AMCHAM SUPPLIER DAY 2020 – DESTINATION VIETNAM!

Vietnam is now one of the top global destinations for investment as multinational corporations seek to ensure greater resiliency and connectivity in global supply chains and reduce reliance on China.

A recent New York Times article asked “Is Vietnam the Next ‘Asian Miracle’?” While the term “miracle” is debatable, Vietnam is now justifiably gaining global attention both for its economic dynamism and impressive management of COVID-19.

On Wednesday, October 21, AmCham Vietnam will host its signature supplier day event for the 7th year, “AmCham Supplier Day 2020- Destination Vietnam!”.

If you are a potential investor considering Vietnam as a destination, a company already in Vietnam who wants to learn how to develop local supply chains, or a Vietnamese SME who wants to partner and join global supply chains, this event is for you!

Participation is available both in person or virtually, with simultaneous interpretation in both Vietnamese and English.

Expert speakers, including Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management Lecturer and Prime Minister Economic Advisor Nguyen Xuan Thanh, First Solar Vietnam Country Manager Kheng Joo Ung, VCCI Secretary General Nguyen Quang Vinh, will discuss “Vietnam as a Destination for Supply Chain Diversification, Sustainability, and Resiliency”; “Developing Local Supply Chains in Vietnam”; and “How Vietnamese SMEs Can Meet Global Supply Chain Standards”.

Don’t miss AmCham Supplier Day 2020 – Destination Vietnam! Gain business intelligence through participation in panel discussions. Sponsor to highlight your brand and showcase capabilities or requirements in the exhibition. Networking sessions will offer opportunities to view physical exhibits and meet potential partners.

Register now!

8:00 AM: Exhibition open
8:30 AM: Registration and Refreshment
9:00 AM: Welcome remarks by Mary Tarnowka, Executive Director, AmCham Vietnam-HCMC & Da Nang
9:05 AM: Opening remarks by Jonathan Moreno, Board of Governors, AmCham Vietnam-HCMC & Da Nang, General Director, Diversatek Vietnam
9:10 AM: Remarks by Robert Greenan, Deputy Principal Officer, U.S. Consulate

9:15 AM    
Panel 1: Vietnam as a destination for supply chain diversification, sustainability, and resiliency

Moderator: Mary Tarnowka, Executive Director, AmCham Vietnam-HCMC & Da Nang
Panelists:
- Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Lecturer of Public Policy, Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management (Virtual)
- Ian Spaulding, Chief Executive Officer, ELEVATE (Virtual)
- Sam Pursch, Director, Vriens & Partners (Virtual)
- Lan Phuong Nguyen, Partner, Baker & McKenize (Vietnam)

10:05 AM    
Panel 2: Developing Local Supply Chains in Vietnam

Moderator: Mary Tarnowka, Executive Director, AmCham Vietnam-HCMC & Da Nang
Panelists:
- Kyle Kelhofer, Country Manager, International Finance Corporation (Virtual)
- Kheng Joo Ung, Managing Director, First Solar Vietnam Manufacturing
- Vu Nguyen, Global Supply Chain Director, Intel Products Vietnam

10:55 AM    Coffee break

11:10 AM    
Panel 3: How Vietnamese SMEs can Meet Global Standards

Moderator: Vinh Le, Manufacturing Committee Chair, AmCham Vietnam-HCMC & Da Nang, Global Logistics Manager, Datalogic Vietnam
Panelists:
- An Le, Supply Chain Manager, Terumo BCT Vietnam
- Chung Dang, Plant Manager, Datalogic Vietnam
- Christopher Scheller, Regional Head of Footwear Development – Asia, New Balance
- Mimi Vu, Partner, Raise Partners
- Deren Temel, Program Manager for Maker Innovation & Applied Projects, Arizona State University Vietnam

12:00 PM: Closing remarks by Milton Hagler, Board of Governors, AmCham Vietnam-HCMC & Da Nang, General Director, Fluid Power & Controls
12:05 PM: Workshop ends
1:00 PM: Exhibition ends