June 17, 2026
On August 19–20, 2026, the International Exhibition & Forum on Innovation, Business Transformation, and Sustainable Development (InnoEx 2026) will officially take place at Thiskyhall Sala, Ho Chi Minh City. Under the timely theme “THE INFLECTION POINT,” the event poses a survival question for the business community: Reinvent to break through, or accept obsolescence in the new cycle?
The Inflection Point: When “Old Advantages” Officially Hit the Ceiling
The year 2026 marks a profound strategic inflection point for both the global and Vietnamese economies. Traditional growth drivers rooted in capital intensity, massive scale, or cheap labor are rapidly losing their efficacy. Artificial Intelligence (specifically Agentic AI) has transitioned from the phase of “inflated expectations” to become the baseline for real-world productivity. Concurrently, global trade orders are shifting heavily toward protectionism, and stringent green standards (ESG) are reshaping entire global supply chains.
For Vietnam, this represents a pivotal period for the new 5-year development cycle and the ultimate “strategic window” to transition its growth model from resource-intensive to knowledge-intensive, just before the golden population structure enters an aging phase.
In this context, the divide is no longer between enterprises doing more or less, but between those that dare to practice Reinvention and those that stubbornly cling to legacy structures. InnoEx 2026 returns to serve as the gateway connecting global technology, capital, and resource ecosystems, helping Vietnamese enterprises successfully pivot their strategies.
Highlights from InnoEx 2026’s Three Major Forums
The core engine of this year’s event is the series of High-Level Leadership Forums, divided into three major tracks to address everything from strategic mindset to operational tactics and sustainability trends:
1. Strategic Track – Business Innovation Forum: THE ADVANTAGE RESET – Reinvent or Defend?
Time & Venue: 13:30 – 17:00, August 19, 2026, at the Innovation Stage.
Core Focus: This forum places the C-Suite before an uncompromising ultimatum: Strategic Pivot or Safe Defense. Economic experts, global strategy consulting firms, and market-leading corporate executives will dissect “The Advantage Gap” in the AI economy. Through this, they will map out the growth model transition roadmap for the 2026–2030 period, turning technology and organizational leanness into performance levers rather than passively cutting costs.
2. Operational Track – Innovation Sector Forum: OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE – Run Faster, Cost Less
Time & Venue: 13:30 – 17:00, August 19, 2026, at the Transformation Stage.
Core Focus: This is an exclusive “actionable playground” tailored for CEOs, COOs, CIOs, and operational leaders. Avoiding hollow buzzwords, the forum delivers direct answers to a major pressure: How to scale output without increasing organizational complexity in the AI era? The forum will feature real-world Showcases (real problems, real KPIs, real results) on workflow automation, logistics optimization through real-time data, and secure, resilient operational architectures.
3. Sustainability Track – Green Innovation Summit: Green Shift – What Powers the Next Advantage?
Time & Venue: 08:30 – 12:00, August 20, 2026, at the Green Innovation Stage.
Core Focus: “Going Green” is no longer just a corporate social responsibility (CSR) story or an environmental obligation; it has become a mandatory passport to join global value chains. Green Summit 2026 will bring together strategic institutions (such as Rabo Foundation, AB InBev, and Grab) to discuss green finance, green logistics, fleet electrification, and transparent carbon data. This is where it will be proven that the green transition can be transformed from a “cost-consuming center” into a “core capability that generates profitability.”
Scale and Supporting Ecosystem Launchpads
Under the endorsement of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and co-organized by IBP, InnoEx, and the Young Businesspeople Association of Ho Chi Minh City (YBA HCM), InnoEx 2026 is projected to attract over 30,000 attendees, gathering more than 4,000 corporate executives representing over 60 countries and territories.
Alongside the three premium forums, the event encompasses critical supporting tracks that establish a comprehensive innovation ecosystem:
Technology Exhibition: A 7,000m² exhibition space featuring 300 international and domestic exhibitors, focusing heavily on AI, digital solutions, green tech, and fintech.
Startup Pitch: An arena showcasing over 130 exceptional tech startups rigorously selected from prestigious programs such as Startup Wheel, Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge, the Green Innovation Fellowship and the Plastic Innovation Program.
Capital Connect: An exclusive, invite-only capital matching program for 120 VIP guests, directly connecting high-potential innovation projects with over 200 international investors and venture capital funds.
“A Time to Act, Not to Observe”
Ms. Truong Ly Hoang Phi – Chairperson of InnoEx and CEO of IBP, shared: “Innovation cannot be a siloed effort. We need an ecosystem to resonate and amplify value together. In 2026, this is no longer the time for businesses to sit back and observe trends, but the exact moment they must decide to reinvent themselves to step onto a new growth trajectory.”
InnoEx 2026 is precisely the place where those strategic choices are put on the agenda. The event is an unmissable opportunity for senior leaders seeking systematic answers to productivity and competitive capability challenges in the coming decade.
EVENT INFORMATION: INNOEX 2026
Theme: THE INFLECTION POINT — Where Global Shifts Fuel Business Reinvention.
Dates: August 19 & 20, 2026.
Venue: Thiskyhall Sala, Thu Thiem, Ho Chi Minh City.