Vietnam Cloud & Datacenter (Ho Chi Minh) Convention 2025

Pioneering Ho Chi Minh: The Silicon Valley of Asia with AI, DC and Connectivity
ATTENDEES

750

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Senior IT & DC Professionals

40

%

International Audience

65

%

End Users

25

+

Sponsors & Partners

25

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Speakers

Event Venue
25 September 2025
New World Saigon Hotel
8:00 AM
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5:00 PM

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US$ 395

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Event Brief

Vietnam is rapidly solidifying its position as a key player in Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure landscape, with its cloud and data center market witnessing robust growth driven by surging digital demand, foreign investment, and government-backed initiatives. As the country accelerates its digital transformation agenda—supported by policies promoting data sovereignty, smart city development, and green infrastructure—Vietnam is emerging as a leading destination for hyperscale data centers and next-generation cloud solutions.

The Vietnam Cloud & Datacenter Convention (VNCDC) 2025 will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to shape the future of Vietnam’s digital infrastructure. Key topics will include AI, sustainable data center design, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks for cloud and data localization.

This flagship event will feature over 35 expert speakers, interactive panel discussions, and high-impact keynotes addressing the most critical challenges and opportunities in the sector. Attendees will connect with more than 1,000 professionals and discover the latest innovations presented by 25+ leading exhibitors and sponsors.

Join us at VNCDC 2025 and be part of Vietnam’s journey to becoming a digital powerhouse in the region.

Event Agenda
8:00 AM
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8:50 AM
Main Hall
Arrival, Registration and Breakfast
8:50 AM
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8:55 AM
Main Hall
Welcome Address by Organizer
Speaker
Yvonne Leong
General Manager for SEA - W.Media
8:55 AM
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9:00 AM
Main Hall
Hall Chairman Welcome Address
Speaker
Hoàng Hà
Founder & CEO, Data Protectify, / Co-Head | IT and Data Committee of Banking Working Group (Pro-bono)
Speaker
Dr Thinh Duong
VP of AI Technology - VERON
9:00 AM
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9:30 AM
Main Hall
[Panel] Opening Panel: Digital Ambitions, Real Challenges: Is Vietnam Ready for Hyperscalers?

Vietnam is no longer a quiet contender. As hyperscalers reevaluate regional bets and enterprises search for new edge hubs, Vietnam’s combination of digital ambition, geopolitical neutrality, and growing cloud demand puts it squarely in the spotlight. But can it catch up to rising stars like Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines?

This opening panel challenges industry leaders to go beyond the surface and confront Vietnam’s toughest questions: Is the infrastructure ready? Can power, policy, and people scale fast enough? Or will red tape, reliability concerns, and regional competition hold Vietnam back?

Moderator
Louis Nguyen
Chairman - Saigon Asset Management (SAM)
Speaker
An Thao
Vice President - VINASA
Speaker
David Martin
Country Chief Executive, Bureau Veritas Vietnam
Speaker
Bao Nguyen
Director - Southern Branch at Viettel IDC
Speaker
Yee Chung Seck
Partner - Baker & McKenzie Vietnam
9:30 AM
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9:50 AM
Main Hall
[Keynote] Opportunities in Vietnam’s Data Center Sector

Vietnam’s data center industry is entering a phase of strong growth in the coming years. This session will explore key themes, including market size and the rising demand from AI and domestic users, who are the hyperscalers and customers? Where do they stand? The impact of new data laws, the reality that much of Vietnam’s data is currently stored in Singapore, lessons from Malaysia’s success in attracting over USD 30 billion of data center investment, and why Vietnam may be poised for similar expansion.

Speaker
Louis Nguyen
Chairman - Saigon Asset Management (SAM)
9:50 AM
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10:20 AM
Main Hall
[Panel] Securing Vietnam’s Cloud: Cyber Resilience for Critical Infrastructure

As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, cyber threats targeting cloud platforms, data centers, and essential digital infrastructure have grown more sophisticated and damaging. This panel explores how organizations can strengthen cyber resilience, protect sensitive data, and meet emerging regulatory demands, including Vietnam’s tightening data sovereignty and cybersecurity mandates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Designing cyber-resilient data centers and cloud platforms
  • Navigating Vietnam’s data protection and localization laws
  • AI-driven threat detection and incident response
  • Securing cross-border cloud operations in regulated industries (e.g., finance, healthcare, public services)
Moderator
Hoàng Hà
Founder & CEO, Data Protectify, / Co-Head | IT and Data Committee of Banking Working Group (Pro-bono)
Speaker
Trang Le
Head of Property & Casualty - Chubb Insurance Vietnam
Speaker
Le, Thi Kim Quy
Counsel/Attorney-at-Law, Luther Vietnam Law Firm
Speaker
Thoan Nguyen
Head of PaaS Department, VNPT Cloud - VNPT IT
10:20 AM
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10:40 AM
Main Hall
[Keynote] Path to net zero – certifications & reporting standards for data centers

Data centers are under increasing pressure to meet net-zero targets while maintaining transparency and trust. This keynote examines the key certifications (LEED, BREEAM, Uptime Institute, ISO 50001) and reporting standards (GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, SBTi) guiding the sector’s sustainability journey. Attendees will gain insights into how these frameworks drive accountability, attract investors, and position data centers as future-ready assets in the global transition to net zero.

Speaker
Gary Wong
Sales Director - Uptime Institute
10:40 AM
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11:00 AM
Main Hall
COFFEE BREAK
11:00 AM
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11:30 AM
Main Hall
[Panel] Greening the Cloud: How Vietnam’s Data Centers Can Achieve Sustainability at Scale

As Vietnam’s cloud and data center market expands at double-digit growth rates, the environmental footprint of digital infrastructure is coming under increasing scrutiny. From energy-intensive cooling systems to rising grid demand, operators face the challenge of delivering hyperscale performance while meeting national sustainability targets and corporate ESG commitments. This panel brings together leading voices from industry, government, and technology innovators to explore how Vietnam’s data centers can transition toward greener operations at scale.

Discussion points will include:

  • Integrating renewable energy into large-scale data center operations
  • Advancing energy efficiency through liquid cooling, AI-driven optimization, and green building design
  • Navigating Vietnam’s regulatory landscape for carbon reduction and sustainable development
  • Aligning corporate ESG goals with the country’s Net Zero 2050 roadmap
  • Collaborative models between hyperscalers, local operators, and policymakers to accelerate green adoption
Moderator
Mỹ Võ
President - SVDCA (Southern Vietnam Digital Communications Association)
Speaker
Bill Giannikos
Principal, Data Centre Leader - Aurecon
Speaker
Peter Nam
Business Development Director SA – Data Center & Industry, Artelia
Speaker
Bui Quang Xuan
Chairman - VDCC (Vietnam Data Center Network Club)
11:30 AM
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11:50 AM
Main Hall
[Keynote] Decoding Vietnam’s Data Protection Mandates: Practical Steps to Compliance for Cloud and Data Center Businesses

Vietnam’s Data Law, Personal Data Protection Law, and Cybersecurity Law are changing how global and local data center businesses manage and protect information. This session will give you a practical guide to meeting data protection rules. You’ll hear real-world case studies, understand the risks of non-compliance, and learn how to prepare your infrastructure for the future while following government requirements.

Speaker
Tran Bao Trung
Director - KPMG Law Vietnam
11:50 AM
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12:10 PM
Main Hall
[Keynote] 10 Biggest Challenges of Data Center Operations amid the AI data center infrastructure boom.

Along with the surge of AI data center infrastructure demands, the data center industry is facing unprecedented challenges, not only with agile DC construction but also with data center operation. This session will highlight how to prepare for future-proofing data center operation technology to cope with current and upcoming data center operation challenges: Liquid cooling environment, mega-scale DC operation, shortage of skilled operators, AI technology adoption, and more.

Speaker
Chang Cho
CEO - ONION Technology
12:10 PM
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12:40 PM
Main Hall
[Panel] Fintech, E-commerce, and Cloud: Building Infrastructure for Vietnam’s Digital-First Economy

Vietnam’s rapid shift toward a digital-first economy is being fueled by explosive growth in fintech innovation and e-commerce adoption. From cashless payments and super apps to cross-border online retail, these sectors are placing unprecedented demands on cloud infrastructure, data security, and high-availability systems. This panel will examine how technology leaders, financial institutions, and e-commerce giants can collaborate to build the resilient, scalable, and compliant digital backbone Vietnam needs to sustain its momentum.

Key discussion areas:

  • Architecting cloud platforms to handle surging transaction volumes and seasonal e-commerce peaks
  • Ensuring security and compliance for financial data under Vietnam’s evolving regulations
  • Leveraging AI, analytics, and automation to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
  • Building partnerships between cloud providers, fintech innovators, and e-commerce platforms
  • Preparing infrastructure for cross-border expansion and regional competitiveness
Moderator
Doan Huu Hau
Director, FPT Digital
Speaker
Tien Hoang
Deputy General & Chief - VDCA
Speaker
Son Vu
FSI Lead - AWS
Speaker
Minh Le
Senior Associate - BMVN International
Speaker
Eric Chau
Deputy CTO& CDO - CIMB Bank Vietnam
12:40 PM
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2:00 PM
Main Hall
LUNCH BREAK
2:00 PM
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2:20 PM
Main Hall
[KEYNOTE] The Sovereign Stack: VN-Hosted First-Party Data Under Vietnam’s New Data Laws

Vietnam’s new Data Law (effective July 2025) and PDPL (January 2026) redefine what it means to handle user data legally. This keynote shows why hosting consent, analytics, and tags in Vietnam is the safest and smartest path. Unpacking consent rules, cross-border transfer limits, and use a real-world case to highlight risks with US- and China-hosted tools. Offering a VN-hosted playbook to cut compliance risk and build digital sovereignty.

Speaker
Ronni Gothard Christiansen
CEO - AesirX
2:20 PM
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2:50 PM
Main Hall
[Fire-side Chat] AI Compute at Scale: Can Vietnam’s Data Centers Deliver?

Meeting the demands of AI compute will be one of the greatest challenges for Vietnam’s data center industry. From GPU clusters to sovereign cloud policies, the country must align infrastructure, regulation, and investment to power the next wave of AI adoption. How can colocation and cloud providers design facilities that balance performance, cost, and sustainability? What role will government policy, renewable energy readiness, and data sovereignty play in shaping Vietnam’s AI future?

Moderator
Pritesh Swamy
Head of Research & Insights, Data Centre Group, Asia Pacific, Cushman & Wakefield
Speaker
Pham Huy Hoang
Technical Unit Deputy Director - Data Center, CMC Telecom
Speaker
Le Uyen Thao
Founder - AI Leaders Vietnam
Speaker
Gerald Ling Sin Wee
Business Development Director - Linkk Busway Systems
2:50 PM
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3:10 PM
Main Hall
[Keynote] Building Vietnam’s Next-Gen Data Centers for the AI Era: Legal and Regulatory Foundations

As Vietnam accelerates toward AI-driven digital growth, the evolution of its data center landscape is not just about power density and modular scalability, it also hinges on robust legal and regulatory frameworks. From data protection and cross-border transfer rules to compliance with international standards, legal clarity is critical to enabling trusted, resilient, and investment-ready infrastructure. This keynote examines how regulation, governance, and industry collaboration will shape Vietnam’s ability to serve government, finance, e-commerce, and the fast-growing AI ecosystem across ASEAN.

Speaker
Paul Volodarsky
Partner, Head of Regional Real Estate Practice, DFDL
3:10 PM
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3:40 PM
Main Hall
[Panel] Digital Health Frontiers: Powering Vietnam’s Smart Hospitals & E-Pharma with Cloud & AI

Vietnam’s healthcare sector is undergoing a profound digital shift, with cloud, AI, and data platforms enabling smart hospitals, remote diagnostics, and personalized treatment. This panel explores how cloud-native technologies are transforming hospital IT infrastructure, how health data is being securely stored and shared, and how pharma and medtech players are building AI-powered logistics, telemedicine, and patient engagement tools. With increasing demand for healthcare digitalization—accelerated by population growth and urbanization—cloud and data center solutions are becoming foundational to future-ready health systems.

Moderator
Dr. Thinh Duong
VP of AI Technology - VERON
Speaker
Zenda Nguyen
Nova Group
Speaker
Peter Nguyen
Chairman and Co-Founder - Buymed
Speaker
Mark Bartlett
Principal - Arup
Speaker
Prithvi Puttaraju
Founder & CEO - Cognisian
3:40 PM
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4:00 PM
Main Hall
[Keynote] From Edge to Cloud: Powering the Future with 5G, Cloud Native & Edge Computing

Vietnam’s digital transformation journey is accelerating as advanced technologies reshape every sector of the economy. From smart manufacturing and smart cities to digital healthcare and intelligent agriculture, the need for scalable, real-time, and connected systems is greater than ever. To unlock these opportunities, organizations must adopt an edge-to-cloud architecture that seamlessly integrates:

  • Cloud-native platforms, delivering scalability, resilience, and rapid deployment of digital applications.
  • Edge computing, enabling real-time processing and decision-making close to where data is generated.
  • 5G connectivity, providing ultra-low latency and high-speed communication between devices, sensors, and control systems.
Speaker
Thoan Nguyen
Head of PaaS Department, VNPT Cloud - VNPT IT
4:00 PM
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4:30 PM
Main Hall
[Panel] Closing Panel: The Stack Is Converging: How Cloud, Connectivity & Compute Must Evolve Together

Vietnam’s digital infrastructure stack is no longer siloed—cloud, connectivity, and compute are rapidly converging under the pressures of AI, edge, and data sovereignty.

This closing panel unites industry leaders to discuss how providers, enterprises, policymakers, and investors can co-design and co-invest in scalable, secure, and AI-ready systems that position Vietnam as a true regional digital hub.

Moderator
Glen Duncan
Head of Data Centre Research-APAC, JLL
Speaker
Dinh Duc Hieu
Head of Technology, VNPT Cloud - VNPT IT
Speaker
Khoa Pham
Associate Director - Turner & Townsend
Speaker
Vladimir Mariano
Lead Faculty in Tech and Innovation - Fulbright Univ Vietnam
4:30 PM
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Main Hall
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