The Int'l Forum on AgTech/Agri Food Development in Vietnam
Objectives
The International Business Forum provides its participants with opportunities to:
- Learn of up-to-date AgTech and Agri product development in Vietnam;
- Showcase AgTech Projects to identify potential partners;
- Identify and evaluate various agricultural import and export business opportunities in Vietnam;
- Network with international and Vietnamese executives.
Organizers
The International Business Forum is being developed and organized by:
- The US-Vietnam Business Council (UVBC), California, USA www.uv-bc.org
- The Center for Vietnam Science & Technology International Promotion (VISTIP) of the Ministry of Science and Technology. www.vistip.most.gov.vn
Sponsors/Supporting Organizations
The International Forum is being supported by:
- The Embassy of Vietnam in the US.
- The People Committee of Binh Dinh Province.
- The International Cooperation Dept. of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development www.mard.gov.vn
- The National Institute of Agricultural Planning and Projection (NIAPP) www.niapp.org.vn
- The International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) www.icisequynhon.com
- The Australia Vietnam Business Council (AVBC) www.avbc.org.au
- The Vietnamese Canadian Business Association (VCBA) www.vcbassociation.ca
- The Swiss Vietnamese Business Gateway (SVBG) www.svbgateway.ch
We are also looking for organizations/companies that are interested in sponsoring the conference in Vietnam.
Agenda (TBD)
The Forum Agenda on October 18, 2023
- 8:30am: Registration -
- 9:00am: Opening Welcome Remarks .
- 9:10am: Remarks of Mr. Christopher Runckel, UVBC Chairman,.
- 9:20am: Remarks of Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
- 9:30am: Remarks of Representative of the US Foreign Agricultural Service in Vietnam
- 9:40am: First Session: Overview of AgTech Development in Vietnam
- 10:30am: Break session -
- 10:45am - Second Presentation:
“ Agriculture meets High Tech: Farming and Food Production in 2023 and Beyond”
- 11:45am: UVBC Chairman’s conclusion remarks –
- 12:00pm: Organizer's conclusion remarks.
- 12:20pm: Luncheon - Networking
- 02:00pm: Food Import/Export Opportunities
- 04:00pm: Business Matching sessions
- 05:00pm: Conclusion of the Program
In addition to the Forum, participants will also participate in 2 network events in Ha Noi and in HoChiMinh City to meet Vietnamese companies that are interested in cooperating with international agri-related companies.
Please contact us for more detail.
Speakers (TBD)
Speakers of the Conference include:
Representatives of:
- The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
- The Foreign Agricultural Services of the US Embassy in Vietnam.
- The Plug and Play Technology Center, Silicon Valley, CA
- AgTech Companies in Vietnam and in the US:
- Mr. Aaron Magenheim, CEO of Agtech Insight, Salinas, California,
- Dr. Uyen Nguyen, CEO of Agriculture & Automation Services, Quang Trung Software Park, HCM City, Vietnam
- List of Speakers will be updated.
How to join
Since seats are limited for this hybrid conference, organizers will give priority to those who have registered earlier.