ROS Yacht Club, 10B Ton Duc Thang, Bach Dang Waterbus Station, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

ROS Yacht Club, 10B Ton Duc Thang, Bach Dang Waterbus Station, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive early? No problem we got you covered. Networking in style at the river in the middle of Saigon. First two drinks on us, in case you are hungry, they have excellent seafood.

Kingdom Karaoke, 67-69 Pham Viet Chanh, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Kingdom Karaoke, 67-69 Pham Viet Chanh, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam and Karaoke. A love story. And yes, we have Youtube and yes we can sing German songs... no worry these are private rooms and who don't want to sing can still network outside. So come and join. And noooo not everyone has to sing. It's okay just to come, chill, network and drink.

Gradion Saigon Office, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Let's all meet at our office. Your first chance to meet all other attendees, pick up swag, ask questions, network, and meet the team. Also we will start from here to our lunch destination, so please come before 11… before… not at 11… I know you :)

Sen Nam Bo Ecological Cuisine, 06 Vo Chi Cong, Long Truong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

We promised you "authenticity" and we deliver on this. Lunch is going to be in a really cool, vintage style place amongst lotus blossoms.

LYS Studio, 121 Bui Huu Nghia, Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Learn the latest cool moves and record the memory

LYS Studio, 121 Bui Huu Nghia, Gia Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Master the basic dance steps for our Opening Reception night performance

Independence Palace, 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Independence Palace, 135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Dresscode: Roaring Twenties/ Gatsby

This is a very special treat. Not everyone can rent the Reunification Palace. A very historic place - when the tanks broke through the door, the war ended. And this is where we will network, party and dance. Get ready for a very special treat!

Step back in time to the glamour and elegance of the 1920s, an evening of historic charm, exquisite ambiance, and vibrant networking. Expect good music, live bands, speeches, fingerfood and for sure sufficient amount of drinks.

Gradion Saigon Office, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

The beach, the beach we are going to the beach! You know the drill. Let's meet at the office so that we can travel together. If you are late it's going to be quite complicated for you and you will miss out some amazing experiences! We will stay the night in Ho Tram so bring your luggage for one night.

Dua nuoc Co Kieu, Rung Sac, An Thoi Dong, Can Gio, HCMC

Travel like locals, rest like locals. Have a coconut and relax in a hammock. We do have toilets, but they are… uhm… local. Hey, I promised you authentic experiences, which doesn’t always equal good… :)

Did someone say monkeys? Monkeys??? Yes. Tons of them. In the wild and around you. A word of caution.

Monkeys are mostly assholes. They learned that if they steal your phone or your glasses then they can get a treat and bring it back. Be careful! You wouldn't be the first to lose something important and there is no guarantee that you get this back. And they are strong. You don't need to be scared, they are not dangerous. Just mean spirited little critters. Sounds like I don't like them? I don't. But it's incredibly cool experience don't miss out!

Rung Sac Restaurants, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City

We all have lunch together in the middle of Monkey island. Don't let them get in, they will eat our food.

Now... if you are adventurous then join us on a 1h walk through the jungle. It's super cool. Just... no glasses, phones and NO it's not a good idea, to think it's smart to bring food in a backpack. They will smell it and steal it.

TRAVEL TO HO TRAM

14:30 - 15:00: Bus to Can Gio - Vung Tau Ferry

15:00 - 16:00: Ferry ride to Vung Tau

16:00 - 18:00: Hotel Check-in & Free time

No feelings for monkeys? Want to relax early in the hotel. Take the bus early.

13:30 - 14:00: Bus to Can Gio - Vung Tau Ferry

14:00 - 15:00: Ferry ride to Vung Tau

15:00 - 18:00: Hotel Check-in & (More) Free time

Gio Bien Resort, 6 Thuy Van, Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Gio Bien Resort, 6 Thuy Van, Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Dresscode: Comfort beach wear. Leave your high heels at home. Shorts. Open shoes. Good mood and come thirsty!

Forget the 5-star hotel lobby. Forget the stiff networking dinners.

Bia Hoi (Fresh Beer) is the soul of Vietnam. It is the definition of "Real World".

The Concept: Beer brewed at 3 AM, delivered at 8 AM, and gone by 8 PM. No preservatives. No fancy branding. Just the freshest, crispest beer you will ever taste, served straight from a steel tank on the street corner. Uhm from the beach in our case...

The Setting: Tiny plastic stools. Knees almost touching your ears. The chaos of the street just inches away. That's normal. And Gradion Summit Style is in the sand at the beach. As we transported the Bia Hoi spirit directly to the beach. Woot woot!

The Spirit: This is the great equalizer. At a Bia Hoi, the CEO sits next to the motorbike driver. There are no titles here. Just 100% noise, laughter, and the legendary chant of "Một - Hai - Ba - DZÔ!" (1-2-3-CHEERS!). This is where real connections happen.

Binh Chau Fishing Port, Ven Bien, Binh Chau Commune, Ho Chi Minh City

Binh Chau Fishing Port, Ven Bien, Binh Chau Commune, Ho Chi Minh City

This is not a yacht charter. There are no cold towels, no champagne, and definitely no cushioned seats. This is a working Vietnamese fishing boat. It smells like diesel, salt, and hard work.

The Deal: We head out for 1.5 hours. Is it the full 12-hour shift? No. But the boat, the captain, and the sweat are 100% real.

You’re not here to be pampered. You’re here to see how the day really starts on the water.

Grab a net. Watch the sunrise. Get your hands dirty. Welcome to the real office.

Binh Chau Fishing Port, Ven Bien, Binh Chau Commune, Ho Chi Minh City

Off the boat, onto the sand. Only for those who got up early and went out fishing with us!

Forget the hotel buffet with the soggy eggs. This is the breakfast of champions. We head to a local beach spot nearby. The catch is fresh, because it was swimming an hour ago. We throw it straight onto the charcoal grill.

No menus, no white tablecloths. Just the freshest seafood you’ll ever taste, shared family-style right by the ocean.

The perfect reward for the early wake-up call. Dig in.

A guided session to wake up your body. Think movement, breath, and light activation to reset your system. The full plan will be shared once the trainer locks in the flow, but expect something accessible, refreshing, and suited for all fitness levels.

This block is meant to clear the mental fog, loosen the tension, and give you a sharp, steady mindset for the rest of the day.

Ho May Park, 1A Tran Phu, Ward 1, Vung Tau

And back we go to Vung Tau - the boat pier. Don't forget your luggage.

Bach Dang Speed Ferry Terminal, 10B Tôn Đức Thắng, Ben Nghe, District 1, HCMC

This time the speed ferry will bring us directly to Saigon, D1 Bach Dang Terminal (that's very central, near the Reverie Hotel). Fun ride.

Finally back in Saigon, it's time for some proper Spa time before our networking night in the evening.

(Detailed plan and more options to be updated)

BAIETA Restaurant Saigon Thao Dien, 16/8, Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, HCMC

BAIETA Restaurant Saigon Thao Dien, 16/8, Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, HCMC

BAIETA Restaurant Saigon Thao Dien, Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, 16/8, HCMC

Dress-code: Business casual

After the heat and the hustle, we head to the sanctuary.

BAIETA is our first stop by the river. A warm landing spot where Saigon’s energy softens into Mediterranean ease. We gather on the riverside patio just as the lights along Thao Dien begin to glow.

Open-air, intimate, surrounded by green. Soft lighting, easy breeze. This is a gentle welcome, not a formal reception. From here, it’s unhurried stories, relaxed introductions, and the city shimmering quietly across the water.

Arrive. Exhale. Connect. This night is meant to ground you after the road and ease you into the Summit week ahead.

Kick back. You earned this.

Gradion Saigon Office, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Come on, 10 is already late. This is possible and doable. Well if you didn't party like crazy last night. Did you?

We dive into the alleyways (Hẻm). You’ll see the hidden coffee shops where they start their day, the street corners where they hang out, and the side of the city that no bus tour can reach.

Your guide will take you to their favorite local spot. It might be a plastic stool on the sidewalk or a hidden gem upstairs in an old apartment block. It will be authentic, delicious, and 100% real.

Trust your guide. Get lost in the city.

Gradion Saigon Office, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Come on, 10 is already late. This is possible and doable. Well if you didn't party like crazy last night. Did you?

DIGI-TEXX Viet Nam, Quang Trung Software City, Trung My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

DIGI-TEXX Viet Nam, Quang Trung Software City, Trung My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Deep inside QTSC (Vietnam's biggest software city), we visit DIGI-TEXX.

The Story: Founded by a German entrepreneur, built by Vietnamese talent. This is the ultimate "Hybrid Model" in action. With 1,200+ specialists working 24/7, this is where the raw fuel for the global digital economy is processed.

What you’ll see:

- The "Human Layer" of AI: See how massive teams annotate data to train the models of the future.

- German Precision at Scale: How to run a 1,000-person operation with ISO-standard discipline.

- Real Digital Transformation: Millions of documents, invoices, and images being digitized and processed in real-time.

This is what "Execution Power" looks like.

Hoa Phu 3 Restaurant, 69 Pham Van Chieu Street, An Hoi Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Du Mien Garden coffee, 7 Phan Van Tri, Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City

Gradion Saigon Office, 92 Nguyen Huu Canh, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Bai Dap Pub, 173 Hai Ba Trung, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Bai Dap Pub, 173 Hai Ba Trung, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Dresscode: It's metal so come as you are. Be you. Be real!

This is my personal passion project.

We didn't want to just hire a standard cover band for the party. We wanted to give something back to the city that hosts us.

The Mission: Supporting Young Talent For the last few months, we’ve been running "NỐC AO" (Knockout) - a contest to find the most talented, hungry young bands in Vietnam's underground scene. For these kids, tonight isn't just a gig. It’s a potentially life-changing opportunity to play in front of an international crowd.

The Vibe: We are giving the two winners the big stage they deserve. You’ll see raw talent, incredible passion, and a side of Asian culture that never makes it into the travel brochures. From alternative sounds to classic party anthems- it’s going to be a wild ride. And no worries, we have more than these two bands lined up.

Trust Me & Let Go I know Rock and Metal aren't for everyone. But I ask you to trust me on this one. The energy these young artists bring is something special. Let go, grab a beer, and soak up the atmosphere.

The Chill Option: If it gets too loud - we have a relaxed lounge area set up just outside from the action where you can network in peace.

Come support the next generation of local artists.

Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC

Speaker: Thijs Van Loon - Founder & Management consultant & Skills Development Facilitator at Betterworks Asia

Learn how to develop leaders who can inspire teams, drive execution, and cultivate influence at every level of a growing organization

#Scaling Business

Speaker: Lach Baniya - Lach Baniya - Forbes 30 Under 30, Founder at Manal Property Advisory

Discover practical lessons on navigating cultural differences, building teams, and scaling businesses across diverse Asian markets

#Scaling Business

Speaker: Ariane Hingst - Football Legend & Co-Founder at FC Viktoria Berlin | Moderator: Shehryar Ali Shah - Senior Country Officer & Head of Office at IFC - International Finance Corporation

#Scaling Business

Speaker: Lars Jankowfsky - Founder at Gradion | Dung Nguyen - Director of Technology & Innovation at Gradion

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Vanessa Phan - Principal Consultant – Business Transformation & Scaling at ANATICS

#Scaling Business

Speaker: Dominic Mason - Managing Director at Sedgwick Richardson SEA | Jessie Nguyen - Brand Manager at Gradion

#Scaling Business

Speaker: Lars Jankowfsky - Founder at Gradion, Joel Kaczmarek - Founder & CEO at digital kompakt

#Scaling Business

Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC

Speaker: Lars Jankowfsky - Founder at Gradion

The safety buffer is gone. The “2030” future arrived early. In this keynote, we audit last year’s boldest predictions - from the explosion of Neuralink to the reality of ‘Agentic’ AI - and reveal why most companies are failing to capture the value. The bottleneck isn’t the technology; it’s the “Human Friction.” Discover how to navigate the “Productivity J-Curve,” decouple revenue from headcount, and optimize your own biology to lead in an era where intelligence has become a commodity.

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Philipp Raasch - Founder at The German Autopreneur | Lars Jankowfsky - Founder at Gradion

#Manufacturing & Automation

Speaker: Emre Sigura - Chief Operating Officer at AirCity | Dr. Quang Hanh Le - Chairman & CEO at Baumarkt JSC | Han Hoang - Co-Founder & CEO at The BIM Factory | Moderator: Dru Nguyen - Managing Partner of Tictag

Dive into the evolving Internet of Things ecosystem in Asia, learning how connected devices, data, and networks are shaping industry, urban life, and consumer experiences

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Bui Quang Tinh Tu - Founder of Envision Nexus

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Dru Nguyen - Managing Partner of Tictag

Discover how AI-driven platforms turn community data into actionable insights, enabling smarter connections, engagement, and value creation

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Louis Bui - CEO at Luco Travel

#Market Expansion & Future Trends

Speaker: Le Cao Sy - Communication Technology Division at HCMC Department of Information and Communications

#Market Expansion & Future Trends

Amor Resort, 61A Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 5, Binh Thanh, HCMC

Speaker: Joschua Ziethen - AI/UX Consultant at Gradion

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Dung Nguyen - Director of Technology & Innovation at Gradion

#AI-Driven Business

Speaker: Judith Andresen - Agile Coach & Organisation Developer at BERATUNG JUDITH ANDRESEN

#Scaling Business

Speaker: Paul Meyers - Head Coach at Asia Founder Coaching

#Scaling Business

CINÉ Saigon, 148 Cong Quynh, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

CINÉ Saigon, 148 Cong Quynh, Ben Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Dresscode: Coachella

Join the Gradion community for a lively year-end celebration

The Anam Cam Ranh Resort, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Cam Lam District, Khanh Hoa Province

This retreat is optional by design.

Cam Ranh gives us space. No agenda, no time blocks. It’s the perfect pause before everyone flies back to their worlds. Join if you want to unwind, stay close to the people you’ve bonded with, or simply stretch out a little longer.

One note: domestic flights and hotel rooms fill fast. Make sure you secure your bookings early, then let the rest unfold naturally.