2026 VIETNAM ESG INVESTOR CONFERENCE: FROM STRATEGIC DIALOGUE TO INVESTMENT EXECUTION IN VIETNAM’S NEXT GROWTH PHASE

The 2026 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference, taking place 26–27 May 2026 at New World Saigon Hotel (Ho Chi Minh City), is returning for its 4th edition as one of Vietnam’s most impactful platforms connecting capital with ESG-driven opportunities. This year, the conference sharpens its focus on investment execution, positioning ESG as a strategic lens for navigating Vietnam’s next phase of growth, from value-chain upgrading and infrastructure transition to market diversification and human capital investment.

The conference was founded and organized by Raise Partners, with the Australian Goverment continuing as the leading government partner for the fourth consecutive year. The 2026 edition also marks the first year of Ivy+Partners joining as co‑organizer, while Vietnam Innovators Digest (by Vietcetera) transitions its role into exclusive community partner. This extended partnership reinforces the conference’s position as a regional ecosystem-wide investment platform, connecting capital market signals, policy direction, and actionable opportunities across sectors.

The year’s theme, “Full Steam Ahead: Investing in Vietnam’s Evolution,” captures both Vietnam’s accelerating momentum and the indispensable responsibility of investors and businesses to shape a growth path that is competitive, resilient, and inclusive. The conference is designed to move beyond dialogue toward capital allocation, partnerships, and execution in reality.

Speaking on the differentiation of this year’s conference, Ms. Mimi Vu, Co-Founder & Partner, Raise Partners (event co-organizer), shared: “Over the past four years, we’ve seen ESG conversations in Vietnam evolve from skepticism to action, accountability, and opportunity. Access to capital and export markets is becoming more selective, and ESG is increasingly the dominant language between investors and businesses for transparency, trust, and operational readiness. This edition focuses on how to translate Vietnam’s 5-year Socio-economic Development plan into actionable and investable opportunities, helping Vietnamese companies align with investor expectations and enabling capital providers to identify scalable, high-integrity projects.”

The 2025 edition used to attract nearly 300 domestic and international companies and organizations, fostering cross-sector dialogue and advancing practical ESG solutions tailored to Vietnam’s evolving market. Building on this momentum, the 2026 conference is expected to convene hundreds of investors, fund managers, policymakers, corporate leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders, including multinational corporations, SMEs, startups, development finance institutions, and media representatives.

Featured speakers confirmed for 2026 represent a diverse global ESG and investment ecosystem, including organizations such as Biti’s, Dynam Capital, Ascend Ventures Vietnam, Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP), Fair Wear, UNPRI, The Radical Fund, and the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD), among others.

The two-day conference is structured to provide both strategic and operational perspectives on ESG investment in Vietnam.

• Day 1: Focuses on macro trends, policy direction, and capital market signals through keynotes and plenary discussions.
• Day 2: Shifts towards capital allocation and execution featuring case studies, breakout sessions, deep-dive workshops, and deal labs across several sectors.

These discussions will be closely associated with Vietnam’s broader trajectory as it enters 2026 at a pivotal moment, underscored by the national 5-year socio-economic development plan and upgrading as FTSE Russell Emerging Markets - signaling growing investor confidence and deeper integration into global capital markets.

The country has driven its ambitions toward double-digit GDP expansion and increased participation in global value chains. This transition requires both upgrading traditional growth drivers, such as textiles and electronics manufacturing, and accelerating emerging sectors, including renewable energy, semiconductors, logistics, and digital infrastructure.

At the same time, Vietnam’s climate commitments, including net-zero emissions by 2050, are increasingly reflected in national policies, including the 2026–2030 socioeconomic development plan and sector-specific green growth strategies. These shifts are reshaping how ESG-aligned capital is allocated and how businesses position themselves for long-term competitiveness.

Commenting on Ivy+Partners’ role as co-organizer for the first time, Ms. Ivy Nhi Chau, Founder & CEO of Ivy+Partners, said: “Ivy+Partners, as a strategic communications consulting firm working with various regional partners, is particularly paying attention to and supporting businesses that pursue sustainable growth as a means to create positive impact on the economy and society. This year, we join the 2026 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference as a co‑organizer to shape insightful, straightforward dialogues and translate ESG from strategic commitments into practical investment opportunities. Through this platform, our firm empowers businesses to clearly communicate their readiness, execution capabilities, and innovation value in response to a rapidly evolving economic landscape.”

Against a challenging global macro environment, marked by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting supply chains, and increasing competition for capital, Vietnam faces both opportunities and pressures. Investors are seeking higher-quality, scalable, and ESG-aligned opportunities, while new FDI flows increasingly prioritize green infrastructure, innovative models, and resilient supply chains.

Addressing investors and businesses directly, Mr. Craig Martin, Executive Chairman of Dynam Capital, a founding sponsor of the conference for the fourth year in a row, emphasized: “ESG is not a narrative; it’s a screening and decision framework. Vietnam has gained global attention for its strong growth and increasingly attractive set of macroeconomic fundamentals, but capital will flow to projects that demonstrate clear accountability, credible governance practices, and financial transparency. This is the moment for both investors and businesses to communicate clearly how they transform intent into execution, aligning capital with credible, investment-ready opportunities.”

As Vietnam reaches a defining inflection point, ESG is the ‘capital culture’ shaping how investment decisions are made. 2026 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference invites investors, businesses, and ecosystem partners to come together - not only to participate in Vietnam’s growth, but to actively shape its long-term evolution.

Speaking at the event, Bui Hoang Hai, vice-chairman of the State Securities Commission of Vietnam, said total investment demand in the 2026-30 period is estimated at VND38,000 trillion ($1.4 trillion). The state budget can only provide approximately VND8,500 trillion ($323 billion), or 20 percent, leaving the remaining 80 percent to be sourced from private and international capital.

Jul 23, 2026