MTE HCMC 2026: Where hospitality visionaries and Real estate leaders connect
With Vietnam’s hospitality and real estate sectors showing a strong recovery - highlighted by a record 21.2 million international arrivals, representing 20% year-on-year growth, alongside positive economic fundamentals, the industry is entering 2026 with renewed momentum and increasing demand.
As one of the largest conference series for real estate and hospitality professionals in Vietnam and the region, MTE will bring together more than 50 international speakers and over 900 senior industry leaders, including representatives from real estate developers, hotel owners, architects, design consultants, project consultants, hotel operators, hotel general managers, and industry experts. The conference is ideal for foreign investors seeking to connect with local developers and hotel owners, while gaining access to timely market updates and insightful, forward-looking discussions.
MTE HCMC 2026 content highlights:
"Global & Local Hotel Outlook" by Jesper Palmqvist - Regional Vice President Asia Pacific, STR CoStar
"Vietnam Real Estate & Hospitality: What’s Next" by Hieu Do, CFA - Chief Executive Officer, VinaLiving
"A One-to-One Conversation with a Global Innovator" by Philippe Starck
"Designing the Future: A New Standard of Living in Mixed-Use Developments - Case study" by José Cláudio Silva - Design Principal, 10 Design
"Unlocking Franchise Potential for Vietnam: Key Questions & Case Studies" by Jens Reichert - VP Development - Thailand, Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam, Accor Hotels Group and Prab Thakral - President & Group CEO, Boutique Corporation
"Real Estate Market in HCMC & Hanoi - Key Buyers Trends" by Duong Bach - Country Manager, PropertyGuru Vietnam
"Panel discussion on Vietnam in 2030: Real Estate, Infrastructure & Investment Flows" by speakers from Savills Vietnam, Gamuda Land Vietnam, Nam Long Group, Phu Long Group, Bitexco, Tanzanite International, Group GSA, SC Capital Partners
"Panel Discussion on Vietnam Hospitality Market" by speakers from Sun Group, Masterise Group, T&T Hospitality, Dusit International, One Capital Hospitality, Indochina Capital, Club Med, Fusion Hotel Group
At the same time, this year’s event marks a significant milestone in the development of MTE and Vietnam’s hospitality and real estate industry, with the special participation of globally recognized speakers and experts such as Philippe Starck, who will take the stage in an exclusive session titled “Experiential Design: A One-to-One Conversation with a Global Innovator.”
Beyond the main sessions as a conference, the MTE HCMC 2026 will also feature an experience room showcasing hotel technology, HoSkar Night networking session, F&B and various experience activities. These experiences will allow attendees to gain insights from practical examples, forge valuable connections, and explore potential collaborations. The organizers aim to create an immersive and engaging experience that will leave participants feeling inspired and empowered to their business in future.