Mark your calendars for the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference, organized by Raise Partners and Vietnam Innovators Digest and taking place on May 13-14, 2025!
With the theme of “Sustainability and Growth in an Uncertain World,” the conference will be a crucial gathering for investors, business leaders, funds, policymakers, start-ups, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), multinational companies (MNCs), experts, academia, and media seeking to navigate the complex landscape of trade, investment, and sustainable growth in today’s ever changing world.
ESG Investing for Growth in a Shifting Landscape
Vietnam is a rapidly developing economy that stands at the intersection of near-unlimited opportunities and unpredictable global markets. The country is poised for explosive growth, yet challenges such as climate change, shifting social dynamics, and regulatory transitions loom large.
As Vietnam and the world face a myriad of challenges ranging from the impacts of climate change to trade tariffs and geopolitical instability, businesses and governments alike must rethink their strategies for economic resilience and sustainable development.
Day 1 of the ESG Investor Conference will ask the pressing question: How can Vietnam achieve its development goals within the context of both volatile global markets and its own emerging domestic market?
Investors, business leaders, and industry experts will discuss urgent topics such as powering Vietnam’s green and digital future through inclusive workforce development; innovative approaches to elevate and expand the tourism industry; renewable energy investing in Vietnam’s quickly changing regulatory environment; ESG and accessibility in urban design and construction; and ESG in the startup ecosystem. These sessions will examine best practices and failed case studies to provide the audience with practical information, recommendations, and blueprints to use in their own ESG journey.
Leveraging Vietnam’s Competitive Advantages
Day 2 of the conference will look internally and identify Vietnam’s competitive advantages to build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. Vietnam’s position as a dynamic Southeast Asian economy offers significant opportunities for growth even in the face of market upheavals, but only if it can leverage all of its unique strengths, including its untapped labor pool, renewable natural resources, strategic geographic position, and a young and energetic population can deftly weave traditions and culture with modernization..
Investors, founders, CEOs, and industry experts will share their knowledge and experience on issues such as ESG integration for publicly listed companies; the critical role of sustainable infrastructure and logistics in Vietnam’s industrial transformation; best practices in developing higher value manufacturing and agriculture supply chains; opportunities in gender lens investing across all asset classes; and smart mobility and transportation in rapid urbanization.
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference will also focus on the role of startups and SMEs in achieving sustainable growth in Vietnam and boosting competitiveness. SMEs account for over 98% of businesses in Vietnam, yet many still struggle with integrating ESG practices into their operations due to lack of guidance on standards and resources for implementation.
Sessions on Day 2 will explore what is required to help SMEs and startups become investment-ready, including how to embed sustainability and governance frameworks into their business models and identifying which ESG and due diligence standards are best for their sectors and level. Finally, the conference will have an exhibition space featuring startup and SME booths, as well as a session for selected impact and climate startups to pitch to potential investors.
Volatility As A Catalyst For Innovation And Collaboration
One of the key priorities of the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference is to facilitate partnerships and collaboration through targeted networking sessions and opportunities. The conference will provide a platform for investors, government officials, and business leaders to come together and share ideas on how to navigate the current global climate, with an emphasis on how collective action can drive the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient economy.
Whether you are an investor, a business leader, founder, or a policymaker, the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference is the perfect opportunity to engage with your peers, explore new investment opportunities, and forge new partnerships and solutions that will help your business thrive amidst global volatility and contribute to Vietnam’s overall development.
The road ahead is unpredictable, but with the right strategies, preparation, partnerships, and investments, Vietnam can weather any challenge that comes its way while achieving its ambitious economic, social, and environmental goals. Join us at the 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference and be part of this transformative journey!
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference by Raise Partners and Vietnam Innovators Digest is a two-day event, gathering investors and funds, business leaders, Vietnamese and international governments, start-ups, experts, academia, and the media to spark meaningful collaboration and accelerate green and inclusive growth in Vietnam.
When: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 14-15th May 2025
Where: New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Event details: find out more HERE
The 2025 Vietnam ESG Investor Conference is made possible with the support of: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Leading Government Partner); Dynam Capital and Ecolean (Program Partner); New World Saigon Hotel (Venue Partner); HSBC Vietnam, S&P Global, DEEP C Industrial Zones, Betrimex, Home Credit (Engagement Partner); Vietcetera (Media Partner); AusCham Vietnam and Dutch Business Association Vietnam (Communications Partner); Green Transition (Technical Partner) and Be (Travel Partner).