FRANCE-VIETNAM FORWARD 2026

FRANCE-VIETNAM FORWARD 2026

Date: 15 October 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: TBC, Ho Chi Minh City

France-Vietnam Forward 2026 is the flagship event led by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV), co-organized by La French Tech Vietnam, Team France Export (Embassy of France in Vietnam, Business France and the Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France – CCE).

Bringing together business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and public stakeholders, the 2026 edition will unite two of the largest France–Vietnam initiatives under one roof: the French Tech Summit and the Job & Education Fair. The event will also mark the closing of the France–Vietnam Innovation Year, led by the Embassy of France in Vietnam.

French Tech Summit

The French Tech Summit will feature:

• Inspiring keynote speeches from leading industry experts
• High-level roundtable discussions
• A startup showcase and exhibition area
• Dedicated thematic zones covering Industry, Transportation, HealthTech, Construction, and FinTech
• The ZEBOX Startup Competition, organized with challenge partners FPT and CMA CGM

Job & Education Fair

The Job & Education Fair will connect talented Vietnamese candidates with French and international companies, universities, and higher education institutions. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Meet recruiters and submit their CVs
• Explore career opportunities and internships
• Discover study programs offered by French and international schools
• Network directly with companies and education providers

Whether you are a company looking for talents, a startup seeking visibility, a student exploring international opportunities, or a professional passionate about innovation, France-Vietnam Forward 2026 is the place to connect, learn, and build the future of France–Vietnam cooperation.