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The fourth edition of the Vietnam ESG Investor Conference will be held from May 26–27, 2026, at the New World Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together investors and businesses to connect capital with ESG investment opportunities in Vietnam. Past editions have attracted nearly 300 domestic and international companies and organizations.
This year’s program focuses on implementing and positioning ESG as a strategic lens for Vietnam’s next growth phase, including upgrading value chains, transforming infrastructure, diversifying markets, and investing in human capital. The conference is organized by Raise Partners, with the Australian government agency continuing as Strategic Government Partner for the fourth consecutive year. Ivy+Partners is co-organizing for the first time, while Vietnam Innovators Digest (part of Vietcetera) serves as an exclusive community partner.
The theme, “Full Steam Ahead: Investing in Vietnam’s Evolution,” reflects Vietnam’s acceleration momentum and the responsibility of investors and businesses to chart a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive growth path. Organizers say the content will move beyond dialogue to cover capital deployment, partnership-building, and practical implementation.
Mimi Vu, Co-founder and Partner at Raise Partners, said ESG discussions in Vietnam have evolved from skepticism to action, accountability, and opportunity. She added that access to capital and exports has become more selective, and ESG is increasingly a shared language between investors and businesses to promote transparency, build trust, and improve operational readiness.
The conference also aims to translate Vietnam’s five-year socio-economic development plan into concrete investable opportunities. Organizers say this will help Vietnamese enterprises meet investor expectations and support capital providers in identifying scalable projects with integrity.
The conference spans two days, designed to provide both strategic insights and practical ESG investment experience in Vietnam.
Day 1 will focus on macro trends, policy direction, and capital market signals through keynote sessions and plenary discussions.
Day 2 will shift to capital allocation and deployment through case studies, breakout sessions, intensive workshops, and deal lab sessions across selected sectors.
In 2025, the conference attracted nearly 300 domestic and international companies. For the 2026 edition, organizers expect to gather hundreds of investors, fund managers, policymakers, business leaders, and other ecosystem partners, including multinational corporations, SMEs, startups, development finance institutions, and media.
Speakers and participants are drawn from the global ESG investment ecosystem, including Dynam Capital, Ascend Ventures Vietnam, Biti’s, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP), Fair Wear, UNPRI, Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD), and others.
Discussions will align with Vietnam’s trajectory in 2026, described as a transition year tied to the five-year socio-economic plan and an upgrade to Emerging Market status by FTSE Russell. Organizers also cite Vietnam’s pursuit of double-digit GDP growth and deeper integration into global value chains.
The transformation, they say, requires upgrading traditional growth drivers such as textiles and electronics while accelerating emerging sectors including renewable energy, semiconductors, logistics, and digital infrastructure. Commitments to climate goals—net-zero emissions by 2050—are being embedded in national policies, particularly the 2026–2030 Socio-Economic Development Plan and sectoral green growth strategies.
Organizers say these shifts are reshaping ESG capital allocation and repositioning companies to strengthen long-term competitiveness in a market that demands transparency, execution capability, and sustainable growth.
Ivy Nhi Chau, Founder and CEO of Ivy+Partners, said the firm supports sustainable growth-oriented companies and participates as a co-organizer to help shape deeper dialogues and translate ESG commitments into real investment opportunities. She added that the goal is to help companies demonstrate readiness, execution capability, and innovative value aligned with a shifting economic landscape.
Craig Martin, CEO of Dynam Capital, said in a pre-event briefing that for investors ESG is not a story to tell but a framework for screening and decision-making. For businesses, he said, ESG has become a gateway to capital and markets. He noted that Vietnamese firms are drawing global interest due to solid growth platforms and expanding opportunities, but capital will prioritize projects with clear accountability, trustworthy practices, and transparent finance.
As Vietnam enters what organizers describe as a pivotal growth phase, ESG is increasingly framed as a capital culture shaping how investment decisions are made. The 2026 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference invites investors, businesses, and ecosystem partners to participate in Vietnam’s growth trajectory and proactively shape the country’s long-term development.
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