According to the organizers, more than 2,700 delegates have registered to attend, alongside 214 speakers representing 27 countries and territories.

The forum features a series of events, with several major highlights spread across its four-day program.

On October 26, the CEO500 program takes center stage, focusing on the convergence of foreign direct investment (FDI), technology and global finance. The program aims to connect business leaders and identify new opportunities for cooperation and growth.

A major milestone comes on October 27 and 28, when the forum's two main days will be officially co-branded with the World Economic Forum (WEF) for the first time in AEF's history.

On October 27, thematic discussions will cover global value chains, international financial centers, green logistics, the circular economy, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, quantum technology and other emerging sectors.

The day's program will also feature the Rising Star Arena, a dedicated space for technology demonstrations.

October 28 will see a high-level plenary session attended by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, along with leaders and representatives from eight countries, the United Nations and the European Union.

Following the plenary session, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will take part in a 60-minute live onstage dialogue with the WEF's chief executive.

The discussion, titled "Positioning Vietnam in the Global Future," will highlight Vietnam's ambition to move beyond being an active participant in international cooperation to becoming a co-creator of new growth opportunities and partnerships.

The forum's final day, October 29, will focus on bilateral business networking activities involving Vietnam and the United Kingdom, China, Nordic countries and Israel.

The program will also include industrial park visits and cultural experiences.

Throughout the four days, business networking and technology demonstrations will run alongside the main sessions.

These activities include the Rising Star Arena, the annual meeting of the Global C4IR Network, and investment and technology promotion workshops with international partners, including China, India, Israel and Nordic countries.

According to the organizers, AEF 2026 is structured around four strategic pillars: the role of megacities; breakthrough technologies and innovation ecosystems; new models of cooperation; and the pioneering role of the private sector.

The forum's activities have been designed around these pillars and arranged in a connected sequence over the four days, creating a coherent agenda linking policy discussions, technological innovation, investment and international partnerships.

Thu Ha - Phuoc Sang