Vietnam’s trade volume surged 22.2% year-on-year in early 2026, driven by electronics, semiconductors, and high-performance materials exports. Multinationals Samsung and Foxconn have already anchored $12 billion in local capital expenditure, cementing the country’s role as a strategic manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia. Against this backdrop, the Industrial Technology World Asia Vietnam 2026 (ITWA 2026 @ Vietnam) trade fair will take place from August 5–7, 2026 at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) in Hanoi.
What the event offers
The exhibition spans 10,000 square meters and features over 500 brands and exhibitors. Organizers expect more than 10,000 professional visitors. The curated scale is designed to facilitate direct engagement between exhibitors and decision-makers, accelerating deal conversion.
Industry association backing
The event team has secured collaboration with five key Vietnamese industry associations:
- Vietnam Association of Mechanical Industries (VAMI)
- Vietnam Automation Association (VAA)
- Vietnam Association for Supporting Industries (VASI)
- Vietnam Electronic Industries Association (VEIA)
These associations will mobilize their member networks to attend as professional buyer delegations, connecting exhibitors with procurement leaders and technical decision-makers.
Nine target sectors
The exhibition covers nine high-growth industrial sectors aligned with Vietnam’s industrial upgrading needs:
- Electronics Manufacturing & Automation
- SMT (Surface Mount Technology)
- Functional Films, Tapes & Adhesives
- High-Performance Materials
- Machine Vision & Robotics
- Electronic Components
- Laser Equipment
- Die-cutting Processing
- Fluorosilicone & Chemical Materials
Confirmed exhibitors
Leading companies including FUJI, Rehm, Dou Yee, WKK, TLT, GKG, JT, and GSI will showcase advanced SMT solutions. In the materials segment, Youyi Group, Shuangxing New Materials, Hawdar Microwave, Baozhu Special Materials, Shanghai Gallant Electronics, and Xi’an Mingde will present high-performance materials and integrated solutions tailored to Southeast Asia’s manufacturing needs.
Strategic positioning
ITWA 2026 @ Vietnam is positioned as a gateway for international exhibitors to access Vietnam’s industrial ecosystem and the broader ASEAN market. The event aims to help exhibitors network with OEM factories and industrial buyers, build distribution channels across Southeast Asia, strengthen brand presence in high-growth markets, and generate on-site business opportunities.
Practical details
Premium booth locations are being reserved quickly. Early booking is recommended. Free visitor tickets are available. Contact Ms. Lucy Leng ([email protected], +86 10 5933 9267) for exhibitor inquiries, or Mr. Sam Jia ([email protected], WhatsApp/Zalo: +86 13601261540) for visitor and business inquiries.
Bottom line
With Vietnam projected to maintain strong industrial growth through 2026, ITWA 2026 @ Vietnam offers a timely platform for industrial technology providers to localize operations and expand partnerships in one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing manufacturing markets.