About ViCo Panel Discussion: Powering Vietnam

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing manufacturing hubs, demanding an immense supply of reliable power towards its short-term 2030 and long-term net-zero goals for 2050. While the country saw an unprecedented boom in solar and wind capacity; it has reverted to fire-coal production (54.5%) of energy production to subsidise the hydro-electric production shortfall in 2026 due to the drought and increased domestic usage.

Where do the opportunities and obstacles lie for Vietnam in relation to grid capacity, transmission infrastructure and bankability?

Our three speakers

Powering Vietnam speakers

Minh Quan Ton That

Director, Keppel

Leads operations, project development, and business development across energy sectors in Vietnam

Quan Tran Dinh

Associate Partner, Green Transition

Helps businesses build sustainability into their growth strategies through reporting, LCA/EPDs, and advisory work.

Thomas Jakobsen

Managing Director
Indochina Energy Partners

Power producer and renewable energy developer focused on commercial and industrial rooftop solar.

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What will we talk about?

What will power the Vietnam of tomorrow? Three experts talk about the past, present and future of Vietnam's power supply, their insights in the industry, and beyond.

This outline document gives you background information on the current state of Vietnam's energy system, where it came from, and what options lie before it.

Powering Vietnam doc

Agenda

15:30-16:00 - Guest Arrival

16:00-16:15 - Key Note from Earth VC

16:15-16:20 - Opening

16:20-16:50 - Panel Discussion

16:50-17:00 - QnA

17:00-17:15 - Panel Summary & Photos

17:15-17:50 - Networking

17:50-18:00 - Closing Remarks

After Powering Vietnam we host the ViCo PizzaMovie at 7pm.

Event details

  • Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 16:00 - 18:00
  • Location: Earth Venture Capital, 102 Nguyen Van Huong, An Khanh, HCMC.

Tickets

  • Non-members: 300,000 VND
  • ViCo members & students: 200,000 VND
  • ViCo pro-members: Complementary

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