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HCMC: Build to Last 2025

Thursday 3 April 2025 - 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (UTC+7)

Mai House Saigon Hotel, 1-3-5 Ngo Thoi Nhiem, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3

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English

Price: CCIFV members: 350 000 VND
Non-members: 500 000 VND

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Annual Conference & Exhibition on Sustainable Construction

This third edition will bring together key industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.

This event is to provide participants with valuable insights and practical solutions to address current and future challenges. Through expert panels, interactive workshops, and an exhibition of innovative products and services, Build to Last offers a comprehensive program that encourages knowledge sharing, the discovery of new trends, and the development of strategic collaborations.

Why Attend?

Gain in-depth analysis of industry trends and innovations
Engage with experts and industry leaders
Discover practical solutions and cutting-edge technologies
Participate in specialized workshops to deepen your knowledge
Expand your network through dedicated networking sessions and key partner meetings

Pack Sponsor

Exhibitors 2025

Morning Program

Conferences & Expert Perspectives

9:00 AM: Opening Speech

H.E. Olivier Brochet, French Ambassador to Vietnam
Mr. Thibaut Giroux, Chairman, CCIFV
Mrs. Borina Andrieu, Managing Director, Wilmotte & Associés Architectes
Mr. Mai Lam Dong,Cluster President Vietnam and Cambodia, Schneider Electric

9:50 AM: Panel Discussion 1 : Sustainable Construction & Future-Ready Infrastructure

Future-Ready Infrastructure: Building for Climate Resilience
Next-Gen Industrial Zones: Sustainable Cities & Economic Hubs of Tomorrow

Speakers:

Borina Andrieu, Managing Director, Wilmotte & Associés Architectes
Alison Astarita, Vice President of Operations Vietnam, Assa Abloy
Guillaume Gimonet, Operations Director, Water, Southeast Asia, Suez
Nguyễn Quốc Tuấn, General Manager, Pebsteel Vietnam
Maxime Ramard, South Vietnam General Manager, Aden Group

Moderator: Éric Gratton, General Manager, Artelia Vietnam

11:00 AM: Panel Discussion 2 : Tech & Data Centers for a Smarter Future

Innovative Construction & Digital Tech: Shaping a Smarter, Greener Future
Data Centers: Powering Efficiency, Resilience & Growth

Speakers:

David Pham, Head of Tech Dept, Business France Vietnam
François Magnier, General Director, IDEC Group Asia Vietnam
Mai Lam Dong, President, Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia
Laurent Deflandre, Vietnam Country Director, Aden Group

Moderator: Pierre Martin, Deputy Economic Counselor, French Embassy

12:00 PM: Lunch Break
Lunch and exhibition visit to engage with exhibitors and other participants.

Afternoon Program – Workshops

Interactive Workshops & Practical Case Studies – 1:30 PM
Industry experts will share concrete strategies and applied innovations.

1:30 PM: Session 1

Workshop 1 – Ben Thanh Room - Samuel Derville, Regional Director, Polaris Edge

Digital Innovations Every Builder Needs to Know

Workshop 2 – Saigon 2 Room - Zhe Jiang, President & Founder, NxPark, (Aden Group)

Turn-key industrial property platform, designing, building and operating sustainable industrial parks and net-zero facilities.

2:30 PM: Session 2

Workshop 3 – Ben Thanh Room - Alexis Decker, Director of AMO Urban Planning & Transport, Artelia France

How Multidisciplinary Engineering Drives Success in High-Stakes Projects. Case Study: Programme Management Assistance for Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games"

Workshop 4 – Saigon 2 Room - Kusum Verma, Segment Director, Transportation, Schneider Electric EAJ, Pacific & India

Green Construction – Sustainable Infrastructure for Airports

3:30 PM: Session 3

Workshop 5 – Ben Thanh Room - Antoine Pommier, Head of Strategic Projects, Partner and Fabian Piedrahita, Director Vietnam Agency, Delhom Acoustiques

Beyond Noise Pollution: Rethinking Acoustics in Cities & Buildings

Workshop 6 – Saigon 2 Room - Borina Andrieu, Managing Director, Wilmotte & Associés Architectes

Metamorphosis

5:30 PM: Networking with VPC Networking
Wrap up the day with an exclusive networking session and connect with industry leaders in a collaborative and opportunity-driven environment.