

• Mr. Bui Minh Hai, Director of Retail Banking, Viki Bank

• Mr. Michael Langford, Founding Partner, AirGuide Group

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12:15–13:15 | Business Lunch & Networking

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13:15–13:30 | Afternoon Opening Remarks

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Suggested Speakers:

●      Ministry of Finance of Viet Nam

●      Ministry of Science, Technology and Communication of Viet Nam

●      Leader of FPT Group

●      Mr. Ivo Sieber, Vice – President, Swiss – Viet Economic Forum (SVEF)

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13:30–14:30 | Session II: International Financial Center Development - Main Ballroom

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Theme: Positioning Vietnam in the Global Financial Architecture

Objectives:

• Explore policy frameworks and PPP models

• Analyze fintech, capital market, sustainable finance potential

Moderator: Mr. Tran Phuong, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Risk Officer – BIDV

Keynote Speaker :

• Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Deputy General Director, Foreign Investment Agency, MOF 

• Assoc. Prof Dr. Nguyen Duc Trung, Rector of Ho Chi Minh University of Banking

Panelists:

• Ms. Nguyen Thi Diu, Deputy Director General, Monetary Policy Department, State Bank of Vietnam

• Mr. Johan Nyvene, Chairman, Board Member, Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation (HSC), Dragon Capital

• Mr. Rich McClellan, Vice Chairman, Advisory Council, Vietnam International Financial Center (Da Nang)

• Mr. Phung Anh Tuan, Managing Partner, VCI Legal

• Mr. Tran Hoai Phuong, Head of Wholesale Banking, HD Bank

• Mr. Dang Dinh Duc, Deputy Director, Da Nang’s Department of Finance

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13:30–14:30 | Workshop: Vietnam IT Outsourcing: Practical Insights & Partnership Opportunities
(Non Nuoc Room - Second Floor) 

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14:30–15:15 Parallel Session: Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Innovation - Main Ballroom

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Theme: Advancing Health Systems & Innovation through Global Collaboration

Objectives:

• AI in diagnostics and telehealth

• Clinical research collaboration 

• Regulatory efficiency and international alignment

Moderator: Dr Patrick Fuchs, Co-Founder, Z-waka

Panelists:

• Dr. Chris McBrearty, Health Governance Specialist, Governance & Participation Unit, UNDP Vietnam and WHO Viet Nam

• Mr. Lennor Carrillo, General Director, Roche Pharma Vietnam

• Ms. Quyen Do, Nguyen, Executive Vice President, FPT Retails JSC

• Mr. Charaf Eddine Kadri, Sandoz Vietnam, Country Head

• Mr. Huynh Thuan, Deputy Director, Da Nang’s Health Department

• Mr. Tung Le, CEO of Tipharco

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14:30–15:15 Parallel Session: Education, Human Capacity and Mobility - Second Ballroom

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Theme: Building a Ready Workforce: Academic Partnerships, Skills Mobility & Industry Linkage

Focus Areas:

• Bilateral academic cooperation

• Talent pipeline for high-skilled sectors

• Exchange and scholarship opportunities

• Labor market challenges in the age of AI and automation

Moderator: Mr. Ivo Sieber, Vice – President, SVEF

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Ngo Xuan Lieu, Director of the National Employment Service Center, Ministry of Home Affairs

Panelists:

• Dr. Hoang Viet Ha – President of FPT International Institute

• Mr. Anand Nayyar, Professor, Duy Tan University

• Mr. Stefan Winzenried, CEO Janzz Technology

• Mr. Pham Tan Ngoc Thuy, Deputy Director, Da Nang Department of Education

• Mr. Andreas Födényi, Co-chairmain, Academia Group

• Mr. Thuan Thanh Nguyen, APAC HR Director, Nashtech Limited

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15:15–15:30 | Afternoon Tea Break​​

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15:30–16:30 | Session III: Innovation, AI & Digital Governance - Main Ballroom

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Theme: Building Smart Ecosystems for Sustainable Cities

Objectives:

• Discuss smart cities, digital infrastructure, and AI adoption

• Address ethical governance and standards for emerging technologies

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Moderator: Mr. Bui Trung Hieu, Co-Head of Center for Future Technology Industries, C4IR 

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Session Opening: Mr. Pham Phu Truong, Deputy Director General HCMC C4IR

Keynote: Mr. Pham Phu Truong, Founder, Deputy Director General HCMC C4IR

Panelists:

•  Mr. Simon Bernhard, Head of Costumer, Management Department, SPS Vietnam

•  Mr. Hai Dang Ngoc, Branch Director, Axon Active Vietnam

•  Mr. Talal Dib, Director, OWT Vietnam

• Mr. Tran Ngoc Thach, Deputy Director, Da Nang’s Science and Technology Department

• Mr. Mai Van Toan, Chief Information Officer (CIO), G-Group

• Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Thanh (Nicole Nguyen) - Growth Director, Galaxy Innovation - Sovico Group

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16:00 – 17:30 | Round Table Discussion: Sustainable & Lifestyle Tourism – Transitioning Hotels, Resorts & Travel Experiences toward net zero - Second Ballroom

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Theme: Pathways to Net Zero & Sustainable Lifestyle Tourism

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Objectives:

• Policy incentives & standards for net-zero operations

• Green technologies (renewables, smart buildings, electrification)

• Lifestyle integration (wellness, culinary/heritage, community-based)

• Circular practices & sustainable mobility

Moderator: Dr. Bui Thanh Minh, Deputy Director cum Head of Public Policy Research and Dialogue, Advisory Council on Administrative Procedures Reform (ACAPR) to the Prime Minister)

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Presenters: Dr. Bui Thanh Minh, Prof. Roland Shegg, Mrs. Le Hoang Yen, Founder & CEO of Tantina Group

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Panelists:

• Mr. Oliver Messerm Team Lead, Sustainable Tourism for Sustainable Developments (ST4SD)

• Prof. Roland Shegg, Institute of Tourims University of Applied Science and Arts Western Switzerland​

• Mr. Ba Van Son, Deputy Director General, Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

• Mr. Phan Xuan Thanh, Deputy Chairman, Da Nang Tourism Association

• Mr. Andre Pierre Gentzsch, Complex General Manager, Furama & Ariyana Danang International Tourism Complex

• Mrs. Le Hoang Yen, Founder & CEO of Tantina Group

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16:30–17:30 | Session IV: Startup Ecosystems and Innovation-Driven Growth - Main Ballroom​

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Theme: Empowering Entrepreneurs through Policy, Capital & Collaboration

Objectives:

• Explore startup financing, incubation and acceleration support

• Highlight role of PPPs and multilateral startup ecosystem

Moderator: Mr. Van Chuong Nguyen (Swiss EP)

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Phạm Hồng Quất – General Director, NATEC / Ministry of Science & Technology (Vietnam)

Panelists:

• Mr. Jonas Thuerig, CP APAC, Managing Partner, Tenity

• Mr. Hub Langstaff, Swiss EP Country Head

• Mr. Võ Đức Anh – Vice Director, Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (DISSC)

• Mr. Roland Kümin (VC/Angel investo networks)

• Mr. Leo Vũ – CEO & Founder, Fizen.io (Scale-up founder from Vietnam and Switzerland)

• Ms. Nguyễn An Nhàn– Co-Founder, Co-Plus

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17:30–18:00 | Summary & Key Takeaways from Breakout Sessions - Main Ballroom

Reported by moderators of breakout group

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​18:00 – 18:30 | Press Conference - Main Ballroom​

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18:30–20:30 | Gala Networking Dinner Hosted by  Da Nang City - Aryana Convention Center

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09:00 - 18:00 (all day) :B2G - Han River I (first floor)

09:00 - 18:00 (all day): B2B - Gallery III & IV (second floor)

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Expected Participants: 300–400 delegates (Government, business leaders, academia, partners from Switzerland, Vietnam, EU, ASEAN)

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