Global Vietnamese leaders gather in Paris for 2026 forum

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Themed “Vietnam 2045: Gateways to the future,” the forum gathered 100 influential Vietnamese and Vietnamese-origin delegates from nearly 30 countries alongsi...

The third Vietnam Global Leaders Forum 2026 (VGLF 2026) is scheduled for December 11 and 12 in Paris, France, according to an announcement made by the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts (AVSE Global) at a hybrid international press conference, held on November 11 in Paris.

Following the success of previous editions in 2019 and 2024, VGLF 2026 focuses on establishing foundational values, building new capabilities, and unlocking opportunities for Vietnam amid a shifting global order.

Speaking at the press conference, Professor Nguyen Duc Khuong, Senior Fellow at Cambridge University and Chairman of AVSE Global, noted that VGLF 2026 precedes two historic national milestones: the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 2030 and the centenary of national independence in 2045. Consequently, 2026 serves as a crucial launchpad for the upcoming era.“We aim to chart a proactive path toward the future, mobilizing both domestic capabilities and Vietnamese talent worldwide,” Professor Khuong stated. He emphasized that Vietnamese intellectual strength lies in global integration combined with innovation and deep ties to national roots.

According to the organizing committee, the 100 selected delegates represent diverse fields across nearly 30 nations, including the United States, France, Germany, Sweden, New Zealand, Hungary, India, and Nepal, among many others. Participants span five key groups: corporate leaders, economists and international fund investors, influential figures in culture and sports, former international leaders and policymakers, and prominent academics.

Dr. Dinh Thanh Huong, CEO of Knowledge & Projects at AVSE Global, highlighted that this year’s forum expands the “Emerging Vietnam Global Leaders” category to honor younger generations and ensure leadership continuity.

Discussions over the two-day agenda in Paris will center on Vietnam's long-term development pillars.

On December 12, delegates will explore culture and history as enduring…

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