Why visit?
• The Largest and most prestigious specialized exhibition on F&B in Vietnam.
• Opportunity to meet over 150 Vietnamese and international enterprises.
• B2B Business matching activities with 03 main business matching sessions
– Food and beverage manufacturing enterprises and distributors, modern supermarkets;
– Food and beverage manufacturers and e-commerce channels;
– Food and beverage manufacturers and international buyers.
• The highlights of HCMC FOODEX 2023 are programs and activities introducing and promoting Vietnamese and international culinary cultures will be presented and performed by renowned culinary artisans, experts, Vietnamese and international exhibitors throughout the exhibition:
-“Ho Chi Minh City – The point of convergence for culinary quintessence”
-“The art of seasoning in Vietnamese cuisine”
-“Trends of choosing “green” products in food consumption”
• Furthermore, there will be numerous engaging activities directly from participating companies.
• Conferences and talk shows on topics such as
– “New trends and technologies in the processed food industry”
“Improving competitiveness for enterprises in food and beverage industry when entering the Chinese market”
“Strategies and challenges for businesses in food and beverage industry when participating in the global market”, “The future of green, clean and sustainable food”.
• A series of conferences, networking activities, and performances to promote products and new technologies from exhibitors.
GENERAL PROGRAM
08:30 – 10:30
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Opening Ceremony
(At Stage area)
08:30 – 08:45 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome delegates
Delegates from ministries, departments, representatives of provinces, the press, relevant domestic and international agencies
08:45 - 09:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcoming music performance
09:00 – 09:05 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Declare reasons, introduce delegates attending the Opening Ceremony, MC
09:05 – 09:15 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)HCMC FOODEX 2022 Welcome Speech
Ms. Phan Thi Thang, Vice Chairwoman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee
09:15 – 09:25 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Opening Speech
Mr. Tran Phu Lu – Deputy Director of Investment and Trade Promotion Center of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC)
09:25 – 09:35 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome Speech,
Ms. Ly Kim Chi, President of Food and Foodstuff Association of Ho Chi Minh City (FFA)
09:35 – 09:40 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Speech of Congratulation
Miss Eco Vietnam 2022 Nguyen Thanh Ha, Communication Ambassador of HCMC FOODEX 2022
09:40 – 09:45 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)VIPs tour of exhibition
13:00 - 14:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, photoshoots
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) 11:00 – 12:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Consulting program
Topic: Why is Halal food the next growth sector?
At Stage area – Language: English
11:00 – 12:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Why is Halal food the next growth sector?
– Mr. Fazil Irwan bin Mohd Som, CEO – Penang Halal International (PHI)
– Ms. Nhu Nguyen, CEO & Founder – Salt Tech Solutions Sdn Bhd.
(only English is used in the program)
13:00 - 14:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Consulting program
Topic: Consulting on building a food brand
At VIP Lounge
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Consulting on building a food brand
– Brand consultant from APL: Ms. Nguyen Tu Quynh – Head of Strategic Planning Department – APL Vietnam Company Limited
– Investment and Trade Promotion Center of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC)
13:30 – 16:30 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Conference program
Topic: Promoting commercialization of food and agricultural products in the context of
post-pandemic and global economic downturn
At Stage area
13:00 – 14:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Registration of delegates, guests enter the conference area
14:00 - 14:05 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Introduction of delegates, (MC)
14:05 - 14:10 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Opening speech
Mr. Tran Phu Lu – Deputy Director of Investment and Trade Promotion Center of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC)
14:10 - 14:15 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome Speech
Ms. Vu Kim Hanh – Director of Business Studies & Assistance Center (BSA)
14:15 - 14:45 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)How to prepare for working with international distributors effectively
Speaker: Ms. Mai Hong – Coordinator of the Netherlands Vietnam Horti Business Platform
14:45 - 15:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Break
15:00 - 15:30 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)About the new trend: mindset of developing products combined with packaging with sustainable orientation
Speaker: Ms. Xuan Yen, President of TraQue Studio, researcher in sustainable development
15:30 - 16:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Experience of working with farmers and international distributors to export Vietnamese agricultural products successfully
Speaker: Mr. Nguyen Dinh Tung, chairman and CEO of Vina T&T – a company exporting fruits
16:00 - 16:30 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Q&A
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Exhibition activities
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome visitors to booths
10:00 - 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture
10:00 – 11:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Vietnamese Pho with the quintessence of rice
Food expert Long Chiem Thanh – Deputy Director of Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research & Development Center
At Stage area
14:00 – 15:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Experience the world through Noodles
Expected presence: Culinary Doctor Nguyen Thi Dieu Thao; Nguyen Thanh Vu (Daily delicious meals); Super chef Truong Dong Thanh; Hoang Sin – Top chef 2019 runner-up
At Stage area
16:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Bo Chinh Ginseng Chicken Soup
Performer: Exhibitor SBC Royal Co., Ltd
At Stage area
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Business Matching activity
09:00 - 11:45 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)B2B Business Matching (VIP Lounge)
14:00 – 16:30 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)B2B Business Matching (VIP Lounge)
Business matching with major distributors (for Exhibitors at HCMC FOODEX 2022)
(expected participants: Central Retail, Saigon Co.op, Satra, Aeon, Lotte)
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Exhibition activities
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome visitors to booths
10:00 - 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture
10:00 – 11:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Vietnamese Pho with the quintessence of rice
Food expert Long Chiem Thanh – Deputy Director of Vietnam Culinary Conservation, Research & Development Center
14:00 – 15:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture
16:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Bo Chinh Ginseng Chicken Soup
Performer: Exhibitor SBC Royal Co., Ltd
At Stage area
09:00 - 16:30 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Business Matching activity
09:00 - 11:45 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)B2B Business Matching (VIP Lounge)
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Exhibition activities
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome visitors to booths
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome visitors to booths
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Exhibition activities
09:00 – 17:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) 10:00 - 15:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) 10:00 – 11:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Vietnamese folk cakes – ancient flavor, nostalgia sense, home taste
Culinary artisan Minh Hien – Vice President of Vietnam Chef Association
At Stage area
14:00 – 15: 00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Coffee culture in Vietnam and all over the world
Mr. Tran Khai Minh Nhat – a well-known chef and leading expert in mixology
10:00 - 11:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture
10:00 - 11:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Performances of culinary culture: Banh Mi culture
Mr. Kao Sieu Luc – General Director of ABC Bakery
At Stage area
09:00 – 16:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Exhibition activities
09:00 – 16:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Welcome visitors to booths
11:00 – 12:00 Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)Playing games for rewards from VPMilk
Exhibitor VPMilk
At Stage area
