Tech-fuelled growth the focus of Danang Global Business Summit 2025

The Danang Global Business Summit 2025 will take place at Wink Icon Danang Riverside on August 12, bringing together more than 50 experts, leaders, and senior executives from various sectors, including technology, hospitality, real estate, logistics, and tourism to Vietnam's third-largest city.

The event promises to deliver strategic perspectives on the role of technology and cross-sector collaboration in driving sustainable business growth and shaping Danang's future development.

The summit takes place at a pivotal time, as Danang undergoes major strategic shifts in its development direction, most notably, the administrative merger with Quang Nam province, which took effect on July 1.

With its geographic advantages, infrastructure, workforce, a new free industrial zone, and innovative policies, the city is poised to emerge as a new growth engine for Vietnam, targeting its transformation into a large-scale, highly competitive economic and urban centre in the Asia-Pacific region.

Danang is set to become a national hub for innovation, high technology, and startups, gradually building a modern, smart urban ecosystem that will elevate its status and the country’s image on the global stage.

Accompanying this transformative phase, the Danang Global Business Summit 2025 is designed to serve as a multidimensional platform connecting business leaders, investors, and international experts. Together, they will explore cutting-edge technologies, sustainable development solutions, and cross-sector collaboration opportunities – critical drivers of Danang’s advancement into a dynamic global economic hub.

During the summit, attendees will gain valuable insights into emerging technology trends and international market expansion strategies from respected regional experts.

Accordingly, during the event Michael J. Aumock, managing director of Halong Bay Company, a yacht broker and marina operator, will provide insights into marine and waterfront developments, a sector in which Vietnam holds tremendous potential but has yet to fully capitalise.

Meanwhile, Steven Hopkinson, senior vice president Asia-Pacific and Middle East at Shiji Group, a global technology company providing innovative solutions for the hospitality industry, will discuss how technology supports tourism and local hospitality in understanding the increasingly diverse behaviour and needs of travellers.

Jeong Pyon, director of Hospitality Solutions for Asia-Pacific at Duetto, a provider of cloud-based revenue management solutions for the hospitality industry, will present on the application of AI and strategies for attracting highly qualified talent and appealing to high-end tourists from premium markets, especially relevant to Danang.

The summit will also feature a talk from Stefan Wolf, commercial director of premium hotel chains Wink Hotels, the strategic partner in the series of the Danang Global Business Summit, who will explore how the hotel brand encompasses technology and tourism, real estate, and hospitality and how it has used change as the underpinning factor to create an entirely new ecosystem of possibility.

Mieke Claerhout, general manager of the Marketing House Vietnam, has developed deep expertise in bridging the cultural gap between Vietnamese and western businesses. She will present practical strategies for building stronger cross-cultural partnerships, improving international collaboration, and positioning Vietnamese businesses for success on the global stage.

Her session will explore how cultural understanding can become a key competitive advantage, especially as Danang emerges as Vietnam’s next international business hub.

As Danang positions itself as a rising global business hub, understanding and navigating cultural differences have never been more critical. Claerhout's insights will offer practical strategies for companies aiming to thrive in this dynamic environment.

In addition, Jack Nguyen, a certified public accountant, chartered accountant, and CEO of InCorp Vietnam with 25 years of global experience and nearly two decades advising investors in Vietnam, will, as moderator, guide discussions on how the city can harness technology to drive cross-industry growth and entice sustainable investment.

Jack's expertise in market entry, mergers and acquisitions, and workforce transformation will help frame actionable insights for navigating Danang’s next era of tech-driven economic development.

At a time when Vietnam is emerging as a strategic link in the global semiconductor and AI value chains, Phuc Le, director of the Danang Semiconductor and AI Centre, will deliver a forward-looking presentation on Danang’s transformation into a high-tech innovation and investment hub.

With confidence in the city's future, Phuc sees this platform as a catalyst for real progress, where global partners can truly recognise the full potential of the new Danang’s economy.

His session will provide valuable insights into why now is the ideal time for international companies to invest, expand, and build in Danang.

The summit is also a platform to unlock new investment and growth opportunities while fostering strategic partnerships between domestic and international businesses. As a result, enterprises can proactively seize opportunities, leverage local strengths, and lead in innovation, boosting their presence and accelerating growth in Danang, Vietnam’s future economic powerhouse.

The Danang Global Business Summit 2025 is an initiative by Lion Huynh Tran Co., Ltd., held in collaboration with strategic partners, including Wink Hotels, Sky36, InCorp Vietnam, La La Land, Omega Digital, Omega Render, and The Marketing House Vietnam.

The event aims to establish an annual platform for economic dialogue, opening development opportunities for the business community and accompanying Danang on its journey to becoming a top destination for investment and innovation in the region.

For detailed event agenda and registration information, please visit:

https://lionhuynhtran.com/events/

Vietnam’s vision for its sci-tech and digital transformation evolution is opening a new chapter for foreign tech investors with three critical dimensions: strategic alignment, institutional facilitation, and market potential.

The future of the world's power grids was the focus of this key industry event.

With the latest issuance of important resolutions, technology businesses are moving forward with high hopes for the future prospects of AI development.