Direction by
Ho Chi Minh City People's Commitee
Policy Consultant
Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Organizers
Host
Vietnam Digital Asset Economy Forum
About Conviction 2026
Conviction 2026 - Vietnam Digital Asset Economy Forum is Vietnam’s largest national forum on digital assets and AI, connecting Vietnam to the global wave of AI, blockchain, and next-generation financial infrastructure. The forum advances policy-aligned adoption, institutional-scale innovation, and real-world applications across financial systems, enterprises, and emerging technologies at a critical moment for regulated digital asset and AI deployment.
In accordance with the official directive of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) as Policy Consultant, Conviction 2026 is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Electronic Communications Association (EIC), co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Blockchain Association (HBA), and hosted by Ninety Eight. Taking place at ThiskyHall Sala on August 14–15, the event brings together financial institutions, institutional investors, policymakers, global technology leaders, and enterprises to drive measurable real-world impact beyond discussion.
In accordance with the official directive of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) as Policy Consultant, Conviction 2026 is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Electronic Communications Association (EIC), co-organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Blockchain Association (HBA), and hosted by Ninety Eight. Taking place at ThiskyHall Sala on August 14–15, the event brings together financial institutions, institutional investors, policymakers, global technology leaders, and enterprises to drive measurable real-world impact beyond discussion.
Under the direction of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, Conviction 2026 is led by the Department of Culture and Sports, in coordination with the Department of Science and Technology.
Department of Culture and Sports Ho Chi Minh City
Department of Science and Technology Ho Chi Minh City
The forum is developed to ensure scale, substance, and impact, while aligning closely with HCMC’s Science and Technology development goals, with blockchain identified as a key strategic focus.
150+
Speakers
26K+
Registrations
100+
Exhibitors & Companies
65M
Impressions (National TV, OOH, Top Tier Press, KOL...)
Why Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh City is where the convergence of AI and digital assets is becoming real in Vietnam. As the country’s financial hub and the HCMC Financial Hub, the city is moving from pilots to real-world execution through RWA Tokenization 2.0, AI-powered infrastructure, asset digitization, and cross-border payments via CBDCs. With Vietnam’s digital asset sandbox underway, Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP shaping the regulatory framework, and global Web3 and AI leaders accelerating investment into Vietnam, Conviction 2026 brings together policy, institutions, technology, and real-world adoption at the center of this transformation.
Key Focus
Real
Adoption
Policy-aligned pathways enabling governments, financial institutions, and enterprises to adopt digital assets and AI responsibly at institutional scale, aligned with Vietnam’s evolving regulatory framework.
Real
Application
RWA Tokenization 2.0, AI-powered infrastructure, and Institutional DeFi are moving from experimentation into real-world applications across financial systems and key industries.
Real
Acceleration
Cross-border payments via CBDCs, AI agents, asset custody, interoperability, and next-generation infrastructure are accelerating the convergence of AI and digital assets for institutional-scale execution.
Who Conviction 2026 Is For
Participants
Builders · Web3 & AI Explorers · Strategic Capital Observers
Exploring a new world online about adoption, from pushing and developing it across digital asset economy to web3 applications and deploy broadly across financial systems.
Speakers
Leading policymakers · Senior institutional leaders · Top-tier enterprises · Global infrastructure and platform providers · Leading ecosystem builders
Sharing policy alignment, institutional standards, and the real-world deployment of digital asset infrastructure at scale.
Hoa Nguyen
Deputy Director, Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Center
Nguyen Truc Van
Director, Centre for Socioeconomic Simulation and Forecast of Ho Chi Minh City, HIDS
Minh Do
COO, Animoca Brands
Ben El-Baz
Managing Director, Head of International Markets, HashKey Group
Johan Nyvene
Chairman, HSC Securities
Will Ross
Chief Client Officer, Dragon Capital
Tianwei Liu
CEO & Co-Founder, StraitsX
Chi Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO, Kite AI
Our Partners
Leading the industry together with the most innovative companies in Web3 and AI.
Organizers
Host
Principal Partner
Media Coverage
Media Partners
Supporting Partners
Partner Voices
Media Voices
THE LEGACY
Conviction 2025
Last year, we broke records. 26000+ registrations, 150+ speakers, and 83 Media & Community Partners.
The energy was electric. In 2026, we scale up.
The energy was electric. In 2026, we scale up.
FAQs
Let's prepare for the Conviction 2026!
Why Conviction 2026?
Conviction 2026 is Vietnam's largest national forum on digital assets and AI, taking place at a critical moment as adoption shifts toward regulated, institution-ready deployment. Organized under the official directive of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee with VCCI as Policy Consultant, the forum brings together financial institutions, institutional investors, policymakers, and global technology leaders to move beyond discussion toward measurable real-world impact across financial systems, enterprises, and emerging technologies.
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How Is Conviction 2026 Different From Other Blockchain Or Web3 Events?
Conviction 2026 is a policy-focused Vietnam Digital Asset Economy Forum centered on real-world asset adoption for banks, Institutional DeFi, and asset custody and security.
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Who Should Attend Conviction 2026?
Conviction 2026 is open to everyone moving in Vietnam's Digital Asset and AI markets. It's the only national event where you catch the real movements: from execution signals within Vietnam's regulatory framework for digital assets, to what's actually working in AI - from finance to the infrastructure powering Vietnam's next generation of products. These topics are unpacked and discussed by policymakers, Vietnamese institutions, global investors, builders in AI and Blockchain, and tech leaders.
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Who Will Be Speaking At Conviction 2026?
Conviction 2026 features leading policymakers, senior institutional leaders, top-tier enterprises, global infrastructure and platform providers, and leading builders across Blockchain and AI shaping policy alignment, institutional-scale real-world deployment, and the next generation of AI-driven products.
Is Conviction 2026 Officially Recognized?
Yes. Conviction 2026 - the largest national Digital Assets & AI event in Vietnam is officially recognized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) serves as Policy Consultant, while the event is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Electronic Communications Association (EIC) and the Ho Chi Minh City Blockchain Association (HBA), and hosted by Ninety Eight. This structure ensures policy-aligned, institution-ready dialogue.
About the Organizers
What Topics Will Conviction 2026 Focus On?
Conviction 2026 addresses the key pillars of Vietnam's digital asset economy and AI, including:
Vietnam Digital Asset Law 2026 and regulatory sandboxes
RWA Tokenization 2.0 in finance and key industries
Institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure, security, and asset custody
Cross-border payments via CBDC Vietnam and interoperability solutions
AI in finance, AI infrastructure and AI adoption powering Vietnam's next-generation financial and digital asset systems
Is Conviction 2026 Hosted in Ho Chi Minh City?
Yes. Conviction 2026 is a forum anchored in the Ho Chi Minh City financial hub. While being recognized by Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, the forum connects Vietnam to international stakeholders through the Real World. Real Movement vision.
Why Ho Chi Minh City
Are There Side Events Or Networking Sessions?
Yes, Conviction 2026 includes curated side events and networking sessions, such as VC MeetUps, designed to deepen institutional dialogue ecosystem connections with business trade meets.
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How Can I Attend Conviction 2026?
Participants can register to attend Conviction 2026 through the official ticketing channel.
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How Can My Organization Become A Sponsor Or Partner?
Organizations interested in sponsorship can access the available options tailored opportunities aligned with policy, enterprise, and institutional audience.
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How Can I Apply To Speak At Conviction 2026?
Industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with policy experience are invited to apply as speakers.
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How can Media/Community organizations collaborate with Conviction 2026?
Media outlets can become partners interested in covering Conviction 2026 or collaborating as media partners can find more details here.
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