Overview

With GDP growth is forecasted at 6.8% in 2024, Vietnam’s economy is on track to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, almost equal the growth rate of 2019, according to Standard Chartered. However, this recovery is uneven across industries, particularly the consumer market has not shown a clear breakthrough. In addition, consumer behavior is changing srapidly, posing a major challenge for businesses in building and maintaining sustainable relationships with customers.

To help businesses grasp the rapidly changing trends of modern consumers, Forbes Vietnam magazine organizes the conference Unique Brands for Success. The event will bring together leading experts and business leaders to share strategies and solutions for building strong brands, developing marketing strategies that emotionally connect with customers, and achieve long-term success.

Within the framework of the event, Forbes Vietnam will also honor 25 most valuable brands of listed companies announced in the November 2024 issue. These are brands not only win the favor of customers but also create sustainable values, contributing to the development of Vietnam’s economy and society.

UNIQUE BRANDS
FOR SUCCESS
Developing and Building Brands in the Era of Shifting Consumer Behavior and Emerging Technology Trends

Topics

Leading the Trends

Capitalizing on Vietnam’s economic recovery, the conference offers groundbreaking brand-building strategies to help businesses achieve robust growth and overcome challenges in an ever-evolving market landscape.

Understanding the Market

Gain in-depth insights into Vietnam’s consumer market, customer behavior, and emerging trends. This is a valuable opportunity for marketing professionals to shape optimal strategies, creating sustainable and distinctive value for their brands.

Emotional Connection

Discover the secrets to becoming a preferred brand: crafting a unique identity, forging deep emotional connections with customers, and fostering lasting loyalty. Learn from real-world success stories and innovative solutions.

Gen Z – The Key to the Future of Consumption

Dive into the psychology and behavior of the new generation of consumers to develop effective engagement strategies. This session provides fresh perspectives on omnichannel experiences and optimizing marketing strategies for future success.

 

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UNDERSTAND THE MARKET, DEFINE THE BRAND

Speakers

NGUYỄN CAO NGỌC DUNG

Vietnam SMB Lead, NielsenIQ

CAO HOÀI DƯƠNG

Chairman, PVOIL

TRƯƠNG SỸ BÁ

Chairman, Tan Long Group; Chairman, BAF Vietnam

BHARDWAJ VINAY

Country Head & Vice Chairman, Indorama Ventures Vietnam

ANIL VISWANATHAN

Managing Director, Kinh Do Mondelez Vietnam

BÙI HOÀNG SANG

CEO, Lof

PHẠM NAM THẮNG

CEO, FAHASA

Moderator
HOÀNG NGỌC MINH TOÀN

Vice chairman PHC Media, Forbes Vietnam

Moderator
HOÀNG THỊ MAI HƯƠNG

Chairwoman, Publicis Groupe Vietnam

Agenda (tentative)

13:30 – 14:00
Welcome Guests
14:00 – 14:05
Opening
14:05-14:10
Opening Speech

Ms. Đặng Minh Phương – Chairwoman PHC media, Forbes VN

14:10 – 14:40
Keynote Speak: UNDERSTAND THE MARKET, DEFINE THE BRAND

In the keynote speech, the speaker will analyze the current Vietnamese consumer market picture and the factors influencing consumer behavior. These insights will help businesses stay up to date with new trends and implement appropriate strategies to achieve their brand objectives.

 

– Nguyễn Cao Ngọc Dung, Vietnam SMB Lead, NielsenIQ

14:40 – 15:30
Panel discussion 1: BRANDS CONNECT WITH CUSTOMERS’ EMOTION

Many Vietnamese businesses with a long history are facing the challenge of innovating to grow to a higher level. In today’s era, quality products alone are not enough, brands need to build a clear identity and connect strongly with customers’ emotion to become the top choice. In this session,  experts will share how businesses transform to build unique brands that preserve core values while staying modern. They will also discuss how to build long-lasting customer relationships through genuine emotional connections.

 

– Cao Hoài Dương, Chairman, PVOIL

– Trương Sỹ Bá, Chairman, Tan Long Group; Chairman, BAF Vietnam

– Bhardwaj Vinay, Country Head and Vice Chairman, Indorama Ventures Vietnam

– Moderator: Hoàng Ngọc Minh Toàn, Vice chairman PHC Media, Forbes Vietnam

15:30 – 15:45
Tea Break
15:45 – 16:35
Panel discussion 2: GEN Z ACTIVATES THE MARKET

Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, currently accounts for 25% of the workforce and is becoming an important driving force in the Vietnamese consumer market. With 55%  of them using TikTok instead of Facebook like generation Y, Gen Z has a lot of different shopping habits and value priorities. These create challenges for businesses in approaching and serving. The panel dicussion will focus on new experience trends in approaching Gen Z, decoding the multi-channel sales war and building effective sales strategies for this customer group.

 

– Phạm Nam Thắng, CEO, Fahasa

– Anil Viswanathan, Managing Director, Kinh Do Mondelez Vietnam

– Bùi Hoàng Sang, CEO, Lof

– Moderator: Hoàng Thị Mai Hương, Chairwoman, Publicis Groupe Vietnam

16:35 – 17:15
Honoring ceremony of 25 Most valuable brands of listed companies announced by Forbes Vietnam
17:15 – 18:00
Networking

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Information & Place

Location

The Reverie Saigon
22-36 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Time

12.12.2024

Contact

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