Location: Aula KOL- G201, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

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The Main Forum Day brings together high-level government representatives, leading businesses, academic institutions, and multilateral actors to shape the next chapter of Swiss-Vietnamese cooperation. Going beyond bilateral dialogue, the Forum positions the Swiss-Vietnamese partnership as a strategic bridge for EU–ASEAN collaboration in innovation, finance, education, and sustainable growth.

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• 08:00 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast

 

• Exhibition booths from Swiss and Vietnamese companies

• Facilitated B2B matchmaking coordinated by SVEF and partners

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• 09:00 – 09:50 | Opening Ceremony & Morning Keynote Addresses

 

Theme: Swiss-Vietnamese Comprehensive Partnership and the Strategic Role Between ASEAN, Europe and Beyond

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Keynote Speakers:

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• H.E. Ambassador Phung The Long, Ambassador of Vietnam to Switzerland

• Dr. Philipp Rösler, President of SVEF

• H.E. Ambassador Thomas Gass, Ambassador of Switzerland to Vietnam

• Prof. Harald Gall, Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, UZH 

• Ms. Natalie Rast, Head of Bilateral Economic Affairs Asia/Oceania, SECO 

• Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan, Deputy Director of the Foreign Investment Agency, Ministry of Finance

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Framing Topics:

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• Vietnam’s strategic position in the global economy

• Switzerland’s neutral and innovation-driven global role

• Leveraging bilateral ties for broader regional and multilateral cooperation

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• 09:50 – 10:50 | Session I – Trade, Investment & Multilateral Partnerships in a Fragmented World

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Theme: Turning Bilateral Agreements into Global Connectivity Models

Moderator: Dr. Philipp Rösler, President of SVEF

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Keynote: Mr. Le Trieu Dung, Director General, Multilateral Trade Policy Department, Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam (MOIT)

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Panelists:

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• Ms.Natalie Rast, Ms.Natalie Rast, Head of Bilateral Economic Affairs Asia/Oceania, SECO 

• Mr. Luc Schnurrenberger, Deputy Head of International Relation, Economiesuisse (Swiss economic perspective)

• Mr. Thomas Hebestreit, CEO of Royal Spirit Group Hong Kong and DBW Deutsche Bekleidungswerke Vietnam

• Dr. Stefan Legge, Vice Director of University Saint Gallen

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Key Topics:

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• FTA implementation and impact on key industries

• Trusted trade corridors and investment facilitation

• Regional integration through bilateral cooperation

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• 10:50 – 11:15 | Networking Coffee Break        

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• 11: 00 - 11:45 I Breakout Session - Business & Legal Workshop Entering Swiss Market (Room KOL G212)

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• 11:15 – 12:30 | Session II – Vietnam as an Emerging International Financial Center

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Theme: Positioning Vietnam in the Global Financial Landscape

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Moderator: Mr. Son Nguyen, CEO Aquis Capital

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Keynote: Mr. Ho Ky Minh, Vice Standing Chairman of Da Nang

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Panelists:

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• Mr. Le Anh Dung, Deputy Director of Payment System, State Bank of Vietnam

• Mr. Anh Tuan PHUNG, Managing Partner VCI Legal 

• Dr. Alfred Mettler, Swiss Finance Institute (SFI)

• Ms. Eva Selamlar-Leuthold, Head of Swiss Financial Innovation Desk

• Ms. Mai Fujimoto, Co-founder of INTMAX

• Mr. Loi Luu – Advisor and Investor, Sygnum Bank

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Topics:

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• Vietnam’s roadmap for financial hub development 

• Swiss expertise in financial regulation and capital platforms 

• Cross-border fintech, wealth management, and digital banking collaboration

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• 12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch

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• 13:30 – 14:00 | Afternoon Keynote Addresses

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Theme: Shaping the Future Together – From Bilateral Success to Global Impact

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Keynote Speakers: 

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• Mr. Ivo Sieber, Vice President of SVEF

• Prof. Christian Schwarzenegger, Vice President of UHZ

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Topics:

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• Next-generation cooperation models

• Knowledge, capital, and talent flows

• Regional stability through inclusive growth​​                                                                                              

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• 14:00 – 15:00 | Session III – Digital Innovation & Industrial Transformation

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Theme: From AI to Industry: Driving Smart Growth through Technology & Cross-Sector Innovation

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Moderator: Mr. Stefan Brupbacher, CEO, Swissmem

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Keynote:

• Mr. Rolf Eckert, Business Development Manager at Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology CSEM 

• Ms. Sybylle Bachmann, Head of    Cooperation, Swiss Cooperation Office, Embassy of Switzerland in Viet Nam

 

Panelists:

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• Mr. Stefan Brupbacher, CEO, Swissmem

• Mr. Rolf Eckert, Business Development Manager at Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology CSEM 

• Ms. Sybylle Bachmann, Head of    Cooperation, Swiss Cooperation Office, Embassy of Switzerland in Viet Nam

• Mr. Dzung Tran, FPT Software Senior Vice President and FPT Software Europe Chief Executive Officer, FPT Corporation

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Topics:

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• Vietnam–Switzerland technology corridor (AI, chips, IoT)

• Industry 4.0 integration in manufacturing/logistics

• Cross-border R&D, green tech, and digital upskilling

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• 15:00 – 15:30 | Networking Coffee Break  ​

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• 15: 15 - 16:00 I Breakout Session : Business & Legal Workshop - Entering Vietnamese Market (Room KOL G212) 

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• 15:30 – 16:30 | Session IV – Building a Future-Ready Economy: Market Expansion and Human Capital Strategies

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Theme: Empowering Global Businesses and Talent to Navigate New Markets in the Digital Economy

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Moderator: Roger Jann, Founder & CEO of Nature4growth

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Keynote: Mr. Lukas Tschan, SECO Startup Fund (SFF)

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Panelists:

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• Mr. Andreas Földényi, Co-CEO and Chairman, Academia Group

• Ms. Angela Di Rosa, Senior Consultant Southeast Asia, Swiss Global Enterprises SGE

• Mr. Stefan Winzenried, CEO and Founder of JANZZ.technology, a Swiss HR Tech Company

• Prof. Harald Gall, Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics and Informatics, UZH 

• Mr. Huynh Cong Thang, Co-Founder - Innolab Asia

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• 16:30 – 17:00 | Closing Ceremony & MoUs Announcements

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• MoU signings: education, finance, innovation, investment

• Forum Takeaways & Commitments (SVEF Leader)

• Closing Remarks (SVEF Leader)

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• 17:00 – 19:00 | Closing Reception Dinner

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• ​Networking & informal dialogues