About Vietnam Financial Forum

The Vietnam Financial Forum is a finance-first annual conference held in partnership with the Da Nang International Financial Center (IFC). It convenes leaders from banking, fintech, capital markets, and regulation to shape the future of finance in Vietnam.

Our Mission

The Vietnam Financial Forum is a finance-first annual conference. It is a platform for high-level finance and capital markets, anchored in the functional mandates of the Danang IFC and focused on how financial systems, instruments, and governance structures enable real-economy growth.

  • Position Danang as a credible platform for international finance and capital innovation
  • Translate IFC policy ambitions into practical discussions with market participants
  • Bring together regulators, financial institutions, investors, and corporates around shared challenges

Our Values

Innovation

Championing technological advancement and new approaches in financial services.

Collaboration

Fostering partnerships between public and private sectors to strengthen the financial ecosystem.

Global Perspective

Connecting Vietnam's financial sector with global trends, standards, and best practices.

Excellence

Delivering world-class content and experiences for every participant.

Organizing Committee

Vietnam Financial Forum Committee

Proprietor & Chair

Event Organizer

American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

Co-Organizer

amchamvietnam.com

Young Business Association (YBA) Danang

Co-Organizer

dntdanang.com.vn

Steering Committee

Chris Vanloon

Chris Vanloon

Chairman

Central Vietnam Business Alliance

Rich McClellan

Rich McClellan

CEO

Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC)

Andre Gentzsch

Andre Gentzsch

General Manager

Ariyana - Furama Tourism Complex

Sustainability

HORECFEX — our organizing partner — is working with SUSTAINIFY (ESGs & Climate) to become the leader in organising sustainable events in Vietnam.

Executive Summary

VFF 2026 is benchmarked on ISO 20121. Our sustainability program covers procurement, catering, mobility, waste, water and energy — with independent scoring against peer conferences in Vietnam.

HORECFEX Vietnam 2025
Average VN conferences
Overall6.8 vs 6.0
Procurement7.0 vs 6.0
Catering6.0 vs 6.0
Mobility4.0 vs 2.5
Waste6.0 vs 5.5
Water10.0 vs 7.5
Energy7.0 vs 7.0
Safety & Inclusion7.5 vs 7.2
Environmental

Low-impact venue operations, water refill programs (FREDAQUA), and nature conservation initiatives such as the Tay Giang Farm.

Social

Community support programs and partnerships with local NGOs and cooperatives, including the Taya House initiative.

Cultural

Celebrating Vietnamese culinary and cultural heritage through curated event experiences and featured local producers.

FREDAQUA

We have our own water plant, which helps us reduce carbon footprint (travel fuel use) and plastic waste.

Nature Conservation

We host the only tourism complex with a dedicated preserved Beach Forest Zone.

Tay Giang Farm

We operate a farm with the Co Tu ethnic minority in the mountains as border regions near Laos.

Community Support

We are partners of AOTD and Dreams, organizations that support disadvantaged children and women.

Taya House

Taya is the original traditional house from Dao Taya in our Culture Garden.

Culinary Heritage

Preserving Vietnamese culinary heritage through chef-led events.

Join Us at VFF 2026

Be part of Southeast Asia's premier financial forum. Connect with leaders, discover opportunities, and shape the future of finance.