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SUPPORT EVENT: AVCJ PRIVATE EQUITY & VENTURE FORUM
Date: 28 May 2020
Venue: Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh
The 4th annual AVCJ Vietnam Forum will bring together over 200 leading institutional investors, private equity and venture capital professionals, and industry experts from Vietnam and beyond for an in-depth one-day discussion on one of the hottest markets in the region.
The program will feature a series of panels and keynotes on the current private equity landscape in Vietnam, cross-border opportunities, the growing venture scene and sectors to watch in the upcoming year.
Download brochure: https://bit.ly/2UrRGgj
Reasons to attend:
• Meet and network with leading local and international LPs, GPs, strategic investors and entrepreneurs
• Stay ahead of the latest trends and developments affecting Vietnam private equity for the year ahead
• Gain insights into strategies of top private equity investors operating in Vietnam
• Hear from international investors about their view on the country’s opportunities and risks
• Understand how Vietnamese portfolio companies work with financial investors to further growth
Don’t miss this opportunity. Exclusive 15% discount off the current rate is offered to HKBAV’s members, please quote VIP code – AVCJVN_HKBAV15 for registration.
For Registration:
• Email us at book@avcj.com
• Call Anil Nathani on +852 2158 9636
• Online Registration
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