Event report
[THROWBACK] French Tech Summit Vietnam 2025
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The CCIFV was proud to join forces with its sectoral committee, La French Tech Vietnam, and the entire Team France – including the French Embassy in Vietnam, the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCE), and Business France to organize the French Tech Summit Vietnam 2025.
On May 27, 2025, this flagship event brought together nearly 2,000 participants at Thiskyhall in Sala, Ho Chi Minh City.
A Day Dedicated to Franco-Vietnamese Innovation
The day began with a memorable opening ceremony in the presence of:
Ms. Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City
Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee
Mr. Alexandre Sompheng, President of La French Tech Vietnam
Ms. Le Thi Minh Anh, Acting Head of Innovation Space Development Department, NIC
Inspiring Content for All Tech Stakeholders
The program delved into the major trends shaping today’s and tomorrow’s tech ecosystem through:
A keynote speech by Ms. Clara Chappaz, Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs at the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. She emphasized the importance of Franco-Vietnamese cooperation and the pride of seeing "La French Tech" shine globally as a driver of responsible and inclusive innovation.
Keynotes and panel discussions featuring nearly 40 speakers tackled critical topics such as GreenTech, FinTech & Crypto, Gaming, HealthTech & Biotech, Investment, Artificial Intelligence, and digital transformation.
Thanks to CCIFV's efforts, several of our member companies made outstanding contributions to the discussions, sharing their expertise and their vision for Franco-Vietnamese innovation:
L’Oréal – Mr. Matthieu Guerin, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
Thales – Dr. Marko Erman, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
IDEC Group – Ms. Christelle Rougebief, Managing Director
VNVC – Dr. Tri L. Phuong, Executive Director, Tam Anh Research Institute (TAMRI)
Sanofi – Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Omnichannel Manager
Elfie – Mr. Jean-François Legourd, Co-Founder & COO
SUEZ – Mr. Maxence Cherpin, CEO – SUEZ Air & Climate
Aden – Mr. Maxime Ramard, General Manager, South Vietnam, Aden Vietnam
Schneider Electric – Ms. Diane Le Goff, Director of Youth Education & Entrepreneurship CSR Programs
Gameloft – Mr. Aurélien Lavaud, Senior Global Business Development Director
Orès Collective – Mr. Pierre-Étienne Minnens, Asia Director
A big thank you to all our members for their valuable contributions to the richness of the discussions.
The Exhibitor Village
The Exhibitor Village gave attendees the opportunity to discover innovative solutions from startups and tech companies eager to share their expertise. Nearly 53 exhibitors participated, including: VNVC, Dassault Systèmes, Thales, Orès, L’Oréal, ThiskyHall, Sanofi, D4D Hub, IDEC, CMA CGM, Schneider Electric, SUEZ, BPCE International, Aden, Rizlum, and many others.
CCIFV at the Heart of the Event
The CCIFV was present all day at the Exhibitor Village, a true networking hub for entrepreneurs, tech experts, investors, and members of the business community.
Our team was delighted to connect with attendees, present our business support, and showcase the benefits of membership. We were also proud to share our stand with D4D Hub, a European initiative promoting an inclusive and sustainable digital future and fostering stronger tech partnerships between Europe and emerging markets, especially in Asia.
VNVC, Our New Gold Patron Member
VNVC recently joined the CCIFV as a Gold Patron Member and served as the main sponsor of the French Tech Summit Vietnam 2025, a partnership we are proud to highlight. VNVC made a strong impression with an outstanding booth and active participation in the morning sessions, particularly during the keynote and panel dedicated to HealthTech & Biotech.
The Booster Challenge – Startup Pitch
In parallel with the conference and exhibition, the Booster Challenge – Startup Pitch was a great success. We warmly congratulate Turn Green, the winner of this edition, as well as Polaris Edge and Qsee.a, who were awarded second and third place for their high-impact projects. Special thanks to nua.oi, the official sponsor of the Booster Challenge.
The CCIFV remains committed to supporting Vietnam’s tech ecosystem and strengthening Franco-Vietnamese synergies in innovation.
