Day 1 - Digital Assets
Exploring the regulation, infrastructure, and real-world adoption shaping Vietnam’s digital asset economy.
Real
Adoption
Driving institutional adoption of digital assets through regulation, digital finance, and real-world infrastructure
Real
Application
Advancing tokenization, RWA, and blockchain applications across financial systems and enterprises.
Real
Acceleration
Accelerating cross-border payments, interoperability, and next-generation digital asset infrastructure.
Day 1 - Digital Assets Is For
Participants
Builders · Digital Asset Explorers · Strategic Capital Observers
Exploring digital asset adoption, blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and next-generation financial systems across Vietnam’s digital economy.
Speakers
Policymakers · Industry & Business Leaders · Banking & Financial Executives · Venture Capital & Strategic Investment Networks · Global Blockchain Infrastructure Providers · Digital Asset Institutions · Ecosystem Builders
Sharing perspectives on digital asset regulation, institutional adoption, blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and the future of Vietnam’s digital asset economy.
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 Sponsors and Partners
Leading the industry together with the most innovative companies in Digital Assets & AI.
Strategic Partner
Platinum Sponsor
FAQs
Let's prepare for the Conviction 2026!
Why Conviction 2026?
Conviction 2026 is Vietnam's largest national digital asset and blockchain forum, held at ThiskyHall Sala, Ho Chi Minh City, on August 14, 2026. Officially recognized by the HCMC People's Committee with VCCI as Coordinating Unit, the forum convenes financial institutions, institutional investors, policymakers, and global technology leaders to advance digital asset regulation, tokenization, blockchain infrastructure, and institutional adoption in Vietnam.
How Is Conviction Different From Other Web3 Or Blockchain Events In Asia?
Conviction is Vietnam's National-Level Digital Asset Economy Forum directed by the HCMC People's Committee with VCCI as Coordinating Unit, focused on real institutional execution through three pillars:
Driving institutional adoption of digital assets through regulatory frameworks, digital finance, and real-world infrastructure
Advancing tokenization, RWA, and blockchain applications across finance and enterprises
Accelerating cross-border payments, infrastructure interoperability, and next-generation digital asset systems
When And Where Is Conviction 2026?
Conviction 2026 takes place over two days at ThiskyHall Sala, Ho Chi Minh City - August 14 focuses on digital assets and blockchain (Conviction 2026), and August 15 focuses on AI (ConvictionAI).
Who Should Attend Conviction 2026?
Conviction 2026 is designed for policymakers, institutions, investors, blockchain builders, founders, and anyone exploring Vietnam’s digital asset ecosystem.
As a national-level forum, it's where you can capture the real movements of the market: from execution signals within Vietnam's regulatory framework for digital assets, to blockchain and tokenization applications creating value across finance, enterprises, and the infrastructure powering the next generation of products. All discussed by policymakers, domestic institutions, global investors, Blockchain builders, and tech leaders.
As a national-level forum, it's where you can capture the real movements of the market: from execution signals within Vietnam's regulatory framework for digital assets, to blockchain and tokenization applications creating value across finance, enterprises, and the infrastructure powering the next generation of products. All discussed by policymakers, domestic institutions, global investors, Blockchain builders, and tech leaders.
What Topics Will Conviction 2026 Focus On?
For the next phase of Vietnam's digital asset economy, Conviction 2026 focuses on:
Vietnam Digital Asset Law 2026 & regulatory sandboxes
RWA Tokenization 2.0
Institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure
Asset custody & security
Cross-border payments via CBDC Vietnam and interoperability
Is Conviction 2026 Officially Recognized?
Yes. Conviction 2026 is officially recognized by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) as Coordinating Unit. The forum is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Electronic Communications Association (EIC) and the Ho Chi Minh City Blockchain Association (HBA), hosted by Ninety Eight, ensuring full policy alignment and institutional credibility.
Why Is Ho Chi Minh City The Host City For Conviction 2026?
HCMC is Vietnam's financial and innovation hub, and a strategic gateway for Digital Assets, Blockchain, and AI in Southeast Asia, the right city to convene policy, institutions, and global builders in one room.
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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