The "Meet Australia 2026" event is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from May 18 to 20, at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Center.
Organized by the municipal People's Committee, the event aims to deepen the partnership between the city and Australian partners across various key sectors.
The program is designed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as industry, infrastructure, urban development, high technology, innovation, education, clean energy, and sustainable development.
According to the Organizing Committee, approximately 200 delegates will attend the event in person.
The Vietnamese delegation will include leaders from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Australia, and senior officials from HCM City. Representatives from various departments, wards and communes, and special zones will also be present, alongside leaders from neighboring localities, including Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Dong Thap, An Giang, and Can Tho. The event will also see participation from business associations, universities, and investment promotion agencies from both nations.
On the Australian side, attendees are expected to include government officials, representatives from various ministries and localities, diplomatic agencies, trade and investment promotion organizations, and members of the business community.
The event’s core activities will take place on May 19, featuring an opening ceremony followed by three major thematic discussion sessions: promoting trade and investment between HCMC and Australia; advancing cooperation in green energy development; and building a future-ready workforce through collaboration on skills development, talent cultivation, and sustainable labor forces.
On the same day, a dedicated Business-to-Business (B2B) networking session will be held to help enterprises from both countries exchange needs, seek partnership opportunities, and expand their trade and investment networks. This activity will be spearheaded by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) in coordination with the Department of Industry and Trade and other relevant agencies.
On May 20, the international delegation and business representatives will participate in a series of field trips. The itinerary includes visits to industrial parks, science and technology centers, and innovative industrial ecosystem models. Key highlights of the tour include the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in the city and the Vietnam International Financial Center.
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