2026 Agenda (Tentative)
19:00 – 23:00
Hello, Vietnam
Ros Yacht Club, 10B Ton Duc Thang, Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC
20:00 – 22:30
Saigon Soundscape
Kingdom Karaoke, 67-69 Pham Viet Chanh Street, Ward Nguyen Cu Trinh, District 1, HCMC
8:00 - 12:00
Rhythms of Saigon
Before stepping into the boardroom, step into Vietnam itself. Join us to feel the vibrant rush of HCMC, its buzzing streets, hidden corners, and unforgettable flavors
12:00 - 14:00
Lunch among the Lotuses
In the quiet heart of the lotus ponds, we pause to share food, stories, and stillness - Sen Nam Bo, 506 Vo Chi Cong Street, District 9, HCMC
14:00 – 16:00
The Body in Motion
A session designed to shake off structure and rediscover flow. Move, play, and let motion clear space for new ideas
17:20 – 22:30
Opening Reception - 1920s
Step back in time to the glamour and elegance of the 1920s, an evening of historic charm, exquisite ambiance, and vibrant networking - The Independence Palace, Ben Thanh, District 1, HCMC
8:30 - 10:00
Get ready
Gradion office - Sapphire Tower 2, No. 92, Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, HCMC
10:00 - 12:00
Can Gio Adventure
Travel to Can Gio by bus or Vespa. Feel the breeze with coconut hammocks, and meet the monkeys of Monkey Island
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch in the Wild
Rung Sac Restaurant - Long Hoa, Can Gio, HCMC
13:30 - 17:00
Crossing the Waters to Ho Tram
A scenic ride that bridges the city’s edge with the calm coastal breeze
19:00 - 23:00
Bia Hoi
A relaxed evening to unwind and connect with sunset, sand, and Vietnam’s lively bia hơi spirit - Ho Tram, HCMC
5:00 - 9:30
Life by the Waves
Experience a morning in the life of a Vietnamese fisherman, participating in authentic routines by the water
10:00 - 11:30
Hotel Check-out
11:30 - 12:30
Travel to Vung Tau
12:30 - 13:30
Taste of the Coast
Savor the fresh, vibrant tastes of Vung Tau with local specialties like Ốc Tự Nhiên and Bà Sáu’s famous stingray hotpot
13:30 - 15:00
Travel to HCMC
Speed boat journey over the waves to Bach Dang, enjoying the rhythm of the river and open skies
19:00 - 22:30
Saigon After Hours
Connect with fellow attendees as Saigon’s nightlife - Villa Song Saigon, 197/2 Nguyen Van Huong Ward, Thu Duc, HCMC
9:00 - 9:30
Get ready
Gradion office - Sapphire Tower 2, No. 92, Nguyen Huu Canh Street, Thanh My Tay Ward, HCMC
09:30 - 11:30
Inside Vietnam’s Automation Revolution
Vietnam Automation Center of Excellence (ACE) , Block B - Becamex 2 Advanced Manufacturing Center, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Hoa Phu Ward, Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong
11:30 - 13:30
Visit ACE & Lunch
Networking lunch with peers and industry professionals
13:30 - 15:00
Factory Visit
An inside look at production innovation and the evolving role of technology in Vietnam’s industrial growth
19:00 - 23:30
Rock Night
Celebrate the creativity of Vietnam’s emerging music scene at the battle of young Vietnamese bands - Bai Dap Pub, 173 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 6, District 3, HCMC
09:30 – 15:00
Let Me Show You My City
An immersive city experience where participants will be divided into small groups to explore Ho Chi Minh City through specially curated routes designed and led by Gradion team members.
19:00 – 23:30
Rock Night
Celebrate the creativity of Vietnam’s emerging music scene at the battle of young Vietnamese bands - Bai Dap Pub, 173 Hai Ba Trung, Ward 6, District 3, HCMC
10:00 - 17:00
The Scaling Business Conference - Day 1
Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC
[Chapter 2] The Vietnamese Consumer Landscape and Economic Growth
Vietnam’s unstoppable rise: meet the new consumer shaping Asia’s growth engine
Resilience in Market Expansion Across Borders
Crack the code of scaling through uncertainty, volatility, and new frontiers
Digital-First Market Entry Strategies
Enter new markets through data, agility, and digital precision
Cross-Border Payments & Fintech Innovations
The next wave of borderless commerce starts with frictionless finance
Building a Global Partner Ecosystem (B2B Networking)
Forge alliances that move markets and multiply impact
19:00 - 21:30
The Founder’s Lounge
Step into a curated space for founders and innovators to connect, exchange ideas, and share experiences - Lan Anh Village, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC
10:00 - 17:00
The Scaling Business Conference - Day 1
Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC
[Chapter 2] From Innovation to Singularity: The Future of Human-Machine Intelligence
Beyond disruption, where human imagination meets machine evolution
Generative AI 2.0: Multimodal Models (Text, Voice, Video, 3D)
From pixels to presence, the new frontier of creative intelligence
From LLMs to SLMs (Small Language Models)
Smarter. Leaner. Faster. The power shift to specialized AI
Agentic AI for Automation
Welcome to the era of autonomous execution and self-optimizing enterprises
Conversational AI and Chatbots
Every brand now has a voice, and it’s getting smarter
19:00 - 21:30
The Founder’s Lounge
Step into a curated space for founders and innovators to connect, exchange ideas, and share experiences - Lan Anh Village, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC
10:00 - 17:00
The Scaling Business Conference - Day 1
Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC
The Rise of “Made in a New World”
Reinventing manufacturing in an era of resilience, sustainability, and smart production
The Role of IoT in Manufacturing
From connected machines to connected intelligence. IoT is transforming production floors into living, learning networks
Data Pipelines & Analytics in Manufacturing: From Raw Signals to Insights
Factories that read their own pulse: turning streams of data into predictive intelligence and faster decisions
Predictive Maintenance with Digital Twins
Preventing downtime through virtual replicas that forecast and optimize performance
Implementing AI for Quality Control
AI is redefining precision - detecting flaws the human eye can’t, and learning from every imperfection to raise the standard
19:00 - 21:30
The Founder’s Lounge
Step into a curated space for founders and innovators to connect, exchange ideas, and share experiences - Lan Anh Village, An Khanh Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC
10:00 - 16:00
The Scaling Business Conference - Day 2
Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC
Scaling a Niche: What B2B Companies Can Learn from Luxury Brands
Master the art of exclusivity, scale through focus, not mass
Decoding Gen Z & Gen Alpha
The world’s youngest consumers are rewriting every rule of engagement
The “Netflix Effect” on Every Industry - The Subscription Model Revolution
From one-time buyers to lifelong members: the future is recurring
The “Failure Resume”: Growth Stories That Didn’t Work and Why
Raw, unfiltered lessons from the bold who dared and failed forward
The Human-First Leadership
Lead with empathy. Scale with purpose. Grow with humanity
19:00 - 22:30
The People of Gradion
Join the Gradion community for a lively year-end celebration - CINÉ Saigon, 148 Cong Quynh, Ben Thanh Ward, Ward, HCMC
10:00 - 16:00
The Scaling Business Conference - Day 2
Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC
AI-Powered Personalization at Scale
Deliver intimacy at scale because no two customers are the same
AI-Driven Data Analytics & Predictive Intelligence
See the future before it happens and act on it instantly
Building an AI-Ready Workforce
Turn fear into fluency, empower teams to lead with intelligence
AI in Cybersecurity
The silent guardian: how AI defends the digital frontier
Autonomous Everything: Vehicles, Drones, Logistics Networks
A self-moving world is here - faster, safer, borderless
19:00 - 22:30
The People of Gradion
Join the Gradion community for a lively year-end celebration - CINÉ Saigon, 148 Cong Quynh, Ben Thanh Ward, Ward, HCMC
10:00 - 16:00
The Scaling Business Conference - Day 2
Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Adaptability is the new efficiency - modular workflows and agile factories that pivot in real time to market shifts
Next-Gen Human–Machine Interfaces (HMI)
Interfaces are becoming intuitive - gestures, voice, and visualization bring people and technology into seamless conversation
Robotics & Human–Robot Collaboration (Cobotics)
Humans provide intuition, robots provide endurance, together, they amplify precision, safety, and creativity on the line
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
Prototyping meets production - 3D printing unlocks custom, on-demand, and sustainable manufacturing at scale
Green Manufacturing & Sustainability
Efficiency and responsibility converge, the factories of the future will be measured not only by output, but by impact
19:00 - 22:30
The People of Gradion
Join the Gradion community for a lively year-end celebration - CINÉ Saigon, 148 Cong Quynh, Ben Thanh Ward, Ward, HCMC
The Afterglow Retreat
(Tentatively) Nha Trang - Vietnam
Andy Vitale is the Director of Product Marketing at Brandhub, where he leads a team focused on transforming the mortgage lending experience for millions of people who want to buy or refinance a home, as well as professional partners across the lending and real estate spectrum.
Karen Christensen
Karen Christensen
Director of Product Marketing, Bandhub
Andy Vitale is the Director of Product Marketing at Brandhub, where he leads a team focused on transforming the mortgage lending experience for millions of people who want to buy or refinance a home, as well as professional partners across the lending and real estate spectrum.
Andy Vitale is the Director of Product Marketing at Brandhub, where he leads a team focused on transforming the mortgage lending experience for millions of people who want to buy or refinance a home, as well as professional partners across the lending and real estate spectrum.
Karen Christensen
Karen Christensen
Director of Product Marketing, Bandhub
Andy Vitale is the Director of Product Marketing at Brandhub, where he leads a team focused on transforming the mortgage lending experience for millions of people who want to buy or refinance a home, as well as professional partners across the lending and real estate spectrum.
Andy Vitale is the Director of Product Marketing at Brandhub, where he leads a team focused on transforming the mortgage lending experience for millions of people who want to buy or refinance a home, as well as professional partners across the lending and real estate spectrum.