Automotive Mobility Solutions Conference Agenda

Keynote speech
Envisioning a Sustainable Automotive Future: Global Influences on Vietnam's Investment Landscape

This session provides a visionary outlook on how global megatrends—like geopolitical shifts, climate accords, and technological convergence—are shaping Vietnam's automotive investments, with emphasis on long-term opportunities in green transitions and emerging economies like low-altitude mobility.

10:55 - 11:40

Panel discussion 1
Beyond Borders: Building a Green Mobility Network in Asia—Investment Opportunities Ahead

This panel explores how Vietnam's green policies and evolving tariffs are revolutionising automotive industrial zones and green mobility investments, while also spotlighting emerging air mobility innovations and startup potentials.

Moderator:

- Ms. Phuong Nguyen, Managing Partner, CCX Partners

Panelists:

-- Mr. Nga Thi-Thuy Vuong,  Associate Partner - Tax & Investment Advisory, Ernst & Young Vietnam

- Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Phuong, Director of BIDV FDI Branch I,  Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV)

- Mr. Sam (Seongjin) Lee, Executive Director of Deloitte Technology and Transformation SEA,  SEA Lead Partner of Automotive Industry, Partner of Deloitte T&T Hanoi office   

Panel discussion 2
Driving Innovation: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Transforming Asia & Vietnam’s Automotive Industry

This panel explores how advanced manufacturing technologies, including high-tech electronics, additive manufacturing, automation, and sustainable practices, can transform Asia & Vietnam's automotive industry, enhance competitiveness, foster innovation, and prepare the workforce for future demands.

Moderator:

- Dr. Huynh Anh Tuan, Vice Head of Trade Promotion & International Relations, Ho Chi Minh City SupportingIndustires Association (HASI)

Panelists:

- Mr. Alex Liu, Director, Advanced Manufacturing Programs – Asia, ASTM International

- Mr. Hitoshi Kawaguchi, VP/GM Market Development of SBE India Pvt., Ltd. As a subsidiary of SUMITOMO BAKELITE CO., LTD.

- Mr. Huynh Phong Phu, KUKA Vietnam Company Limited.

- Mr. Son Le, Chief Commercial Officer, Vietsol JSC

Keynote speech
Reimagining Mobility: Global Innovations Inspiring Vietnam's New Energy Vehicle and Logistics Evolution

This session offers a forward-thinking perspective on worldwide breakthroughs in sustainable mobility—such as next-gen hydrogen tech and AI-driven ecosystems—and how they can inspire Asia & Vietnam's journey towards integrated NEVs and logistics, emphasising untapped potentials in a net-zero world beyond current domestic targets.

10:55 - 11:40

Panel discussion 3
Energising Asia's New Energy Vehicle Future: From Renewable Chargers to Carbon Tracking

This panel explores Vietnam's NEV growth through renewable-powered charging, battery innovations, smart grids, safety standards, consumer adoption, regional energy collaboration, and carbon emission monitoring for sustainable, integrated electric mobility.

Moderator:

- Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh, Chairman of Vietnam ASEAN Hydrogen Club, Executive President at Pacific Group

Panelists:

- Mr. Devarajan Ranganathan, Head of New Technology, VinFast

- Mr. Tien Huynh, Vietnam Sales Manager, TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Vietnam

- Mr. To Lang, Founder & CEO, Volterra

Panel discussion 4
Optimising Asia's Automotive Supply Chains, Logistics, and Warehousing: Sustainability and Digital Resilience

This panel examines how OEMs, logistics providers, and innovators are transforming Asia's automotive supply chains via localised sourcing, digital tools, automation, green warehousing, and agile networks to boost efficiency and sustainability.

Moderator:

- Ms. Quyen Nguyen, Director, CEL & Cofounder, Vietnam Supply Chain

Panelists:

- Mr. Long Viet Nguyen, Partner, Consulting, Ernst & Young Vietnam 

- Mr. Muchtazar, Head of Sustainability, Nickel Industries Limited

- Ms. Ta Minh Trang, Head of Strategic Customer Management, Vietnam Post Logistics